Course Enrolment - Add Class

Search class using:

• Class Search
• My Requirements

Search class using "Class Search" 

(Path: MyCUHK Portal > CUSIS > Manage Classes > Class Search)

The search result will be displayed. Click the class you wish to take further action on.

The selected class will be added to your shopping cart.

Search class using "My Requirements"

(Path: MyCUHK Portal > CUSIS > Manage Classes > Enrol by My Requirements)

The selected class will be placed in your shopping cart.

(Path: MyCUHK Portal> CUSIS > Manage Classes > Shopping Cart)

• Tips on Waitlist and Use of Swap Function

Meaning of Error/Warning Messages 

(Tips: Use your browser's search function to locate specific error/warning messages)

Message 1: Unable to add this class - requisites have not been met

Meaning 1: This message indicates that you don't meet the course prerequisites. If you believe you're eligible but still see this message, consult your Programme/Graduate Division.

Message 2: You are unable to enrol in this class at this time. Available seats are reserved and you do not meet the reserve capacity requirements.

Meaning 2: Some courses prioritise students from certain programmes. This message suggests all seats are reserved and you can't enrol. For queries, consult your Programme/Graduate Division.

Message 3: You cannot add this class due to a time conflict with class 1234. Select another class

Meaning 3: There is a scheduling conflict between the class you want and a class in your cart or an enrolled class. Use the class number to identify the conflicting class.

Message 4: Class 2345 is full. If a waitlist is available, click Add Another Class to return to step 1. Click the class link, select the waitlist option and resubmit your request

Meaning 4: The class is full. To join the waitlist (if available), check "waitlist if class is full". Please note that some classes may not have a waitlist. Note that not all classes offer waitlists. For queries, consult your Programme/Graduate Division.

Message 5: Department Consent Required. You must obtain permission to take this class. If you have a permission number, click Add Another Class, click the class link, enter the number and resubmit.  

Meaning 5: You need prior approval from your Graduate Division/Programme to enrol. Consult your Programme/Graduate Division.

Message 6: Department Consent Required to Drop from the Class, Drop Not Processed. Consent is needed to drop from the class. The drop transaction was not processed.

Meaning 6: You need prior approval from your Graduate Division/Programme to drop this class. Consult your Programme/Graduate Division.

Message 7: You have a hold on your record. The hold on your record must be removed before this transaction can be processed.

Meaning 7: Students with unfulfilled academic conditions can't select courses during add/drop periods. Check your Admission Notification for required documents and submit them to the Graduate School promptly.

Message 8: Unable to add this class - term maximum exceeded. Adding this class would exceed the maximum number of units or courses allowed for this term.

Meaning 8: Your Programme has a maximum term unit load. Adding this class would exceed it. Note that waitlisted classes count towards this maximum.

Message 9: Class 3456 is full. You have been placed on the wait list in position number 1.

Meaning 9: The class is full, but you have been added to the waitlist. The system will enrol you when a seat becomes available.

Question

I enrolled this class before my classmate. He has successfully enrolled this class, but I am still on the wait list. Why? (See FAQ #4.3 for answer)