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MBA Wait list

The MBA program uses the built-in Mosaic Wait List function.

By using this function, students are able to see the size of the wait list as well as their current ranking on the wait list.

For Academic Term 2023-2024, students may wait list a maximum of one course at a time.

The wait list process is outlined below.

Identifying a Closed Course

Courses that have filled will show to students in Mosaic with a waitlist indicator.  This indicator is a yellow triangle.

This image displays the waitlist indicator, a yellow triangle

Adding Oneself to the Waitlist

Students may add themselves to the waitlist in a similar fashion to registration.

Step 1 

After identifying the course you wish to add (see Steps 1 to 7 in the Registration guide), indicate your interest in the waitlist by selecting the “Wait list if course is full” indicator.

This image shows how to select the "Wait list if class is full" option when registering for a course

The resulting page will communicate that the course is added to your shopping cart.  You now need to proceed to step 2 of 3.

This image shows the button that is needed to progress.

Step 2

The resulting page will ask that you Finish Enrolling.  Select this button to proceed.

Step 3

The resulting page will confirm that you have been added to the waitlist.  It will also communicate your placement.

This image shows the waitlist position after a successful registration.

Actioning a Waitlist Enrollment

The MBA Academic Advisors will monitor course enrollment and wait lists.  As spaces open, they will move students from the waitlist into the course offering.

If a student is not registered for a full course load (less than 5 courses)

The Academic Advisor will move the student from the wait list into the course section.  The student will receive an email alerting them to the move.

If a student is registered for a full course load (5 courses)

The Academic Advisor will move the student from the wait list into the course section.  The student will receive an email alerting them to the move and flagging that they have exceeded the enrollment limit (5 courses).  The student will need to drop one of their 6 courses within 48 hours.

Removing Oneself from the Waitlist

To drop a course, navigate to the Enrol tab in the Student Center, and select Drop. Select the waitlisted course you would like to drop, and confirm.