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Prerequisites

Prerequisites are enrollment requirements that must be met before enrolling in a class.  Check the Course Catalog or department of the class for clarification.

Permission Numbers

Permission numbers will override closed class limits, enrollment requisites, or classes that require department/instructor consent. Permission numbers only work during the add period.

Closed Class

Permission numbers can override enrollment limits if a class is closed. Students should contact the department of the class or the instructor to see if a number can be obtained.

Enrolling in 17.5+ Hours
(before the first day of classes)

Students wanting to enroll in more than 18 credit hours must obtain permission from the associate dean of their major.

Time Conflicts

Time conflicts will need to be arranged by one of the instructors of the conflicting classes and written consent must be presented in person to the Registrar’s Office or email to ScheduleChanges.tcu.edu during the add period.

Late Enrollments

Late enrollments will need to be approved by the student’s associate dean of their major. 

Swapping Lab Sections

Students wishing to swap lab sections that are not associated with the lecture section must obtain written permission from the department or instructor and presented in person to the Registrar’s Office or email to ScheduleChanges.tcu.edu during the add period.  Changes after the last day to add will need to be approved by the student’s associate dean of their major.