Office of the Registrar

Registration FAQ

1. I cannot register for a class. It says Registration Add Error. What does this mean?
2. When I try to register for a class, it says will not allow me due to errors?
3. How do I find my advisor in Banner?
4. How can I tell if my Class Withdrawal has been processed?
5. How can I tell if my University Withdrawal has been processed?
6. Additional instructions for Banner

1. I cannot register for a class. It says Registration Add Error. What does this mean?

• Click the View Holds link

• Look at what the error message says under Hold Type.
• These are the holds on your record. If you have a registration hold you will not be allowed to register.
• If you have a grades hold you will not be able to view your grades.
• A transcript hold will prevent you from viewing your transcript.

• The From Date tells you the date the hold was placed.
• The To Date tells you when the hold will be released automatically.
• The  Reason field tells you why the hold was placed.
• The Originator field tells you what office placed the hold
• The Processes Affected field tells you what the hold will affect.

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2. When I try to register for a class, it says will not allow me due to errors?

• Look under the Status field for the specific error message. See types below.

Types

CLOSED SECTION - the class you entered is closed. The instructor must issue a closed class override if he/she wants to allow you in the class.
INSTRUCTOR - The instructor must issue an Instructor permit to allow you in the class.
PREQ and TEST SCORE-ERROR - You are missing the prerequisite for the course. You must receive a Prerequisite override from the instructor is they are to allow you to register without the appropriate prerequisites.
COREQ - You are not currently enrolled in the co-requisite course. You must receive the Corequisite override from the instructor if they are to allow you to register for the class.
TIME - You have a time conflict with another class.
MAJOR - You are registering for a class that can only be taken by students of a particular major.
 
You must request the appropriate override from the instructor. Once the instructor issues the override, you must now register for the class.

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3. How do I find my advisor in Banner?

• Log into Banner
• Click on Student and Financial Aid
• Click on Student Records
• Click on View Student Information & Advisor

4. How can I tell if my Class Withdrawal has been processed?

• Log into Banner
• Click on Student and Financial Aid
• Click on Student Records
• Click on Final Grades
• If your withdrawal has been processed, the course will have a final grade of "W".

5. How can I tell if my University Withdrawal has been processed?

• Log into Banner
• Click on Student and Financial Aid
• Click on Student Records
• Click on Final Grades
  If your university withdrawal has been processed, all courses will have a final grades of "WU".

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