Pre-enrollment for Spring 2014 Classes

Each pre-enrollment period begins at 7:00 AM on the first day and ends at 4:30 PM on the final day. For guidance in selecting an appropriate course, please consult First Steps in Math and/or your faculty advisor.

We do not keep waiting lists. If you are having difficulty adding or changing a math class, please read on to learn about enrollment restrictions, what to do when a class is full, and who to contact for help.

Enrollment Restrictions

• Enrollment in MATH 1106 (Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences) is limited to 180 students. Students who are unable to add MATH 1106 should consider MATH 1110.
• Enrollment in MATH 1110 and 1120 (Calculus I and II) is limited to 30 students/lecture. Spaces will open up during the add/drop period as students adjust their schedules.
• Pre-enrollment in MATH 1340 (Math and Politics) is restricted to Arts & Sciences students. Enrollment is limited to 55 students/lecture. Any spaces that remain and those that open up due to drops will be made available to all students on a first-come first-served basis during the add/drop period.
• Enrollment in MATH 1710 (Statistical Theory & Application) is limited to 25 students/discussion. Students who are unable to add MATH 1710 should consider AEM 2100, ILRST/STSCI 2100, or PAM 2100. (See also First Steps in Math: Introductory Statistics.)
• Enrollment in MATH 2310 (Linear Algebra with Applications) is limited to 30 students/lecture. Students who are unable to add MATH 2310 should consider MATH 2210.
• Enrollment in MATH 2940 (Linear Algebra for Engineers) is limited to Engineering students, students in CALS engineering programs, and those with special permission from the Mathematics Department. Alternatives to consider for spring 2014 are MATH 2210 (Linear Algebra) - recommended for students who expect to major in mathematics, economics, physics, computer science, and any other field strongly related to the mathematical or physical sciences - and MATH 2310 (Linear Algebra with Applications) - suitable for students whose majors will not require a substantial amount of math. Students who seek permission to enroll in MATH 2940 should contact Michelle Klinger at mmk8@cornell.edu.

What To Do When a MATH Class is Full

• If the math section you want is full but other sections are available, you may need to tweak the rest of your schedule to add an available math class, or you may need to reconsider taking an early morning, late afternoon, or evening math section if one is available.
• If you are trying to pre-enroll in MATH 1106, 1110, 1120, 1340, 1710, 2310, or 2940, see Enrollment Restrictions above for more information.
• If you are trying to add calculus, multivariable calculus, or linear algebra and the entire course is full (and not listed above as restricted), try back a little later in the day or the following morning. We may not notice immediately that the course is full, but when we do we usually raise the caps a little.  
• If you don't see some activity after 4-5 business hours or if this is the last day for you to pre-enroll, contact Heather Peterson for assistance. Keep in mind that we do not monitor enrollments overnight or on the weekends.

Who to Contact for Pre-enrollment Help

Unless the course is listed in the catalog as “permission of instructor,” the instructor can not give you permission to enroll. If you are unable to resolve a conflict between a required math course and another required course for your degree, contact Heather Peterson for assistance. Be sure to include your name, college, class standing, and any details you consider to be relevant to your situation, including what requirement or prerequisite you are trying to fulfill. Accommodations will not be made for conflicts with preferred first-year writing seminars or physical education classes.

Independent Study (MATH 4900 and 4901)

Students who wish to take MATH 4900 or 4901 must fill out an independent study form, which can be obtained at the Arts & Sciences Academic Advising Center in 55 Goldwin Smith Hall. After the form has been completed and the necessary signatures obtained, it must be returned to Academic Advising.