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Wait-lists Tips from Advisors

Start by reviewing the TritonLink page How to Wait-list a Class.

We strongly recommend you enroll in courses with open seats. However, if you want to add a class that is full, you must use WebReg to waitlist the course only after second pass enrollment begins.

  • Waitlists are automated and used by all departments.
  • Waitlists are first-come, first-served and updated nightly through the first two weeks of classes. You should attend class and keep up with all assignments. You will have access to Canvas during this time. The last night that waitlists are updated is Thursday of Week 2. If you are not added by then, you will not get a seat in the class.
  • If you do not meet class requirements or if you have holds on your account when you attempt to move from the waitlist into the class, you will not be added to the class. Examples include missing prerequisites or already being enrolled in the maximum number of units for the quarter.
  • You can only waitlist for one section of the course.
  • You cannot be simultaneously enrolled and waitlisted in different sections of a course.
  • You will receive a message to your UC San Diego email address from the Registrar's Office if and when you get off the waitlist and are enrolled into the course. At that time, the course will be included on "My Schedule" in WebReg. Select it from the list of classes in "My Schedule" and confirm your grading option.
Being on a waitlist does not count for full-time enrollment. You need 12 units of enrolled coursework to be full time. If you receive financial aid, you must be fully enrolled (not waitlisted) in at least 12 units to receive your full financial aid.