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English Department Policy

  • We only accept force requests from English majors and minors.
  • We do not make exceptions to existing prerequisites or restrictions.

How can I get forced into an English class?

It is our department policy to only accept force requests for English majors and minors. We do not make exceptions to existing prerequisites or restrictions. If you are not an English major or minor, we recommend monitoring Howdy for a seat to become available in a section where you meet all of the restrictions.

English majors and minors may only submit a force request in person during their preregistration window. We will only force you into a class where there is a seat available and you meet all of the prerequisites and restrictions. If we do not have a seat for you, we will add you to our force request list and contact you during open registration if a seat does become available. No appointment is required to submit a force request, but you may have to wait to meet with an advisor as we receive a high volume of requests during preregistration.

You may request a "force" into an English course by filling out this Google Form: tx.ag/ENGLForceReq.
Please note requests are only considered for English Department students, more information is on the form.
  • Requests submitted during preregistration (Oct. 31-Nov. 17) will be processed the first week of December.
  • Requests submitted during open registration (Nov. 18-Dec 13) will be considered the week of December 16.
  • The form will stop accepting responses on December 16.

How do I get into ENGL 210?

Be sure to check the restrictions for each section of ENGL 210 to confirm that you are eligible to register for that particular section. All sections of ENGL 210 are restricted to U2, U3, U4, and U5 classifications. However, each semester a number of sections are restricted to students in the College of Engineering and the rest of the sections are open to all non-Engineering students. You must enroll in a section where you meet the restrictions. No exceptions will be made.

ENGL 210 fills up quickly every semester. If you are unable to secure a seat during your preregistration window, you have several options:

  • Monitor Howdy throughout registration as a seat may become available. Keep in mind, you will only be able to enroll in a section where you meet all of the restrictions.
  • If your schedule allows, the Department of English typically offers several online sections of ENGL 210 over the summer.
  • You have the option to take an equivalent course at another institution and transfer in your credit. Please use the Transfer Course Equivalency website to find courses that have been previously approved for ENGL 210 (Texas Common Core Number 2311).

It is important that you meet with your major advisor regularly in order to develop a plan for your academic success. We do not make any exceptions to our departmental policies for graduating seniors.

I am a Junior or Senior and I still need ENGL 104 credit. How can I get into this class?

ENGL 104 is restricted to U1 and U2 students only. This restriction has been in place since 2000 and no exceptions will be made. If you are U3 or U4, you must take an equivalent course at another institution and transfer in your credit. Please use the Transfer Course Equivalency website to find courses that have been previously approved for ENGL 104 (Texas Common Core Number 1302).

It is important that you meet with your major advisor regularly in order to develop a plan for your academic success. We do not make any exceptions to our departmental policies for graduating seniors.

**Please note, Spring 2025 we are offering two unrestricted sections of ENGL 104. This is a trial run and the opportunity is not guaranteed for any future semesters - please continue to plan to take this course early or transfer it in.
 
You may find more information about the spring offerings here: tx.ag/ENGLadvising
If you are a junior or senior needing an ENGL 104, there are two sections this spring semester which are open to you.
  • Sections: ENGL 104-507 (CRN: 10867) and ENGL 104-511 (CRN: 10870).
    • Both sections meet Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm. Seats are limited in these sections and are not guaranteed. 
  • No students will be forced into either of these sections, nor will the restrictions be overridden for any other section.
  • If you are unable to register, please plan to take the course elsewhere and transfer it in.
There is NO guarantee that the English Department will offer this opportunity in future semesters.

How do I register for a directed studies course?

Please fill out the appropriate course form with the assistance of your faculty supervisor. After the form is completed and signed, drop it off at the English Undergraduate Program Office in LAAH 352. Once it is approved, we will email you with registration instructions. You may register for this class beginning during your preregistration window through the fifth class day of the semester.

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