Important Notice Regarding Prerequisite Override Petitions and Waitlists

Please be aware that a prerequisite override petition is not intended for students to simply inform the department that they plan to take a course concurrently without meeting the requirements. Instead, it is a formal request for permission to enroll in a course under specific circumstances, such as:

• You are completing the prerequisite course over the summer or at another institution during the semester immediately prior to the one in which you wish to enroll.

• You are requesting an exception to the policy to take the prerequisite course concurrently.

This process is distinct from a waitlist. You should use the waitlist if:

• The course is full.

• You do not meet the restrictions listed in the Course Schedule. For example, if the course is restricted to Industrial Engineering students but you are a Systems Engineering and Design student.

For both prerequisite override petitions and waitlist requests, the department will review the materials you submit and decide whether to approve your request. Please do not assume that approval is guaranteed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Reasons to request a prerequisite override request:

• A student is concurrently enrolled in TAM 212 and TAM 251 at a community college during the summer. The student has fulfilled all other prerequisites and intends to enroll in SE 310 and SE 320 in the upcoming fall semester. In this case, the student should submit individual prerequisite override requests for each course, accompanied by documentation proving their current enrollment in the relevant community college courses.

  • Upon successful completion of TAM 212 and TAM 251, the student must submit an official transcript to verify their grades. This ensures that they meet the prerequisites for SE 310 and SE 320 and prevents any potential removal from these courses at the beginning of the fall semester.

Scenarios where you should not submit a prerequisite override request:

• Concurrent Enrollment: If you wish to take a prerequisite course alongside its post-requisite course, do not submit a prerequisite override request. Instead, contact the ISE Undergraduate Programs Office at ise-advisor@illinois.edu to discuss your course planning options. They will guide you on the appropriate next steps.

• Students from Other Departments: If you are a student from another department looking to enroll in an IE/SE course, avoid submitting a prerequisite override request. Instead, add your name to the course waitlist if it is available: ISE Waitlist.

• Curriculum Modification Requests: If you are requesting a curriculum modification, such as substituting a course after transferring into IE or SED (e.g., replacing SE 100), do not submit a prerequisite override request. Contact ise-advisor@illinois.edu with your request. Be sure to include your name, NetID, or UIN in your email.

Concurrent Enrollment and Drop Requests:

If a course requires credit or concurrent enrollment - for example, IE 310 requires credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 257 or MATH 415 - you cannot then request to drop the MATH course and remain in IE 310.

Advising Holds:

Once you have completed your mandatory advising appointment, the department will remove your advising hold within two business days. However, you may still have other holds on your student account placed by different offices on campus. These holds can include, but are not limited to, immunization holds, Title IX holds, bursar/financial holds, and college holds.

If your hold is for any reason other than the departmental advising hold, you will need to contact the office that placed the hold to have it removed or complete the necessary steps required for its removal.

Systems Engineering and Design Undergraduates

It is imperative that you complete the TAM 211, TAM 212, and TAM 251 series by the start of your third (junior) year in the curriculum. This TAM series serves as prerequisite coursework for SE 310 and SE 320 (note that SE 320 also requires credit or concurrent enrollment in ECE 211). As shown on the curriculum map, SE 310 and SE 320 are only guaranteed to be offered during fall semesters. These courses are prerequisites for several spring-only courses, including SE 311/SE 312, SE 420, and three of the four design elective courses. Failing to complete courses in the proper sequence will likely delay your graduation by at least one semester.

For IE and SED students, only 1 course is allowed below the 300-level in their Track Option or Secondary Field Option petition.