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# How do I join a waitlist for a full program?

> Join a per-program waitlist when a program is full, including the saved-card requirement for paid programs.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * Joining is only offered when the program is **full** and its waitlist still has room — a waitlist can itself be full.
  * For a **paid** program you must have a saved card on file before you can join.
  * After joining you'll see a **"You're on the waitlist!"** confirmation; paid programs are set to auto-charge when a spot opens.
  * Waitlists appear only when your club has turned them on for a program. If there's no waitlist option on a full program, your club hasn't enabled one.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the full program">
    On the **Programs** page, a full program with waitlist room shows a **Waitlist Available** badge and a **Join Waitlist** button. Select it to start.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Work through the stepper">
    An amber banner notes **"This program is currently full."** Continue through the same steps as a normal sign-up — athlete, any waivers, and so on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a card for a paid program">
    On the review step, a paid waitlist requires a card on file. Your default card is shown with a **Change** link, or add one — you won't be charged now, only when a spot opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the waitlist">
    The final step is titled **Review & Join Waitlist**; its button reads **Join Waitlist**. On success the screen switches to **"You're on the waitlist!"**, and the club will email you when a spot opens.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Related:** [What happens when a waitlist spot opens up?](/families/families-registering/waitlist-spot-opens-what-happens) · [What do I do if my waitlist payment failed?](/families/families-registering/waitlist-payment-failed) · [Save a card or payment method](/families/families-payments-billing/save-a-card-or-payment-method) · [Why can't I register my athlete for a program?](/families/families-registering/why-cant-i-register-eligibility)