| Error Displayed | What It Means | Contact |
| Classification Restriction | Course is restricted to specific student classifications (FR, SO, JR, SR, GR). | Contact the department responsible for the course. |
| Closed Section | Course has reached enrollment capacity set by the department. | Contact the department responsible for the course. |
| College Restriction | Course is restricted to students in a specific college. | Contact the college responsible for the course. A Change of Major may be required. |
| Co-Requisite Restriction | Course requires registration in a corequisite course at the same time. | Contact the department responsible for the course. |
| Department Restriction | Course requires permission of the department. | Contact the department responsible for the course. |
| Duplicate Course | Course is a duplicate of another course already on the student’s schedule. | Contact the department and/or dean’s office responsible for the course. |
| Field of Study Restriction | Course is restricted to students in a specific major/minor, and the student is not listed in the required major/minor for enrollment in the course. | Select another section that is not restricted or contact the department responsible for the course. A Change of Major may be required. |
| Holds – Registration
Admissions Office – (985) 448-4507 Controller’s Office – (985) 448-5058 Transfer Advising – (985) 448-4462 Student Life – (985) 448-4530 |
You have Holds which prevent registration. | Check your registration hold status on Banner Self Service. Contact the department that has issued the hold for assistance. |
| Major Restriction | Course is restricted to students in a specific major, and the student is not listed in the required major for enrollment in the course. | Select another section that is not restricted or contact the department responsible for the course. |
| Maximum Hours Exceeded | Max registration hours exceeded. | Contact your Dean’s Office for approval. |
| Permission of Instructor | Course requires approval from the instructor of the course | Contact the instructor responsible for the course. If approved, they will inform the department so an override may be granted. |
| Pre-Requisite Error | Student is missing prerequisite course/test score. | Contact the department responsible for the course. If approved, they will grant an override for the course. |
| Registration Time Error | Your queue to register early has not arrived yet. | Check the registration schedule listed. |
| Student Attribute Restriction | You may be attempting to enroll in a course outside of your program of study. | Contact Nicholls Online if you are enrolled in a Nicholls Online or Complete LA program for assistance. |
| Time Conflict | Course time conflicts with course on the student’s schedule. | Select another section of the course you are attempting to register. |
| Wait List:
Closed: 0 Waitlisted Open – 2 Waitlisted Closed – Waitlist Full |
Course has waitlist availability.
Waitlist is full. |
Select Waitlist to be added to the course’s Waitlist. Notification will be sent to your preferred email address listed in Banner. Contact the department for assistance. |
Departmental Telephone Directory for Registration Assistance