Set Up Drop If Enrolled

What It Is

If you're a full-time student and you're on a waitlist for a closed class, it's a good idea toÌýenrollÌýin a backup class to ensure you have a full schedule ifÌýyou don't get into your waitlisted class. If you've set up drop if enrolled and you're enrolled from the waitlist, the system will automatically drop your backup class. (Students will only be automatically enrolled from the waitlist or have drop if enrolled applied through the add deadline for the semester or session.)

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How to Use It

The steps to set up drop if enrolled differ depending on whether you've already joinedÌýthe waitlist for your preferred class. Follow theÌýinstructions below that best match your current situation.

If You Haven't Joined the Waitlist Yet

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Class Search
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Class Search

Once you've registered for your backup class (see note below),Ìýfollow the steps below to join a waitlist and set up drop if enrolled at the same time:

  1. Log in toÌý, then navigate to the class (class searchÌýinstructions).
  2. Select your preferred class section, if applicable.
  3. Click "Add to Cart."
  4. A pop-up willÌýconfirm that you're adding the section to your cart. Click "OK."
  5. In the registration options pane:
    1. Select the grade mode, if applicable.
    2. Set the waitlist drop-down to "Yes."
    3. If you've registered for a backup class to drop if you're enrolledÌýfrom the waitlist, select the backup class from the drop-down.
    4. Click "Save Changes."
  6. The class should now appearÌýin your shopping cart with a blue cart icon.
  7. To finish registering, click "Continue to Enrollment."
  8. If there are classes in your cart that you don't want to add, untick the checkbox to the right of those classes.
  9. Click "Submit Registration."

If it worked, you'll see a message confirmingÌýyou've been added to the waitlist. If it didn't, you'll see an error message; read theÌýdescription for details.

​Note: If you join the waitlist firstÌýandÌýyour waitlisted and backup classes areÌýdifferent sections of the same course, theÌýregistration system will automatically dropÌýthe waitlisted class when you enroll in your backup class.

  1. Log in toÌýÌýand navigate to the class (class searchÌýinstructions).
  2. Select a section, if applicable.
  3. Click "Add to Cart."
  4. A pop-up willÌýconfirm that you're adding the section to your cart. Click "OK."
  5. In the registration options pane:
    1. Select the grade mode, if applicable.
    2. Set the waitlist drop-down to "Yes."
    3. If you've registered for a backup class to drop if you're enrolledÌýfrom the waitlist, select the backup class from the drop-down.
    4. Click "Save Changes."
  6. The class should now appearÌýin your shopping cart with a blue cart icon.
  7. To finish registering, click "Continue to Enrollment (Classic)."
  8. If you land on a page telling you you've completed preregistration, click "Continue in Portal."
  9. In the registration system, scroll down to the "Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ BoulderÌýShopping Cart" sectionÌýand tick the checkbox next to the waitlisted class.
  10. Click "Add Selected Classes."
  11. Confirm your selection(s), then click "Finish Enrolling."
If it worked, you'll see a message confirmingÌýyou've been added to the waitlist. If it didn't, you'll see an error message; read theÌýdescription for details.

If You're Already on the Waitlist

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Class Search Buff Portal
Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Class Search

Once you've registered for both your waitlisted class and your backup classÌý(see note below),Ìýfollow the steps below to set up drop if enrolled.

  1. Log in toÌý.
  2. Click the cart icon on the upper right.
  3. In the cart, click on the waitlisted class.
  4. In the class details, under "Registration Notes," click "Edit Registration Options."
  5. In the registration options panel, select the backup class from the drop-down, then click "Save Changes."
  6. In your shopping cart, the waitlisted class should now have a yellow warning signÌýindicating you have unsubmitted changes.
  7. To finish registering, click "Continue to Enrollment."
  8. If there are changes in your cart you don't want to submit, untick the checkbox to the right of those changes.
  9. Click "Submit Registration."

If it worked, you'll see a message confirmingÌýthe change. If it didn't, you'll see an error message; read theÌýdescription for details.

Note: If you join the waitlist firstÌýand your waitlisted and backup classes areÌýdifferent sections of the same course, theÌýregistration system will automatically dropÌýthe waitlisted class when you enroll in your backup class.

  1. Log in toÌý.
  2. Click the cart icon on the upper right.
  3. In the cart, click "Continue to Enrollment (Classic)."
  4. If you land on a page telling you you've completed preregistration, click "Continue in Portal."
  5. In the registration system, click the gold "Menu" button (upper right) and click "Edit."
  6. Confirm that you're in the appropriate term.
  7. Select your waitlisted class from the "Classes you are allowed to edit" drop-down, then click "Continue."
  8. In the enrollment preferences section,Ìýunder the class notes, click the magnifying glass icon ("Lookup") next to the "If Enrolled from Wait List Drop This Class"Ìýfield.
  9. Find your backup class and click "Select."
  10. Click "Next."Ìý
  11. Review your selection, then click "Finish Editing."

If it worked, you'll see a confirmationÌýmessage. If not, read theÌýerror message for details.

Once you've registered for your backup class (see note below),Ìýfollow the steps below to set up drop if enrolled.

  1. Follow this link to Buff Portal'sÌýÌý(you may be prompted to log in).
  2. Select the class you want to change, then select "Drop/Swap/Edit Class."
  3. Select "Edit This Class," then "Continue."
  4. If you land on a page telling you you've completed preregistration, click "Continue in Portal."
  5. In the registration system, select your waitlisted class from the "Classes you are allowed to edit" drop-down, then click "Continue."
  6. In the enrollment preferences section, click the magnifying glass icon ("Lookup") next to the "If Enrolled from Wait List Drop This Class"Ìýfield.
  7. Find your backup class and click "Select."
  8. Click "Next."Ìý
  9. Review your selection, then click "Finish Editing."

If it worked, you'll see a confirmationÌýmessage. If not, read theÌýerror message for details.

Note: If you join the waitlist firstÌýand your waitlisted and backup classes areÌýdifferent sections of the same course, theÌýregistration system will automatically dropÌýthe waitlisted class when you enroll in your backup class.

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Ìý Ìýregistrar@colorado.edu
Ìý Ìý303-492-6970

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