15IN3: Enrollment

Visit our website at www.undergraduate.eng.uci.edu for a list of resources and access to our online forms.

Enrollment 15 questions in 3 minutes.
1. Which classes should I take? Check Plaza, catalog, 4 year plan
2. What do I do if a class is full? Find another course and watch for course openings during week 1 and 2.
3. How can I enroll in a restricted class? Check webSOC under school comments for when restrictions will lift. If it is course that is for your minor, you will still need to wait until restrictions lift.
4. How can I clear pre-reqs? If you took the pre-req at a community college, then you need to submit a form online and if you took the pre-req at UCI, fill out an online form.
5. How many classes do I need to enroll in to? 12 units to be considered a full time student.
6. When is the last day I can add/drop a course or change grading option? Friday, Week 2, 5pm for add/drop. Friday, Week 6, 5pm for change of grade option.
7. Why could my friend enroll in classes before me? It depends on class standing, units completed, and priority groups such as CHP, Athletes, Veterans, and Students with Disabilities.
8. How can I see if I have a hold on my account? Check Student Access. It will be at the top in bold red.
9. How do I get rid of a hold on my account? Contact the department that placed the hold. Financial hold see the Cashier office.
10. What’s the maximum units I can enroll in when my enrollment window opens? 18 units
11. How can I enroll in more than 18 units? Unit max lifts to 20 after everyone’s enrollment window opens. If you need more, fill out the Engineering online form.
12. Can I change my schedule after week 2? Yes, you must submit an enrollment exception under applications via student access. This is not a guarantee.
13. When do I need to finish my writing requirements? WR 37 by the end of your freshmen spring and WR 39A by the end of your freshmen summer. Lower division writing requirement before the end of your sophomore summer.
14. When do I need to complete my GEs? Must compete all GEs prior to graduation and if you took 3 or 4 years of a language other than English, fill out Degree Audit update. See Undergrad website resources for GE double count list.
15. I haven’t enrolled in 18 units yet, but webreg says I have reached the max units, what do I do? Check your waitlist. Waitlist units count towards max units.