To the student:

    I will no longer be taking any requests for increases in enrollment in courses for the following reasons:

• I receive a large number of requests each semester. As such, I am asked to make judgment opinions, weighing each student need. Among the needs, requests fall under categories such as:

  • Must have class in order to graduate on time.

  • Must have class in order to keep scholarship.

  • Must have class in order to enroll in *** class next semester.

  • Must have class to avoid schedule conflict with other classes.

  • Must have class in order to enter graduate program next semester.

  • Must have class as I am going to be deployed in the military.

  • Must have this class in order to accept a job commitment.

  • Must have this class in order to retain student visa, otherwise, I'll be deported.

    This list of reasons is not all-encompassing, but is representative of the needs that arise. I am simply not in the position of rendering judgments and weighing needs.

• Alternatively, I could establish a first-come-first-serve basis. In effect, this makes a permanent increase in the class enrollment above what has been already established as maximum. Were I to increase the cap in the enrollment center, I would continue to receive even more requests for enrollment. Caps are established based on room space and lab space.

• If this is a laboratory section or a class that requires a lab enrollment, then that brings a safety issue to bear as there is limited lab space and equipment in order to operate safely. In addition, fire codes limit excess students operating in the lab.

Should you feel that you indeed have a exceptional need, then you may consult the Special Needs office, otherwise, I must deny requests on policy.

Thank you for your understanding

Dr. Mike Jezercak