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An engineering student entering their second year expresses concern over failing two pass/fail courses that do not impact GPA, while also noting that registration for these courses has already filled up. The student is contemplating whether to request an oversubscription of the class or to wait until next year to register immediately. Suggestions from peers emphasize the importance of consulting with academic advisors and professors, as they may have the authority to accommodate additional students. The discussion also highlights that many students drop classes before they begin, which could create openings for those on waitlists.
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Ok, so I'm an engineering student, and I'm going into my second year.
I did not too badly in the first year, walking away with a gpa = 2.9
however, I did fail two courses. These courses are pass/fail and credit only, with only 1 lecture a week -- they do not count towards gpa.
registration @ my school began yesterday at 06:00 -- and these courses are full.
What if these courses fill up like this every year?

So, my question is this: do you think I can talk them into oversubscribing the class?
If so, does anyone have any good arguements?

Or, should I just wait till next year and register the instant I can?
 
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Talk with your adviser. They can do more for you then someone over the internet who doesn't have a clue what your schools policies are.
 
Converse with the professor(s) that impart the class. Some professors do not mind having 2-3 extra students.
 
Do you guys have a waitlist system? I find that class fill up fast early on but many people end up dropping before the class even starts. My calc class has like a huge wait list. I was like number 13 and still got in. (they expanded the class a bit as well)
 
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