Introductory Biology Course Enrollment Information
Students will utilize LSU's Workday Student system for course registration and enrollment. For more information on how to register for courses and Workday Student resources, please refer to the Workday Student website linked below.
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The following dropdown items offer valuable information, tips, and guidance regarding course enrollment for the Introductory Biology courses (1,000-level courses); this information includes waitlists, overrides, and transfer prerequisite credits. Please be advised that this information pertains specifically to the Introductory Biology Program and does not apply to upper-level Biology courses or other departments on campus.
If a course or preferred section is full, students may choose to join the waitlist. If a seat becomes available, students on the waitlist will receive a Workday notification to accept the spot. The student must then log into Workday Student to confirm acceptance within the specified timeframe; failure to do so will result in the seat being offered to the next student on the waitlist.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that there are no scheduling conflicts, active holds, and all eligibility requirements are met prior to joining the waitlist. Failure to do so may result in being skipped or bypassed on the waitlist.
Additionally, students cannot be bumped up or moved ahead on waitlists. Waitlist positions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and Academic Administrators and Advisors are unable to modify a student's position on the waitlist under any circumstances.
Course overrides are granted only when a student meets specific criteria, such as duplicate credits, which prevent the student from self-enrollment in required courses. Please review the sections below to determine if you qualify for an override based on these criteria.
Overrides are not granted to allow enrollment in full classes or if course prerequisites have not been satisfied.
Duplicate Credit Description: A duplicate credit occurs when a student takes a related or equivalent course, and as a result, credit is granted only for one course. For instance, if a student has been awarded credit for BIOL 1001 and later switches to a science program that requires BIOL 1201, they will need to obtain an override to register for BIOL 1201, as this would be considered a duplicate credit due to prior credit in BIOL 1001.
Duplicate Credit Override Process: Students with duplicate credits must request an override directly to their designated Senior College for assistance. Our office is unable to review or assess overrides for duplicate credits.
Transfer Credit Description: Students currently enrolled in a prerequisite course at a different Institution will be unable to register for the subsequent course(s) at LSU for the upcoming semester.
Transfer Credit Policy: Students planning to transfer or intending to enroll in courses at other institutions that serve as prerequisites or eligibility requirements for LSU’s Introductory Biology courses should first consult the Tiger Transfer Tables to verify course equivalency and transferability. For example, a student planning to complete BIOL 1201 at another institution during the summer term and then enroll in BIOL 1202 in the subsequent fall semester must ensure the course(s) are approved for transfer. Failure to do so may result in the course(s) not transferring, which could prevent enrollment in BIOL 1202 as originally planned. For more information regarding the eligibility rules, course criteria, and prerequisite requirements for the Introductory Biology Program, please refer to our Student Course Information Page.
Transfer Credit Override Process: If a student falls under this category, to proceed in requesting an override, students must contact the Introductory Biology Program and submit an Override Request Form (linked below). If the override is approved, the approval is contingent upon successful completion of the prerequisite coursework at the other Institution. Failure to meet the eligibility/prerequisite requirements will result in removal from the overridden course(s).
Important Note: Transcripts are reviewed and processed by LSU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office, and the evaluation of transfer credits can take up to 30 days or more. For updates and inquiries regarding the status of transfer credit(s), contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@lsu.edu or 225-578-1175
Given that the processing of transfer credit(s) can take time, in addition to submitting the transfer transcript to LSU Admissions, students MUST also submit verification of the prerequisite credits to introbio@lsu.edu at least one week prior to the relevant semester’s start date for which the override was granted (i.e., override was granted for the fall term, the transfer credit must be sent as stated above at least one week prior to the start of fall classes).
Pre-Nursing Override Process: Overrides for Pre-Nursing Students will be handled and processed by the University College's Pre-Nursing Advisors. Please contact them via email at pnurs@lsu.edu.
For additional information regarding LSU's Pre-Nursing Program, please click the link below.
If you have met the course eligibility rules and prerequisites and are experiencing trouble registering, please visit Workday Student’s website for the step-by-step reference guides or reach out to your Senior College for further assistance.
For questions related to course scheduling or eligibility/prerequisite requirements, students should consult their Academic Advisor within their respective College.
Additional information regarding enrollment procedures and LSU policies can be found on the University College’s (UC) webpage at the link below.
Information for Students Enrolling in Courses at Another Institution