Registration Error Messages
What should I do if I get an error when I try to register for a class?
That depends on the error message. The key below can help explain what each error message means. The most common messages will be that a class is closed or that a student doesn’t meet the prerequisites for the class.
The error message reads: | What it means: |
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Classification Restriction Not Met |
This class is restricted to a classification that the student does not meet, i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, senior |
Closed Section |
All seats in this section are taken |
College Restriction Not Met |
This class is restricted to a college that the student does not belong to, i.e. College of First Year of Studies, Arts and Letter, Mendoza College of Business, etc. |
Corequisite (+course and CRN required) |
Student hasn't submitted the required co-requisite at the same time as the primary class |
Degree Restriction Not Met |
The class is restricted to students seeking a specific degree |
Department Restriction Not Met |
This class is restricted to students whose major/minor/concentration falls within a specific department |
Department Approval Required |
Student must obtain approval to take this class. The message will give details as to where/how the student gets the approval. |
Duplicate Course with Section (+course # of duplicated course) |
Student is trying to register for the same course (either a different section or a cross listed class) which is already on their schedule |
Level Restriction Not Met |
This section is restricted to students with a specific level, i.e. Undergraduate, Graduate, Graduate Business, etc. |
Major, Minor, Concentration Restriction Not Met |
Student does not meet the major, minor, or concentration restriction |
Missing Prerequisite(s) or Pre/Co-requisite(s) |
Student does not have appropriate pre-requisite(s) or placement test score. |
Over the Semester Credit Hour Limit |
Student has reached maximum number of credit hours allowed for the semester. Contact your assistant or associate dean to request an overload |
Program Restriction Not Met |
Student does not meet the program restriction |
(+ the number of credit hours allowed) Credit(s) Already Received |
Student has taken the course in past semesters, and would be repeating the course |
Seat Allocation Filled |
All seat allocations in the class are taken that match the student's qualifications (classifications, majors, etc.) are taken |
Student and Campus Location Must Match |
Student and course are at different campus locations |
Time Conflict with (+ CRN of conflict) |
Student has attempted to register for a class with the same time or overlapping times |