Registration Help
Below you will find a few common questions about registering.
If you have a question about something that is not addressed below please call 707-826-4101 or email us at records@humboldt.edu
See Student Center Help: Registration Error Messages for additional information and possible solutions.
Add a class
Add a class
First week of classes
You can add an open class via Student Center. See, Student Center Help: Add a class.
Second week of classes
You can add an open class in your Student Center with the instructor's approval during the second week of classes. Contact the instructor to request a permission number. See Student Center Help: Add a Class Using a Permission Number.
Do not ask the instructor for a permission number after the Add/Drop Deadline. Permission numbers do not override deadlines.
Audit a class
Audit a class
Enroll in the course prior to the ADD deadline.
Complete an Audit Petition to request permission from the course instructor to audit the class.
Audit Petitions must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the AUDIT deadline.
Drop a class
Drop a class
First 2 weeks of classes
You can drop a class in your Student Center. For step by step instructions see, Student Center Help : Drop a class
After the ADD/DROP deadline, you will need to request permission to withdraw from one, some or all classes. See withdrawal process for details.
Holds on registration
Holds on registration
Meet with your advisor
Continuing students - You must meet with your advisor to discuss your academic progress and your plan for future terms prior to registration. Your advisor will remove the hold on registration after the meeting.
Must Apply for Graduation Hold
If you have earned 90 or more units a hold is placed on registration until your Application for Graduation is received. Apply for Graduation (bachelor's degree) in your Student Center. This hold clears every hour from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. For step by step instructions see, Student Center Help: Apply for Graduation
Must Declare Hold
If you have not declared a major by completion of 45 units a "Must Declare" hold will show up in Student Center Holds. Registration will be blocked the following semester. Declare your major using Major Change Request as soon as possible. This hold takes at least 2 weeks to clear.
Enrollment Agreement Hold
See Student Financial Services: Student Account Holds
Financial Holds
See Student Financial Services: Student Account Holds
Immunization Records Hold
See Student Health & Wellbeing: Immunizations
No enrollment appointment
No enrollment appointment
Check your graduation date. If your graduation date has passed you are not eligible to register for classes.Complete a Graduation Date Change form. Processing can take up to 72 hours once your form is received.
It may be too soon. Registration start dates are based on your student group. See When to Register for more information.
Permission number isn't working
Permission number isn't working
If a permission number isn’t working check:
- for registration holds
- your total registered units (see unit limit exceeded for appointment period)
- course repeat limits
- for time conflicts
- add deadline
Permission numbers can be used to override a course prerequisite, but do not override holds, course repeat limits, your maximum unit load, course time conflicts, or the deadline to add a class.
Each permission number is specific to a particular class number and can only be used one time. Contact the class instructor if none of the reasons above apply.
Requisites have not been met.
Requisites have not been met.
Prerequisites are requirements that must be met before enrollment in a class. Usually, this is another course, but sometimes a prerequisite can be class standing (sophomore, junior, etc.) or having a particular major.
If the prerequisite is followed by the letter (C) it can be taken either before or concurrently.
Corequisites are classes that must be taken concurrently.
Check prerequisites before you register. See the course description in the University Catalog or check for prerequisites in DARS Degree Planner. If you do not have the appropriate requisites, a permission number is required.
Time conflict with another class
Time conflict with another class
If you receive this registration error:
1. Look for a different section of the class without a time conflict (if available); or
2. Register for the class that advances you towards graduation; or
3. Complete a Petition to Add Courses with Time Conflicts to request permission from each instructor to register for the classes.
Unit limit exceeded for appointment period
Unit limit exceeded for appointment period
If you receive this registration error:
- Leave the course in your shopping cart until the enrollment limitation of 17 units increases to 19 units (see the activities & deadlines for the date each semester).
- If adding the class would put your semester units over 19, but you need the class to graduate, you can petition to add classes beyond the 19-unit cap. See Petition to Raise Unit Cap for instructions.
Undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students have an enrollment limitation of 17 units until the unit cap increases to 19 units (see the activities & deadlines calendar for the date each semester). This limitation does not apply to credential students.
Due to their academic standing, some students are limited to enrolling in no more than 12 units. Advisors cannot change units for these students. These students should contact the Office of the Registrar, SBS 133, for information on their unit limit.
Wait list a closed class
Wait list a closed class
The wait list creates a queue of students for specific classes and enrolls eligible students in newly opened seats. It also provides a way to monitor class demand and may result in additional sections. Wait lists are available from the first day of early registration through the Saturday of the first week of classes.
For step by step instructions, see Student Center Help: Use Wait list
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