Enrollment Policies, PTA & Forms

Enrollment Policies

To ensure equity in student enrollment and support degree completion, the University of California, Davis utilizes block enrollment periods (Pass Times). These pass times are generated by the registrar's office, and they follow the registration calendar. A students' enrollment date/time can be located on their OASIS portal.

Pass 1 Enrollment:

Limited to a MAX of 17 units.

Students are encouraged to enroll in their major coursework required for graduation during this time.                                                                                              

Pass 2 Enrollment:

Limited to a MAX of 19 units. This is your opportunity to add a course you couldn't enroll in during Pass 1 due to restrictions or the previous 17-unit limit.

Scheduling Adjustment:

Enrollment in up to 28.5 units is allowed.

Enrollment restrictions may be lifted during this time.

Open hours:

Students can continue to modify their schedules even after their assigned Pass 1 or Pass 2 registration windows have passed. If you missed your registration time, make sure to take advantage of open enrollment hours.

 

You may reference specific information on the date/time by visiting the academic calendar.

Waitlists

We strive to offer as many seats as possible in ECI courses, including ENG 35 and ENG 104/104L. If a class has a large waitlist, we may increase its capacity, depending on room size and available staff. If a course is full, join the waitlist and choose a backup class. Instructors will share any updates. If we cannot expand the course, waitlist movement depends on enrolled students dropping.

Enrollment Exceptions - Permission to Add (PTA).

Please note that students who attempt to mislead their instructors and/or department staff about their situation in attempts to justify the need for a PTA may be referred to Student Judicial Affairs. For questions about Permission to Drop PTD numbers, please check the information in the College of Engineering Q&A Section.

  • Petition to Add (PTA)
  • **This policy only applies to all ECI courses (except variable units), ENG 35, and ENG 104/104L.** For non-ECI courses, please refer to the respective department’s website for their PTA procedures. 

    PTA Requests Will NOT Be Approved For:
    ♦   Being dropped due to non-payment
    ♦   Dropping the course accidentally
    ♦   Missing Pass 1 registration (students can still enroll during open hours)
    ♦   Elective courses if other options are available
    ♦   Time conflicts with other classes (unless both instructors approve and are able to accommodate it. Even then, students must still follow the PTA process outlined above)
    ♦   Trying to graduate early if the course is not needed to graduate on time

    PTA Requests during Pass 1 may ONLY be considered if:
    ♦ A delay in taking the course would directly impact your time to degree (i.e., the course is required this term to stay on track for your degree), AND
    ♦ The course has available seats. If no seat is available, the department will deny the PTA request, AND 
    ♦ For Fall Registration: if the course is in the reserved seating list for incoming students, PTAs will only be issued during Pass 2, and only if there is a seat available. 

    PTA Requests during Pass 2 or after may ONLY be considered if:
    ♦ You meet the points stated above in Pass 1 PTA Request.
    ♦ You were dropped from the course due to an administrative (University) error. We will verify the error with the Registrar's Office before issuing the PTA.
    ♦ You meet all the prerequisites, there is room in the course, it is after the 12th day of instruction, and your instructor has approved your PTA request (usually this applies to students that were waitlisted until the 12th day of instruction)
    ♦ Your pre-requisite petition was denied, but you have proof of meeting the pre-requisites. 

    How to Request a PTA:
    ♦ If you believe you meet any of the eligibility criteria listed above, email the instructor of the course directly.
    ♦ If no instructor is listed in Schedule Builder, contact: civiladvising@ucdavis.edu.
    ♦ In your message, clearly explain your reason for requesting a PTA.
    ♦ If the instructor approves, they will forward your request to the major advisor.
    ♦ If a seat is available, a PTA number will be issued and emailed to you.
  • Graduate Students
  • PTA numbers will not be issued until the second pass time and even then will not be guaranteed. Seats must be available in the course and section you choose.

    1. Reach out to the faculty of the course for their approval to enroll. 
    2. Forward email approval from faculty to civiladvising@ucdavis.edu along with the CRN of the section of interest and student ID Number.

Key Forms for Undergraduates

General Forms

OASIS Forms

Registrar’s Office Forms