Waitlist, Closed, and Changing Sections

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.

First come, first served: Monday morning of the second week of the semester students can request permission to enroll in a math class. 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. 

1. Fill out the course enrollment permission form.
2. Obtain written permission from your instructor.
3. Email mathadvisors@math.osu.edu to provide the two items above.

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.