Add/Drop for Spring 2018 Classes
Having difficulty adding or changing a math class? Please read on to learn about enrollment restrictions, what to do when a class is full, and who to contact for help. Unless the course is listed in the catalog as “permission of instructor,” the instructor can not give you permission to enroll.
For guidance in selecting an appropriate course, please consult First Steps in Math, your faculty advisor, or director of undergraduate studies Xiaodong Cao.
Add/Drop Calendar
| Spring 2018 Class Standing | Add/Drop Starts | Last Day to Add | Last Day to Drop or Change Grade Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate and professional students |
January 16 | February 7 | March 21* |
| Seniors | January 16 | February 7 | March 21* |
| Juniors | January 17 | February 7 | March 21* |
| Sophomores | January 18 | February 7 | March 21* |
| First-Years | January 19 | February 7 | March 21* |
After March 21st, students may petition to withdraw from a course through April 27th. If approved, a "W" will appear on the transcript.
Enrollment Restrictions
- MATH 1106 (Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences) is limited to 30 students per discussion. Students who are unable to add MATH 1106 are encouraged to consider MATH 1110.
- MATH 1340 (Math and Politics) is limited to 50 students/lecture. The pre-enrollment restriction (Arts & Sciences students only) has been lifted. Spaces that remain and those that open up due to drops are available on a first-come, first-served basis to students in all colleges. Check for openings several times a day if you are determined to add the course, but know that MATH 1340 is a very popular course and some interested students may not be able to enroll. Please have a back-up plan in case you are unsuccessful.
- MATH 1710 (Statistical Theory & Application) is limited to 25 students/discussion. Students who are unable to add MATH 1710 should consider AEM 2100, ILRST/STSCI 2100, or PAM 2100. (See also First Steps in Math: Introductory Statistics.)
- MATH 1920 - Space in the 11:15 lecture is somewhat limited. If you can adjust the rest of your schedule to make room for the 9:05 lecture, please do so.
What To Do When a MATH Class is Full
If the section you want is full on Student Center and other sections are available, you may need to adjust the rest of your schedule to make room for an available math class, or you may need to reconsider taking an early morning or evening class if they are available. If the entire course is full (and not listed above as restricted), the Math Department will likely raise the enrollment caps soon. Check Student Center again a little later. After a day or two, if you still don’t find an opening, you should consider your other options or ask for help if you are unable to enroll on your own in a required class.
In the early part of the add/drop period, students make a lot of changes to their schedules, so sections may open and close several times due to adds and drops. If you are interested in a specific time that is currently closed, you may find an opening if you check several times throughout the day; however, if you can, you should enroll in an available section that fits your schedule and attend that section while you look for something better to open up.
Who to Contact for Enrollment Help
Contact Heather Peterson for assistance with 1000-/2000-level courses, excluding MATH 1340, or Michelle Klinger for assistance with MATH 1340 and 3000-level courses and above. If you send email, please include your name, college, class standing, and any details you think may help us prioritize your request.
The Mathematics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between a required math course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar or PE class is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation for your math class.
Independent Study (MATH 4900 and 4901)
Students who wish to take MATH 4900 (research) or MATH 4901 (reading course) must fill out an independent study form after meeting with the proposed faculty supervisor to discuss the goals and expectations of the project.