Auto Add/Drop Overview

During web registration, you can add yourself to sections that have open seats. For sections that have no available seats, you can add yourself to the bottom of the wait list. You will automatically be promoted from the wait list (during the web registration period) whenever there is a drop from the course.

Kellogg students enrolled in the Part-Time MBA Program can enroll for a maximum of 2 classes per quarter. In addition, two is also the maximum number of wait listed courses. The Auto-Drop feature associated with the wait list allows you to select a course to drop if you are promoted from the wait list. If you do not select a course to be dropped and you are enrolled in two courses, you will be passed over if the wait list class becomes available.

If you register for only 1 class, there is no need to pick an auto drop course. Once you add your name to a wait listed class, you will be automatically promoted from the wait list if a space becomes available. If you register for 2 classes, you must select a registered course to drop in order to be promoted from the wait list and added to the class.

The wait list option in the web registration system will only work during the web registration period. If you want to be added to a wait list after that time, you should contact the Part-Time MBA Program office. In addition, after the web registration period has ended, all promotions from wait lists to class rosters will be processed by the Part-Time MBA Program registration staff.

Wait List/Auto-Drop
This feature is only available the week of web registration (all waitlists are managed manually by the Registrar once web registration has concluded)

This option allows you to view your wait list positions; it also allows you to drop from the wait lists. The "Auto Drops" button is located on the left navigation bar. Adding to a wait list is under the option to 'Add Course or Wait List'.

Auto-Drop
This option is available on the "Wait List/Auto-Drop" page. Use the drop down feature to select the enrollment you wish to drop if a seat becomes available in the waitlisted course. Press "Submit" to finalize your selection.

The same registered course can be the drop candidate for both of the wait list positions. However, the first course that gets auto-promoted will be the only one to use the 'Auto Drop' facility.

Drop Courses
'Drop Course' button is available on the display of the enrolled courses.

Automatic Promotion From the Wait List
When a student drops a course that has a wait list (during the web registration period), the first person on the wait list will automatically get promoted into the class. The system will only allow two registered courses. Therefore it is important to have an auto drop candidate for each Wait Listed course. The system has a limit of two wait list positions held.

Auto Add/Drop FAQ

Q: How do I get on the registration wait list?

A: Navigate to the "Add/Drop Classes" page and click the "Search for Classes" button. If the course selected has zero seats available and you want to place yourself on the wait list, click "Enroll" to add yourself to the waitlist. This will add you to the wait list (you will be added to the bottom of the wait list).

Q: How do I select a course to Auto Drop?

A: Use the left hand navigation bar and click "Waitlist/Auto-Drop". Use the drop down feature to select the enrollment you wish to drop if a seat becomes available in the waitlisted course. Press "Submit" to finalize your selection.

If there is no Auto Drop indicated, this wait list request will be passed over if your enrollment is already at the maximum.

Q: What is the most efficient way to manage selecting Auto Drop courses?

Q: What happens when there is a drop from the course that has a wait list?

A: The first student on the wait list will be considered for promotion into the course. If the first student already has the maximum credits enrolled and has not selected a candidate course to drop in order to be promoted to the wait listed course, then that student is passed over and the second student is considered for promotion.

When a promotion from the wait list occurs, the rest of the students move up one position.

Q: What happens if I do not select an auto drop course for a wait listed course?

A: If there is no Auto Drop candidate course indicated, the wait listed request will be passed over if your enrollment is already at the maximum of two courses. The system will send you email saying your wait list position was passed over for the course. You maintain your rank on the wait list, but another student may have been given the open seat instead of you.

Q: How do I avoid being passed over for auto-promotion from the wait list?

A: Always indicate a drop candidate course (an existing registered course) for each wait listed course. This can be done from the 'Auto Drops' button from the 'Wait List Info' screen.

Q: If I drop a course, will I have a chance to get it back again?

A: Probably not. If there is a wait list for that course, the first student on the wait list will immediately get into the slot you vacated. The course likely has a wait list if there are no seats open.

Q: How many wait lists can I be on?

A: You can add to a maximum of two wait list positions.

Q: How will I know when I get on the wait list?

A: The system will confirm a successful add to the wait list. Click on "Add/Drop Classes" to see the wait listed courses.

Q: How will I know when I get promoted from the wait list?

A: The system will send you an email saying you were promoted into the class. The email will also remind you to select a registered course as the drop candidate if auto-promotion happens for your other wait listed course.

Q: How will the 5-week classes be handled?

A: Because of the duration for "A" classes (first five weeks), drop or add will continue to be handled manually.

Q: Will I be able to add myself to a wait list for another section of a course that I am already enrolled in?

A: No. You can call the Part-Time MBA Program office and have your name added to a wait list for a different section of a course that you are already registered for. For example: if you're enrolled in Marketing 430, section 71 and you want to be put on the wait list for Section 72, you will not be able to do so automatically. You will need to contact the Part-Time MBA Program office.