The Department of Mathematics has instituted procedures for adding waitlisted or closed courses and changing sections. Students should periodically check their schedules online as enrollment and classroom changes occur frequently.
Note: If the lecture is closed and recitation is open, do not drop the current class. Students will not be able to add themselves to the new section if the associated lecture is closed.
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After the First Friday of the Semester
The Department of Mathematics will only approve late adds through the second week of the semester. Students with serious extenuating circumstances may request the department for an exception.
The university releases all course waiting lists after the first Friday of each semester, thus waitlist positions are no longer considered after the first week of the semester. Students wishing to enroll in a course after the first week should be aware of the department's policy.
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Lower Division Courses (numbered Math 1050 to Math 2568)
First come, first served: Monday morning of the second week of the semester (or Tuesday morning of the second week as Monday is a Holiday-MLK Day) students can request permission to enroll in a math class For Tuesday January 19, 2021, the Math Advisor Drop In Hours will run 8:00am-12:00pm. Thereafter, for week 2 adds please email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu with your specific request including section numbers and course information.
· Will add one seat over the limit of each lecture/recitation if available.
· Waitlist positions hold no bearing since they no longer exist.
· Students should know the specific class name, number and section they wish to enroll (e.g., Math 1151 Recitation Section #25654). As well, students should have alternate options in case their desired section is not available.
· Students will only be enrolled if space exists. If no more space is available, students must wait until the next semester the course is being offered to enroll.
Late adds will not be permitted for Math 1116, Math 1125, Math 1126, Math 1135, Math 1136, Math 1165, Math 1166, Math 2167 and Math 2168. Enrollment into these courses is only permitted through the first week of the semester.
Note: The Ohio State University is not permitted to override the maximum classroom capacity set by fire codes.
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Upper Division Courses (numbered Math 3295 and higher)
- Fill out the course enrollment permission form.
- Obtain written permission from your instructor.
- Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu to provide the two items above.
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Changing Sections of Math Courses
The following instructions are for students taking math courses on the Columbus campus. Students completing courses on the regional campuses should discuss class changes with their advisor.
Course | When are Section Changes Allowed? | How to Change Sections? |
Math 1050 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1075 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1116 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1125 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1126 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1130 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1131 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1135 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1136 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1140 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1141 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1148 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1149 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1150 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1151 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1152 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1156 | Through 4th Friday | Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1165 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1166 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 1172 | Through 4th Friday | email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 1181H | Through 1st Friday Through 2nd Friday w/ permission of Dept. |
Changes can be made in Buckeye Link Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 2137 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 2138 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 2153 | Through 1st Friday Through 2nd Friday w/ permission of Dept. |
Changes can be made in Buckeye Link Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
Math 2167 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 2168 | Through 1st Friday | Changes can be made in Buckeye Link |
Math 2173 | Through 1st Friday Through 2nd Friday w/ permission of Dept. |
Changes can be made in Buckeye Link Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |
and higher | Through 1st Friday Through 2nd Friday w/ permission of Dept. |
Changes can be made in Buckeye Link Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu |