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In the opening weeks of each semester, University Exploration offers drop-in advising over Zoom. During these hours, University Exploration students can drop in at any time to discuss and adjust Autumn semester schedules.

Our Zoom drop-in advising hours for Autumn 2026 are:

  • 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM all through Week 1 (August 24-28)

To access our Zoom drop-in advising hours: First, log into CarmenZoom, then, log into our Zoom room.

  1. Student resources
  2. Scheduling tools and tips
  3. Class permission contacts

Class permission contacts

Most of Ohio State's high-demand courses have course enrollment policies set at the department or course coordinator levels. See below for instructions and contact information to help you seek permission for these classes.

For most other courses you can ask the instructor for permission over the seat limit (through the Friday of week 1) or for late enrollment permission (through the Friday of week 2). You can find an instructor's name on the Class Schedule in My Buckeye Link.

Waitlists are active through Friday of week 1 of classes each term. After that date, most high-demand courses have instructions on actions that should be taken by students still seeking enrollment.

Week-by-week class adds and drops Scheduling for summer