IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Registration has officially started and there is an excitement in the air about picking out classes for the upcoming semester!
If you are a continuing student, you are probably a pro with creating your ultimate class schedule. But, just in case you need them, here are reminders on how to survive registration season:
1. Know your registration date and time...and then actually register on your date and time...or close to it! If your registration date is on May 15th, don't wait until May 16th to log onto eServices. Waiting a day - even a few hours - can make a big difference with your schedule. The writing class that was open yesterday may be closed by the time that you decide to enroll into it.
(NOTE: You can register for Summer AND Fall at the same time!)
2. Be flexible with your schedule. Consider taking classes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or even the weekends. But, if you do take a class outside of your normal time schedule, make a personal commitment to stick with it throughout the semester. For example, if you decide to take a class at 7:00 in the morning, be sure that you can make it to class on time...and then stay awake! Remember, create a schedule that you can follow for the next 16 weeks!
3. SCC's main campus is beautiful...but don't forget about the Davis Center and West Sacramento Center! Both centers offer a wide range of general education courses including Math and English. If you plan to attend both the main campus and one of the outreach centers, make sure that you give yourself plenty of travel time to get from one location to another.
4. Complete the ENTIRE enrollment process from Step 1 to Step 3. Sure, you put your classes into your shopping cart, but did you actually ENROLL into them?!?!? Make sure that you complete all three steps and that you get officially enrolled (or get the wait list).
5. Pay your fees...or you will be dropped! Unfortunately, once you are dropped from your classes, you will need to start the enrollment process all over again. Even if you pay the next day, you will NOT be able to get your schedule back. And, if you haven't done so yet, complete the fee waiver before your registration date.
6. If you are lucky enough to get your classes and you pay your fees, show up to class on the first day. If you miss class - even if it's only the first day - there is a chance that you may be dropped.
7. If you are on the waiting list, it is also important that you show up to class in case the instructor is able to add students.
8. If you find an open class, make sure that you meet the prerequisite to enroll. Even if you get your name on the roster, you will be dropped during the first week of the semester if you do not have proof of the prerequisite.
9. Math and English courses close quickly, so consider taking other GE or major courses if you are planning to graduate or transfer. But, make sure that you meet the prerequisite for the class or that you are aware of the advisory. For example, some courses - such as Theatre Arts, Sociology, or Psychology - may not have prerequisites, but those courses do require writing, reading, and critical thinking skills.
10. If you need help with the registration process - such as adding or dropping classes - please visit the Registration Lab in Business Building 153.