Students may use the waitlist feature when a class is full and offers a waitlist option. A maximum of 8 waitlisted units is permitted per student each semester. Waitlists are managed through CUNYfirst on a first-come, first-served basis.

Final Semester Zicklin Students

Final-semester Zicklin students may receive special consideration for enrollment into business courses if there are no open sections available:

• This applies to business courses only.
• A request does not guarantee placement in a preferred section; a seat may be provided in another available section.

To request special consideration, students must submit the Senior Request Form online. Be sure to include the course name, section, and class number (e.g., CIS 5800, BMWA, 12461).

Graduating Senior Course Request

Waitlist Process and Timing

Waitlist processing is not instant. The waitlists are processed manually 1-2 times a week during registration (more frequently as it gets closer to the start of the semester), and the next eligible student on the list will be auto enrolled if there is an available seat. The student enrolled into a section from the waitlist will be notified via their CUNYfirst preferred email. Frequently check your Baruch email for notifications.   

Students are encouraged to:

• Regularly check their Baruch email for enrollment updates.
• Monitor their class schedule via Schedule Builder to confirm any changes.

Important Waitlist Policies

• Faculty and departments cannot authorize enrollment into closed or waitlisted sections.
• Being on a waitlist does not guarantee a seat in the course.
• You may not attend a class unless officially enrolled.
• Waitlists are processed up until the last business day before the semester begins. See Registrar academic calendar for dates.
• Waitlists are not used during late registration. See Registrar academic calendar for dates.