San José City College

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Adding / Dropping Classes

Adding Classes

Before the semester begins, students can register for classes via phone, online, or in-person and can add as many classes as needed. If a class is closed but there is a waitlist, students may be automatically registered when space becomes available.
After the semester begins, students will only be allowed to add with faculty approval. Students who have not yet registered are asked to attend class, and if space is available will be
added in the following manner:

Add Codes – faculty will issue an add code that students will use to register.

Students cannot be added to courses if:

  • They do not meet the prerequisite.
  • They have already completed the course, unless it is repeatable. See listing of courses under Repeating Classes.
  • They have a time conflict; for more information see Class Conflicts under Attendance.
  • They do not have a current application on file.
  • They have a hold for academic standing or fees owed.
  • They do not have high school approval (R-40).
  • They are already enrolled in 18 units.
  • More than 20% of the semester has elapsed.
  • Waitlist FAQS

Students may not remain in classes for which they are not enrolled; SJECCD does not permit auditing.

Dropping Classes

It is the student’s responsibility to drop courses. It is not the instructor’s responsibility to drop students from their courses.

Students may drop a class by using Sta-Reg or MyWeb. Students may also drop classes in person at A&R. The following rules apply to dropping a class:
  1. No "W" (withdrawal) or record of the course will reflect on the student's permanent record if the student drops the course from the college by the published deadlines in the Schedule of Classes.
  2. A "W" notation -- Withdrawal -- will be assigned if the student drops the course between the 5th and 15th week of the regular semester (or 75% of the term, whichever is less). Refer to the Schedule of Classes for specific dates.
  3. Students who fail to officially drop a course, may receive a notation other than "W" on their permanent record.

Withdrawal - New Proposed Changes to Title V Section 55024

Section 55024 authorizes districts to establish policies on withdrawal and describes requirements on limiting the number of times a student could withdraw, receive a “W,” and re-enroll in a course to no more than four “Ws” as a result of withdrawal from the same credit course. Districts are allowed to adopt more restrictive policies or to adopt policies permitting additional withdrawals based on a petition from the student demonstrating that the need for withdrawal is due to extenuating circumstances. Although the San Jose Evergreen Community College District has not officially adopted the regulation as a formal board policy, it is likely to become effective in Spring 2011. This notation is being made as an information item only.

Total Withdrawal From College

Students who wish to withdraw from all classes during the semester may use Sta-Reg (408 223 0300) or MyWeb to drop all classes. Failure to withdraw properly may result in the assignment of unsatisfactory grades in those courses. (See above for drop instructions)

Students who drop courses past the drop deadline, and who have balances due, will still be responsible for that debt. Students who do not pay all fees will be unable to register for subsequent terms or receive their grades.