Procedure to Request a Registration Override
Contact the instructor or department directly to request the appropriate registration override to enroll in the course. Search the campus department directory for the instructor’s and/or the department’s contact information. Step 1 – Receive Permission
Once you receive notification that you have been granted the registration override, you must go back to myGateway and enroll in the course. You will not be automatically enrolled in the course.Step 2 – Review Catalog
Review the catalog to familiarize yourself with any other restrictions that may be applied to the course so that you request all the applicable overrides.Step 3 – Select Add Error in DuckTrax
Select the type of Registration Add Error that is displayed while registering in DuckTrax.
Linked Course Errors
Lecture or Lab Required
This error indicates the lecture course you are attempting to register for has a lab section. You must register for both lecture and lab sections at the same time.
Level Restriction Message
This status message indicates the course you are attempting to enroll in does not match your current level. For example, if you are a Graduate student and you try to register for an Undergraduate course and vice versa. See an advisor to complete a Schedule Change/Registration Override Form.
Field of Study Restriction Message
This status message indicates the course you are attempting to enroll in is restricted to certain majors and your major, as recorded in our student information system. See an advisor to complete a Schedule Change/Registration Override Form.
Class Restriction Message
This status message indicates that the course you are attempting to enroll in is restricted to a certain classification (e.g. Freshman, Senior, etc.), as recorded in our student information system. See an advisor to complete a Schedule Change/Registration Override Form.
Closed Section Message
This status message indicates that the course you are attempting to enroll in has reached its capacity and is closed. You should search for other sections of the course, search for sections of other courses needed to fulfill your degree requirements, or contact the department offering the course (which may not necessarily be the department of your major).
Reserve Close Message
This status message indicates the course that the course you are attempting to enroll in is reserved for a certain group and you are not a member of that group. You should search for other sections of the course, search for sections of other courses needed to fulfill your degree requirements, or contact the department offering the course (which may not necessarily be the department of your major).
PREQ and Test Score Error
This status message appears when you have not met the necessary pre-requisites (test score, course, or number of hours) for the course. Please check the catalog for pre-requisite information.
Dupl CRSE with SEC-xxx Message (Duplicate Course)
This status message indicates the course that the course you are attempting to enroll in has the same subject and number of a section you have already enrolled in. You may only enroll in one section of any course. If you feel this is an error, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 254-968-9121 for further information.
Maximum Hours Exceeded Message
This status message indicates that enrolling in this course would enroll you in more than 19 hours of credit. In order to enroll in more than 19 hours in a semester, see an advisor to complete an Overload Request Form to enroll in more than 19 hours. You will be registered in the additional course when the overload form has been processed by the Registrar’s Office.
Time Conflict with (CRN Number)
This message indicates a time conflict with the CRN listed.
Campus Error
This status message indicates the course you are attempting to enroll in is restricted to a specific campus (i.e. Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Distance Learner, etc). Your campus, as recorded in our student information system, does not permit you to enroll in the requested course. Please email the Office of the Registrar or call us at 254-968-9419 to confirm your assigned campus.
Hold Information
The easiest way to search for the hold code you are looking for is by using the “Find” feature of your browser. To use this feature press the Control/Command key and F at the same time. A pop-up window will appear in the upper right-hand corner of your browser window, enter the code you are searching for.
Watch this quick video over How to View Your Holds at Tarleton.
| wdt_ID | Hold Code | Description of Hold | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A4: Contract-Dean | ||
| 2 | B1: Past Due Account Balance | Student has a past due balance | Business Services 254-968-9107 |
| 3 | B2:Returned Check | Student has a check returned from the bank | Business Services 254-968-9107 |
| 4 | B3: Campus Department | Campus Department has requested a block on students account | Business Services 254-968-9107 or Campus Department |
| 5 | B5: Account in Collection Status | Used to designate an account that has been turned over to an outside collection agency | Business Services 254-968-9107 |
| 6 | B6: Parking Fine - Killeen Campus | Student has a parking fine at the Killeen Campus | Business Services -Killeen 254-519-5455 |
| 7 | B7: Hold from Drop Process | Holds students out of the Drop for Non-pay process so that registration will not be canceled | Business Services 254-968-9107 or Other Departments eligible to place these holds. |
| 8 | B9: Past Due Account Balance | Student has a past due balance | Business Services 254-968-9107 |
| 9 | C1: Health Center Fee | The student owes the Student Health Center for products or services. The student may pay his/her outstanding balance in either the Student Health Center or Cashier’s Office | Student Health CenterBarry B. Thompson Student Center, Room 212T 254-968-9271 |
| 10 | D0: 0 Drops Remaining | Student has reached the drop limit according to the 6 Drop Policy. This hold will restrict registration. | Students should contact the Registrar's Office at [email protected] 254-968-9419 |
| Hold Code | Description of Hold | Contact Information |