# Course Override

**Source**: https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/registration/student-class-registration/enrollment-override-service
**Parent**: https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/registration/

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# Course Override

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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.

## [How to Submit an Override Request](#collapse3 "Syllabus Requirements")

**Step 1:**Submit the electronic override request through the [Banner system](https://mybanner.qu.edu.qa/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage). Refer to the [Override Request Student Guide](https://www.qu.edu.qa/siteimages/static_file/qu/students/documents/registration-self-service-banner-override-registration-en.pdf) or [Prerequisite Override Student Guide](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/documents/student-user-guide-prerequisite-en.pdf) 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.

## [Policies and Regulations](#collapse4 "The Rules and Procedures for applying for study abroad")

- 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.

## [Frequently Asked Questions](#collapse44 "The Rules and Procedures for applying for study abroad")

To view the most common questions and answers related to the Override Request Service, you can [download the FAQ document (PDF)](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/documents/override-request-faq-en.pdf).

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