Below is a list of the most common registration errors. Read the solutions below for assistance. When necessary, contact the department that owns the course that cannot be added (ex: for a COMP course, contact the Computer Science department) or the SSC to update/settle your student account.
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Registration Error Message |
Reason for Error |
Solution(s) |
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“You have a hold on your account.” |
Your account is not settled- usually due to an outstanding balance, missing financial aid paperwork, etc. |
Contact the SSC at (617) 989-4020 or ssc@wit.edu to settle your account. |
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“Please enter your Alternate PIN to access registration.” |
You need a registration access code (RAC) code to register for classes. |
Contact your advisor or your department to get you RAC code. |
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“Closed Course” |
No more seats are available in the section. |
Find another section or go to the department to get approval. Note that some courses (sciences) cannot be overenrolled for any reason. |
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“Linked Course Required” |
You are trying to add a lecture and lab that are not linked or you are missing a linked course. |
Choose linked section, for example, labs CHEM380-02 and CHEM380-03 go with lecture CHEM380-01. Add lecture and lab sections at the same time. |
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“Prerequisite and Test Score Error” |
You are missing a prerequisite or a co-requisite course. |
Get department approval for missing prerequisite or choose a different course. Add co-requisite courses at the same time: example ARCH115 and ARCH155. |
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“Field of Study Restriction- Major” |
This class is reserved for another major. |
Choose another class. |
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“Time Conflict” |
You have tried to add two courses that are scheduled at the same time. |
Pick courses that are not scheduled at the same time. |
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“You are not allowed to register at this time” |
You are trying to register at a time when registration is not available. |
Wait until registration opens, you can find registration dates in the Registration Instructions. |
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“College Restriction” |
You are trying to register for a CPCE (night school) course. |
Day students can only register for sections at night if they end in -81, 82, 83, etc. |
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“Class Restriction” |
You are trying to register for a section that is restricted to another class level. |
Choose another class or get department approval. |
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“Maximum Hours Exceeded” |
You have exceeded the 20 credits maximum per semester. |
Fill out Student Exception Form and pay for extra credits ($750/credit). |
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“Duplicate Course” |
You have listed two sections of the same course. |
Delete the old section in your schedule and then add the new section. For special topics course get department approval. |
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“Student Attribute Restriction” |
You are a BIND or BINT major and you are trying to register for the incorrect studio section. |
When registering in Spring, choose a different instructor from your Fall studio instructor. Contact your department for assistance. |
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“You have no registration time ticket.” |
You are not an active student. |
Contact the SSC at (617) 989-4020. |
