Waitlist Instructions

Adding Yourself to a Waitlist if a course is full

Last Updated: September 26th, 2026

When registering for classes, you may encounter a course that is full. If this happens, you have the option to add yourself to the waitlist for that course. 

Once a seat opens up and you're next on the list, you'll receive a notification. You can waitlist courses directly through the Navigate360 system.

Be sure to check your notifications regularly!

Once you're notified that a seat is available, you have only 12 hours to register before the seat is offered to the next student on the list. 

 

How to Waitlist a Course in the Navigate Student Dashboard

 
 

How to Check Your Waitlist Status and Set Up Text Notification in MyLane

Refer to our Step-by-step Guide and Video Tutorial

 

 
 

How to Register for a Course You Were Waitlisted For in the Navigate Student Dashboard

 
 

 

Waitlist Courses in Canvas for Students

Canvas Access for Waitlisted Courses Waitlisted courses automatically appear in Canvas, but with view-only access. You can review course materials, but you cannot submit assignments, take quizzes, or post in discussion forums.

How to Spot a Waitlisted Course Waitlisted courses are marked in three places:

  • Dashboard: Displayed with a dotted border and a yellow "Waitlisted" tag.
  • Course Pages: Marked with a yellow banner at the bottom of the screen.
  • All Courses List: Marked with a waitlisted enrollment status.

Unlocking Full Access Once a seat opens up and you officially register, your status automatically updates to "Student," granting you full access to participate and submit assignments.

User Dashboard: Note the indicator of a waitlisted course has a dotted border and yellow “Waitlisted” tag.
Course pages: Yellow banner is on all pages of the course indicating view only permissions.
When viewing “all courses”, Canvas displays the role (permissions) you have been enrolled with. In the case above, all of these courses are waitlisted courses. When registered, students will see their enrolled status as “Student”.

 

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