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How do I find out the topic of my WR 120\/151\/152\/153 section?<\/h3>
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All WR 120, WR 151, WR 152, and WR 153 sections have individual topics, which vary widely. Please consult our course catalog<\/a> to find out the topic of each section and read more about it.<\/p>\n

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Do full CAS WR classes have wait lists?<\/h3>
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Some CAS WR classes do not have wait lists: WR 111, WR 112, and WR 120. Registration is first-come, first-served. Please see the additional information below.<\/p>\n

Some CAS WR classes have MyBU wait lists of up to 10 students: WR 151, WR 152, WR 153, WR 212, WR 250, WR 318, WR 320, and WR 415. Please see the instructions below on how to sign up for those wait lists.<\/p>\n

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What should I do if I am interested in a full CAS WR class that does not have a wait list?<\/h3>
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WR 111, WR 112, and WR 120 not have wait lists. If you want to join one of those full classes, keep checking the schedule for open seats and register yourself quickly if you see one. Seats often open close to the start of the semester and in the first week of classes as students change their schedules. Registration is first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n

If all the classes of a WR level are full or nearly full, you may see a dummy wait list section listed in the class schedule with an X1 number (WR 111 X1, WR 112 X1, and WR 120 X1). The <\/span>X1<\/span> sections are not actual classes and do not guarantee you a seat in a WR <\/span>class of that level. They are only wait lists. If you want to take WR\u00a0and all classes are full or you are not able to register for any of the ones with open seats, please register for the\u00a0X1<\/span>\u00a0wait list section for that WR level. Students who are registered for <\/span>X1<\/span> classes will be notified whenever the Writing Program adds new classes of that <\/span>WR class level. For example, if you register for WR 120 X1, you will be emailed if we open more WR 120 classes. You will then need to register yourself for an actual WR<\/span> class. If there is no X1 section listed for a level, the Writing Program doesn’t have any current plans to add more classes of that level.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have an extenuating circumstance that makes it necessary to take a specific full WR class this semester, you are welcome to submit an over-enrollment petition form<\/a>. Petitions must be approved by both the Writing Program and the instructor of the full class. If your petition is approved, a program administrator will register you.<\/p>\n

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How do I add myself to the wait list for a full CAS WR class that has a wait list?<\/h3>
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WR 151, WR 152, WR 153, WR 212, WR 250, WR 318, WR 320, and WR 415 have wait lists in MyBU. If you try to enroll in one of those full classes in MyBU, you’ll get an option to sign up for the wait list if there are still wait list spots available. There are 10 wait list spots available for each class. Follow the instructions provided by CAS Advising in their Registration Tips & Tricks Waitlists section<\/a>. Once you have signed up, you’ll see all the sections you are on the wait list for on your dashboard and also see what your current position is on the wait list.<\/p>\n

Please note<\/b>, students are enrolled off the waitlist as long as they have met the following requirements:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n