How do I add my name to the waitlist?

How to Add Your Name to a Course Waitlist

Question

How do I add my name to the waitlist?

Environment

  • Admissions & Student Services (formerly Enrollment Center)

Information

Selected high-demand courses offer waitlists when they reach enrollment capacity. You can add your name to a waitlist through your Online Center. Joining a waitlist does NOT guarantee registration in the class. You must satisfy all course prerequisites and be eligible to register before adding your name to a waitlist. Please note that not all courses have a waitlist option.

Answer

Follow these steps to add yourself to a waitlist:

  1. Log into your MyGRCC portal (opens in a new window) and select the GRCC Online Center button.
  2. Select the Add/Drop Classes tile.
  3. Select Class Search and Enroll, then choose the upcoming semester.
  4. Type the class prefix and course number (e.g., "EN 101") in the Search for Classes field, then click the arrow to search.
  5. In the left-hand menu under Class Status, check the box for "Wait List Classes" or uncheck "Open Classes" to see all available options.
  6. Select the course you wish to take from the search results.
  7. Review the available sections. You can click the blue hyperlink for class information to view tabs for class notes and enrollment requirements. Close the window by clicking the X in the top right corner.
  8. Once you have chosen a section, click the arrow on the far right of that row.
  9. In Step 1 of 2, toggle the selection from No to Yes for the option "Add to waitlist if class is full?".
  10. Confirm your selection by clicking the Accept button in the top right.
  11. Click Submit in the top right to add the course to your shopping cart. Note: You are not on the waitlist yet.
  12. A notification will confirm the course is in your cart. In the left-hand menu, click Shopping Cart to finish the process.
  13. Check the box in the Select column for the course(s) you want, then click the Enroll button.
  14. Check the status of your enrollment attempt:
    • Green check mark: You have been successfully placed on the waitlist.
    • Red "X": You were not added (check the error message for details, such as missing prerequisites).

Important Reminders

  • There are no charges for being placed on a waitlist.
  • Please review the Tuition Due Dates. If you are automatically moved from the waitlist into the class, payment must be made according to the schedule.
  • You will receive an email notification to your GRCC account if you become enrolled. Monitor your student email daily.
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