Admissions &
Records

Add Codes are no longer needed. Get add authorization. Once the term/semester begins, students wishing to add classes will need add authorization from their instructor.

Students will need to provide their student ID to the instructor. All students must have a current application on file prior to adding.

• All students must have a current application on file prior to adding. If you try to register without a current application, you will receive the following message on Self-Service: “Student has no registration priority . . .”
• Students may obtain an add authorization only from the instructor before registering through Self-Service.
• Classes must be added by the deadline to add classes (see important dates).
• How to Drop a Class

Waitlist Rules:

• Students must meet course prerequisites.
• Students are not permitted to enroll and waitlist for multiple sections of the same course.
• Students will not be placed on the waitlist if there is a course conflict.

In addition to the college Application for Admission, supplemental applications are required at SJCC for students entering the Cosmetology and Dental Assisting programs.

College transcripts from previously attended accredited institutions may be used to determine a student’s exemption from testing requirements.

Although not required for admission, the student’s official college transcripts from other accredited institutions will be reviewed for graduation from SJCC. All transcripts become the permanent property of the San José/Evergreen Community College District.

If you would like to sign up for a class that has prerequisites you have already met at another college or through other means, you must provide documentation (e.g., a transcript) to a counselor showing that you have met the prerequisite(s). You may drop in to see a counselor or submit your information online (opens in new tab) to clear you to register for your desired class.

You will need the following:

• A copy of your complete unofficial transcript(s)
• Your SJCC Student ID number
• Your contact information
• The class you would like to clear

Please allow 7 business days to process. Incomplete submissions cannot be processed. Contact the Counseling Department for further assistance.

It is the policy of this District that, unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section or class, the Full Time Equivalent Students (FTES) of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College(s) and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with section 58100.

San José/Evergreen Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic group identification, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, political beliefs, veteran status, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, transgender, or physical or mental disability.

The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to or participation in vocational education programs. SJECCD is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For further information, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at either San José City College or Evergreen Valley College.

4/6/26	GROUP 1	Registration begins for EOPS, SAS, Veterans, CalWORKs, Foster Youth, a student parent who has a child or children under 18 years of age who will receive more than half of their support from that student, and students receiving services from a program funded by Rising Scholars Network funds
4/9/26	GROUP 2	Registration begins for continuing students with less than 100-degree applicable units and HAVE MET the Student Success mandate (multiple measures placement + orientation + educational plan)
4/13/26	GROUP 3	Registration begins for continuing students with less than 100-degree applicable units and HAVE NOT MET the Student Success mandates (multiple measures placement + orientation + educational plan)
4/15/26	GROUP 4	Registration begins for continuing students with 100 or more applicable units including students on academic dismissal and/or probation II status. Returning students who skipped one semester, and continuing high school students
4/20/26		Open Registration (including new high school students)

What is a waitlist?

A waitlist is a list of students who are waiting for an available seat to open up in a full class. There is no guarantee you will be added to the course.

How does waitlisting work?

As you register for a class and all the seats are filled, you can select to be placed on the waitlist in Self-Service or in person at the Admissions and Records Office. As students drop themselves from the class, or are dropped for non-payment, seats become available.

Students who want to join one or more course waitlists should review the following:

• When space becomes available, you will receive an email to register via Self-Service. You will have 48 hours to act; otherwise, the opportunity passes to the next student. If you do not register within 48 hours, your access will expire and you must rejoin the waitlist.
• Students can waitlist themselves in up to 18 units. An excess unit form from the counseling office is required if you want to add more than 18 units.
• Monitor the personal email on file with the college for notifications about available seats. It is your responsibility to register for the class once notified of the opening and to pay the appropriate tuition and enrollment fees associated with the class.

How do I prepare to be automatically moved from the waitlist into the class?

Before you are moved into a class, be sure that:

• You do not have any holds from a previous term.
• The class is not one you have taken previously.
• You have met all course prerequisites by submitting transcripts or requisite equivalency prior to the start of the registration period.
• The class does not conflict with other classes on your schedule.

Can I be placed back on the waitlist in the same position if I don't pay my fees or my permission expires?

No. You can attempt to place yourself back on the waitlist if there is room, but there is no guarantee you will be able to rejoin.

When are waitlists no longer used?

Once classes begin, you can no longer add yourself to a waitlist. Starting on the first day of class, you must contact the instructor and obtain permission to add the class.

What do I need to do on the first day of class?

If you are still on the waitlist on the first day of class, attend the first class meeting and ask the instructor whether they are allowing additional students to add. If the course is online, contact the instructor through their email. Instructors will provide an add authorization if they have room in the class.

HOW DO I DROP A WAITLISTED COURSE

Tutorial Videos

• How to add to the waitlist video
• How to drop a waitlisted class

The Admissions & Records Office assists students with:

• Applying to SJCC
• Registering for classes
• Requesting transcripts
• Managing enrollment verification
• Updating personal information (e.g., name, address)
• Dropping or adding courses
• Providing academic calendars and deadlines

The Admissions & Records Office is located in the Robert N. Chang Student Center on the SJCC campus.

You can reach the Admissions & Records Office by:

• Phone: 408-288-3700
• Email: sjcc.admissions@sjcc.edu
• In person: Visit the office during regular business hours.

To request an official transcript:

• Log in to the Self-Service Portal.
• Go to the Student Records section and select Request Official Transcript.
• You may also contact the Admissions & Records Office for assistance.

For any issues related to application or registration:

• Call the Admissions & Records Office at 408-288-3700.
• Email sjcc.admissions@sjcc.edu.
• Visit the Robert N. Chang Student Center for in-person assistance.