Course Authorization Instructions
Course Authorizations, also known as course overrides, permit registration in courses that the student would otherwise be restricted from registering for during the registration process.
Common Course Authorizations include Overload/Capacity Override, which allows the student to register for a course that has reached the maximum seat limit, and Co-requisite/Prerequisite Override, which allows registration in courses where the condition has not been met.
Using the course program or course prefix and number (i.e., ACCT, BIOL, MSLC, CULF 1320, etc.), locate the program or school you must contact for authorization. Name, ID number and CRN (course reference number) are required when requesting authorization.
Please check the Academic Calendar to see when the Overload Request will open for each term. This request is used by Traditional Undergraduate students only. Graduate and New College students will need to contact their school of study for information about course overloads.
Undergraduate Level Courses
| FOR COURSES BEGINNING WITH ... | CONTACT |
|---|---|
| CRIJ, CRIM, ENSP, GEOG, GLST, HIST, IBSS, POLS, PSYC, SOCI or SOCW |
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dr. Brian Smith, Associate Dean, brianws [at] stedwards.edu |
| BIED, EDUC, HDED, KINE, READ, and READ |
School of Human Development and Education Dr. Kristy Ballard, Fleck Hall 218, 512-637-1991 |
|
ARFS, CAPS, CPAM, CULF 1320, 2321, 3330, & 3331, FYSM or MILS |
Office of General Education Jennifer Ansier, |
| AHMX, ARAB, ARTS, CATH, CHIN, CHLX, COMM, DANC, ENGL, ENGW, FREN, GDES, GERM, GREK, HEBR, JAPN, JOUR, LING, MUSI, PHOT, PHIL, RELS, RUSS, SPAN, THAR, VISU, VGAM, WMST, or WRIT |
School of Arts and Humanities Kim Livingston, Jordan Watzlavick, jordanw [at] stedwards.edu |
| ACCT, BDMM, BUSI, ECON, ENTR, FINC, IBUS, IGMT, MGMT or MKTG |
Bill Munday School of Business Donna Ivey, |
| ASTR, BINF, BIOL, COSC, CHEM, FRSC, MATH, PHYS, SCIE or WBRS |
School of Natural Sciences Dr. Edward Early, |
| COOP |
Cooperative Education Program Emily Salazar, Moody Hall, Room 127, 512-448-8632 |
| HONS |
Honors Program Emma Woelk ewoelk [at] stedwards.edu |
| SABR, SADU, SAEX, SAFL, SAIL or SAPR |
Study Abroad Program Study Abroad Office, Moody Hall, Room 102, 512-428-1051 |
| Traditional Students Taking New College Courses |
Traditional undergraduate students require authorizations to register for New College courses. Dora Perez, dorap [at] stedwards.edu, |
New College and Graduate Level Courses
| FOR COURSES BEGINNING WITH ... | CONTACT |
|---|---|
| All New College Courses |
School of Human Development and Education |
| CNCO, CNEL, CNSL, CSDV, or MSLC |
Master of Arts in Counseling, School of Human Development and Education |
|
LACC, LADS, LAEC, LAIC, LATC, LATI or LATS |
Master of Liberal Arts School of Human Development and Education |
| ACCT, BUSI, ECON, FINC, GBUS, MGMT, or MKTG |
Master of Business Administration Bill Munday School of Business Susy Graves, sgraves [at] stedwards.edu, 512-233-1661 |
Wait List Information
When a course reaches capacity, students are able to place themselves on the waitlist if they meet all prerequisites and requirements for the course, and waitlist space is available. View instructions on how to place yourself on the waitlist.
Waitlisting is a first come, first served process and does not guarantee a seat in the course. Students should select an alternate course if they are unable to register for the waitlisted course.
If a seat becomes available, the student will receive an email notification with a 24-hour limit to return to the add/drop screen and register. Failure to register within the 24-hour window will result in the student being dropped from the waitlist and the seat being offered to the next student in line.
Note: some waitlists may be restricted to a specific population (ex: majors only) and are not available to everyone.
View wait list period dates. Please refer to the accordions above for contact information for waitlists and overloads.