Registration is the official process of enrolling in classes by using campus online services or completing an enrollment form and paying tuition. The Seattle Community Colleges operate on a quarter system. The quarterly course schedules are published 6-8 weeks before the start of a quarter and are available through campus online services, at campus registration desks, or by mail through the Registration Office. Registration information is mailed to all new and currently enrolled students. Current students receive priority in registering. For the start date of each quarter, see the Academic Calendar

Online Services

Online registration via the college websites is available for students seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Students can use online services to register for classes, add/drop classes, get quarterly grades, make registration appointments, check financial status, change their PIN, or pay by credit card. For more registration information, visit the campus website or contact the campus Registration Office.

Adding Classes

After initial registration, students may add classes through the end of the second week of the quarter (through the eighth day in summer quarter). Instructor permission may be required, and will be indicated in each campus quarterly class schedule. Students may add classes online during designated time periods, or may complete an Add/Drop form in person at the Registration Office.

Dropping Classes

To drop a course, students must complete the official withdrawal procedure, as listed in the campus quarterly schedule:

1. During the first two weeks of the quarter, students may withdraw from a class and no record of the course will appear on the transcript.
2. From the third week through the eighth week of the quarter (ninth day through sixth week in summer quarter), students may withdraw and a “W” will be recorded and will remain on the student’s transcript. After a “W” is issued, the course may be repeated no more than one additional time.
3. After the eighth week (sixth week for summer quarter) students may not officially withdraw from a class regardless of academic status.

NOTE: Students cannot officially drop a class by simply informing the instructor of the withdrawal or by ceasing to attend class. Students must complete an Add/Drop through Web online services or at the Registration Office, before the course withdrawal is considered “official.” Students should check the quarterly schedule for online service availability. Instructors have the option of issuing a failing grade to students who do not go through the official withdrawal process.

Change of Address

Students must maintain a current mailing address and email address on file with the college so they can receive correspondence regarding registration status, financial aid, grades and other information.

Address changes may be made via Web online student services at each of the college websites or at the Registration Office.