Students may wish to add a Math course that requires permission. The Department of Mathematics has different procedures depending on the reason that permission is required.
Visiting Students and Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students enrolled at OSU not pursuing a degree wishing to enroll in a math course should visit Visiting Students for instructions to enroll in math courses.
Schedule a Class with a Time Conflict
The Department of Mathematics has procedures for students that are unable to add classes due to time conflicts. Students that are unable to schedule classes because of work conflicts or are enrolled in another course at the same time need to review the Time Conflicts page for details about the procedure to add their course.
Override the Limit and Enter a Full Section
Students that need permission to add a closed or waitlisted course need to review the Waitlist, Closed, and Changing Sections page for details about the procedure to add their course.
Repeating a Math Course
Students that need to repeat a math course may need to receive permission to add the course. Students need to determine if they are eligible to repeat a math course by reviewing the different situations on the Repeating Math Courses page.
Enter a Course Requiring Permission (Other)
Students requesting permission to add a math course for any other reason for request permission from the Math Advising Office.
- Students may request permission to add a course by emailing the Math Advising Office or in person during Walk-in hours.
- Students that request permission to add a course for nontraditional reasons may be requested to file a Math Registration Petition. Students should first discuss their situation with the Math Advising Office.