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Registration Questions and Answers

See the SISWeb FAQ at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/faq/sisweb/ for more information.

How do I enroll in classes?

You enroll in courses using SISWeb.

When can I use SISWeb to enroll in classes?

You can use SISWeb during your scheduled appointment time or after your appointment time during Open Hours. SISWeb is also available to all students during the Open Registration periods following Pass 1 and Pass 2 appointments and during Schedule Adjustment. Undergraduate students should enroll in classes during their assigned appointment times. Graduate students may enroll during any hours of SISWeb operation. However, all students must enroll in courses (and pay fees and any outstanding balance due) by the fee payment deadline to avoid the $50.00 late registration fee.

I can’t register during my appointment time. Can I reschedule my appointment time?

No; under no circumstances will appointment times be rescheduled. Students can register during their appointment time or during Open Hours after their appointment.

Why did my friend receive an appointment time before mine when I have more units?

Appointment times are assigned by priority groups. First priority is given to disabled students and students in special programs regardless of the number of units completed. Thereafter, undergraduate priority groups are established by the number of units completed at the end of the preceding quarter. Within each priority group, appointment times are then randomly assigned.

What if the course I want is closed or cancelled?

SISWeb shows you the course is closed/cancelled. You can choose to do one of the following:

• Enroll in an alternative course.
• Use the Search feature to find available sections. Then, enroll in an open section, if available.
• Wait list the course by selecting Wait List (pass 2 only).

What if the course has prerequisites?

SISWeb does not check to see if you have completed any prerequisites for a particular course. It is your responsibility to check prerequisites. Instructors have the right to ask students to drop a class if they have not completed the appropriate prerequisites. At the request of the instructor, the Office of the University Registrar will drop a student who has not completed the appropriate prerequisites. Refer to the General Catalog and the General Catalog Supplement to determine course prerequisites.

What if the course has restrictions on who can enroll?

Enrollment in some courses is restricted to certain students. Restrictions are listed in the Schedule of Classes. SISWeb will not allow you to enroll in these courses unless you are eligible. If you are ineligible but wish to enroll in the course, you must request a PTA number from the instructor or department representative.

• If the course is restricted to Majors only, Non-majors only, Seniors only, or Upper Division course and Class Restriction, request permission to waive the restriction from the department that offers the course.
• If you recently submitted a change of major form, SISWeb will not allow you to enroll in courses until your student record has been updated with your new major; contact the Office of the University Registrar. You may also request a PTA number from the instructor.
• If the course is restricted to Professional Students only, request permission to waive the restriction from the Dean’s office of the professional school.

What if a course I need has a time conflict with another course?

SISWeb will not allow you to add a course that conflicts with another course on your schedule. You need an instructor’s permission to add a course that has a time conflict with another course in your schedule. If you receive permission, you will need to get a PTA number from the department to enroll in one of the conflicting courses.

SISWeb says that there is a time conflict in my schedule but there shouldn't be according to the times listed in the “Schedule of Classes.” What is wrong?

It is likely that a change to one of the courses has been made after the Class Schedule and Registration Guide was printed or there is a conflicting lecture or lab. Contact the department offering the course or search for the course using SISWeb to see the new time.

What are workload units?

Workload units are assigned to courses that do not carry units toward graduation or your grade point average (e.g., WLD 041C, 055M, 057E, 057P, 057S, 057T). Workload units are applicable toward minimum progress and verification of full-time status.

How do I clear a hold on my registration?

You can check your holds using SISWeb. Contact the office placing the hold so that you can resolve the matter and have the hold cleared.

Why can't I drop my last class?

SISWeb will not allow you to drop your last class. Add another class, and then drop the class you do not want.

If you are withdrawing completely from the University, you must file a Cancellation/Withdrawal form with the Office of the Uni-versity Registrar, or notify them in writing. All your courses will then be automatically dropped and your refund, if any, will be based on the schedule listed here.

My courses were dropped from my schedule. What happened?

SISWeb does not randomly drop students from courses but will automatically drop students from courses for non-payment of fees; returned tuition checks; failure to clear holds; illegally repeating a course; enrolling in courses with the same meeting time, courses with restrictions, and courses that have been cancelled. Multiple-part courses that require CRNs for a second and/or third part will be dropped if one part of the course is closed or if you did not enter appropriate CRNs for all parts of the course. You must enroll in all parts of a multiple-part course that does not have a combined schedule.

Why does a “Progress Warning” message appear on SISWeb when I am registering?

Full-time undergraduate students are subject to Academic Senate expected progress and minimum progress standards. Students are expected to enroll in at least 15 units per quarter, and any enrollment less than 15 units will activate the progress warning. This message does not affect your registration, but serves as a reminder about the progress requirements. Information about the expected progress and minimum progress regulations are listed in the General Catalog at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/.

What do I need to do to be considered a registered student?

You are considered a registered student for the quarter when you have enrolled in at least one credit bearing course and paid all fees. Fee payment is strictly enforced. Failure to pay fees on time will result in you being dropped from your courses.

What are this quarter’s student fees?

Fee information appears in Fees, Payments, and Refunds, on page 16. The most up-to-date information is available at http://www.ormp.ucdavis.edu/studentfees. Each student’s fees, and any other outstanding financial obligations to the university, are listed on the student’s account balance.

How and when will I see my account balance?

Your account balance is generated after you enroll in classes during Pass 1 for the winter and spring quarters. For the fall quarter, fees are subject to California state budgetary approval. Therefore, your account balance may not be available for up to three weeks after a California state budget is approved during the summer months.

Students can view and pay account balances and can set up parents and/or other persons to view and/or pay their account balance at https://mybill.ucdavis.edu. There is no additional fee for this service. An account balance is not required to pay fees. If you do not view your account balance, you are still responsible for paying all fees (and debts) by the fee payment deadline. You can check your outstanding account balance by using SISWeb after you enroll in classes.

What is the fee payment deadline?

Fee payment is due by 4:00 p.m., one week prior to the first day of instruction; see the Academic Calendar, for specific dates. A $50.00 late registration fee will be assessed if you do not pay fees and outstanding debts and enroll in courses.

How do I update my address?

You can change your address through the menu option on SISWeb. Please update only the address(es) that needs to be changed. Failure to have a correct address on file with the Office of the University Registrar will result in a hold on your registration.

What is the UC Davis Emergency Alert System?

At certain intervals during the year, students will be prompted, via SISWeb, about providing or updating contact information for the UC Davis Emergency Alert System. This information will only be used when the UC Davis Emergency Alert System is activated by campus emergency personnel. Please note that although prompted from SISWeb, this information is separate from the addresses and personal data contained on your student record in the SISWeb Personal Information section.

For additional information about the UC Davis Emergency Alert System, see http://www.ucdavis.edu/help/emergency_notifications.html.