NEW FEE POLICY BEGINS APRIL 2010.
STUDENTS WHO ARE WAITLISTED SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR E-MAIL FOR CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT SO THAT THEY ARE NOT UNINTENTIONALLY DROPPED. OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE STUDENT AND THE COLLEGE ARE SENT TO THE STUDENT'S COLLEGE ISSUED E-MAIL ADDRESS. FOR INFORMATION ON FORWARDING COLLEGE E-MAIL TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT VISIT STUDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
Who may waitlist for a class?
close Anyone who has a valid email address on file may waitlist. This is important since this is how we notify students when they get enrolled if space becomes available. You must also meet the prerequisites and not be waitlisted for another section of the same class. You may waitlist if you have a time conflict or overload but you will not be moved into the class unless this conflict is removed.
When do the waitlists go into effect?
close Waitlists will be set on all classes with the exception of classes that are crosslisted and classes requiring Instructor permission (i.e. Nursing, Fire Science, Police Academy, etc.)
What are the basics I need to know before waitlisting for a class?
close With waitlists you have a strong possibility of getting enrolled and we notify all students with their Butte College Email account. You will have 7 days to pay from the time of enrollment to pay or your class and possibly others could be dropped. If you don't check your Butte College email weekly then be sure to forward it to an email that you do. You can also check your status and drop using "Manage my Wait List." in WebAdvisor.
How do I get added to a class from the waitlist?
close Eligible waitlisted students will automatically be enrolled into the class as seats become available. This will occur throughout the registration period as other students drop the class. Once class starts a student must come to class if they are on a waitlist and still wish to be added to a class. Students forfeit their waitlist position who do not show up to class.
Online Class Waitlists and Adding after Classes Start?
close After the class begins, you will not be added to a course automatically even if vacancies exist. Once a FACE-TO-FACE Class has started, you must attend the first class session to see if you can be added. Priority will be given to students on the waitlist. If you are waitlisted for an ONLINE COURSE, you must email the instructor within 24 hours of the start of the class stating you still wish to add. If granted, the online instructor will send you an email authorization to add. You must either bring this to Admissions with an Add card if you are local or follow the directions to email Waitlist_Support to get added if you are not able to do this in person. You will receive an email when complete. Always check "MY SCHEDULE" online to confirm any Adds or Drops.
When will I have to pay if I do get added to a class?
close As soon as you are notified of enrollment you have 7 days to pay, set up a payment plan or be cleared due to financial aid. To avoid being dropped check if you are SAFE or AT RISK by clicking on the plus sign aon BALANCE DUE in MYBC each time a class is added.
Will the waitlists check for time conflicts?
close No. You can add yourself to the waitlist even if you already have a class that meets at the same time. However, if a seat opens-up for the waitlisted class, you will NOT be enrolled until you drop the class that conflicts.
If I'm already at a maximum of 21 units. Can I add to a waitlist?
close Before 21 units, yes but after 21 units, no. Even if you get on a waitlist with under 21 units, you will not be enrolled into a class if it brings you above 21 units. You will stay at the top of the waitlist and will need an Excess Unit Petition with an Add Card the first day of class. Priority is given to non petition students
Can I get on the waitlist for a course I already took but didn't pass?
close You can waitlist for the first repeat but any additional repeats or repeats for a class you are currently failing requires a repeat petition from the counseling office and a request for waitlisting at the Admission Office. Once waitlist you will not be moved into the class but will receive priority for adding once the class starts. Make sure to attend the first day of class.
