MSC: Basic Data Tab

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Attributes and Values: Course Catalog specific

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

Related Content

Used to access Instructor/Advisor Table or Schedule Class Meetings from within Maintain Schedule of Classes. The other applications will open below MSC.

Combined Sections

Taught in the same room at the same time. More information on Combined Sections. Meeting information must be edited in Schedule Class Meetings. View class combinations in LMS Data for Classes.