MSC: Basic Data Tab

The Maintain Schedule of Classes > Basic Data tab displays the following information.

Session and Start/End Date
Class Section
Component and Class Type
Associated Class

Location and Instruction Mode
Approved Section
Schedule Print
Class Attributes

Session field

IMPORTANT! Session determines the start/end dates of the section and impacts student drop/add dates! Make sure that you select the correct session code to update the dates of the class. If you need a custom session, request a custom session using the form below. Do not update the start/end dates in the Meetings tab to change the dates of the class - Meetings tab is used to change a meeting pattern only.

Default Session code: 1 (Regular Academic Session).
Start/End Date: Determined by Session code. Effective Spring 2025, these dates may not be changed.
- Student deadlines are based on the Session code.
- When a Session code does not match the desired Session, elect the Session code that best matches the first day of instruction.
- List of available Sessions: Select "Deadlines Chart by Session" > Semester > Class Standing > Go
Session code cannot be edited after students are enrolled.
- Best solution: Open a new section with the correct dates then move students into that new section.
- You can also ask the Campus scheduler to change the start/end dates, however this may negatively impact students who wish to drop/add the class. The dates are set by the Session code, not the start/end dates.

Request a Custom Session

Custom Session Request form

Class Section field

Determines the section number for the section.

Lecture Sections: Minimum two digits.
- Fall/Spring: 01, 02, etc.
- Summer: P01, V02, etc (the first digit is campus)
Lab Sections: Minimum two digits plus "L".
- Fall/Spring: 01L, 02L, etc.
- Summer: T01L, S02L, etc. (the first digit is campus)
- More information on how to Add A Lab Section.
Add New Sections: Select "+".
Navigate through sections: "First", "Last", arrows, or select "View All" in the Class Sections area. "Find" works best for Lab sections or when you know the Class Number. Do not edit sections in View All!

Component and Class Type fields

Determines the type of Section.

Component & Class Type Basics

LEC -Lecture is the default Component. Enrollment Section is the default Class Type. These are determined based on the Course Catalog.

LEC - Lecture, Enrollment Section
LAB - Laboratory, Enrollment Section or Non Enrollment Section
DRS - Dissertation Research, Enrollment Section
ENS - Ensemble
EXC - Examination Credits, Enrollment Section
IND - Independent Study, Enrollment Section

INT - Internship, Enrollment Section
PRA - Practicum, Enrollment Section
SEM - Seminar, Enrollment Section
THE - Thesis Research, Enrollment Section

Associated Class field

ACTION REQUIRED! This field associates lab courses with lecture courses. It also impacts other Class Associations and should be reviewed when creating a new Section.

Associated Class Basics

The default is 1. You must determine the correct number based on the information below.

If the Section is a Lecture: Class Section and Associated Class should match.
- For example: CHEM 101 Section 03 should have an Associated Class of 3
If the Section is a Lab: Associated Class for a Lab Section can either match the Lecture Section number or be listed as 9999.
- For example: There are 3 Lecture Sections of CHEM 101 and 15 Lab Sections.
  - CHEM 101-01, 02, 03 Labs have a Class Association number of 9999. Students choosing these Labs can choose any CHEM 101 Lecture Section.
  - CHEM 101-12 Lab has a Class Association number of 3. Students choosing this Lab can only enroll in CHEM 101-03 Lecture Section.
Associated Class cannot be changed after students enroll.
Summer Associated Class: Summer uses a 4 digit associated class for summer classes. The first two digits are a campus code followed by the section number. Example: Pullman section P01 would use associated class 1001. Global section G12 would use associated class 5012. See campus codes below.
- Pullman Summer: 10 + two digit section number.
- Global Sumer: 50 + two digit section number.

Location and Instruction Mode fields

These fields determine where and how the Section will be taught.

Location and Instruction Mode Basics

The default Location is 100 - Pullman Campus for Pullman Sections.
The default Instruction Mode is P - Face to Face.
The Location and Instruction Mode fields change when a Section is being taught Blended or via Video Conference.

Locations

Use the magnifying glass to search for Locations.

100 - Pullman Campus

Used for Regular and Video Conference Sections

040 - Distance Degree Programs

Used for Blended Sections

999 - Multiple Sites

Used for Videoconference Sections

Other Originating Sites for VC Sections

081 - Irrigated Agri Res & Ext Ctr
137 - Mount Vernon Research Ctr
060 - Puyallup Res & Ext Ctr
020 - Tree Fruit Res & Ext Ctr

Instruction Modes: Updated 8/30/19

It is no longer necessary to add an OLT Class Attribute for courses with an online component.
It is no longer necessary to add a NOTE Class Attribute for courses that are HYBRID.

P - Face to Face

Use for Video Conference Sections when the Location and the Originating Site in Class Attributes are the same.

30 - 100% Online (formerly "Web-based Instruction")

Use for Blended Sections
Use for Global Campus courses.
Use with Class Attribute NOTE: VIRTUAL

HY - 75% or more Web-based instruction

No longer need to use the OLT Class Attribute
No longer need to use the NOTE Class Attribute

40 - Video Conference (formerly "Interactive Video Instruction")

Use for Video Conference sections when the Location and the Originating Site in Class Attributes are different.

50 - removed 8/30/19 (formerly "Broadcast Video Instruction")

Not typically used.

SO - .01-74.99% Online

Used for course with Some Online component

99 - Unknown

Not typically used.

Approved Section box

Notifies the Campus Scheduler that the section has been reviewed and approved by the Department Scheduler. It is not necessary to leave a note when a Section has been Approved. Reports are run weekly to find newly Approved Sections.

Approved Section Basics

Approve each Section separately.
Once Approved, many fields are unavailable to Department Schedulers. Updates are submitted via the Notes/Request field.
When the box is unchecked, the section is unapproved.
- Sections will not be Unapproved after rooms have been assigned, otherwise an assigned room is forfeit.
- When the term is rolled, Sections are rolled as Unapproved.

Schedule Print box

Selects Sections to display in Schedule of Classes.

Schedule Print Basics

The default is checked. Courses are displayed in Schedule of Classes and myWSU Class Search.
To Uncheck this box, submit a request via the Notes/Request field. The course will be visible to Faculty/Staff only with the comment "Section not shown to students."

Class Attributes fields

Specific information related to a Course or Section.

Class Attribute Basics

Many class attributes are derived from the catalog course information. Some can be added by Departmental Schedulers. Each Course Attribute needs an accompanying Course Attribute Value.

Attributes and Values: Department Schedulers Can Add

Use the magnifying glass to find the latest list of Course Attributes and Values.

Course Attribute	Course Attribute Value examples
BBWL - BlackBoard WaitListed Students	YES - Allow Access to BlackBoard
EDAB - Education Abroad	ED ABROAD - Education Abroad
NOTE - Class Note	1ST YEAR - Reserved - First-Year Focus VIRTUAL - Virtual section
OLT - Online Learning Type	No longer used effective 8/30/19. Instructor Mode is used instead.
VC - Video Conference	VC EVERE - VC Originating in Everett VC IAREC - VC Originating in IAREC

Attributes and Values: Course Catalog specific