Academic Program: Previously attended another college
Registration Instructions
You must complete steps 1-4 below before you register for your classes in step 5. Register for classes as early as possible and before Welcome Week. All new students are required to register for PD 101B, which is an orientation class that meets during Welcome Week.
Starting in Summer Session: Students admitted for summer must attend in-person or contact their International Advisor to request a deferral to fall semester before June 2.
- Priority registration starts on or around April 4. Visa requires at least 4 units; at least one unit/class must be in-person.
- Priority Registration for fall semester begins on or around May 28. Visa requires at least 12 units; at least 9 units must be in-person (max one online class per 12 units).
Starting in Fall Semester: Priority Registration for fall semester begins on or around May 28. Visa requires at least 12 units; at least 9 units must be in-person (max one online class per 12 units).
IMPORTANT: If you want to earn an associates degree, transfer to a U.S. university, or clear a prerequisite, submit an official transcript from your previous college or university to SBCC. We recommend you start this process now or when your final grades are available if your courses are in still progress. Follow these instructions: Incoming Transcripts
You will use Pipeline to register for your classes, check your school email, and more. Go to Pipeline and copy your login data as it appears in your "Steps to Enrollment" email.
Log in to the International Student Orientation with your Pipeline username and password. Topics covered: F-1 Visa Rules, Academic Expectations, and more.
1-2 semester Study Abroad or Gap Year students: You can take any classes you want and can skip ahead to step 5 below.
Degree/Certificate students: If you are pursuing an associate degree, certificate or transfer program, we recommend you meet with a counselor before or after you register for your classes. Submit a Transfer Student Appointment Request form or contact the Counseling Center here.
Prepare for your appointment by familiarizing yourself with your program options &/or sample program maps here: Guided Pathways. This will help you make the best use of your time with the counselor.
How to apply for transfer credit and prerequisite clearances: Transfer Credit & Prerequisite Clearance Information
Registration Instructions. If you need help, contact your International Advisor or meet with us on Zoom. Advisor Zoom Schedule
Attention Swedish Students: If you are funded by CSN, check your course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person) to make sure they are in line with CSN funding requirements before you arrive.
Summer session payment deadline has been extended to May 24.
Fall semester payment deadline has been extended to August 15.
Students who do not pay on time may be dropped from their classes. Pay for summer before you register for fall if you want to split the payments.
For all future semesters, you must pay within 7 days of registration or submit a request to extend your payment deadline here when you register.
Option 1: Pay in Pipeline with a credit or debit card.
- Log in to Pipeline using your username and password.
- Navigate to the Student tab.
- Select Pay My Bill.
Option 2: Pay with Flywire
SBCC offers Flywire payment options from international students, including bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallet and more.
- Go to sbcc.flywire.com.
- Select your country of origin and preferred payment method.
- Enter your payment details and receive instructions on how to complete the payment process.
- Include your student ID (K#).
- Track the progress of your payment anytime online. Receive email and text alerts each step of the way including when your payment reaches SBCC.
If you have trouble submitting a credit or debit card payment, check the card settings for daily or single purchase amount limits. Some students may need to ask the card company to increase the limit if it is too low.
If you cannot attend SBCC for any reason, drop your classes in Pipeline and notify your Advisor (find your Advisor contact information here).
For a full refund of all school fees (i.e. tuition, enrollment, insurance, health, transportation, student rep fee), you must drop all of your classes in Pipeline before the semester start date. After the semester begins, a $10 processing fee is charged if all courses are dropped before their individual refund deadlines.
After the semester starts, check your "Schedule and Bill" in Pipeline to find the refund deadline for each of your classes.