Course waiting list

If a course you wish to enrol in is full or you wish to request an override (reserves, pre-requisite, etc.), please fill in the form below.

Communication Arts students (COMMST, THPERF, CADP, DAC plans), if there is space in the course you want, please try to enrol in COMMST, THPERF or DAC courses before adding yourself to the waitlist.

Please note: 

• There is a wait-list for select courses only.  If you do not see your desired course listed, please keep checking Quest and/or the Schedule of Classes for any changes in the enrolment status/reserves of a course.  Reserves will be adjusted as needed during the Add/Drop period.
• Fill out a separate form for each course you wish to be considered for. If you would like to request multiple sections of the same course, you can do so on the same form.
• Please do not submit duplicate requests, it does not increase your chance of being accepted to a course.
• Please keep an eye on your UWaterloo email, you will be sent a permission number if we are able to offer you a spot in your requested course. Permission numbers are only valid for 24 hours, so timely attention to your email is necessary. We cannot guarantee you a spot if you miss your 24 hour period.
• Permission numbers are single-use and should not be shared with other students. It is the expectation that the permission number be used by the student the number is sent to. Students should not submit waitlist requests on behalf of other students.
• If you have submitted a waiting list request and no longer wish to be considered for the course, please email Katie Honek (kjhonek@uwaterloo.ca) to have your name removed.

Fall 2025 waitlists will open on July 23rd.  You are welcome to enrol in an alternative course until provided with the permission number to swap into the desired course.

For other subjects, please check the enrolment problems webpage