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2. Search for Classes

This section introduces the steps for searching for classes. The Class Search feature is used to search or browse for classes with in a specific term.

At the completion of this section, you will be able to:

  • Search for classes using specific criteria
  • View the details of a specific class

Navigation

 Menu→Curriculum  Management →Schedule of Classes →Class Search

  1.  Complete the following fields on the Class Search page:

    • Institution
    • Term
    • Campus
    • Subject
    • Course Number
    • Course Career- This defaults to Undergraduate. Change this field to see courses outside of the Undergraduate career.
    • Uncheck Show Open Classes Only checkbox to see all offerings regardless of status.
       
     

    Helpful Note:

    Ohio State does not utilize the Show Open Entry/Exit Classes Only field.

     

    Screen Shot of Search For Classes Tool and search criteria.
  2. Click Search.
    • No results will be returned if the results exceed the maximum limit of 300 classes.

  3. View the Results.

    Screen Shot of Search For Classes Tool and search results.
  4. Click the Section link.
    • The Section link contains the Class Number, which is the unique identifier for each section. This is what the student uses to enroll into a section.
  5. Review Class Detail.

    • Class Detail provides detailed information about the class including how and when it is being taught, enrollment availability, and the course description.

      Screen Shot of Search For Classes Tool showing Class Details.
  6. Click View Search Results.
  7. Click Modify Search.
  8. Update Class Search Criteria.
    • Confirm both Show Open Classes Only and Show Open Entry/Exit Classes Only are unchecked.
    • Click Additional Search Criteria - Providing additional search criteria will narrow your search.
    • Complete the following fields:
      • Check the Monday box
      • Instructor Last Name beings with "L"
    • Course Career is Graduate

  9. Click Search.

    Class search with search criteria fields completed
  10. View the Results.

    • The search returned Psych 5600, a Graduate Psychology class taught on Mondays by Derick Lindquist.

      Screen Shot of Search For Classes Tool showing additional search criteria search results.

Important Information

Common Error in searching for classes:

  • No results will show when your search returns more than 300 classes. Limit your search results to less than 300 class by additional criteria.
  • Uncheck the "Show Open Classes Only" box to see open, closed, and waitlisted sections of a course.
  • Class Search defaults to Undergraduate career. Select Graduate or a specific professional career in order to see these courses. Leave the drop-down box blank to see courses in all careers.