Common Registration Error Messages
Posted: April 12, 2013 at 4:30 pm
| Error Message | Description of Problem | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS RESTRICTION | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your classification (FR, SO, JR, SR, M etc.). | Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| CLOSED SECTION | This course has reached maximum enrollment. | Choose "Waitlist" if the option is open, or search for another course. |
| CLOSED-XXX WAITLISTED | The course has reached maximum enrollment and a waitlist option is available. | Select "Waitlist" from the Action drop-down list in the error message, then click the "Submit Changes" button to waitlist yourself for this course. See Waitlist Information for more details. |
| COLLEGE RESTRICTION | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your college (School of Management, Volgenau School etc.). | Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| CRN DOES NOT EXIST | The five-digit Course Reference Number (CRN) you entered is invalid. | Click the "Search for Classes" button or refer to the printed schedule of classes to look up the correct CRN. |
| DEGREE RESTRICTION | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your degree (NDU, BA, MA, PhD etc.) | Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL | Enrollment for this course is controlled. | Enrollment for this course is controlled. Contact the course department for permission. |
| DUPLICATE CRN | This CRN is already listed on your course schedule. | |
| DUPL CRSE WITH SECT XXX. | You are currently registered in another section (XXX) of this course. | You may not register for two sections of this course. If you wish to change sections, first verify that space is available in the new section, then drop the original section and add the new section. |
| FIELD OF STUDY RESTRICTION | Your major (MGMT, CS, HIST etc.) is restricted from taking this course. | Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| Indiv Section Form Required | An Individualized Section form is required to register in this course. | Contact the course offering department to initiate this process. |
| INVALID LEVEL FOR COURSE | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your level (ND, G, U). | Contact the Office of the Registrar for further information (703) 993- 2000. |
| INVALID SUBJECT, COURSE, SECTION, AND CRN COMBINATION | The five-digit Course Reference Number (CRN) you entered is invalid. | Click the "Search for Classes" button or refer to the printed schedule of classes to look up the correct CRN. |
| LINK ERROR: XX REQUIRED | You must register For the appropriate lecture, lab or recitation that is linked to this course. | You must register for the appropriate lecture, lab or recitation that is linked to this course. |
| MAJOR RESTRICTION | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your major (BIOL, NURS, AVT etc.). | Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| MAXIMUM HOURS EXCEEDED | You may not exceed the maximum credit hours allowed for your level. | Permission of undergraduate Dean or graduate Chair (or designate) required. |
| MUTUAL EXCLUSION | Course content may not be repeated. | Contact the department for a specific description. |
| OPEN-XXX WAITLISTED | This class is closed and has an active waitlist. "Open" indicates that at least one person has a waitlist override and is in the 72 hour waiting period. | Select "Waitlist" from the Action drop-down list in the error message, then click the "Submit Changes" button to waitlist yourself for this course. See Waitlist Information for more details. |
| PREREQUISITE AND TEST SCORE ERROR | You have not met the required prerequisite or test core requirements for this course. | Contact the course department for permission. |
| PROGRAM RESTRICTION | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your program (BUBPRE- UNDE, AS-BS-BIOL etc.). | You are not eligible to register for this course based on your program (BUBPRE- UNDE, AS-BS-BIOL etc.). Contact the course department or college for permission. |
| RESERVE CLOSED | This course has reserved seats for incoming freshmen/transfer students. | You will be able to register for any remaining seats after the last orientation session. |
| STUDENT ATTRIBUTE RESTRICTION | HNRS Courses This course is restricted to Honors Students. All other courses. The course is restricted to allow/prohibit the registration of students with a specific attribute. | Contact the course department or college for more information. |
| TIME CONFLICT WITH XXX | This course has a time conflict with another course on your schedule. | A Time Conflict form must be approved by both instructors and registration will be processed by the Office of the University Registrar. Note: Costello College of Business courses are handled by the Costello College of Business Office of Academic and Career Services (Enterprise, Room 008). |
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