Enrollment and Retention Services - Santa Barbara City College

Welcome to Santa Barbara City College!

Not sure where to begin or what your next step is? Start with us!

The Welcome Center is here to assist all new, returning, and prospective students with questions, getting connected to services, and with next steps in the enrollment process. We aim to help all students, families, and community members understand SBCC's resources.

Get Started
New to SBCC? The first step is to apply!

Already Applied?
If you submitted your application over 24 hours ago, view your next steps.

Registering and Enrolling:

Register for Classes

Need Instructions?

Check Your Registration Date and Account Holds
Check when you can begin registering
Need Instructions?

Instruction Guides

Need help joining a waitlist, using an Add Code, and more?
Click Here for Instructions

New Students:

Get Your MySBCC
Portal Username
**Required

Complete Your
Online Orientation
**Required

Schedule Your
Class Planning Session
**Required

Prospective and Future Students:

Degrees and Certificates Offered at SBCC
Learn about the different programs that we offer here at SBCC

Transfer Pathways to
4-Year Universities
View information about our Transfer Admission Guarantees with various institutions

Career and Technical Education Programs
We offer certificates for programs such as nursing, culinary arts, cosmetology, and more

Get Help In Person or Schedule an Appointment

Contact Us

Walk-ins welcome!
- SBCC Student Services Building, SS 140 (1st floor)
Email: info@sbcc.edu
Phone: (805) 730-4086

Spring Semeseter Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesay: 8:30am - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Get one-on-one support registering for classes and more by meeting with an Enrollment Coach

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Please note:

*Most emails are answered on the same business day. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response during peak times)
*Hours are subject to change. Please check the website or call before visiting.