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    Course Override

    The electronic Override Request Service allows students to bypass specific registration restrictions if they meet the required conditions and approvals.

    This service applies to the following cases:

    • Capacity restriction: Section closed due to full capacity
    • College restriction: Course limited to students from a specific college
    • Major restriction: Course limited to students from a specific major
    • Class restriction: Student’s class level not met (e.g. freshman, senior)
    • Program restriction: Course limited to students in a certain program
    • Special approval: Requires approval from the course department.
    • Repeat limit exceeded
    • Unmet prerequisite

    Important Notes:

    • The service covers courses offered by all colleges at Qatar University. Students can request courses with restrictions in any college within the university.
    • Courses with an active waitlist are excluded from this service. The waitlist must be enabled before the application period begins.
    • The service is available in all semesters.
    • The Registration Section may reject requests that are not acted upon within the specified timeframe.
    • Requests from CCQ and visiting students will be handled by the Registration Section, as they are not assigned academic advisors.

    Step 1: Submit the electronic override request through the Banner system. Refer to the Override Request Student Guide or Prerequisite Override Student Guide for detailed instructions.

    Step 2: The request will be forwarded to your Academic Advisor for review and a decision.

    Step 3: If approved, the request is sent to the Head of the Department offering the course to evaluate and make the final decision through the system.

    Step 4: Once approved, you must register for an available course section through Banner.

    • You may apply up to three times per semester.
    • Incomplete or inaccurate requests will not be processed.
    • You are responsible for following up on your request and ensuring its completion.
    • After approval, you must register for the course yourself before the end of the drop/add period.
    • Tuition fees apply for courses registered for the third time or more.
    • Academic Advisors may reject requests and must provide a reason.
    • Respective academic departments have the right to reject requests, with justification.

    To view the most common questions and answers related to the Override Request Service, you can download the FAQ document (PDF).
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