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Waitlists

Some courses at Saint Louis University give you the option to add yourself to a waitlist when a course is full.

How to Waitlist

In courses.slu.edu, for a section that is full but offers an optional waitlist, you will be given the option of adding yourself to the waitlist when attempting to add the section to your cart.

In Banner, when you attempt to register for a section that is full but offers an optional waitlist, you will be prompted to select "Waitlisted" and then click "Submit Changes." 

How to Register from a Waitlist

When a seat opens in the section you are on the waitlist you will receive an email stating you have 24 hours to take this seat.  You cannot register yourself until you receive this email.

In courses.slu.edu, go to your cart and Submit your schedule.  The waitlisted course will have a plus (+) sign to add to your schedule, click Submit Registration.

In Banner, update the section status from "Waitlisted" to "Web Registered".

Frequently Asked Questions: Waitlists

Can I waitlist for the same class but at a different time?

Yes, you may waitlist for the same class  you are enrolled in.

Do waitlist courses count toward my status as a full-time student?

No, waitlist courses do not calculate into your cumulative hours for either student status or billing.

Can I waitlist for multiple classes?

Yes, you can waitlist for as many courses as you want. Please remove yourself from waitlist courses you no longer desire after your schedule is finalized.

If two people waitlist at the same time who is notified first?

Waitlist requests are time-stamped and the system functions on a first-come-first-serve basis.