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Waitlist

Students may add their name to a waitlist when a class is full. If a seat becomes available, the next student on the waitlist will receive an email notification and will have 24 hours to enroll. If the student does not enroll within the 24-hour deadline, the opportunity expires and the seat is offered to the next person on the waitlist. Students are strongly encouraged to monitor their email.  

Important Reminders 

  • Students on a waitlist are not officially enrolled and must not attend class. 
  • Students will not be charged for waitlisted units. 
  • Waitlisted units do not count toward Financial Aid eligibility. 

 Communication With Faculty 

  • Students should first add themselves to the waitlist during the registration process. 
  • After joining the waitlist, students may contact the instructor only to inquire whether additional seats may be opened, since some faculty may not be aware that a waitlist exists. 
  • Students must not request unofficial enrollment, instructor “permission,” or attend class unless officially enrolled. 
  • Only the Admissions & Records Office and the waitlist system can officially enroll as a student. Instructors cannot guarantee enrollment or allow participation unless the student appears on the official roster. 

 Enrollment Restrictions 
 
Students cannot be enrolled (and will be dropped) if: 

  • They have not met the prerequisite at Palo Verde College. 
  • They are enrolled in a course with a time conflict. 
  • They are enrolled in the same course in a different section. 
  • They are already enrolled in 19 units for spring or fall, or 7 units for summer; students exceeding unit limits must meet with a counselor to obtain an Overload Approval and submit it to the Admissions & Records Office. 

 Waitlist Deadline 

  • The final day to add yourself to a waitlist is the day before the last day to register, by 3:00 p.m. 
    Example: The last day to register for Spring 2026 is January 30, 2026. Students must join the waitlist by 3:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026, to be included. 

This deadline ensures back-end processes run properly, and staff are available to assist with any registration issues. 

 Students should review the Academic Calendar for all important dates and deadlines.