Enrollment into Math and Programming In Computing (PIC) Courses
All pre-major & major course requirements
must be taken for letter grade only!
Winter 2025 Enrollment Period
For the upcoming academic term, we will be trying something new: Updating mathematics enrollment restrictions on a Google Calendar. We hope this will simplify communication between students and the department about when restrictions are applied and when they will be lifted.
If you’d like to stay updated on our mathematics enrollment restrictions, please read our Enrollment Restrictions Calendar article on our newly implemented Help Guide for instructions.
Fall 2024 Enrollment Period
Priority Pass: 06/17/24 – 06/19/24
| The following majors CAN enroll | The following majors CANNOT enroll |
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First Pass: 06/20/24 – 06/26/24
| The following majors CAN enroll | The following majors CANNOT enroll |
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Second Pass – Phase 1: 06/27/24 – 07/02/24
| The following majors CAN enroll | The following majors CANNOT enroll |
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Second Pass – Phase 2: 07/03/24 – 10/11/24
| Major and pre-major enrollment restrictions are lifted[1]. See Upper Division Course Updates to find dates of when specific courses will be lifted. |
New Student Programs: 07/05/24 – 09/16/24 | UPDATED 07/08/24
| Seats in Math 42, 115A, and 170E will be reserved for incoming transfer students. Continuing students who are waiting for seats in Math 115A and 170E will have to wait until restrictions are dropped on 09/17/24. Math 42 restrictions may continue being enforced to prioritize pre-Data Theory students. |
[1] Math 42, 118, 170E, 174E, 177 – 179: Additional restrictions are applied to these courses for specialized majors such as Financial Actuarial Mathematics, Mathematics/Applied Sciences, Mathematics/Economics, and pre-Data Theory. Restrictions on these courses may be released if space permits. Any plans to lift restrictions for these courses will be posted in Lower/Upper Division Course Updates.
[2] Only a specific set of courses are available to AOS and CaSB: Math 115A, 115B, 131A, 131B, 134, 135, 142, 151A, 151B, 155, 156, 164, 168, 170E, 170S, 171 and 182.
[3] In first pass, math advisors will assist EAP students with manual enrollment into one class if they were admitted to UCLA as a pre-math major. Courses that cannot be chosen during first pass are Math 42, 118, 135, 142, 151A, 151B, 155, 156, 164, 167, 168, 170E, 174E, 179, 182. Once second pass begins, EAP students should be able to enroll in a majority of upper division courses unless these classes are still restricted for specialized majors. If you are unable to override enrollment warnings on MyUCLA in second pass, please contact the department by emailing ugrad@math.ucla.edu.
| Math 1 | During first pass, only 10 spots in Lecture 2 will be available for continuing students and the remaining seats will be available for new 2024 Fall admits. |
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| Math 31A | During first pass, continuing students will only be able to enroll into Discussion E and Discussion F of Lecture 1, 2, 3 and only Discussion F of Lecture 4, until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 31AL | During first pass, continuing students will only be able to enroll into Discussion F until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 31B | During first pass, continuing students will only be able to enroll into Discussion E and Discussion F of Lecture 1 and 2 and Discussion F of Lecture 3, until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 32A | During first pass, continuing students will only be able to enroll into Discussion E and Discussion F until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 32B, 33B & 61 | Continuing students will be able to enroll into Discussion A, B, C, D, and F until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 33A | Continuing students will be able to enroll into Discussion A, B, C, and D until enrollment reaches the discussion capacity (usually 35 with 3 on the wait list). |
| Math 42 | This class is restricted to pre- and declared Data Theory majors. Not open to non-Data Theory majors. Continuing students will be able to enroll only into Discussion A. |
| COMPTNG 10B | Lecture 1 and 2 – Cancelled. |
| COMPTNG 10C | Cancelled. |
- The enrollment capacities are true and wait lists are real, meaning that the only way to move up the wait list and into a class is by other people dropping out of the specific discussion section. There are no plans to go beyond the lecture capacity of 210.
- We do not give out PTE numbers and we cannot predict how many people will be dropping. Generally, we can expect some students to drop the course at the beginning of the quarter.
- Once orientation ends, enrollment will be open to all students as long the enrollment is less than 30 or 35 students, depending on the capacity of the lecture.
- Students need to score at least 80% on ALEKS to enroll into calculus (Math 31A). This means the score you see on ALEKS is a percentage amount and the score listed as a requisite (>=48/60) is a point system.
- Students need to score between 60% – 80% ONLY to be able to enroll into Math 31AL. If you score higher, you will not be able to enroll into the course.
Upper division math courses are restricted to math majors and math minors during the first pass – even pre-majors are locked out at this time. Enrollment is open to all pre-majors during the second pass, with a few exceptions.*
*EXCEPTIONS due to limited course availability (Updated 07/01/24):
Mon, Jul 1: Enrollment is now open to all math pre-majors, majors, and minors only.
- Math 170E
Wed, Jul 3: Restrictions will be lifted for all students to enroll.
- All upper division math courses except Math 174E and 178A. These two courses will remain restricted.
Mon, Sept 16: Restrictions will be lifted for all students to enroll.
- Math 174E and 178A
- Math 115A and 170E
Tues, Sept 17: Restrictions will be lifted for all students to enroll.
- Math 115A
- Math 170E restrictions will be lifted at 8am Friday 9/20/2024.
Cancelled Courses:
- Math 101
- Math 168
- Math 170S – Lec 1 and 2
No matter what your situation is, if a course is full, we cannot allow any more students into the class until someone drops. Lower and upper division discussion capacities are set and will remain at 35 and 40, respectively. We urge students to frequently check MyUCLA to see if any students have dropped. Instructors do not have control over course enrollment in this department.
If you are unable to enroll into the class by the first day of class, you should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know about your situation. In many cases, the instructor will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. Always have a backup plan in case your first choice is not available.
If you have any questions, email the Student Services Office at ugrad@math.ucla.edu.
Winter 2024 Enrollment PerioD
Priority Enrollment – 11/6/23 – 11/8/23
- Upper division math courses are only open to math majors and math minors (with the following exception):
- Actuarial and data theory courses are only open to actuarial and data theory majors, respectively.
First Pass – 11/9/23 – 11/15/23
- Upper division math courses are only open to math majors and math minors during the first pass (with the following exceptions):
- Actuarial and data theory courses are only open to actuarial and data theory majors, respectively.
- AOS students can enroll during first pass in the following courses: Math 115A, 115B, 131A, 131B, 134, 135, 142, 151A, 151B, 170E, 170S.
- CaSB students can enroll during first pass in the following courses: Math 115A, 134, 135, 142, 155, 156, 164, 168, 170E, 170S, 171, 182.
- The Math Department will assist EAP students with manual enrollment during their first pass IF they are declared as a pre-math or math major, but for only one class EXCEPT for the following courses: Math 106, 118, 155, 156, 164, 167, 168, 170S, 171, 174E, 178AB, 182. These will be open to all students at second pass or later. If there are issues during second pass, please notify the department.
Second Pass – 11/16/23 – 01/19/24
- Upper division math courses open to all students regardless of major, with the exception of actuarial and data theory courses.
- Restrictions on actuarial courses may be released if space permits. Any plans to lift restrictions will be posted in Upper Division Mathematics Courses.
Enrollment into division courses are on a first come, first serve basis, with a few exceptions.* Keeping a close eye on the wait list is the best way to get into the class. You should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know of your situation in hopes that they will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. ALWAYS have a back up plan.
The wait list is a true wait list. This means students have to drop the course before others are added from the wait list into the course. If no one drops, no one will move into the course. Our enrollment capacity is 35 students per discussion section. We do not give out PTE numbers and we cannot predict how many students will be dropping. In general, some people drop the course at the beginning of the quarter, so we do expect to see some changes in enrollment.
At the end of Week 2, the registrar will drop the wait list and it will cease to exist. We will continue to leave the class capacity to 35 in each discussion. At Week 3, it is up to the instructor if he or she wants to go beyond class capacity even though it is not advised by the department. If instructors do not have the enrollment policy stated on their syllabus or webpage speak to the instructor directly.
Students need to score at least 80% (or 48/60) on the ALEKS Math Diagnostic Test to enroll into Math 31A – Single Variable Calculus.
Additional Sections Added – Updated 12/13/2023
- Math 33A/2GH: Priority will be given to students already on the wait list of Math 33’s. Any unclaimed seats will be released on Friday, December 1, 2023 (no exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes)
- Math 33B/1 (UPDATED 12/13/2023): Priority will be given to students already on the wait list of Math 33B’s. Any unclaimed seats will be released on Friday, December 15, 2023 (no exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes)
Upper division math courses are only open to math majors and math minors during the first pass. Enrollment is open to all students during second pass, with a few exceptions*.
If an upper division course is full, more students will not be allowed into the class until someone drops. Students are encouraged to check MyUCLA frequently to see if any students have dropped. Instructors do not have control over course enrollment in this department.
If you are unable to enroll into an upper division math course by the first day of instruction, you can submit a Math Course Request, which refreshes on the first day of instruction. If your request is granted, a math advisor will manually enroll you into the class. Submitting an MCR does not guarantee a spot in the class.
*EXCEPTIONS due to limited course availability:
- Math 178A and Math 178B:
- Only open to Financial Actuarial Mathematics majors during first pass. Open to Financial Actuarial Mathematics majors and pre-Financial Actuarial Mathematics majors during the start of second pass. On Monday, November 27th, it will be available to all students.
- Math 118
- 10/23/2023: Only open to Data Theory majors during first pass. Open to declared Data Theory majors and pre-Data Theory majors during the start of second pass.
Additional Sections Added – Updated 1/3/2024
- Math 170E/1
- 1/3/2024: New discussion sections 1C and 1D are open.
- 12/11/2023:
A decision will be made on Monday, December 11, 2023. If resources permits, priority will be given to students who are declared math majors only (NOT pre-majors NOR minors) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Enrollment will be open to all students on Thursday, December 14, 2023. (No exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes.)
- Math 170E/2
- 1/3/2024: New discussion sections 2C and 2D are open.
- Math 170S/2
- 12/20/2023: A decision will be made on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. If resources permits, priority will be given to students who are in Discussion 2A. Limited seats will be open to declared math majors only (NOT pre-majors NOR minors) on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Any unclaimed seats will be released on Friday, December 22, 2023. (No exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes.)
- Math 170E/3
- 12/08/2023: A decision will be made on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. If resources permits, priority will be given to students who are declared math majors only (NOT pre-majors NOR minors) on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Enrollment will be open to all students on Monday, December 11, 2023. (No exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes.)
- Math 132/2
- 12/04/2023: Priority will be given to students already on the wait list of Math 132. Any unclaimed seats will be released on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (no exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes)
- Math 106/1EF
- Priority will be given to students already on the wait list of Math 106. Any unclaimed seats will be released on Friday, December 1, 2023 (no exact time is given – monitor the Schedule of Classes)
No matter what your situation is, if a course is full, we cannot allow any more students in until someone drops. Lower and upper division discussion capacities are set and will remain at 35 and 40, respectively. We urge students to frequently check MyUCLA to see if any students have dropped. Instructors do not have control over course enrollment in this department.
If you are unable to enroll into the class by the first day of instruction, you should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know about your situation. In many cases, the instructor will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. Always have a backup plan in case your first choice is not available.
If you have any questions, email the Student Services Office at ugrad@math.ucla.edu.
Spring 2024 Enrollment Period
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| Major and pre-major enrollment restrictions are lifted[1]. See Upper Division Course Updates to find dates of when specific courses will be lifted. |
[3] In first pass, math advisors will assist EAP students with manual enrollment into one class if they were admitted to UCLA as a pre-math major. Courses that cannot be chosen during first pass are Math 42, 106, 142, 151A, 151B, 155, 156, 164, 167, 168, 170S, 174E, 177, 178B, 178C, 179 and 182. Once second pass begins, EAP students should be able to enroll in a majority of upper division courses unless these classes are still restricted for specialized majors. If you are unable to override enrollment warnings on MyUCLA in second pass, please contact the department by emailing ugrad[at]math[dot]ucla[dot]edu.
On Thursday, Feb 29th, we will be assessing the demand of certain courses on the Schedule of Classes. If discussion sections are below 20 enrollment, they may be cancelled. If there’s a high demand for certain courses, then lectures/discussions may be added if resources permit. For updates, see Upper Division Course Updates.Enrollment into lower division courses are on a first come, first serve basis. If the course listing is “Closed” on the Schedule of Classes, students who were already enrolled or on the waitlist must drop the course for a spot to open. More specifically, a spot will open for the specific discussion section that a student drops from. If no one drops from a discussion, new people will move from the waitlist into that specific discussion. Our enrollment capacity is 35 students per discussion section. We do not give PTE numbers, and we cannot predict how many students will be dropping a course.
You should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know of your situation in hopes that they will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. ALWAYS have a back up plan.
Although not advised by the department, the instructor may have the option of taking in students who are still on the wait list by Friday of Week 2. Please have them contact the Student Services Office. If instructors do not have the enrollment policy stated on their syllabus or webpage, ask them directly. On Friday of Week 2, the Registrar will drop the wait list from all lectures and discussions. Students who are getting absorbed from the waitlist will be added by Monday of Week 3.
Throughout Week 3, we will continue to leave the class capacity to 35 in each discussion with NO waitlist.
Math Diagnostic Test for Math 1, Math 3A, Math 31A and Math 31AL
- Students need to score at least 80% on ALEKS to enroll into calculus (Math 31A). This means the score you see on ALEKS is a percentage and the score listed as a requisite (>=48) is point system.
- Students need to score between 60% – 80% ONLY to be able to enroll into Math 31AL. If you score higher, you will not be able to enroll into the course.
Updates in lifted enrollment restrictions and added/closed sections will be posted below.
New Seats Added:
- Math 33A – 2A,B,C,D, and F – 2/27/24
See Spring 2024 Enrollment Restrictions for details on major/pre-major restrictions.
If an upper division course is full, additional students will not be allowed into the class until someone drops. Students are encouraged to check the Schedule of Classes frequently to see if any students have dropped. Instructors do not have control over course enrollment in this department.
Updates in lifted enrollment restrictions and added/closed sections will be posted below.
New Discussions Added:
- Math 151A – 2B – 2/23/24
- Math 131B – 2B – 2/23/24
- Math 132 – 1B – 2/26/24
- Math 174E – 2A – 3/04/24
- Math 170S – 3B – 3/14/24
- Math 164 – 3A – 3/20/24
- Math 170E – 1A – 3/21/24
Restrictions Lifted:
- All upper division math courses EXCEPT Math 170S – Lec 4 , Math 174E and Math 177 – Math 179 – 2/28/24
- Math 177 – 179 – 2/29/24
- Math 174E (for FAM, Math/Econ, Pre-FAM and Pre-Math Econ majors only) – 3/5/24
- Math 174E (for math majors, math pre-majors, math minors) – 3/6/24
- Math 42 – Will be lifted on 3/8/24 at noon
- Math 174E – Will be lifted on 3/8/24 at noon
- Math 151A Lecture 2 waitlist cap is now 10 – 4/2/2024
- Math 170S Discussion 3B – 4/2/2024
No matter what your situation is, if a course is full, we cannot allow any more students into the class until someone drops, and we do not give PTE numbers. Lower and upper division discussion capacities are set and will remain at 35 and 40 (PIC capacities are set at 30), respectively. We urge students to frequently check the Schedule of Classes to see if any students have dropped. Instructors do not have control over course enrollment in this department.
If you are unable to enroll into the class by the first day of class, you should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know about your situation. In many cases, the instructor will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. Always have a backup plan in case your first choice is not available.
If you have any questions, email the Student Services Office at ugrad[at]math[dot]ucla[dot]edu.
enrollment FAQ
See the “Upper/Lower Division Course Updates” of each quarter above for specific dates.
Fall Enrollment: Once New Student Session ends, enrollment will be open to all students on September 17th as long the enrollment is below 30 or 35 students, depending on the capacity of the lecture.
Enrollment into lower division courses are on a first come, first serve basis. If the course listing is “Closed” on the Schedule of Classes, students who were already enrolled or on the waitlist must drop the course for a spot to open. More specifically, a spot will open for the specific discussion section that a student drops from. If no one drops from a discussion, new people will move from the waitlist into that specific discussion. Our enrollment capacity is 35 students per discussion section. We do not give PTE numbers, and we cannot predict how many students will be dropping a course.
You should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know of your situation in hopes that they will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. ALWAYS have a back up plan.
Although not advised by the department, the instructor may have the option of taking in students who are still on the wait list by Friday of Week 2. Please have them contact the Student Services Office. If instructors do not have the enrollment policy stated on their syllabus or webpage, ask them directly. On Friday of Week 2, the Registrar will drop the wait list from all lectures and discussions. Students who are getting absorbed from the waitlist will be added by Monday of Week 3.
Throughout Week 3, we will continue to leave the class capacity to 35 in each discussion with NO waitlist.
Please continuously monitor enrollment of discussion sections before the first day of instruction. If a spot opens and there are no major restrictions, you should be able to directly enroll.
Due to our limited teaching resources, we restrict upper division enrollment during first pass and the first two weeks of second pass to prioritize declared mathematics majors, pre-majors, and minors (See Fall 2024 Enrollment Restrictions for specific details). We do not make exceptions for students whose petitions are waiting to be processed. Please check the enrollment restrictions above to see if any courses will continue to be restricted during second pass.
We do not make exceptions for students who have completed lower division courses. First pass is strictly reserved for declared math majors and minors. You will have to wait until your second pass begins.
We do not give Permission to Enroll (PTE) numbers to resolve difficulties with course enrollment. The PTE message on MyUCLA is an automated message, not issued by the Mathematics Department.
To know how you can get into a mathematics class, please see “What if my lower division class is full” or “What if my upper division class is full?”
Being enrolled in a discussion section does not guarantee students a spot in another, and we do not assist students with switching. It’s up to you if you want to take the risk of going on the waitlist for a different section. This would mean that the enrollment system will drop you from your current section to add you to the waitlist of the other (if a waitlist spot is available). There is no guarantee you will officially be moved up the waitlist and into the course, and we have no way of predicting how many students will drop.
Q: What if my friend and I are enrolled in different lectures/discussions and we are willing to switch with one another?
A: We do not assist with course switches. You would have to drop your sections to try enrolling at your own risk.
If you were dropped for non-payment, your spot was automatically given to the next student in line on the waitlist. Students who pay tuition after the deadline are not given PTE numbers or priority for re-enrollment.
Students would need to monitor enrollment to add themselves back into the class or onto the waitlist.
Warning Requisite – Prerequisite is highly recommended. You will receive a warning message from the enrollment system if you haven’t yet completed the prerequisite. However, you can still enroll into your course. You should only move forward with enrollment if you have confidence in succeeding in the course. Note that some courses are sequenced with their prerequisites. CONSULT WITH A MATH ADVISOR to make sure you won’t commit a sequence violation from taking courses out of order!
Enforced Requisite – Prerequisite is enforced by the enrollment system. You are prevented from enrolling into the course if you haven’t met the prerequisite.
Q: How do I know if a requisite is a warning or enforced?
A Course Description might list course requisites, but it does not always specify whether the requisites are warning or enforced. Find the course listing on Schedule of Classes. Click on the specific lecture to see enrollment details and check the Course Requisites table.
Yellow Triangle = Warning Requisite
Example: Math 106 from Fall 2023
Red Circle = Enforced Requisite
Example: Math 131B from Fall 2023
Q: I managed to enroll myself into a math course without fulfilling the warning and/or enforced requisite. Will I be dropped from the course?
We do not query students to check that they met their requisites. If you managed to enroll yourself into the course, it is your risk to take. It is your responsibility to make sure you aren’t committing a sequence violation and that you have enough knowledge to succeed in the course.
E.g. I would like to enroll into Math 174E, which is currently only available to FAM and Math/Econ students. I am not a FAM or Math/Econ major.
E.g. I would like to enroll into Math 42, which is currently only available to pre-Data Theory students. I am not a pre-Data Theory major.
Due to high demand and low instructional resources, certain courses are restricted, even throughout second pass, to prioritize students in the majors and pre-majors that cannot graduate without these courses. You will have to monitor the “Lower/Upper Division Mathematics Courses” sections of each quarter to see if or when we plan to lift restrictions.
Students can enroll into courses with lecture, discussion, and time conflicts, but it is HIGHLY discouraged. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure their coursework and schedules are manageable. Professors are not obligated to accommodate by changing their quarterly schedules.
E.g., Homework, pop quizzes, attendance, midterms, and finals do not have to be rescheduled due to a student’s time conflict.
Math Course Request FAQ
(Previously known as Unofficial Waitlist)
The MCR has been discontinued and will not be active in Spring 2024.
(Previously known as Unofficial Waitlist)
MCR submissions will open on Monday of Week 1 for Winter 2024.
The Unofficial Waitlist has been renamed to Math Course Request. We hope this will clarify the difference between being officially on the waitlist for a class via MyUCLA versus submitting an outside form on our website for consideration into a class.
It is an online form for students to request a spot in an upper division math class. Requests are not guaranteed approval.
Enrollment through MyUCLA is on a first-come-first-serve basis. As long as there are no major restrictions, students can enroll throughout the duration of their first and second pass up until Week 0 or 1 of each academic (fall, winter, and spring) quarter. During this time, students need to continuously monitor enrollment on the Schedule of Classes to enroll themselves in the chance that a spot opens up. Schedule of Classes is recommended over ClassPlanner as the former is more reliable in showing all discussion section options.
It is safer for you to continuously monitor enrollment of discussion sections before the first day of instruction. If a spot opens and there are no major restrictions, you should be able to directly enroll.
Students who submit an MCR are not guaranteed a spot. Math advisors only manually enroll students into a course if enrollment numbers fall below capacity between Weeks 1 – 3. Students are considered based on priorities such as major, degree progress, and degree expected term. Due to the high volume of course requests, you may not find out your enrollment status for a course until the end of Week 3.
It is open to all UCLA and EAP students. However, students are considered based on different priorities such as major and graduating term. It should be used a last resort to enrolling into a course.
The MCR form opens some time during Week 0 or 1 of each academic quarter. Students will have to refresh the page once a day, starting the first day of instruction. There is no specific day or time since this is a manual process.
We will close MCR submissions on Tuesday of Week 3.
Once you submit your MCR, you should attend lecture and let the instructor and TA know of your situation in hopes that they will keep and grade your work while you are waiting for a spot to open. However, it is highly recommended that you have a backup plan if your course requests are not granted.
Each discussion section is evaluated separately. Your priority in one section may not be the same in the other because there are different students requesting each section.
If you want another discussion, then make sure to submit an MCR for that section. You will have to continue waiting for an answer.
We only enroll new students when a current student drops the section, and there is no way we can predict when students will be dropping. The last day we typically enroll students is Wednesday of Week 3.
E.g., I requested Math 131A – 1A and 2A. I also requested Math 171 – 1A. I received an offer for Math 131A – 2A. However, I want to keep my options open for Math 131A – 1A or Math 171 – 1A.
We understand that students may be requesting multiple sections because they are flexible with their options. Accepting an offer for one section does not affect your eligibility into other sections. If you accept an offer for Math 131A – 2A, you will still be considered for other sections.
HOWEVER, you should not spread yourself thin with too many sections. It is your responsibility to keep up with material in courses that you requested. If we offer a seat in a class that you requested but never attended, we will not accommodate by giving you a class that you did attend. We take into consideration your Degree Expected Term, major/minor, progress in your major/minor–not if you attended a class or not.