Course Load (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Students are eligible to add course(s) to their schedules starting the first open session.

The web registration system is available from 8:30 AM-11:55 PM.

Adding a Course

100% Drop Policy – Students can drop their courses at 100% from the start of registration until the end of the add/drop on the Web. All courses dropped on the Web up to and including the last day of the Add/Drop period will not appear on the transcript. (see Academic Calendar)

The web registration system is available from 8:30 AM-11:55 PM.

Dropping a Course

50% Drop Policy – To drop a course(s) during the 50% refund period the student must complete a 50% Drop Form in the Office of the Registrar or dropped on the web. If a full time student drops a course during this period and remains in full-time status no refund will occur, but the course will not appear on the transcript. (see Academic Calendar)

Dropping a Course

It is the student’s responsibility to satisfactorily complete a prerequisite course before registering for a course with such a requirement. Please review the detail in the course descriptions on our website to be sure you have the required prerequisites. Course descriptions are found at Web for Students, Course/Catalog Description.

If you are a transfer or visiting student and believe that you have fulfilled the prerequisite, but cannot register for a course because the system does not recognize your prerequisite, you should contact the school that offers the course. If you prove that you have satisfied the prerequisite, the unit secretary may place an “override” on your records. This allows you to register for the course, but does not automatically enroll you. You must then go to Web Self-Service and complete your registration.

Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar; have it completed by the instructor,  the dean of the school sponsoring the Independent Study, and, in the case of a graduate independent study, the graduate program director; and return it to the Registrar’s Office.

• Undergraduate students may not enroll for more than FOUR (4) credits of Independent Study during any semester, including summer or winter.
• Normally, undergraduate students may not exceed eight credits of Independent Study over the course of a student’s career.
• Graduate students may enroll up to six (6) credits of independent study towards graduation requirements with the permission of the program director. Graduate students may petition the dean to allow enrollment in additional independent study credits.
• Students on academic probation or academic warning are eligible for Independent Study only with the Dean’s permission.
• Students may not take an Independent Study for a course that is offered within the regular schedule for that semester.
• Students must complete a contract form for Independent Study as well as the Independent Study Registration Form. This form will indicate the purpose, objective, grading criteria, guidelines for hours of work required, discipline and level, and title/credits for the Independent Study.
• Independent Study registrations will not be accepted after the last day of add/drop as indicated in the academic calendar.
• Students may appeal the provisions in this policy to the dean sponsoring the independent study course.

No Independent Study registrations will be accepted after the last day of add/drop as indicated in the academic calendar.

Matriculated students desiring to register for courses which require “permission of instructor” must obtain permission from the instructor of the course. This override will be electronically noted on the student’s record to facilitate web registration. After obtaining the override, students must register on the Web for the course (see link below). Please contact the appropriate unit secretary for assistance with this procedure, if needed.

Web Registration

Retaking/Repeating a Course for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Error — Error Occurred During Logon 

You Are Not Authorized To Use The Ramapo College Information Systems. Please Contact The Registrar’s Office For More Information.

Action —  Enter your username in all lower case letters

Error —  Student May Not Take Course Because Of A Class Level Restriction. (Fr, So, Jr, Sr)  Select Another Course; Or Contact The Professor Or School Office Offering The Course To Request A “Level” Override.
Definition – Student is not the correct class level (FR, SO, JR, SR) to register for the course.
Action – Select another course; or contact the department offering the course to request a “Class-Lvl” override.

Error —  The Section Has Reached Maximum Enrollment.  Choose Another Course Or Contact The Professor/School Office For A “Capacity” Override If Granted Student Must Still Register For Course.
Definition – Class has reached its maximum capacity.
Action – Choose another course; or contact the Instructor or school administering the course for a capacity override.

Error — CoOp Office
Definition — The user has attempted to register for a co-op course.
Action – Contact the Cahill Center for Approval

Error — CORQ_[course] REQ
Example: Corequisite PSYC 304 (CRN 40115) required
Definition – Student is trying to register for a course without its required CO-REQUISITE.
Action – Register for the required co-requisite listed in the error message.
NOTE: Co-requisite CRNs must be submitted at the same time. Use the CRN squares at the bottom of the Add/Drop Classes Worksheet.

Error — CRN Does Not Exist
Definition – The requested Course Reference Number is not a valid number.
Action – Use the Class Search Option to find the correct CRN.

Error — DUPL_CRSE WITH SEC-[CRN]
Definition – Student is trying to register for two different sections of the same course.
Action – Review the schedule. Select only one section of the course.

Error — INSTRUCTOR’S APPROVAL
Definition – Course requires instructor’s approval before registration.
NOTE: Verbal approval is not sufficient. The Instructor must provide the student with an override.
Action – Contact the Professor for a permission of “Instructor Override.” Once granted, the student must still register for the course.

Error — DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
Definition– Course requires department approval before registration.   NOTE: Verbal approval is not sufficient. The department must provide the student with an override.
Action– Contact the department for a permission of “Department Override.” Once granted, the student must still register for the course.

Error — Register for Both Lecture And Lab Sections At The Same Time.  Linked CRN Must Be Submitted At The Same Time.  Use The CRN Squares At The Bottom Of The Add/Drop Page.
Definition – The individual is trying to register for lec/lab section of a course without the section pairing.
NOTE: Neither Lecture nor Lab will register if a registration error exists for either one.
Action – Register for both Lecture and Lab at the same time.
NOTE: Link CRNs must be submitted at the same time. Use the CRN squares at the bottom of the Add/Drop Classes page or use the check boxes on the Lookup Classes page.

Error — Student Has Not Declared The Correct Major To Take This Section. Select Another Section Or Contact The Professor/School Office To Request A “Program” Override, If Granted You Must Still Register.
Definition – Individual is not categorized in the correct major to take this course.
Action – Select another course or contact the Dean of the course to request a “Program” override.

Error — Maximum Credits Exceeded, Undergrad Students See the Office of Student Success, Graduate Students See Your Program Director, For Permission to Take More Credits
Definition – The individual is trying to register for more credit hours than they are allowed.
Action – Drop a Class or contact the Center for Student Success to increase credit load.

Error — PROGRAM RESTRICTION
Definition – Student is not categorized in the correct program to take this course.
Action – Select another course or contact the Dean of the course to request a “Program” override.

Error —  Prerequisite Course Not Completed, Or Currently Enrolled For.  Click On Course Title To See Prerequisites.  Select Another Couse; Or Contact Professor For a “Prerequisite” Override, If Granted Register
Definition – Student has not completed, and is not currently enrolled in, required prerequisites for course.
NOTE: The system will not check for transfer credits that may satisfy prerequisite requirements.
Action – Check the catalog to see which prerequisite requirements you are missing. Select another course; or contact the department offering the course to request a “Prerequisite” override.

Error — REPEAT COUNT EXCEEDS [number of times course can be repeated]
Definition – Student is trying to register for a course taken previously.
Action – Please contact the Office of the Registrar for additional information. (D-224)

Error — RESERVE CLOSED
Definition – Student is trying to register for a course for which the only remaining seats are reserved for a particular level, major, or class.
Action – Select another course of contact the department offering the course to request “Closed Course” override.

Error — TIME CONFLICT WITH [CRN]
Definition – Student is trying to register for a course that has overlapping times with the indicated CRN.
Action – Select another course.

Error — STUDENT IS NOT PERMITTED TO REGISTER AT THIS TIME
Definition – Student is not eligible to register.
Action – The system is only available between 8:30 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. EST. Please review the registration schedule to determine if you are eligible to register for courses.

Error — Section Restricted To Student In The Degree Completion Program.  All Sections 60-69 Are Restricted.  Select Another Section.
Definition – Student is not eligible to register for this course because they are not affiliated with the Adult Degree Completion Program.
Action – Select a different course.

Error — IN LOOKING UP CLASSES TO ADD C IS IN THE FRONT OF THE CRN
Definition – Course is closed.
Action – Please choose a different course or section.

Error — IN LOOKING UP CLASSES TO ADD NR IS IN FRONT OF THE CRN
Definition – Not available for registration
Action – Please review the number of credits you have to ensure you can register at this this time. Contact the Office of the Registrar if you believe you received this message in error.

Error — IN LOOKING UP CLASSES TO ADD SR IS IN FRONT OF THE CRN
Definition – Student Restriction
Action – The student’s status prohibits registration at this time.

Did a previous enrollment at Ramapo College result in a low grade point average that doesn’t reflect the type of student you could be now?  Ramapo’s Fresh Start policy enables students who return to Ramapo after 24 consecutive months away to re-set their GPA as a first step towards achieving academic success during re-enrollment.  Complete the Fresh Start Inquiry form to speak with an advisor who can help determine if Fresh Start is right for you: Fresh Start inquiry form

The Registration Schedule for the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 terms will be posted at a later date. Please check back for additional details.