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How do I register for classes in my backpack?

To register for classes in your Backpack, you must wait until your registration appointment begins and then go into your Backpack to select the class or classes you want to register for. Make sure you are in the desired term.

What happens if I place a class in my backpack?

NOTE: Placing a class in your Backpack does not enroll you in that class. You still must register for a class to be enrolled in it. You can add a class with a Class Status of "Closed" to your Backpack in hope that it could change to "Open" later.

How do I use waitlist if class is full?

Waitlist if class is full: Turn on this checkbox if the class you are electing is closed and you would like to be waitlisted. This option only appears when a waitlist is available for the class.

What factors influence the decision to issue overrides to waitlisted students?

The history of enrollment for the class and the presence of vacancies in other sections of the same class may influence a decision as to whether to issue overrides to students on the waitlist.

How does waitlist work at Umich?

Waitlists are created at the discussion-section level, not the lecture-section level. If the course fills, and if an enrolled student then drops the course, the vacated place is offered automatically, by e-mail, to the first person on the waitlist for the dropped discussion-section. The offer is valid for 48 hours.

How do I Backpack classes at University of Michigan?

On Student Center, use the Backpack/Registration or Search features. On the Student Center, use the Planner feature to organize the courses you would like to take by term. You can import classes from your Planner into your Backpack.

Will I get into a class if I am waitlisted?

It depends. Many times classes have students who register and then drop the class before the term begins. If you are near the top of the waitlist and there is still a few days before the class begins, it is likely that you may get a seat in the class.

What does Waitlisted course drop mean?

Dropping from Waitlist If you are on the waitlist for a class you do not intend to enroll, it is your responsibility to drop your waitlisted class. If you do not drop it, you may be enrolled from the waitlist, and then you will be responsible for the class.

What is backpacking Umich?

This is the process of placing classes a student intends to register for into a "backpack" in Wolverine Access. This process is required in order to register. Students can place more classes in a backpack than they intend to register for, but they will be limited as to how many they can actually enroll in.

How is an open course indicated in Wolverine Access?

To determine if a specific class is open or closed, go the Wolverine Access Student Center, Backpack/Registration tab. If the class is already in your Backpack, the Class Status column indicates whether the class is Open or Closed.

What are the odds of getting into a Waitlisted class?

Of all the students who accepted a position on the waitlist at these colleges, 20 percent were admitted. However, of the students who accepted a waitlist position at the most selective colleges (those admitting less than 50 percent of applicants), only 7 percent were admitted.

Should I email a professor about waitlist?

Communicate with the professor If your chances of getting into the class are small, or if the waitlist is instructor-managed, emailing or meeting with the professor is an essential thing to do.

How likely is it to get into a Waitlisted college?

According to a 2019 National Association for College Admissions Counseling report, 43% of colleges use waitlists. Half of the students offered a spot on a waitlist accepted it, and colleges on average admitted 20% of students off the waitlist. At the most selective institutions, that figure was 7%.

What happens if you are waitlisted for an online class?

If a course is at capacity and the registration system won't let you enroll, you can hold a spot on the waitlist until a seat is available. There is usually a maximum number of waitlist spots, and you are assigned a rank on a first come, first serve basis.

Can you appeal a waitlist decision?

For a waitlist letter, express that you'd definitely attend if you get in off the waitlist. For an appeal letter, you'll need to politely ask the admissions committee to re-evaluate your application.

Why did I get waitlisted?

Most of the time, it means you have the academic credentials to be admitted, but for one reason or another, the admissions office wasn't ready to accept you. If you've been waitlisted, don't panic. A good plan of action is to make sure you have a solid list of safety schools to apply to just in case.

What is a waitlist in Wolverine?

The specific procedures vary from one department to the next and may vary for courses within a department. Waitlists may be administered through Wolverine Access, by departments, or by the individual instructors.

Can you override a closed class in Wolverine?

By giving students permission to enter a closed class or restricted courses with an override, those students can then enroll through Wolverine Access.

Can you register for a closed class?

A student may register for a closed class only by obtaining an override (a permission entered in M-Pathways) for that class. Students obtain overrides from the department. Please refer to the section on “Overrides” located below and check with your department regarding the procedures for granting overrides.

How to get permission to take a class?

If a class requires permission, you need to go to the department or instructor to get approval. The department then enters an electronic permission into the system that allows you to enroll in the class. Once the permission has been entered, you still need to register for the class.

Who will be issued registration appointments systematically?

Students who are enrolled in a degree seeking program will be issued registration appointments systematically.

How many credits do you need to register for CTP?

By registering, you assume full responsibility for any fees incurred. Undergraduate students who have attained 55 or more credits toward program (CTP) will be charged for Upper Division tuition rates.

Does putting a class in your backpack enroll you in a class?

NOTE: Placing a class in your Backpack does not enroll you in that class. You still must register for a class to be enrolled in it.

Can a class change to closed before registration?

Alternatively, a course placed in your Backpack with an open status may change to closed before you register. Make a practice of checking the Class Status column in your Backpack before you attempt to register for a specific class after your registration appointment arrives.

Can you search for classes in a planner?

You can search for courses using the course catalog and add them to your Planner. They can then be moved into a specific term to provide a guide of how to best schedule your classes to meet your academic goals. Planner can also help simplify the process of searching for and adding classes to your Backpack.

Can you use a backpack for classes?

You can begin using your Backpack as soon as you receive notice of your enrollment appointment and can continue using it until the term's drop/add deadline. You can place more classes in a backpack than you intend to register for, but will be limited as to how many you can actually enroll in.

How to register for a math class from backpack?

How to Register for Classes from your Backpack. In order to obtain a permission to a Math course, you must first get on a waitlist. You are not officially on a waitlist if the course is in your backpack. To get on a waitlist, you must click the "Waitlist if class is full" checkbox prior to registering for the course.

When is the drop and add deadline for graduate school?

Typically the drop/add deadline will be three weeks after the first day of class. After that, graduate students may withdraw from a course up until the last day of classes and receive a "W" on their transcript.

What is the Office of the Registrar?

The Office of the Registrar maintains deadlines and resources relevant to course enrollment. Current students will have the opportunity to register for the upcoming term during the last month of the previous semester. Your appointment day and time will appear on the right hand side of your Student Business homepage. Students that do not register by the first day of classes will be assessed a late registration fee .

Can you audit a course at Rackham?

According to this Rackham policy, Graduate students may audit a course by following the instructions on this Visit Enrollment Option form.

What week do you drop classes in Wolverine?

In the first period (week 1-3), all of the classes can be added/dropped directly on Wolverine Access. As for the second period (week 4-9), you will need a Late Drop Form signed by the instructor and advisor as well as receiving a grade of “W” on the transcript.

Can you forget your requirements for UC?

Don’t forget your requirements, but be open to classes outside of your concentration as well. For example, courses listed as University Courses (UC) are often contemporary and topical, focusing on unique subjects that may only be offered once. Don’t pass by an opportunity you may not see again!

What to check before adding class to backpack?

Check for any class requisites, reserved seating, or enrollment restrictions a class may have before you add it to your Backpack.

What are the messages displayed by Student Center as you go through the registration process?

The messages displayed by Student Center as you go through the registration process provide important information and can help you troubleshoot problems. Refer to Troubleshooting Registration Error Messages for help with understanding some of the common error messages you may receive from the system during your registration process.

How to log out of Wolverine?

To exit Student Business, click the Sign Out button in the banner at the top right corner of the screen. Then click the Log Out button at the top right corner of the Wolverine Access Gateway page to end your session.

How to exit student business?

To exit Student Business, click the Sign Out button in the banner at the top right corner of the screen. Then click the Log Out button at the top right corner of the Wolverine Access Gateway page to end your session.

How to verify registration results?

Verify the results of your registration by printing a paper copy or saving a PDF copy of your schedule and reviewing it carefully.

How to switch to a different term in a job?

To switch to a different term, click the Change Term button and then select the desired term and career from the list displayed.

How to use the Planner in Student Center?

On Student Center, use the Backpack/Registration or Search features. On the Student Center, use the Planner feature to organize the courses you would like to take by term. You can import classes from your Planner into your Backpack.

When are UMSI override classes processed?

Overrides for Bachelor of Science in Information (BSI) students interested in graduate-level UMSI classes and for non-UMSI students interested in any UMSI classes will likely be processed in late-July through mid-September for Fall term courses, or late-December and throughout January for Winter term courses.

How to request instructor permission to register for Wolverine Access?

To request instructor permission to register for a course, please email the primary instructor listed in Wolverine Access. You email should include the reason for your request (i.e. have not yet completed prerequisites) and any information that would be helpful for the instructor’s decision (i.e. you will be taking the pre-req course simultaneously or you have additional experience that you believe meets the qualifications to prepare you for the course).

What happens if you don't register for a class?

If you do not register for the class before the expiration date given, you will lose your ability to register and your spot on the waitlist. If you miss your opportunity to register for the class, you are welcome to re-register for the waitlist or fill out the waitlist form again.

Can you check if a class is full in Wolverine Access?

You will not be able to check the “Waitlist if class is full” box once the class is in your backpack. If you have not completed the enforced prerequisites, you will not be able to sign up for a waitlist position in Wolverine Access. Instead, please complete this form for each class you would like to enroll in.

Can BSI students take SI classes?

BSI Students: We allow BSI students to enroll in graduate-level SI courses on a case-by-case basis. While BSI students are welcome to explore taking graduate courses at UMSI, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Does instructor permission obligate you to register for a course?

NOTE: Your request does not obligate the instructor to grant the permission. Since overrides for waitlist registration are granted in the order of your position on the waitlist, getting instructor permission does not guarantee that you will be able to register for the course.

Does University of Michigan have UMSI?

We encourage all University of Michigan students to participate in School of Information (UMSI) classes when there are seats available. If you would like to take a UMSI course, please follow the appropriate process detailed below.

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