Overview

Texas State University is committed to ensuring you will get the courses you need to graduate on time. 

If a required course for your major/minor/concentration/certification is full, not offered, or conflicts with another required course, use this page to tell us so we can help you stay on track to graduate.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The course is required on your degree plan (major/minor/concentration/certification) and affects your timely progression or graduation.
  • You attempted to register but were unable to do so (full/not offered/time conflict/section cancelled).
  • The course is a pre-/co-requisite for an upcoming required course/internship.
  • You have already met with or attempted to meet with your academic advisor about this need.

Requests Will Not Be Considered If:

  • The course is an elective or optional class. 
  • You have not yet met the prerequisites for the course. 
  • You have multiple remaining semesters, and the course will be offered again before graduation. 
  • You are requesting a preferred instructor, time, or modality (these are not guaranteed). 

Can’t enroll in a required course? Start here.

Utilize these tools to overcome roadblocks that impact your degree progression. Confirm the course in Degree Works, connect with your advisor, then submit a request so we can explore your options. Submission doesn’t guarantee a seat.

Step 1
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Check Degree Works to Confirm Course is Required

Use Degree Works to confirm the course appears on your degree plan. Note the requirement block and catalog year. If it’s an elective or you lack prerequisites, connect with advising first.
Step 2
Student meeting with their academic advisor

Join The Waitlist (If Available)

If a required class is full, join the waitlist (if available) in Self-Service. Waitlists aren’t guarantees, but they’re often the fastest path to a seat and will be used to gauge demand for a course.
Step 3
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Submit a Degree Progression Course Request

Report a required course that’s full, not offered, or in time conflict. Have the course, term, and error/waitlist information ready. Submission doesn’t guarantee a seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Initial Screening: Academic Advising will verify eligibility and assess the impact on degree progression. 

    Department Review: Requests are grouped by course and sent to academic departments for assessment of demand and scheduling options. 

    Decision & Notification: Students are notified whether (a) a section will be created, (b) space can be found in an existing section, or (c) alternative options (substitutions, independent study, etc.) will be offered. 

  • Yes. We’ll loop in advising as part of the review.

Questions about this process? Ask Us.

Email the Advising Help Desk at advising@txstate.edu with your question. 

Include your full name, TXST ID, course (e.g., PSY 3300), term, and a brief summary of the issue. We typically respond within 2 to 3 business days; during peak times, this may take longer.

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