Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions that are not addressed here, please contact the MMW office at ercmmw@ucsd.edu.

Enrollment and Waitlists

I’m currently on the waitlist. What are my chances of getting off the waitlist?

Since the MMW program carefully adheres to the union contract related to workload, we do not over-enroll any section. Only when a seat becomes available in a section will the next student on the waitlist be automatically enrolled. The waitlist remains open until the Friday of Week 2.

We recommend you remain on the waitlist and keep an eye on class enrollments in case a seat becomes available. We also encourage you to attend lectures and sections and submit assignments so that if you do get in the class, you are on top of all work and course requirements. You can submit a late-add request through Triton Enrollment Authorization (TEA) until Tuesday of Week 3 if you see any open seats that fit your schedule.

There are currently large waitlists. Are additional sections expected to be opened?

We continue to monitor the waitlists and enrollment demand and will consider opening additional sections when feasible. We recommend that you remain on the waitlist, as we will notify waitlisted students by email when additional sections become available.

I have access to the course Canvas site. Does this mean I'm enrolled in the course?

No, waitlisted students have access to the course Canvas sites through Friday of Week 2. To view your enrolled classes, log in to the Triton Student System (TSS). Once you are removed from the course site, some of the assignments you submitted may no longer be available. Please save copies of your assignments and any grades you have received so you can provide them to your instructor or TA if you enroll in the course during the late add period.

When is the deadline to submit a late add request, and how can I submit one?

For Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and the 10-week Special Summer Session, Tuesday of Week 3 is the deadline to submit a late add request.

For Summer Sessions I & II, the end of Week 1 is the last day to submit a late add request.

You can submit a late add request through Triton Enrollment Authorization (TEA). Please note that approval is not guaranteed. If the request is approved, you must enroll in the course through the Triton Student System (TSS).

It may take up to 24 hours for the course site to show in your Canvas account after you enroll in the class. If the course site is still unavailable after 24 hours, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@ucsd.edu or 858-246-4357.

Can I move to a different MMW lecture track or discussion section?

The MMW program can not move you from one lecture to another or from one section to another. To move, you must drop the class/section in which you are enrolled and then add the one in which you want to move. If there is no room in the section you wish to add, you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist. However, there is no guarantee that a space will become available, and MMW cannot over-enroll any section.

Course Requirements and Coursework

Can I take MMW Pass/No Pass?

No. MMW must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill your ERC graduation requirement.

Is MMW Discussion Section required?

Yes. Missing a Discussion Section or Discussion Board post has a grade penalty. See your course syllabus or TA’s Policy Statement for more details.

How do I know what readings and assignments are and when they are due?

You can find the reading and assignment schedules in the syllabus. They are also listed on the weekly pages on the course Canvas site.

I am having trouble keeping up with the coursework. Am I eligible for an Incomplete?

To be eligible for an incomplete, you must have completed all coursework except for the final essay or final exam with a C- or higher. An incomplete does not include any previous coursework, including discussion boards, critical analysis assignments, or previous writing assignments.

To receive an incomplete, you must have completed the aforementioned work and then received approval from your Professor. In addition, you will not have access to course content and videos on the course Canvas site after the current term ends. Completion of the coursework will be required within two weeks of the following term at a date determined by the professor.

If you are not eligible for an incomplete, other options include 1. Complete the course, 2. Receive an F and re-take the course later, or 3. Appeal to the college/university for a retroactive withdrawal and retake the course later. We encourage you to reach out to ERC Academic Advising for assistance.

I am struggling with medical, family, or other issues. What should I do?

Speak with your instructor and TA. We understand that such matters are of much more importance than coursework. Since earning units for this course requires completion of the assigned work, it may be best to withdraw from the course to focus on personal or health-related matters.

See these links for information on how to drop a course or withdraw. Before you decide to drop or withdraw from MMW, please meet with an ERC Academic Advisor. Required assignments and the grade value of those assignments can not be waived or repeatedly postponed. In addition, be sure to reach out to the ERC Dean of Student Affairs if you need additional support.

Canvas and Textbooks

When will the course site appear in my Canvas account after I enroll during the late add period?

I have trouble accessing Canvas content. What should I do?

Try using a different web browser. For example, if you are using Safari, try Google Chrome or another browser. You can also try clearing your browsing history and cache. Keep in mind that to take the course, you must secure access to a stable internet.

I have trouble accessing the textbooks on Canvas. Who should I contact?

Please contact the UCSD Bookstore at textbooks@ucsd.edu.

I having trouble uploading my assignments on Canvas. What should I do?

If you have trouble with your submission, and before you contact your TA:

Make sure that you have not submitted whole books or articles. Files that are too large may overload the system, cause a malfunction in your own submission, and may result in late penalties.

Make sure that you are submitting files in the correct file formats.

Try another browser. Chrome works best with Canvas.

Clear browsing history, cache, and cookies.

Try another computer.

Contact your TA with a very detailed description of the problem and a screenshot.

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