Course Wait List Information

The Texas A&M University course registration system (Howdy) handles most student needs to add courses; however, if a needed course is full, the appropriate department wait list system may be used by students to submit requests for enrollment in courses. There is a “no forcing” policy for all Business Honors classes. Waitlist requests for courses are handled by the respective department.

The waitlist forms open on the first day of open registration, November 18th. Waitlist forms for the Management department open on November 20th.

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Accounting Wait List

Waitlist form will open on Monday, November 18th at 5 a.m. and close Monday, December 16th at 5 p.m. Any requests for a seat in a full class after this date must be submitted via email to ppa@mays.tamu.edu.

Waitlist requests will be accepted beginning the first day of open registration for each term. You can expect to hear back on your request within 2 weeks of your submission date.

View Undergraduate and Graduate Registration Schedules

We do NOT ACCEPT requests for ACCT 209 and ACCT 210.

Undergraduate students are restricted to registering for a maximum of 19 credit hours. Graduate students are restricted to a maximum of 15 hours. If adding this course takes you over your maximum credit hour limit, please do one of the following:

Submit a maximum hours waiver request to take the additional class.
Instruct us to drop a class before we add you to your requested course.

Email your advisor for instructions on requesting a maximum hours waiver.

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Accounting Policy

Submitting a wait list request does not guarantee a seat in a class. We approve enrollment from the wait list based on need (if and where space permits).

The following issues are NOT appropriate considerations for wait list requests:

Section changes, a more convenient class day/time, preference for a specific instructor.

If any class already on your schedule conflicts with the one you are requesting, advisors WILL NOT consider enrolling you into the requested class unless you instruct us to drop the conflicting class in our waitlist form.

Priority consideration is given as outlined below.

Graduating seniors, courses needed for degree progress, work schedule conflicts:

- - You may qualify for a higher class wait list priority if you document the conflict with a signed letter or email from your supervisor. Please have your supervisor include contact information in the letter or email. You can send this documentation to ppa@mays.tamu.edu.

Finance Wait List Policy

To join the waitlist for a finance course, submit a Finance Department waitlist request during the open periods shown on the table below:

Start Date	End Date	Review Date	Semester
11/18/2024 8:00 AM	12/10/2024 5:00 PM	12/12/2024	Spring 2025
12/13/2024 8:00 AM	12/18/2024 5:00 PM	12/20/2024	Spring 2025
01/02/2025 8:00 AM	01/08/2025 5:00 PM	01/10/2025	Spring 2025

We try to accommodate as many waitlist requests as possible during the current open period. If we cannot accommodate your waitlist request during the current open period, we will move your request to the next open period. You do not need to submit another request.

To be considered, you must meet the prerequisites of the requested course. Priority is given to graduating seniors, then those with courses needed for degree progress, then work schedule conflicts in that order. We do not consider section changes for students hoping for a more convenient class time or a preferred instructor.

Student Waitlist Responsibilities

Before you submit your request form:

Read and understand what types of requests we consider and what requests take priority.
Indicate any conflicting courses you would like to drop from your schedule if you are added to the requested course.
If you have a signed letter or email from your work supervisor confirming your work conflict, email it to cduhon@mays.tamu.edu.

Once you have submitted your waitlist request, you must:

Know the add and drop deadlines and finalize all class changes before the deadline.
Continue monitoring Howdy for open seats in Finance courses that interest you.
Check Howdy on or before the review date listed above to see if the course was added to your schedule.
Email cduhon@mays.tamu.edu if you decide not to enroll in the requested course. If you are already added to the course, you are responsible for dropping the class.

Keep in mind, undergraduate students can only register for a maximum of 18 credit hours. If adding a course takes you over 18 credit hours, you must wait until open registration to get to 19 credit hours. If you need more than 19 credit hours, email your advisor to determine if you can increase your maximum hours. You can also identify a course to drop for the requested course to stay under 19 credit hours.

Info Wait List

Information and Operations Management
The department wait list system is available for wait list requests as indicated in the table on the site. All wait list requests received during these periods will be reviewed on the dates indicated. Requests for ISTM 209 will only be accepted from students who are scheduled to graduate at the end of the semester.

After submitting a wait list request, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your request has been entered into the database. Your request is under consideration until you are contacted by an advisor. You will be notified via e-mail whether or not your wait list request is approved.

Please do not contact us to inquire about the status of your request prior to the review date, as this will only slow the process.

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INFO Department Policy

The INFO Department’s wait list request system is for ISTM and SCMT (non-honors) courses only, as well as BUSN 203. There is a “no forcing” policy in effect for all Business Honors classes. Wait list requests for courses offered by other departments (e.g. MGMT, FINC, KINE, etc.) are handled by the respective department.
Submitting a wait list request does not guarantee a seat in a class. We approve enrollment from the wait list based on need (if and where space permits).
We review wait list requests in batches according to the review schedule posted on the wait list request system home page. An advisor will notify you after a decision is made regarding your wait list request.
The following issues are not appropriate considerations for wait list requests:
- Section changes. If you are enrolled in a section, you are holding a seat that could be available to another student. Please drop your section in order to be considered for another.
- A more convenient class day/time. We understand that not everyone enjoys Friday and 8:00 am classes, but early (or late) classes throughout the week are a necessity of the university environment.
- Preference for a specific instructor.
An academic advisor will not review your course schedule to determine if granting a wait list request will result in a time conflict with another course on your schedule. You are responsible for resolving any conflicts. Advisors will not drop courses from your schedule.
Priority consideration is given as outlined below. While we consider extenuating circumstances, things such as work; routine family obligations; meetings or activities (even if they are for a TAMU sponsored organization); or travel to and from TAMU are typically not considered as extenuating.

Undergraduate Student Wait List Priority

Graduating seniors have first priority. Graduating status will be determined by an advisor via a review of remaining degree requirements on your degree evaluation.
Non-graduating MIS or supply chain majors who have a direct time conflict with another required course (when the conflicting course does not have an alternate section).
Non-MIS or supply chain majors who have a direct time conflict with another required course (when the conflicting course does not have an alternate section).
Students pursuing a business minor and seeking admission to ISTM 209 will be prioritized by graduation date. Business minor and graduation date will be determined by the advisor via a review of remaining degree requirements on your degree evaluation.
Students NOT pursuing a business minor and seeking admission to ISTM 209 have lowest priority. In such cases, wait list requests will only be granted as space permits. Business minor status will be determined by the advisor via a review of your degree evaluation.

Graduate Student Wait List Priority

Graduating MS-MIS or PPA-MIS students have first priority.
Non-graduating MS-MIS or PPA-MIS students.
Other Mays graduate students.
Non-business graduate students.

Other Considerations

While we understand the reality that many students must work during their university career, we also expect that academic classes will remain the top priority for students. Work schedule considerations are the lowest priority consideration for wait requests and will only be granted when space permits.
When classroom seating capacity limits the number of students who can be added to a section and more students are on the wait list than can be accommodated, decisions regarding multiple students with identical criteria based on the previous items will be based on date/time wait list request was submitted (i.e. first come, first served).

Management Wait List Policy

Updated November 22, 2024

Students who have a critical need to enroll in a specifically-required MGMT course needed for their timely graduation in Spring 2025 are eligible to submit the wait list form for a full MGMT course.

The form opens November 20, 2024, at 8 AM, and will remain open through January 5, 2025. Requests will be reviewed on business days beginning November 25. Please submit only one request per course, as duplicate submissions are automatically removed from consideration.

Please note that submitting the wait list form does not guarantee enrollment. The wait list will be monitored closely, and students will be enrolled based on availability and eligibility criteria. All students are advised to regularly check the Howdy portal for any openings in the desired MGMT courses.

Wait list requests from students who are already enrolled in another section of the same course, have a time conflict with another course, or have conflicting work, student organization, or other commitments will not be considered.

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Marketing Wait List Policy

Undergraduate students may submit a waitlist request for Marketing courses during open registration through the form linked below. Students will be notified via email after their request has been reviewed.

Wait List/Forcing Policy: Waitlist requests will only be reviewed based on need (example: the course is required for a graduating senior, time conflicts with other required coursework, etc.). Time preferences or instructor preferences are NOT valid reasons to expect to be forced into a course. Additional waitlist policies are included on the waitlist form.

The Spring 2025 form will open on November 18 at noon.

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