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Overview of Registration PhasesPhase 1: Priority Request Registration In the first phase, you have more than two weeks to select and prioritize the classes you are most interested in. Once the priority registration period closes, a sorting algorithm determines your enrollment status, notifying you of the classes you've been enrolled in and those you're waitlisted for. During PRR, seats are allocated based on the priority you assign to each class. This phase is crucial for securing a spot in classes with limited capacity, such as in-person sessions or those with intentionally small class sizes. If such classes are a high priority for you, ranking them higher increases your chances of enrollment. Should these classes reach full capacity, a waitlist is generated in order of the next highest priorities
Phase 2: Open Registration This phase allows you to add or drop classes on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. This ongoing adjustment is done using the "Add-to-Cart" feature throughout the term.
Registration Mechanics and Strategies Priority registration is not a first-come, first-served process. Instead, all submissions in Phase 1 are processed through a computer-based sorting system, where you can list your top five class preferences. This process is structured and prioritized, not random, ensuring a fair chance for all participants.
As a current member, you'll log into our system, select your desired classes, and assign priority rankings (1st through 5th) to them. It’s important to strategically rank courses, as you are unlikely to get into limited enrollment classes unless you rank them as #1. This applies especially to art, writing, and hiking courses. However, ranking a class as #1 does not guarantee a spot, particularly for popular courses in art, writing, and hiking, due to high demand.
Strategic Planning Tips
Be Strategic: As you go through the course catalog, jot down your course choices and potential priorities on paper.
High Priority Classes: Classes with an enrollment cap of fewer than 15 should ideally be your top priority
Lower Priority Classes: Courses with "unlimited" enrollment can be ranked lower, such as 5th.
Avoid Excess: Submitting more than five priorities may lead to automatic deletion of excess requests and can delay the resolution of waiting lists.
Further Considerations If interested in more than five courses, especially if some have unlimited spots, consider saving them for Phase 2 (Open Registration) to optimize your chances in the initial sorting.
Phase 2: Open Registration This phase allows you to add or drop classes on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. This ongoing adjustment is done using the "Add-to-Cart" feature throughout the term.
Registration Mechanics and Strategies Priority registration is not a first-come, first-served process. Instead, all submissions in Phase 1 are processed through a computer-based sorting system, where you can list your top five class preferences. This process is structured and prioritized, not random, ensuring a fair chance for all participants.
As a current member, you'll log into our system, select your desired classes, and assign priority rankings (1st through 5th) to them. It’s important to strategically rank courses, as you are unlikely to get into limited enrollment classes unless you rank them as #1. This applies especially to art, writing, and hiking courses. However, ranking a class as #1 does not guarantee a spot, particularly for popular courses in art, writing, and hiking, due to high demand.
Strategic Planning Tips
Be Strategic: As you go through the course catalog, jot down your course choices and potential priorities on paper.
High Priority Classes: Classes with an enrollment cap of fewer than 15 should ideally be your top priority
Lower Priority Classes: Courses with "unlimited" enrollment can be ranked lower, such as 5th.
Avoid Excess: Submitting more than five priorities may lead to automatic deletion of excess requests and can delay the resolution of waiting lists.
Further Considerations If interested in more than five courses, especially if some have unlimited spots, consider saving them for Phase 2 (Open Registration) to optimize your chances in the initial sorting.
