Register for Classes

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The official schedule of classes for Summer and Fall 2025 are available now

You can access the schedule in the following ways:

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Admissions & Records Office at the phone number or email noted below:

 

Understand Your Schedule

If you need assistance understanding your schedule, the "Understanding Your Schedule" PDF offers comprehensive guidance for effectively navigating and managing your academic timetable at SJCC

Six Easy Steps to Register for Classes

  1. You will receive an email with your registration appointment. Register on or after your appointment date.
  2. Meet with a Counselor
  3. Go to Self-Service
  4. In-person registration go to Admissions & Records in the Robert N. Chang Student Center.  Photo ID required.
  5. Register for Classes
  6. Pay for Classes

need help?

The Admissions & Records Team is here to assist with your registration needs.

For assistance, visit in-person, by email sjcc.admissions@sjcc.edu or call 408-288-3700.

Need a counseling appointment? We are all here to help you succeed in completing your academic goals. 

 

unleash your brilliance

 Let's get started. Watch this video to learn how to log-in to Self Service at San José City College. 

Contact Us

  • Information Desk
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday
  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Tips FOR REGISTERING

  • You must have a current application on file prior to registering for classes. if you try to register without a current application, you will receive the following message on Self-Service : "Student has no registration priority . . . "
    • Work with a counselor early to determine which classes you need to take
    • Register for classes as soon as you are able to
    • You will receive an email with your registration appointment– you may register at any time starting with your appointment date.
    • Make sure you clear your holds before trying to register
  • Want to be added to a Waitlist? Check for pre-requisites for any classes for which you are registering.


Effective summer term 2025 and fall semester 2025.

Students who join one or more course waitlists for one or both terms need to review the following information:

  • Students can waitlist themselves in up to 18 units only. Course waitlists will be limited to 25 students only. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor to create or update their student educational plans
  • Students will no longer be automatically moved from the waitlist into the actual course if space became available without taking any action
  • When students join a course waitlist, they need to regularly monitor their personal email account on-file with the college to learn if space becomes available in the course they are waitlisted
  • When space becomes available in the course, students will receive an automated email message from the college offering them an opportunity to register for the course via Self-Service. Students will have 48-hours to take action otherwise they will forfeit the opportunity to join the course and the next student on the waitlist will be offered the same opportunity.  Students who do not register for the course during the 48-hour period will need to rejoin the waitlist for the course.

Students who require assistance with course registration should contact the Admissions & Records Office:

Phone: (408) 288-3700
Email: sjcc.admissions@sjcc.edu 
In person: First floor of the Robert N. Chang Student Center during business hours

Students who require technical assistance with login to Self-Service should contact Information Technology Services & Support (ITSS) by calling (408) 270-6411 during business hours.

 

thumbtack icon  Adding to the Waitlist

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

 

How to Add a Course to the Waitlist!

 

 

ADDING  Classes with add authorization

  • Add Codes are no longer needed. Once the term/semester begins, if you wish to add classes, you will need an Add Authorization from your instructor. You will need to give your Student ID number to your instructor.

  • You must have a current application on file prior to adding a class. If you try to register without a current application, you will receive the following message on Self-Service "Student has no registration priority . . . "

  • You can only receive an Add Authorization from your instructor

  • Classes must be added by the deadline to add classes (see important dates)

 

DROPPING A CLASS

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP CLASSES YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING AND DO NOT INTEND TO ATTEND:

Classes must be dropped by the Refund Day (also called "Last Day to Drop for Refund or Credit") to not be charged for the class (see important dates)

  • A Refund Request must be submitted in order to receive a refund or a credit on your account

    *Classes must be dropped by the Last Day to Drop without a W to not receive a W or any academic record (see important dates)

  • Classes must be dropped by the Last Day to Drop with a W to receive a W (see important dates)

*Classes dropped with a W count as a class attempted but not completed – you are only allowed to attempt a class up to three times

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

To register for classes:
  • Log in to the Self-Service Portal.
  • Navigate to the Registration tab.
  • Search for available classes and add them to your schedule.
  • Confirm and submit your registration.

Registration dates vary depending on the semester and your student status. Log in to the Self-Service Portal to check your specific registration window. You can also refer to the Academic Calendar for key registration dates.

If you have a hold, you won’t be able to register until it’s resolved. To check for holds:
  • Log in to the Self-Service Portal.
  • Go to the Tasks section to view hold details.
  • Common holds include financial obligations, missing documents, or academic probation. Contact the appropriate office to resolve the issue.

  • Use the Class Search feature in the Self-Service Portal to browse available courses by subject, date, time, and more.
  • Consult the Class Schedule for a complete list of offerings.

If a class is full, you can:
  • Join the waitlist through the Self-Service Portal.
  • Regularly check for open spots as other students may drop the class.
  • Contact the instructor to ask if additional seats are available.

Yes, you can add or drop classes during the add/drop period:
  • Log in to the Self-Service Portal.
  • Go to the Registration section and make changes to your schedule.
  • Refer to the Academic Calendar for deadlines.

After registering, pay your tuition and fees through the Self-Service Portal:
  • Go to the Finances section.
  • Select Make a Payment and complete your transaction.
  • For payment plan options or financial aid assistance, contact the Business Office or Financial Aid Office.

Yes, the Self-Service Portal is mobile-friendly, allowing you to register for classes using your smartphone or tablet.

The maximum number of units varies:
  • Full-time students can typically register for up to 18 units per semester.
  • If you want to exceed this limit, you must get approval from a counselor.

For assistance with registration:
  • Call the Admissions and Records Office at (408) 288-3700.
  • Email admissions.records@sjcc.edu.
  • Visit the SJCC Welcome Center for in-person support.