The São José dos Campos campus of the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IF-SP) is currently accepting registrations for a reserve list for two teaching degree programs: chemistry and mathematics. This action was taken because only ten enrollments were available for each of the courses, raising concerns about the possible cancellation of the classes due to insufficient enrollment. The application period is set to close on Sunday, October 8, highlighting the urgency of the situation for prospective students.

In a statement, IF-SP emphasized that this initiative aims to ensure that classes can move forward rather than being canceled, which would result in students missing a significant number of lessons if they enrolled from a leftover seat later. The institution is encouraging applications for the reserve list to fill the gaps and potentially prevent classes from being shut down due to low interest. The open application period allows students to act quickly in order to gain a spot in the needed courses.

For selection, the process will utilize the scores from the ENEM, Brazil's national high school exam, from any of the last five editions, or the average grades from high school as criteria. The first classes for these courses are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 9, making the timeline particularly tight for applicants. This situation reflects broader patterns in higher education enrollment in Brazil, especially in technical fields, underscoring the need for institutions to adapt to changing demographics and to engage more actively with potential students.