This page explains registration errors you may encounter during the online registration process and how to fix them.
Preq and Test Score-Error
The instructor or the academic department may override the prerequisite in certain circumstances.
Contact the instructor or the academic department that oversees the class to request this.
Class Restriction
The class is restricted to students in certain class standings (e.g., freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors); records show you are not in that class standing.
Contact the department for exceptions.
Closed-999 Waitlisted
This class is full and you cannot register for it.
You can add your name to the waitlist by selecting the “waitlist via web” option from the Action column.
Co-requisite With XXXX
You are registering for one of two (or more) classes for which you must registered at the same time (different courses).
This course requires that you register for the additional course(s). See the Time Schedule for the appropriate course(s).
College Restriction
The class is restricted to people in certain groups of academic majors. If not your major, you are not allowed to register for this class.
Contact the instructor or department for exceptions.
Coordinator Permission
The program coordinator must give permission to take this class.
Contact the department coordinator for approval.
Duplicate Course
You are attempting to register for the same course twice in the same academic quarter. This is not allowed unless it is a lecture/lab situation (linked courses).
Contact Office of the Registrar with questions.
Graduate Director
The graduate director must give permission to take this class.
Contact the graduate director for approval.
Independent Study Agreement
The instructor or department must give permission to take this class, which includes making an independent study agreement.
Contact the instructor for approval.
Instructor & Advisor
Both the instructor and your advisor must give permission to take this class.
Contact your advisor and the instructor for approval.
Instructor & Audition
You must audition and obtain permission from the instructor to take this class.
Contact the instructor for approval.
Instructor Permission Req
You must have permission from the instructor to take this class.
Contact the instructor for approval.
Intern Learning Contract
An Internship Learning Contract must be provided in order to register for this class.
Complete the Internship Learning Contract form (PDF) and then submit the information through the online system, Handshake. The process is overseen by the Center for Career and Calling and you can contact them with questions.
Level Restriction
The class is restricted to students in certain degree levels. Your records show that you are not at that degree level.
Contact the department for exceptions.
Link Error-Type XX Req
You are registering for one of two classes that must be registered simultaneously (usually lecture with a lab).
Refresh page and this time register for both the lab and lecture at the same time. Enter both CRNs in the Add Class boxes before clicking on "Submit Changes."
Major Restriction
The class is restricted to students in certain majors. Your records show that you are not in that major.
You are not allowed to register for this class. Contact the department for exceptions.
Maximum Hours Exceeded
You are attempting to register for more credits than allowed.
Contact Office of the Registrar with questions.
School Dean Permission
You must have permission from the school’s dean to take this class.
Contact the school’s dean for approval.
School of Education Permis
You must have permission from the School of Education to take this class.
Contact the School of Education for approval.
Time Conflict With XXXXX
You are trying to register for two classes with overlapping times.
This is not allowed. Contact Office of the Registrar with questions.
Travel Study Regsr Form
A Travel Study Registration form must be provided in order to take this class.
Contact the study abroad office for registration instructions.
If you have any further questions, contact Office of the Registrar at registrar@spu.edu; 206-281-2031, or in person in Demaray Hall 151.