Set Up Drop If Enrolled

Once you've registered for both your waitlisted class and your backup class (see note below), follow the steps below to set up drop if enrolled.

1. Log in to CU Boulder Class Search.
2. Click the cart icon on the upper right.
3. In the cart, click on the waitlisted class.
4. In the class details, under "Registration Notes," click "Edit Registration Options."
5. In the registration options panel, select the backup class from the drop-down, then click "Save Changes."
6. In your shopping cart, the waitlisted class should now have a yellow warning sign indicating you have unsubmitted changes.
7. To finish registering, click "Continue to Enrollment."
8. If there are changes in your cart you don't want to submit, untick the checkbox to the right of those changes.
9. Click "Submit Registration."

If it worked, you'll see a message confirming the change. If it didn't, you'll see an error message; read the description for details.

Note: If you join the waitlist first and your waitlisted and backup classes are different sections of the same course, the registration system will automatically drop the waitlisted class when you enroll in your backup class.

Once you've registered for your backup class (see note below), follow the steps below to set up drop if enrolled.

1. Follow this link to Buff Portal's your classes card (you may be prompted to log in).
2. Select the class you want to change, then select "Drop/Swap/Edit Class."
3. Select "Edit This Class," then "Continue."
4. If you land on a page telling you you've completed preregistration, click "Continue in Portal."
5. In the registration system, select your waitlisted class from the "Classes you are allowed to edit" drop-down, then click "Continue."
6. In the enrollment preferences section, click the magnifying glass icon ("Lookup") next to the "If Enrolled from Wait List Drop This Class" field.
7. Find your backup class and click "Select."
8. Click "Next." 
9. Review your selection, then click "Finish Editing."

If it worked, you'll see a confirmation message. If not, read the error message for details.

Note: If you join the waitlist first and your waitlisted and backup classes are different sections of the same course, the registration system will automatically drop the waitlisted class when you enroll in your backup class.