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Class Policies & Procedures

These guidelines address common registration and academic issues. Important: Students must always adhere to the specific course syllabus provided by their instructor for detailed class-level policies.

Registration Support

Enrollment occurs during official periods listed in the Dates and Deadlines calendar.

🔒 Registration Restrictions & Major Reserves

Some courses have specific enrollment restrictions beyond standard prerequisites. These restrictions may be temporary or permanent.

Advanced Registration Window (Temporary)

The following high-demand courses are temporarily reserved exclusively for declared majors during the initial 2 weeks of the advanced registration period. Non-majors must wait until the date these restrictions are lifted on ONE.UF to enroll.

STA BA/BS & DAT BS

  • STA 4321
  • STA 4322
  • STA 4210

STA BA/BS Only

  • STA 4504

DAT BS Only

  • STA 4241
  • STA 4273

Permanent Section Restrictions

  • STA 4211: This course offers two sections each term. One section is permanently restricted to STA BA/BS majors (as it is a program requirement), and the other section is open to all other students.

If you are officially declared in the required program but still receive a restriction error, please contact the Undergraduate Coordinator.

➕ Late Add / Departmental Control

To add a course after add/drop or to enter a departmentally controlled class:

  1. Obtain written approval from the Instructor listed on ONE.UF.
  2. Ask the instructor to email their approval to the Office Manager and Undergraduate Coordinator.
  3. Submit the request via ONE.UF Drop/Add. You must provide the 5-digit class number.

*Note: Requests made more than one week after add/drop are denied.

🚫 Full Classes & Waitlists

If a class is full, students should utilize the course waitlist on ONE.UF. For detailed instructions on how the waitlist functions, visit the Office of the Registrar.

⚠️ Prerequisites & Audits

If you believe there is a prerequisite error in your audit (e.g., pending transfer credit), contact the Undergraduate Coordinator or Graduate Coordinator with your supporting documentation.

Academic Accommodations & Absences

♿ Disabilities

Register first with the Disability Resource Center (DRC). You must provide your DRC documentation to the instructor prior to submitting any assignments for which you require accommodation.

📅 Make-Up Exams

Contact your instructor prior to the exam. Valid documentation is required. Make-ups must generally be scheduled within one week of the deadline.

View UF Attendance Policy →

Drops & Withdrawals

Late drops and withdrawals are governed by University policy. Visit the UF Academic Regulations for official procedures.

Incomplete Grades

Assigned at instructor discretion only for extenuating circumstances where a major portion of the course is complete. See CLAS Incomplete Policies.