Santa Barbara City College Registration

Registration Procedures
Registration is the process of becoming officially enrolled in college. At Santa Barbara City College, registration for new and returning students consists of the following steps . . .

1. Filing an Application with Admissions
Applications may be filed online, by mail or in person with the Admissions and Records Office, Room SS-110, months before you intend to enroll. All new and/or returning students must file an application for admission and be admitted to the college before they may enroll in classes. High school students participating in dual enrollment, must file an application for High School Program student each semester of attendance. Official transcripts of all high school and college work are important documents to have on file for proper counseling/advisement.

The application deadlines are strictly adhered to.

Select majors and programs with special admission prerequisites. The following programs ALSO require separate applications, or have special admission procedures and/or enrollment deadlines . . .

Cosmetology/Esthetician/Manicure/Massage Honors Program, Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary Marine Diving Technologies, Nursing, Radiographic & Imaging Sciences, High School Program (Special Students)

For information on the Cosmetology, Esthetician, Manicure or Esthetician Programs, call 683-4191.

For complete information on the Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Program, call 965-0581, ext. 2457/2458.

For information on the Marine Diving Technologies Program, call 965-0581, ext. 2426/2992.

For information on the Nursing programs and Radiographic & Imaging Sciences, call 965-0581, ext. 2366.

For application procedures and information on Dual Enrollment Program, Middle College, or Special Student status, contact Admissions Outreach Services, (805) 730-4450.

.. Registration, Assessment & Advisement
When students file their applications with the Admissions and Records Office, they will be given assessment appointment times and information about the required assessment/orientation/advisement program.

3. Assessment Program
Assessment, orientation/advising are provided to help students succeed in reaching their educational goals. When you file your application for admission to the college, you will be given information about the assessment process. First-time-in-any-college students with goals of Associate Degree, transfer, or basic English/reading/math skills are required to be assessed in both Math and English or English-as-a Second-Language and to attend an orientation/advising session before registering for classes. Assessment may include options other than testing. It is important that you read the list of acceptable options for alternatives to testing.

All Students—Prerequisite Assessment Requirement: Many courses at Santa Barbara City College have enforced prerequisites, which are noted in the Schedule of Classes. All students are required to meet prerequisite standards prior to enrolling in any of the following courses: English 60-111, Math 1-150, Psychology 150, and all English-as-a-Second-Language courses. Proof of prerequisite completion may include assessment by testing, as well as options other than testing. It is important that you read the following options carefully for alternatives to testing.

All Students — Skills Advisory Recommendation: In addition to prerequisites, many Santa Barbara City College courses have recommended minimum Math and/or English advisories, which are noted in the Schedule of Classes. Advisories have been established as a means of alerting students to the minimum standards necessary for class success. Enrollment in such courses is recommended for students who have met the eligibility level prescribed.

Assessment tests are given many times prior to registration each semester. Appointment tickets may be obtained in the Assessment or the Admissions and Records Office.

Options (Testing not required)
Please check the options to assessment listed below, and bring verification to the Assessment Office (SS-251) for computer-entry prior to registration.

See Current College website or catalog for the most current information.


4. Orientation/Advisement
Group orientation and advising is required for most first-time new students who have the goal of earning an Associate Degree, developing basic English/reading or math skills or transferring to a four-year college or university. . During this session, students will learn about the college’s services and programs, enrollment procedures, requirements for certificates, degrees and transfer, and how to be successful at SBCC. Students learn how to develop an educational plan of study appropriate to their skill levels and educational goals. Students may elect to complete the online orientation found at www.sbcc.edu/orientation.

Students will also be given an enrollment card to enroll in classes. New transfer students and returning students are encouraged to attend an individual advisement session and should contact the Counseling Center to arrange a meeting with a counselor.

5. Enrollment in Classes
Following assessment and orientation/advisement appointments, students will have sufficient information to enroll in classes. Enrollment takes place in the Student Services Building. An enrollment appointment is required. During the first two weeks of the semester (first week in summer), program changes are allowed in the Admissions and Records Office.

6. Class Attendance
The last step of enrollment will be completed upon attendance at the first class meeting. Students who are not in attendance at the first class meeting are considered "no-shows" and the instructor may withdraw such persons in order to give their seats to non-registered students seeking admission. An instructor may withdraw a student from semester-length courses at any time for non-attendance through the 9th week of the Fall/Spring Semesters, and 60% point of the class for Summer and courses less than a semester in length.

7. Late Registration
Applicants who do not enroll during the enrollment period may enroll in classes during the first two weeks of the semester. Applicants enrolling I in this manner will be required to obtain signed add permits from instructors and submit them to the Admissions and Records Office by the published deadline date (first week during Summer Session). An instructor may refuse to admit a late registrant when the total number of class hours missed by the student exceeds the number of hours the class meets in one week; when the work missed cannot be made up; when the class is full; or when normal progress in the course would be impossible or unsafe. Special instructions for late enrollment are available from the Admissions and Records Office.

8. Fees & Refunds
All fees must be paid at enrollment. Students finding it difficult to pay enrollment fees should immediately go to the Financial Aid Office, Room SS-210 — before enrolling.

All fees are subject to change without notice. See current SBCC website for a list of fees.

The State of California, through its Board of Financial Assistance Program, has provided fee credits, fee waivers, or special Board of Governors waivers to help defray the cost of the Student Enrollment Fee. Information regarding fee credits, fee waivers, or Board of Governors waivers should be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, Room SS-210, several days before a student enrolls in classes.

c. Tuition/Enrollment Fee Refund. Both tuition and the enrollment fee will be refunded for semester-length classes officially dropped by the end of the second week of the semester. For six-week Summer classes, tuition/enrollment fees are refunded for classes dropped during the first week of classes. For all other classes, refunds are given for classes dropped by the 10% point of the class. Refunds are not automatic, and must be applied for in the Admissions and Records Office. A $10.00 per semester processing charge will be deducted from enrollment fee refunds. (This charge does not apply to classes cancelled by the college.)

d. Health Services Fee. All students pay a required health services fee. Students enrolling only in distance learning courses also pay a Health Services Fee. . The health services fee is only refundable to students who withdraw from all classes prior to the first day of the semester.

e. Parking Fees. Any student who intends to park a vehicle on campus must register his/her vehicle and purchase a parking sticker. Permits are not required for mopeds and motorcycles. Permits may be purchased during registration or at the Cashier’s window, Room SS-150. Parking permits are non-transferable, and parking fees are only refundable to students who withdraw from all classes prior to the first day of the semester. An intact parking permit must also be returned.

f. Student Transportation Fee (Fall/Spring only): All students are required to pay a "Student Transportation Fee" during registration. The Student Transportation Fee entitles a student to unlimited use of our local community bus service. Students enrolling only in distance learning classes are exempt from paying the transportation fee. The fee is refundable to students who withdraw from all classes prior to the first day of the semester, providing the Student Photo I.D. Card is returned.

g. Waterfront Parking: City of Santa Barbara Waterfront parking permits are available to all students through the Cashier’s Office, Room SS-150. The permit provides parking access at Leadbetter Beach and all other City Waterfront parking lots, with the exception of Stearns Wharf and SBCC campus lots. For information, call (805) 897-1965.

h. Textbook/Lab Supplies: Students are expected to furnish all textbooks, sup-plies and uniforms, as needed for instruction. Some materials may be purchased through the Campus Bookstore. In laboratory courses, students are charged for the actual cost of items lost or broken.

i. Student Activity Fee. Students are expected to pay a Student Activity Fee at the time of registration. The yearly fee entitles the student to free admission to numerous college events, in addition to discounts from the Bookstore and businesses in the community. A student activity sticker is affixed to the Student Photo I.D. card. Duplicates will not be issued for cards misplaced or stolen. A waiver may be received, if requested, at registration. Unless waived at registration when paying fees, students will be charged the fee. The fee is only refundable to students who withdraw from all classes prior to the first day of the semester. The Student Photo I.D. card with activities sticker must be returned.

j. Student Representation Fee. The Student Representation Fee provides support for students and/or representatives who state positions/viewpoints before city, county and district governments and before offices/agencies of State and Federal governments. The fee is only refundable to students who withdraw from all classes prior to the first day of the semester.

9. Enrollment Deadlines. Throughout the enrollment process (including class adds and drops), certain deadlines are established. These deadlines are necessary in order to comply with State of California attendance laws and must be complied with by all students. Failure to comply with these deadlines may mean that the student will not be enrollee and will not receive credit for, or be allowed to attend, classes.

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