Waitlist and PTA Number Policy
The Department of Mathematics cannot guarantee enrollment for students on the waitlist. If you are waitlisted, please make alternate arrangements as soon as possible.
Whenever feasible, the department attempts to expand course capacity. However, limitations in classroom space, TA availability, and instructor resources may prevent expansion. Your instructor will communicate any updates regarding enrollment.
If expansion is not possible, the only way to move off the waitlist is if enrolled students drop the course.
Important: Please do not request a PTA number from your instructor or a peer advisor. PTA numbers are issued only in cases of extenuating circumstances related to graduation. To request a PTA number, email: studentservices@math.ucdavis.edu.
Additional Information
- PTA numbers will only be issued after the 10th day of instruction, when the waitlist period ends.
- Students must provide documentation of an extenuating circumstance related to graduation.
- The only acceptable documentation is an email from the student’s major advisor confirming that no alternative options are available.
PTA Numbers Will Not Be Issued For:
- Courses dropped due to non-payment of fees
- Courses dropped accidentally
- Time conflicts with other classes (unless approved by both instructors and the course has no waitlist)
- Missing Pass 1 registration
- The course appearing on your academic plan for the current quarter
- Completing a Mathematics Minor
- Completing a Mathematics Major (if other opportunities exist and graduation is not delayed)
- Fulfilling general university requirements (e.g., GE, Natural Science and Math Requirement)
- Circumventing registration restrictions (e.g., Pass 1 limited to MAT majors)
- Course recommended for a job, internship, research position, or graduate program admission
- Maintaining full-time status
- Meeting minimum progress requirements