• From the Menu Box, navigate to Enrollment: Swap Classes by clicking on Self Service > Enrollment > Enrollment: Swap Classes.
• Click here to continue.

• If you have already indicated a Term, click here to continue.
• If not, select the radio button for the Term of your choice on the Select Term page. Then click the Continue button. Click here to continue.

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• When the Select a class to swap page appears, if you receive the message "You do not have a valid enrollment appointment at this time," then you may not swap at this time. It may be that you simply chose an incorrect Term and need to select a different Term. To do this, click the change term button. Click here to return to the directions for the Select Term page.
• If you do not receive the "You do not have a valid..." message, click here to continue with the directions for swapping a class.

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• To review your Class Schedule for the Term you chose, you may expand the My...Class Schedule at the bottom of the page by clicking the green arrow icon in the title bar.
• To begin the Swapping Classes process, refer to the Swap This Class title bar. Beneath it, you will see a dropdown menu that provides you with a list of all the classes that you may swap that are currently on your Class Schedule for the Term you selected. If the class you wish to swap is not showing in the field already, click the dropdown arrow to select the class you wish to swap.
• Next, refer to the title bar entitled With This Class. You will use one of the two fields, either Search for Class or Enter Class Nbr, below this title bar to indicate which class you would like to swap to your Class Schedule in exchange for the class that you chose to swap from your Class Schedule. Click here to continue.

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• Use the Search for Class dropdown field if you don't already know the 5-digit Class Number of the class for which you wish to swap and you need to find it in the Schedule of Classes. To do this, choose Search for Classes from the Search for Class dropdown menu. Then click the search button. Click here to continue with the directions.
• Use the Enter Class Nbr field if you already know the 5-digit Class Number of the class for which you wish to swap. Simply enter the 5-digit number in the Enter Class Nbr field, and then click the enter button. Click here to continue with the directions.

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You have many options available to you on the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page.

• An important idea to keep in mind is that you may use any combination of fields on this search page to locate the class for which you are searching.
• At any time during your search, you may wipe out all of your search criteria and start over by clicking the CLEAR CRITERIA button at the bottom of the page.
• If you wish to return to the Select a class to swap page at any time during your search, click the CLOSE button at the bottom of the page. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap page.
• Click here to continue with the directions for the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page.

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• To look up a class by Subject Area, select the Subject Area from the Course Subject dropdown menu.
• If you know the exact Course Number of the class, enter it in the Course Number field and allow the default of is exactly from the Course Number dropdown menu.
• If you don't know the exact Course Number of the class, you might try one of the other options from the Course Number dropdown menu in conjunction with a number you enter in the Course Number field. For example, choosing greater than or equal to from the Course Number dropdown menu and then entering 200 in the Course Number field will return all classes that have a Course Number of at least 200 (that also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).
• Choose the Course Career that pertains to you from the Course Career dropdown menu, or leave the Course Career field blank.
• Click here to continue with the directions for the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page.

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• Campus is a required field on the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page, so make sure that the Campus field displays the Campus through which you are enrolled. If not, choose the correct Campus from the Campus dropdown menu.
• The Show Open Classes Only checkbox defaults to being checked. If you wish to see all classes that meet the criteria you specified, regardless of whether or not the classes still have seats available, then uncheck this checkbox.


• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.


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• To locate classes that meet within a certain time range, enter that criteria in the Meeting Time fields. For example, entering between 1:00PM and 3:00 PM in the Meeting Time fields will return all classes that meet sometime within the time range specified (and also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).
• To locate classes according to the days of the week on which they meet, select the option you desire from the Day of Week dropdown menu, and then check the checkboxes for the days of the week that you would like to include with the option you chose. For example, choosing Exclude Any of These Days from the Day of Week dropdown menu and then checking the checkboxes for Mon, Wed and Fri will return all classes that meet only on Tues and/or Thurs (and also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).
• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.
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• You may also search for a class by the instructor's last name. If you know the exact spelling of the instructor's last name, enter it in the Instructor Last Name field and allow the default of is exactly from the Instructor Last Name dropdown menu.
• If you don't know the exact spelling of the instructor's last name, you might try one of the other options from the Instructor Last Name dropdown menu in conjunction with the letters you enter in the Instructor Last Name field. For example, choosing contains from the Instructor Last Name dropdown menu and then entering entne in the Instructor Last Name field will return all classes taught by an instructor with the characters entne somewhere in his/her last name (that also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).
• If you know the 5-digit Class Number for a class, you may quickly locate the class by entering that information into the Class Nbr field.


• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.


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• If you aren't sure of the Subject Area for a class, you may try locating the class by using the Course Title Keyword field to enter a keyword that would likely be found in the Description of the class. For example, entering danc in the Course Title Keyword field will return all classes with the characters danc somewhere in their Description, including dance, dancing, etc. (that also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).


• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.


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Some of the search criteria toward the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page includes Course Component, Session and Mode of Instruction.

• Course Component refers to the type of class it is (i.e. Lecture, Laboratory, etc.).
• Choices for Session include Intensive, Regular Academic Session (normal Fall, Winter and Spring classes as well as full-term Summer classes), Six Week - First (pertains to Summer) or Workshop.
• Mode of Instruction refers to the way the class is taught. Common choices for Mode of Instruction include In Person, ITV/Satellite/Telecast (Sync) or one of the various Web choices.


• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.


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• If you are searching for a class that meets a particular Gen Ed Requirement you may select the Gen Ed Requirement from the Gen Ed Requirement dropdown menu. Such a search will yield all classes that meet that Gen Ed Requirement (and also satisfy any other criteria you may have entered in other fields).


• If you are finished entering your search criteria, click the SEARCH button at the bottom of the Select a class to swap - Search for Classes page. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.


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Prior to open enrollment, some seats of Web classes may be reserved for students whose home campus is a CWU-center.

• If your home campus is a CWU-center and you are wanting to search for available Web classes, first use the Reserve by Campus dropdown field at the bottom of the page to choose your home campus. If you are not enrolled through a CWU-center, you will want to leave this field blank.


• When finished entering your search criteria, click the button. Click here for directions on how to interpret your Class Search Results.

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• If you do not see the Select a class to swap - Related Class Section page after selecting a class for which to swap, then click here to continue with the directions for swapping a class.
• If you do see this page, then there is a zero-credit lab that accompanies the lecture you chose. If there is more than one lab listed from which you may choose, you will need to click the radio button next to the lab of your choice before proceeding.
• Note the Schedule and Status for the lab class, making sure that it is still Open and will not conflict with the other classes in which you have already enrolled or plan to enroll.
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• Click here to continue with the directions for this page.

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• If you do not wish to proceed with the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button. Doing so will display a warning message. To finish cancelling the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button in the warning message. Doing so will take you back to the Select a class to swap page. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap page.
• If you see a PREVIOUS button, click it to return to the Select a class to swap page without continuing the Swap a class transaction. Neither the lecture you chose nor the zero-credit lab will be swapped into your Class Schedule. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap page.
• If the lab is still Open and its schedule will not conflict with your other classes, then you may continue with the Swap a class transaction by clicking the NEXT button. Click here to continue with the directions for swapping a class.

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• Under the Class Preferences title bar, you will see the pertinent information regarding the class you chose in the previous step.
• You should double check to see if there are any Pre-requisites or Co-requisites for the class. These would be listed under Enrollment Information. If so, be aware that you will only be able to swap for the class if you meet the requisite criteria.
• You might also double check the Days & Times the class meets in the table at the bottom of the page to ensure that it will not conflict with any other classes in which you have already enrolled or plan to enroll.
• If there is a checkbox to Wait list if class is full, you might want to weigh the pro's and con's of swapping a class in which you are currently enrolled for a class that you can only Wait List at this time. If this is okay with you, go ahead and check the checkbox to Wait list if class is full. That way, if the class is full when you attempt to swap for it, you will be put on the Wait list for the class. Please note that not all classes use a Wait list.
• Click here to continue with the directions for this page.

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• If you wish to continue the Swap a class transaction, click the NEXT button toward the bottom of the page. Click here to continue with the directions for swapping a class.
• If you see a PREVIOUS button, click it to return to the Select a class to swap - Related Class Section page. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap - Related Class Section page.
• If you do not wish to proceed with the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button. Doing so will display a warning message. To finish cancelling the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button in the warning message. Doing so will return you to the Select a class to swap page. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap page.

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• If you wish to continue the Swap a class transaction, click the FINISH SWAPPING button toward the bottom of the page. Click here to continue with the directions for swapping a class.
• If you do not wish to proceed with the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button. Doing so will display a warning message. To finish cancelling the Swap a class transaction, click the CANCEL button in the warning message. Doing so will return you to the Select a class to swap page. Click here to return to the directions for the Select a class to swap page.

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The View results page for Swap a Class provides a status report for class swapping confirmations and errors.

• In the center of the page is a key that shows the following:
  • green check mark indicates Success: Classes were swapped in the class.
  • red X indicates Error: Unable to swap class.
• If the Status is Success (green checkmark), as in the example to the right, the Swap a class transaction was successful. You might want to read any Messages that display. To view your Class Schedule, click the MY CLASS SCHEDULE button. Click here for the directions for My Class Schedule. Click here for the directions to continue swapping more classes.
• If the Status is Error (red X), click here for more directions.

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• If the Status is Error (red X), as in the example to the right, the Swap a class transaction was unsuccessful. You may want to read the Error Message to learn if the problem is one that you can fix.
• In the case of an Error on the View results page for Swap a Class, you have several options:
• If the Error: message states that Seats are Reserved, you will see a Reserve Info link above the Error Message box. You may click on this link to get more information about the nature of the reserved seats. Click here for further directions regarding reserved seating.
• Click the MY CLASS SCHEDULE button to access your Class Schedule. Click here for the directions to My Class Schedule.
• Click the SWAP ANOTHER CLASS button to access the Select a class to swap page, where you may swap more classes. Click here for the directions to the Select a class to swap page.

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• Click the button for more information about the nature of the reserved seats. Click here for further directions.
• To return to the View results page for Swap a Class without getting further information, click the button at the bottom of the page. Click here to return to the directions for the View results page.

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• The Class Reserve Info page provides the following information about each Group for whom the seats are reserved:
• the Group
• the Start Date
• the End Date
• the number of Seats Reserved
• the number of Seats Taken
• a more detailed explanation about the Group
• To return to the View results page for Swap a Class, click the button at the bottom of the page. Click here to return to the directions for the View results page.

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The Select a class to swap - Class Search Results page provides a wealth of information.

• You will find, written in blue below the Select a class to swap - Class Search Results title, the search criteria you entered that produced the results you are viewing.
• Beneath that you will find a key to reading the page. The key shows the following:
  • indicates that the class has Pre-requisites, Reserved seating and/or Consent required.
  • A green circle indicates that the Status of the class is Open.
  • A blue square indicates that the Status of the class is Closed.
  • An orange triangle indicates that the class has gone to a Wait List Status.
• The results, themselves, can be found at the bottom of the page below the blue header.
• Click here to continue with the directions for the Select a class to swap - Class Search Results page.

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• To get additional information about a particular class section including Class Availability totals for reserved seats, non-reserved seats and wait list seats, click on the link for the Section under the blue header.
Doing so will bring up the Class Detail page. Click here to learn about the Class Detail page.
• If you see the Class Section for which you wish to swap, click the select class button to select it. Click here for further directions about swapping a class.
• To return to the search page to look up information about another class, click the START A NEW SEARCH button in the middle or at the bottom of the page. Click here to return to the directions for beginning a new search.
• To return to the Select a class to swap page, click the CLOSE button in the middle or at the bottom of the page. Click here to return to the directions for swapping a class.

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The Select a class to swap - Class Detail page provides detailed information about the Class Section including:

• Class Details - displays the Status of the class section, the Class Number (needed for registration), the Units, type of class it is (Class Components), Dates of the term (listed as ending the Friday before Finals week), the Grading basis, Location the class meets and Campus through which the class is offered.
• Meeting Information - displays the Days & Times the class meets as well as the Room location, Instructor and Meeting Dates (listed as ending the Friday before Finals week).
• Enrollment Information - displays any Gen Ed Requirements (Requirement Designation) that the class might meet as well as any Class Attributes of the class (i.e. Concurrent enrollment required, Additional fees required, etc.).
• Class Availability - displays all Enrollment and Seating information (including Non-Reserved Seats Available, Reserved Seats Available and Wait List Available) about the class section.
• Description - displays the long Description of the class.

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• If you decide you do not wish to swap for the class, you have two options on the Select a class to swap - Class Detail page:
• You can click the CLOSE button to return to the Select a class to swap page. Click here to return to the directions for that page.
• You can click the RETURN TO RESULTS button to return to the Select a Class to swap - Class Search Results page. Click here to return to the directions for that page.
• If you would like to swap for the class, click the SELECT CLASS button. Click here for further directions about swapping the class.

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