{"id":472,"date":"2026-06-21T01:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T05:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/registrar\/?page_id=472"},"modified":"2026-06-21T01:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T05:38:46","slug":"waitlisting-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/waitlisting-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Waitlisting for a Class via SIS FAQ\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What does it mean to be waitlisted for a class?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a class is full, you can choose to join the waitlist in\u00a0<strong>SIS<\/strong>. This means you\u2019re in line to register if a spot opens up. You are\u00a0<strong>not officially registered<\/strong>\u00a0while on the waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Do waitlisted courses count toward my enrolled credit hours or financial aid eligibility?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Waitlisted courses do not count toward your enrolled credit hours, tuition assessment, financial aid eligibility, or full-time\/part-time status. You are only considered enrolled in courses that you have successfully registered for (not just waitlisted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are relying on financial aid, scholarships, or athletic eligibility that requires a certain number of credits, make sure you are registered in enough courses (not just waitlisted) to meet those requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">How do I join the waitlist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to SIS \u2013 Select Register for Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Find Classes tab, search for the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a class is full, a red message will appear stating: \u2018Full \u2013 No seats remaining.\u2019 Click the \u2018Add\u2019 button to proceed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within the Summary window, under the Action column select \u201cWaitlisted\u201d from the dropdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Submit to add yourself to the waitlist<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Can I waitlist for multiple sections of a given course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Students can only waitlist for one section of a course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Can I waitlist for a course that has a time conflict with another course I\u2019m registered for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. When searching for classes, a message will appear in red for the classes that have a time conflict with a course you are registered for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Where can I see my Waitlist Position?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students can view their waitlist position in several places: the Find Classes tab, Schedule Details and the Schedule and Options tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">How will I know if I get into the class?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will receive an&nbsp;<strong>email notification<\/strong>&nbsp;via your UM-Flint student email if a seat becomes available.&nbsp; You have 48 hours from the time you receive the email to register for the class in SIS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>If you don\u2019t register within the 48 hours, you will be dropped from the waitlist.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Am I guaranteed a spot if I\u2019m on the waitlist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Being on the waitlist does&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;guarantee registration. Placement depends on your waitlist position and whether registered students drop the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What happens if I drop the waitlisted class?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you drop yourself from the waitlist and rejoin later, you\u2019ll be placed&nbsp;<strong>at the end<\/strong>&nbsp;of the list. Your original spot is not saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Is there a deadline to waitlist for a class?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.&nbsp;<strong>Two days before the semester begins,&nbsp;<\/strong>waitlists are purged. Students can no longer add themselves to a waitlist; registration occurs on a first-come, first-serve basis for all part of terms..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What should I do in the meantime?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a\u00a0<strong>backup course<\/strong>\u00a0in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your student email frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak with your academic advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the Registrar\u2019s Office website, or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Flint.Registrar.Support@umich.edu\"><strong>flint.registrar.support@umich.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does it mean to be waitlisted for a class? If a class is full, you can choose to join the waitlist in\u00a0SIS. 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