Permission Numbers
What is a permission number?
Permission numbers are special “codes” departments or class instructors may choose to issue so you can enroll in the class that the system may be preventing you from enrolling in on your own.
Why do I need a permission number?
Permission numbers are needed to do the following:
- add a class during the last 4 days of the add/drop period, check the Student Planning Calendar for specific dates
- override the prerequisite(s) of a course
- enroll in a full class with or without a waitlist
- enroll in a class without enrolling into its component (e.g., lab, activity, corequisite etc.)
How do I get a permission number?
The process to obtain permission varies by the department that offers the course. If you are trying to get a permission number for a course offered outside the College of Engineering, we recommend contacting the instructor and/or department offering the course (use the Cal Poly directory or search their website to find contact information).
Below are the preferred contacts for the departments in the College of Engineering. When reaching out about a permission number, be clear in what you are looking for and include the following information:
- Your name
- Cal Poly Email
- Empl ID
- The reason you are requesting a permission number
- Preferred Course
- Preferred Section Number (location in Schedule Builder)
| Department | Who to contact | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (AERO) | Kendra Bubert, Administrative Coordinator | Contact Kendra Bubert: kbubert@calpoly.edu |
| Biomedical Engineering (BMED) |
If a permission number is needed to waive prerequisites: Prerequisite Course Waiver Request.
If a permission number is needed for Independent Study or Research (BMED 400, 459, 495, 500, 593, 599): Independent Study or Research Course Permission Number |
https://bmed.calpoly.edu/admin-tools-and-project-resources/ |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE and ENVE) |
If a permission number is needed to waive prerequisites, visit: https://ceenve.calpoly.edu/undergraduate-department-forms/ For any other reason, email: ceenve@calpoly.edu |
For support email: ceenve@calpoly.edu |
| Computer Engineering (CPE) |
Follow PowerForm/AdobeSign process for these supervisory classes:
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https://cpe.calpoly.edu/directory-2/ |
| Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSC and SE) | CSSE Permission Number Request Form |
Contact Leanne Fiorentino (lfiorent@calpoly.edu | 805-756-2825) or Chris Lupo (clupo@calpoly.edu) if you need support. |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
For EE Courses please contact Yvonne Lynch. In your email to Yvonne please include why you are requesting a permission number, the course number, and section number. |
Contact Yvonne Lynch: ylynch@calpoly.edu |
| General Engineering (ENGR) | Instructor of Course | https://gene.calpoly.edu/faculty-staff/ |
| Industrial Manufacturing Engineering (IME) |
Instructor of course first. If unable to make contact or you have questions about this process, contact Dan Waldorf and/or Stephanie Allen. |
https://ime.calpoly.edu/faculty-and-staff-directory/ |
| Materials Engineering (MATE) |
New Transfer Students please contact Dr. Harding at tharding@calpoly.edu.
Contact Cassi Goldsmith if you need support: cmgoldsm@calpoly.edu |
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| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
Prerequisite Course Waiver Form (via Adobe Sign). This form is required for all students who want to take a mechanical engineering course (ME prefix) but the registration system does not recognize a prerequisite.
Note that mechanical engineering students who are requesting a waiver of a prerequisite for a required mechanical engineering course are not likely to be approved. Please make sure to apply for the waiver to the lecture instructor with the section number you want to add, not your lab.
For permission number requests outside of the reasons above, please contact the Instructor of the Course |
Faculty and Staff – Mechanical Engineering (calpoly.edu) |
How do I use a permission number?
If you receive a permission number, you will want to follow the steps outlined in the "Add a Class- with Permission Number demo" on https://registrar.calpoly.edu/student-center/#AddClass to officially enroll in the course.
