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Searching for Classes

This section provides an overview of class search and lists the pages used to search for classes.

Use the Class Search feature to search or browse for classes within a specific institution and term. The Class Search feature is accessible through the core system and through PeopleSoft Campus Self Service.

Combined Section Statuses in Class Search

When you search for open classes, the system uses a virtual status to determine whether or not a combined section class appears on the Search for Classes - Search Results page. If the class has a virtual status of closed, the class does not appear on the Search for Classes - Search Results page for open classes.

The system calculates a virtual status for combined sections because combined section classes have combined enrollment capacities. A section with an enrollment capacity of 30 would appear in CLASS_TBL as open after only 15 students enroll, but if it is a combined section with a combined enrollment capacity of 30, and both classes have 15 students enrolled—which meets the combined enrollment capacity of 30—the combined section is closed, even though CLASS_TBL shows each section as open. The class search feature knows the combined section is closed because of the virtual status. The system determines the virtual status of the combined section on the Combined Sections page.

The system follows the following rules to determine the virtual status of a combined section class:

  • If the enrollment status of a class is closed, the virtual status is closed.

  • If the enrollment status of the class is open, the system evaluates whether or not seats are available within the combined section.

    If seats are available, the virtual status is open. If no seats are available within the combined section, the virtual status is closed.

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Search for Classes

SSR_CLSRCH_ENTRY

select Curriculum Management, then select Schedule of Classes, then select Class Search, then select Search for Classes

Search for classes offered during a specific term. Enter search criteria and retrieve your results.

Search for Classes - Search Results

SSR_CLSRCH_RSLT

Click the Search button on the Search for Classes page.

Review all classes that match your search criteria.

Search for Classes - Class Detail

SSR_CLSRCH_DTL

Click a class section on the Search for Classes - Search Results page.

Review detail for a specific class.