Registration Errors

Already Enrolled

Generally, you cannot enroll in two sections of the same class. If you are changing from one section to another, drop the existing section before adding the new one, or use a "swap" transaction. If this is a lab and a lecture, you should request the lecture first and include the lab as a related class (see above). If you are trying to enroll in two sections of a class where each section is a special topic, contact R & R or the department that offers the class to see if that should be allowed.

More information on registration problems is available in MyButler Student Help.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Combined Sections

Butler has a few classes which incorporate two or three courses in one meeting with one teacher. The individual classes each have enrollment limits, and the combined class also has a limit, generally higher. It is less obvious when a combined class has reached its enrollment limit, since you generally see the limits for the individual classes. The solution is to seek a permission number from the department.

Holds

Butler uses a system of academic and financial "Holds" to insure that tasks are handled in an appropriate order. Registration and Records cannot remove any holds.

• Advising Hold: For most students, an "Advising Hold" will be placed on your records about 3 weeks before the beginning of Registration for a new semester. Once you discuss your academic options with your advisor, he or she will remove the hold. If you still have an Advising Hold and you have already talked with your advisor, you must talk to your advisor or your department head.
• Verify Local Address Hold: Students who do not live on campus must provide a local address. Once a year, they are required to review that address and confirm that it is still correct. Learn more about the local address requirement.
• Other Holds: Additional information about your holds is available. Look under the heading "My Personal Data" on the "My Student Data Home Page" that you went through as you navigated to the Enrollment process. Contact the office which placed the hold.

Maximum Credit Hours

Each college has a maximum number of credit hours that a full time undergraduate student may take in a semester.

• College of Business Admin: 18
• College of Education: 20
• Jordan College of Fine Arts: 20
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: 18
• College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences:
  • Undergraduate: 20
  • Graduate: 22

If you wish to take more classes than the maximum for your program, please see the Dean's office of your school to get approval to override the max, and return the signed add/drop form to the R&R service counter at Jordan Hall 109.

Keep in mind that for most students, additional fees apply when you enroll for more than 20 credit hours in a semester. See Student Accounts for more details.

Already Enrolled

Generally, you cannot enroll in two sections of the same class. If you are changing from one section to another, drop the existing section before adding the new one, or use a "swap" transaction. If this is a lab and a lecture, you should request the lecture first and include the lab as a related class (see above). If you are trying to enroll in two sections of a class where each section is a special topic, contact R & R or the department that offers the class to see if that should be allowed.

More information on registration problems is available in MyButler Student Help.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Enrollment Appointments

For each Spring and Fall semester, enrollment appointments are assigned. This appointment marks the beginning of the time when you may register for classes in My.Butler.edu. Notifications are sent to each student by email to let you know when your appointment occurs. You can also check online at My.Butler.edu --> Self Service --> Student Center. Check the right side of the screen to see when your appointment occurs. You may drop and add classes any time between this data and time and the end of the drop/add period. Check the Academic Calendar for the appropriate year to find that date and time.

After the 2 week period of early registration for returning students, a period of Open Registration allows for any continuing student to register, add, or drop classes.

Enrollment appointments are not assigned for Summer Sessions. You may register for summer classes as soon as the registration period begins, usually at the same time as Fall registration opens.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Related Classes

Sometimes there is more than one scheduled part for a class, and you must register for both parts at the same time. The occurs with Lectures that have an associated Lab, or occasionally there is a Lecture with an associated Continuance. The section usually identification indicates an association, such as section 01, 01A, and 01B; if you choose the lecture of section 01, you should also choose one of the labs. The system will prompt you to add the lab when you are going through Self Service registration.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Combined Sections

Butler has a few classes which incorporate two or three courses in one meeting with one teacher. The individual classes each have enrollment limits, and the combined class also has a limit, generally higher. It is less obvious when a combined class has reached its enrollment limit, since you generally see the limits for the individual classes. The solution is to seek a permission number from the department.

Time Scheduling Conflicts

Self service registration will not allow you to register for two classes which have overlapping meeting patterns. If the overlap is manageable, your advisor may approve enrolling in both classes, and can process the enrollment request with an appropriate override.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Maximum Credit Hours

Each college has a maximum number of credit hours that a full time undergraduate student may take in a semester.

• College of Business Admin: 18
• College of Education: 20
• Jordan College of Fine Arts: 20
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: 18
• College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences:
  • Undergraduate: 20
  • Graduate: 22

If you wish to take more classes than the maximum for your program, please see the Dean's office of your school to get approval to override the max, and return the signed add/drop form to the R&R service counter at Jordan Hall 109.

Keep in mind that for most students, additional fees apply when you enroll for more than 20 credit hours in a semester. See Student Accounts for more details.

Maximum Credit Hours

Each college has a maximum number of credit hours that a full time undergraduate student may take in a semester.

• College of Business Admin: 18
• College of Education: 20
• Jordan College of Fine Arts: 20
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: 18
• College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences:
  • Undergraduate: 20
  • Graduate: 22

If you wish to take more classes than the maximum for your program, please see the Dean's office of your school to get approval to override the max, and return the signed add/drop form to the R&R service counter at Jordan Hall 109.

Keep in mind that for most students, additional fees apply when you enroll for more than 20 credit hours in a semester. See Student Accounts for more details.

Already Enrolled

Generally, you cannot enroll in two sections of the same class. If you are changing from one section to another, drop the existing section before adding the new one, or use a "swap" transaction. If this is a lab and a lecture, you should request the lecture first and include the lab as a related class (see above). If you are trying to enroll in two sections of a class where each section is a special topic, contact R & R or the department that offers the class to see if that should be allowed.

More information on registration problems is available in MyButler Student Help.

Permission Numbers

Registration permission numbers are issued by the instructional departments to allow a student to enroll in a course for which there is some restriction. There are several types of restrictions that are overridden by a permission number:

• Closed Class: When the published maximum number of students has already registered for a class, a few additional seats may be made available.
• Override a Requisite: Many classes have pre-requisite or co-requisite classes. If you do not meet the published requisites, but you feel you are qualified, you might still be allowed to register.
• Zero-limit Class: Many classes are specifically limited to people who obtain permission from the instructor or the department. The error messages are a bit misleading when they say the class is "full"; you just need permission.

How to get a permission number.

Co-requisites

Co-requisite classes must be taken in the same semester. The system enforces this my requiring that you register for both at the same time. You may not add one without also adding the other. Conversely, you may not drop one without also dropping the other. Error messages often refer to just "requisites", so it may not be obvious that it is a co-requisite that is missing. Look for "Enrollment Information" in the Enrollment or Add process, or check the course catalog description for the course(s) getting this error.

If you have already taken one of the co-requisite courses, or if you are not able to schedule both in one semester, a permission number is required to enroll in only one.

Holds

Butler uses a system of academic and financial "Holds" to insure that tasks are handled in an appropriate order. Registration and Records cannot remove any holds.

• Advising Hold: For most students, an "Advising Hold" will be placed on your records about 3 weeks before the beginning of Registration for a new semester. Once you discuss your academic options with your advisor, he or she will remove the hold. If you still have an Advising Hold and you have already talked with your advisor, you must talk to your advisor or your department head.
• Verify Local Address Hold: Students who do not live on campus must provide a local address. Once a year, they are required to review that address and confirm that it is still correct. Learn more about the local address requirement.
• Other Holds: Additional information about your holds is available. Look under the heading "My Personal Data" on the "My Student Data Home Page" that you went through as you navigated to the Enrollment process. Contact the office which placed the hold.