What are Special Permission Numbers?

A Special Permission Number (SPN) is a unique code given by the department that allows students to register for a closed course. 

Students need to keep in mind that there are no guarantees in obtaining an SPN when you put in a request for one. SPN’s are assigned based on priority, seniority, amount of cumulative credits, and of course, ultimately, availability. The process for applying for a Special Permission Number is very structured and specific—if you do not follow all of the directions, your SPN request will be rejected. Be sure to read any and all information regarding the request process for SPN’s.

The SPN is unique and only for you to use. Any student who gives out their assigned Special Permission Number to another student will be severely penalized, and risks not being assigned any future SPN's.  If you decide not to use your assigned SPN, please contact the department immediately via email to let us know: we will re-assign the SPN to another student who did not previously receive one.

Fall SPN's - SPNs will be given out every 2 weeks as spots open up.  Please check your email regularly.  SPNs should be used within 3 days of receiving them.

Summer SPN's - SPNs will be given out continuously as spots open up. Please check your email regularly.

By clicking on the link to access the SPN Waitlist Application System, you are hereby acknowledging that you have read all of the instructions carefully and that you accept the responsibility of ensuring that your request has been submitted in the appropriate manner.  

https://secure.sas.rutgers.edu/apps/special_permission/kines/

* If you are a non-major please wait until the date the course opens to non-majors, do not request an SPN until after that date. 

377:140   Foundations of Kinesiology & Health
377:160   Introduction to Physical Therapy
377:161   Observation in PT
377:170   Principles of Strength & Conditioning
377:180   Exercise & Relaxation
377:191   Cardio Conditioning
377:205   Principles of Healthy Lifestyle * (open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:215   Techniques of Athletic Training
377:223   Functional Human Anatomy Lecture * (Fall 2022 - Online sections reserved for Majors Only.  In-person section open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:224   Functional Human Anatomy Lab * (open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:246   Safety Ed
377:252   Underserved Populations
377:275   Basic Statistics for Exercise Science
377:301   Psychology of Sport & Exercise * (open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:303   Neuromechanical Kinesiology
377:304   Exercise & Aging
377:310   Motor Learning
377:324   Movement Experiences in Individuals with Disabilities
377:327   Field Experience - Special Populations
377:340   Pediatric Physical Development & Fitness
377:350   Biomechanics
377:360   Cannabis
377:370   Exercise Physiology * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:371   Exercise Physiology Lab * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
377:407   Administration of Exercise Science
377:410   Exercise Testing & Prescription
377:417   Pediatric Health - Contemporary and Cultural Factors
377:455   Exercise Psychology
377:475   Nutrition & Fitness
377:481   Honors Research in Exercise Science
377:491   Independent Study (also go to https://kines.rutgers.edu/research-experience)

955:203   Sport and the Law * (open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:204   Risk Management in Sport * (open to non-majors on 4/11 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:226   Coaching Theory and Technique 
955:276   Basic Statistics for Sport Management
955:305   Sport Sociology
955:306    Finance in Sport
955:308   Teaching and Coaching Individual and Team Sports (offered Summer 2022)
955:311   Sport Marketing * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:312   Facilities Planning & Design * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:316   Fitness Management (offered Summer 2022)
955:330   Organizational Behavior in Sport Management * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:331   Gender & Sport
955:332   Leadership Development in Sport
955:333   Event Management & Sponsorship in Sport
955:342   Independent Study (also go to https://kines.rutgers.edu/research-experience)
955:355   Professional Presentations in Sport Management * (open to non-majors on 4/8 at approximately 9:00 am)
955:406   Admin Sport Management

Courses that you should send an email request instead of using the SPN/Waitlist system:

377:344   Anatomy Course Assistant (contact Adam Divine This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Prerequisite Overrides

A student who is unable to register for a course because he or she lacks the proper prerequisites should not request a special permission number. Under some circumstances – for example, if the student has taken appropriate prerequisite courses elsewhere, and these are not yet credited to his or her Rutgers transcript, that would require a prerequisite override. Please email the advisor if a prerequisite override is needed.