<p>I want to swap two classes (two for two), and I kept hearing at orientation that I could do something on August 1 for a last-ditch effort to get the classes I want, but I'm not totally informed on what to do. Is it midnight or 8AM? I've heard both. I just sign in, and start swapping one class for another?</p>
<p>Another question! One class I have says its waitlisted, but it says that there are 4 on waitlist, 40 available spots, and 36 enrolled. Can someone explain this to me?</p>
<p>Don’t know about August 1st, but orientations JUST ended (for the most part) so classes that had spots reserved probably haven’t been fully opened to everyone.</p>
<p>Keep checking between now and Aug. 1 on the waitlisted class. There may be some spots reserved for those who have yet to register. One poster has noted that he/she was to register today. All will have had the chance to register before 8/1. Once all have had the chance to register, the waitlists will start to move on those classes for which first year slots were reserved but did not fill. On August 1, not sure if it is 12 AM or 8 AM, first years will be able to start changing their classes to the extent spaces are still or become available. It’s like a puzzle, once one piece moves then other moves are possible – BUT it takes some movement before a previously closed class can open. There is no guarantee that you will be able to get into the class you want on August 1. You may be able to add the class on Aug. 1; you maybe able to add the class after Aug. 1 and before classes start; a class may open after classes start, during add/delete, or a class may not open at all this semester. The good thing is, there is always next semester or the next. As you move up in seniority, you have a higher chance in getting the classes you want. If you can’t get a class you want this semester, try to fill a requirement with a different class.</p>
<p>When I was a student it was something like 7am when registration re-opened. We used ISIS instead of SIS at the time and it was always horrendously slow/bogged down in the morning, I usually had better luck a little later in the morning/afternoon once people stopped panicking. I’m not sure how much more/less efficient SIS is though…</p>