Registration Error Message Solutions

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Error Message	What Does it Mean?	How Do I Fix It?
"Prereq Required (Core Math, Dev Ed, or Other Course) - Contact The Registrar's Office"	The prerequisite(s) for this class have not yet been met	(1) You lack the required prerequisite(s) for the course Or (2) If you have not completed a core math course,* you will be required to register for a core math course prior to registering for any other course. See your Academic Advisor for additional information. *If your Math TSI Status is "Not College-Ready," please see your Academic Advisor for clarification on your developmental & core math course sequence.
"TSI Restriction"	This class requires college-level readiness	If you have not met TSI requirements in the appropriate area(s), please visit www.shsu.edu/tsi for additional information.
"Cohort Restriction"	The course is restricted to a certain cohort of students (ex: Bearkat Learning Community, Honors, etc.)	Select a different section if you do not belong to the cohort.
"Reserve Closed"	Only reserved seating is available in this class (ex: seats reserved for Learning Communities, Honors, etc.)	Select a different section. Note: Reserved seats may potentially be released periodically.
"Student Attribute Restriction”	This class is restricted to students with a specific attribute (ex: Honors, Athlete, etc.)	Select a different section if you do not belong to the required attribute group.
"Linked Course Required (Lecture)/(Laboratory)"	This class requires a lecture and a lab	(1) Add the lecture and lab; once both are “Pending,” click “Submit” to register for both simultaneously. (2) Ensure the lecture and lab are linked by clicking the "View Linked" button when searching for sections.
"Departmental Approval Required"	The class requires a manual override from the department pertaining to the course	Contact the department to request special approval (ex: English Department for "ENGL" courses, History Department for "HIST" courses, etc.).
"Time Conflict"	The class conflicts with another class(es) on your schedule	Select a different time as it is conflicting with another class you are currently registered for.
"Classification Restriction”	Classification for this class has not been met (ex: Senior Standing)	Select a different class if you do not meet the classification requirement. Please contact the department of the course for further clarification or assistance.
"Closed Section"	The class is full	Select a different section for that class. If all sections of that course are full, please contact the department.
"Corequisite Required"	The class requires a companion course	Add both corequisite courses; once both are “Pending” on the Summary, click “Submit” to register for both simultaneously.
"Department Restriction"	The class is restricted to a specific department	If your major does not fall under the specific department, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification.
"Duplicate Course With"	The class is already on your schedule	Students are not allowed to register for the same course twice in the same term.
"Field of Study Restriction"	This class is only eligible for certain majors	If you are not in a specific major, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification.
"Program Restriction"	The class is restricted to a specific program	If you are not in a specific program, you may not qualify to enroll in the class. Contact the department for additional clarification.
"You cannot drop your last class. Please contact the Registrar's Office."	Dropping all classes on your schedule constitutes a resignation	To resign from the term, submit the electronic Resignation Request form, located on the Forms and Documents page.