What is Course Authorization?

1. Authorization is permission to register for a CPS department course. Authorization is not registration.   A student must register after the authorization is granted.
2. If authorization is granted that student will have 5 days to register for the class. If the student does not register within the time allowed the authorization may be removed.
3. Completing this form does not ensure a seat in a class. Authorization is performed independently on a first come, first serve basis.

What to use this form for:

1. Error Messages - If you receive any error message or more than one error message, please document the details of the error message in the Error Message area on the form.
2. Closed Classes - If you are using this form to request an overflow into a full class, please indicate that where noted on page one.  
3. Program Cohort Classes – If you are NOT part of a program cohort group and would like to register for a cohort section after the first 10 days of registration.

 

What happens after I submit my course authorization form:

When you complete a online course authorization form, CPS will check your student records to see if you meet the prerequisite requirements and eligibility for the course.

 

Non-CPS Students

If you are a Non-CPS student, please be sure to complete the "Non-CPS Student" areas on the form.  
Items listed above also apply to Non-CPS students. Non-CPS students wishing to take CPS courses may be given consideration via the Course Authorization Form at the end of regular registration.

 

GA TAP Students - This form does not negate GA TAP rules.  Items 1-4 listed above apply to GA TAP students as well.  Completing the form appropriately will help to inform the department of your status.