Permits and Overloads
Permit/Overload Information
Permits and overloads are issued by the departments teaching the course. Some departments are using the on-line permit/overload request system on OSCAR. To apply for a permit or overload on-line, see the directions below. If the department is not listed on the on-line system, they may be using the waitlist function. Below, there is a link to instructions for identifying course sections that offer a waitlist option. If the department or course is not listed, then contact the department directly.
WaitlistsRefer to the Permit/Overload Deparmental Contacts list for procedures regarding specific academic units.
Permit/Overload Departmental Contacts- Log into Buzzport
- On the Home tab locate the "Registration and Student Services" channel
- Select the "Registration - OSCAR" link
- Select "Student Services & Financial Aid"
- Select "Registration"
- Select "Registration Override Request"
- Log into Buzzport
- On the Home tab locate the "Registration and Student Services" channel
- Select the "Registration - OSCAR" link
- Select "Student Services & Financial Aid"
- Select "Registration"
- Select "Registration Override Request Status"
- Log into Buzzport
- On the Home tab locate the "Registration and Student Services" channel
- Select the "Registration - OSCAR" link
- Select "Student Services & Financial Aid"
- Select "Registration"
- Select "Registration Status"
Permit/Overload Departmental Contacts
Below is a list of error messages that you may receive on the Add/Drop screen of the WEB Student Access System.
Course | Overloads/Permit Request Web Page or Contact Info | ||
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ACCT 2101, 2102 |
Undergraduates only: non-BSBA majors can register for ACCT courses after we lift major restrictions. For more registration information visit our website: https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate/student-services/registration-support.html The Scheller College of Business uses the waitlist to manage registration. We do not give permits or overloads. Registration assistance requests can be made here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fK1idnJ8kxdoxg |
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AE 1601, 2010 |
Contact permits@ae.gatech.edu with questions. Major restrictions not removed. |
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ARBC | http://modlangs.gatech.edu/permit-and-overload-requests | ||
ARCH | Nitra Wisdom (nitra.wisdom@design.gatech.edu) or Robin Tucker (robin.tucker@design.gatech.edu), Room 354 Arch West, phone 404-894-1213 |
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APPH | Undergraduate Courses: Email the professor and copy bio-registration@lists.gatech.edu. Include purpose of request (permit, pre-req override), GTID and CRN of the course in the request
Graduate Courses: |
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BC | Kirsten McLagan (kirsten.mclagan@design.gatech.edu) Room 114 Caddell Building |
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BIOL |
Graduate Courses: Applied Physiology and Prosthetics & Orthotics: ckim@gatech.edu |
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BIOS |
Email the professor and copy bio-registration@lists.gatech.edu. Include purpose of request (permit, pre-req override), GTID and CRN of the course in the request This department has Waitlisting enabled for most sections. |
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BME |
All courses restricted to declared BMED major and minor students. Non-BME students can reach out to the applicable advisor in Phase II to request a permit. Undergraduate Courses:
Graduate Courses: |
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CEE | Major restrictions are not lifted. Contact permits@ce.gatech.edu. | ||
CETL | Felicia Turner, felicia.turner@cetl.gatech.edu | ||
CHBE |
Permits to register for CHBE 2100 are requested through Ami Waller-Ivanecky, ami.ivanecky@chbe.gatech.edu. Students who intend to change their major must attend a CHBE information session prior to permit issuance. Include your GT ID# and reason for requesting the permit. Students can complete permits for undergraduate research through GT eSignature. |
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CHEM | https://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/undergraduate-courses-registration This department has Waitlisting enabled for some sections. |
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CHIN | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
CRP |
Contact jawaan.wallace@coa.gatech.edu or come to room 204 of the Arch Building-East. Phone 404-894-2352
This department has Waitlisting enabled for some undergraduate sections.
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COA | Nitra Wilson (nitra.wilson@design.gatech.edu) or Robin Tucker (robin.tucker@design.gatech.edu), Room 354 Arch West, phone 404-894-1213 |
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COE |
Waitlist enabled for most sections. Contact permits@ce.gatech.edu.
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CS | Graduate Reg Dates - https://www.cc.gatech.edu/student-registration-dates-information-graduate Undergraduate Reg Dates - https://www.cc.gatech.edu/undergraduate-registration |
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CSE | For information regarding restrictions see https://www.cc.gatech.edu/student-registration-dates-information-graduate This department has Waitlisting enabled for some sections. |
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EAS | Last Name: A-L - Dr. Zachary Handlos: zachary.handlos@eas.gatech.edu Last Name: M- Z- Dr. Samantha Wilson: samantha.wilson@eas.gatech.edu |
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ECE | https://secure.ece.gatech.edu/overloads_permits/ requires VPN if not on Georgia Tech network |
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ECON |
For permit requests, please contact Davis Palubeski davisp@gatech.edu |
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ENGL | No overloads, for more information contact RegistrationSupport@lmc.gatech.edu | ||
FREN | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
GRMN | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
GT 1000 | Dr. Lacy Hodges, gt1000@gatech.edu, 404-385-7648 | ||
GT 2100 | Contact the Center for Academic Success. success@gatech.edu | ||
HIST | https://hsoc.gatech.edu/undergraduate/overloads-permits | ||
HPS | Adrienne Durham, 404-894-3986, Adrienne.durham@ap.gatech.edu | ||
HTS | https://hsoc.gatech.edu/undergraduate/overloads-permits | ||
ID | Troy Whyte, room 252 of the West Architecture Building, 404-894-4874, troy.whyte@coa.gatech.edu | ||
INTA | Email Vince Pedicino vince@gatech.edu | ||
ISYE |
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JAPN | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
KOR | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
LMC (English Dept) |
Undergraduate permits: Submit to the BuzzPort override request system
This department has waitlising enabled for some undergraduate sections. |
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LING | http://modlangs.gatech.edu/permit-and-overload-requests | ||
MATH | All permit requests must be emailed to academics@math.gatech.edu. (No longer through Buzzport.) This department has Waitlisting enabled for some sections. |
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ME | Permits and Pre-req overrides via BuzzPort only. Major restrictions are not lifted on ME, NRE and MP classes, but permit requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Send registration questions to register@me.gatech.edu. This department has Waitlisting enabled for most sections. | ||
MGT |
Undergraduates only: non-BSBA majors can register for MGT courses after we lift major restrictions. For more registration information visit our website: https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate/student-services/registration-support.html The Scheller College of Business uses the waitlist to manage registration. We do not give permits or overloads. Registration assistance requests can be made here: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fK1idnJ8kxdoxg Graduate courses numbered MGT 6000 or higher: For registration assistance, please send an email with the course number, title, section, and CRN along with your GTID to mbaprogram@scheller.gatech.edu. |
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ML | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
MP | Permits and Pre-req overrides via BuzzPort only. Major restrictions are not lifted on ME, NRE and MP classes. Send registration questions to register@me.gatech.edu. This department has Waitlisting enabled for most sections. | ||
MSE | http://www.mse.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/overloads | ||
MSL | Mayumi Cole, 404-894-9936. mayumi.cole@arotc.gatech.edu | ||
MUSI | Erin Jackson, 404-385-8148. erin.jackson@music.gatech.edu | ||
NRE | Permits and Pre-req overrides via BuzzPort only. Major restrictions are not lifted on ME, NRE and MP classes, but permit requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Send registration questions to register@me.gatech.edu. This department has Waitlisting enabled for most sections. | ||
PERS | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
PHIL | www.spp.gatech.edu/overload. No overloads given until Phase 2. | ||
PHYS | Andrew Scherbakow, Room W108 Howey, 404-894-5228, andrew.scherbakov@physics.gatech.edu | ||
POL | www.spp.gatech.edu/overload. No overloads given until Phase 2. | ||
PSYC | PSYC online permit requests (majors and non-majors). Psychology courses only. https://forms2.cos.gatech.edu/psych-course-request |
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PTFE | Shirley Manchester, 404-894-2850, shirley.manchester@mse.gatech.edu | ||
PUBP | www.spp.gatech.edu/overload. No overloads given until Phase 2. | ||
RUSS | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php | ||
SOC | https://hsoc.gatech.edu/undergraduate/overloads-permits | ||
SPAN | https://forms.modlangs.gatech.edu/overloadPermit.php |
Level Restrictions
Level Restrictions for Undergraduate Students
An undergraduate student may take a graduate level course with the permission of the department teaching the course, a minimum GPA of 2.7, and be classified as a senior. The student must have the department of instruction enter a permit on their account, and then the student should contact the Registrar’s Office to request a LEVEL permit. The Registrar’s Office can be contacted at comments@registrar.gatech.edu, or in Room 104 of the Tech Tower. The email should include the student’s full name, gtID#, and the course and CRN for which they are trying to register. Once the Registrar’s Office has issued the LEVEL permit, Registrar staff will instruct the student to register for the course. For information about using the credit toward a degree please, see the Graduate Course Option section of the catalog.
Catalog: Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate CoursesLevel Restrictions for Graduate Students
Graduate students who wish to take a 1000 or 2000 level course must obtain a permit from the department teaching the course. The student must have the department of instruction enter a permit on their account, and then come to the Registrar’s Office in room 104 of the Tech Tower to have the course added to their schedule. Institute policy allows graduate students to take a 1000 or 2000 level course on a pass/fail or audit basis only.