Waitlisting is a registration feature that allows a student to "get in line" for classes that are filled. This process notifies the first student on the waitlist via their preferred email when a seat opens. The student has 24 hours from the time the email is sent to register for the class. If the student does not register, the next student on the waitlist will be notified. Getting on a waitlist does not guarantee a seat in a class. Waitlisting a class does not count toward your student status (i.e. full-time, part-time). There is no charge to waitlist a course.

All STLCC classes have waitlist functionality apart from those included in our selective admissions programs.

Waitlist FAQs

How do I get on a waitlist?

Students can join a waitlist through Archer Connect, formerly known as Banner Self-Service.

What is my "spot in line"?

Your spot in line is your place on the waitlist. For example, if eight students are already on the waitlist and you sign up next, you will be ninth in line.

What does it mean to join the waitlist?

When students join a waitlist, they receive a notification when their spot in line becomes available.

Does every course have a waitlist?

Each section of a course has its own waitlist. However, waitlist numbers may also be reviewed across the full course when decisions are made about adding sections. Selective admissions courses and part-of-term six (variable POT) courses do not use waitlists.

A class shows one open seat, but I still cannot register. Is that because of the waitlist?

Yes. This usually means a waitlisted student is first in line for that seat. That student has 24 hours to register once the seat becomes available. During that time, the class may appear to have an open seat, but students on the waitlist have priority.

I need a class to graduate, but the waitlist is long. What should I do?

Students must use the waitlist to try to get into a closed course. Course overrides may only be approved by a department chair or program coordinator, and only in limited cases such as a final graduation requirement. Returning students are encouraged to use priority registration when possible.

Can I waitlist two different sections of the same course?

No. Students cannot join the waitlist for more than one section of the same course. If you are already registered for a course, you also cannot waitlist another section of that same course.

Will I be automatically enrolled when a seat opens?

No. You will receive an email when your spot becomes available, and you must register yourself. Be sure to check your email regularly so you do not miss the notification.

How long is a waitlist kept active?

Waitlists stay active through the day before that part of term begins. They are then removed so add/drop week can work as intended and students can move in and out of 16-week classes more quickly.

Does the waitlist apply across campuses?

Yes.

Can I join a waitlist during the first week of classes?

No. Students can join a waitlist only until the Saturday before the part of term begins.

How will I know when my spot is available?

You will receive a notification at your preferred email address.

Can I decline my spot in line?

Yes. If you no longer want the class, you should drop yourself from the waitlist. This helps move the next student forward more quickly.

Is the waitlist used to create new sections of popular classes?

Waitlist data helps the College understand demand for courses, including popular times, dates and formats. New sections are not created automatically based on a set number of students. Other factors are also considered, such as instructor availability and whether the course is already offered at another time, campus or format.

How do academic departments help students on a waitlist?

If a new section is added, academic departments should contact students on the waitlist to let them know. Students are not automatically notified when a new section is added. They are only notified when a seat opens in the specific section they joined.