GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Allowed Number of Attempts  
The number of opportunities allowed to correctly enter a transaction into the system. The TALON system allows three attempts. 

Canceled Class  
A section canceled by the academic department due to low enrollment or lack of an instructor.

Change Sections  
The action code (drop down menu) selected when wishing to change from one section of a course to another section of the same course. If the new section is closed or conflicts with your schedule, the first section will not be dropped.

Closed Class  
A course that has met its enrollment capacity.

Continuing Education & Extension  
A UW-L program that primarily offers courses off-campus for professionals. Courses are identified by 700 level section numbers.

Course on Hold  
Enrollment in the course is being controlled by the academic department. Contact the instructor or academic department for further information.

Concurrent Course  
Required enrollment in two courses in the same semester. The most common concurrent occurrence is a lecture/lab course. 

Duplicate Enrollment  
Student attempts to register for the same course twice. If you wish to add more than one section of ESS 100, please come to 117E Main Hall.

English 050  
A fundamental English course needed if ACT scores or Wisconsin Placement test scores require placement into this course or if the scores are not on file.

Ineligible to Return  
When the student's grade point average does not meet minimum standards of the university to be allowed to continue.

Instructor Consent  
Written approval, using a blue override form, signed by the instructor is required to enroll in a course. Completed form should be brought to the Office of Records and Registration, 117E Main Hall.

Major Restriction  
A block placed in the system which will not allow registration activities until the office placing the restriction is contacted. You may list your schedule or change your pin if you have a major restriction.

Math 050  
A fundamental mathematics course needed if ACT scores or Wisconsin Placement test scores require placement into this course or if the scores are not on file.

Minor Restriction  
A warning to inform students that an administrative office needs to be contacted. Registration will be allowed. This type of restriction should be taken care of before it turns into a major restriction (see major restriction.)

Mother's Maiden Name  
All students are required to enter their mother's maiden name to access the web registration system for the first time. This security feature is required to change your PIN number on the TALON system. 

Not Admitted to Program  
Registering for a course where acceptance into an academic program (i.e., Business, Education, etc...) is required prior to enrolling in a course for that program. Please contact the Dean's Office of the major offering the course for more information.

Override Forms  
The TALON system will not allow you to register for courses that require special permission from the instructor, department chair and/or dean. Permission needs to be obtained on override forms that are available in department offices.

PIN  
The Personal Identification Number is a 4 digit number used for accessing the TALON system. Click here for more information.  

Placement Scores  
ACT and Wisconsin State Placement Test scores must be on file prior to entering the University to determine math, English and foreign language placement. Prerequisite A requirement that needs completion before enrolling in higher level course.

Record in Use  
An administrative office is completing maintenance on your student record, which prevents access. Contact the registration help-line to clear the record.

Record is Locked 
This may occur if your student ID number and/or PIN number were not entered correctly within three attempts or if the TALON system failed during your active session. Contact the registration help-line at (608) 785-8755 to clear the record.

Student Athlete  
A student participating in a University sanctioned sport is required to enroll in 12 or more credits per semester during the semester of participation. The system will not allow an athlete to drop any course that will drop the total number of credits below 12.

Student ID or Social Security Number  
The nine digit number used as a security measure to identify the person accessing the online system..

Year in School  
Some programs or courses require a certain student classification based on credits earned to enroll in a course.