If you're on the waitlist, it's still possible to get into the class

A lot of people don't know about this. But the waitlist gets turned off the first day of classes.

Let's say you're 12/15 on the waitlist for some course. There's a big chance you won't come off the waitlist before the start of the semester.

But the first day of the semester comes and the waitlist is turned off. Meaning, if someone leaves the course, there's an open spot (won't go to someone on the waitlist because there is none). Now you have until September 1st to track the class and see if someone leaves it and opens up a seat.

So essentially, August 26th – September 1st, there's still a shot at snagging a seat if someone decides to leave the course (which usually happens because students typically decide the first day if they want to stay in the class). But note that you will incur an $18 fee if you swap a course during this period (I'm unsure what the charge is if you simply add it, I think I was previously charged $25 for doing this but I don't remember why)

"What is swapping and are there fees associated with swapping?"

"What is swapping and are there fees associated with swapping?"