Academic Program: Previously attended another college

You will use your student portal (my.sbcc.edu) to register for your classes, check your SBCC email, and more. Go to your account and copy your login data as it appears in your "Steps to Enrollment" email.

You can use your college/university and/or high school courses to fill out this form. The purpose of the form is to receive your English and math placements. This may be required even if you don't plan to take English or math classes. High School Data form sample and instructions: Refer to your "Register for Classes" email to find your U.S. GPA.

If you do not see the form in your account, you can skip this step.

Log in to the International Student Orientation with your my.sbcc.edu username and password. Topics covered: F-1 Visa Rules, Academic Expectations, and more.

You are not required to meet with an academic counselor before registering for your classes. We encourage you to register on your assigned registration date.

If you want to meet with an academic counselor before or after you register, follow the instructions based on your intended goal.

1-2 Semester Study Abroad or Gap Year	Associate Degree, Certificate, or Transfer
No appointment necessary. You can take any classes you want. Skip to step 5 below. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Make a list of 4-5 classes you are interested in taking plus 2-3 alternatives.  If you would like some general guidance on your course selections, you may sign up for a webinar here: November 23 at 10am (Pacific Time). Prepare for the webinar by familiarizing yourself with the Schedule of Classes. Make a list of 4-5 classes you are interested in taking plus 2-3 alternatives. This will help you make the best use of your time with the counselors.	IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING FROM A U.S. INSTITUTION: Submit your transcripts: Send all official college transcripts to SBCC. How to Send Your Transcripts- Scroll to "Electronic Transcripts"   Wait to schedule:  Wait four business days after sending your transcripts before booking an appointment. How to Check That Your Transcripts Were Received   Book an appointment: We recommend that you book an appointment ith a counselor who works with your major. How to Schedule an Appointment in Starfish Prepare in advance: Familiarize yourself with your program options beforehand to maximize your time with the counselor. No Admission Majors
	IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING FROM AN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTION: To schedule your appointment, send an email from your SBCC Gmail account to academiccounselingcenter@pipeline.sbcc.edu. You can access Gmail on your my.sbcc.edu Dashboard. Your email must include the following details: Your full name Your student ID number Your major Attached copies of your transcripts In your message, state that you are an international student transferring to SBCC from an overseas institution and explicitly request a "new transfer student appointment." A staff member will reply to your email within a few days to help you book an appointment.

Swedish students: Check the Schedule of Classes for course modalities (online, in-person, hybrid) according to your CSN funding requirements.

Norwegian Students: Check the Schedule of Classes for course levels and/or modalities (online, in-person, hybrid) according to your Lanekassen funding requirements.

Registration Instructions. If you need help, contact your International Advisor or meet with us on Zoom. Advisor Zoom Schedule

REQUIREMENTS:

• Your visa requires at least 12 units total. 
• Students with an "associate level" I-20 may count one online 3-unit class towards the required 12 units.
• Students with an "English training" I-20 must take all 12 units in-person.
• All students must register for PD 101B for international students (.5 unit course).

Attention Swedish Students: If you are funded by CSN, check your course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person) to make sure they fulfill CSN funding requirements before you arrive. 

Your payment deadline has been extended to:  January 15, 2027

You can disregard the standard 7-day payment deadline reminders. If you add additional units later, payment is due within 7-days ($449/unit). Students who do not pay on time may be dropped from their classes. 

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.

HOW TO PAY

Option 1: Pay in the campus portal with a credit or debit card.

1. Login to the MySBCC portal
2. Hover over CLASS REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE
3. Click PAY MY BILL
4. Select Term (For example: Fall 2026) 
5. Click SUBMIT 
6. Enter your payment details

Option 2: Pay with Flywire

SBCC offers Flywire payment options from international students, including bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallet and more.

1. Go to sbcc.flywire.com.
2. Select your country of origin and preferred payment method.
3. Enter your payment details and receive instructions on how to complete the payment process.
4. Include your student ID (K#).
5. 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 the campus portal 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 the campus portal 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 the campus portal to find the refund deadline for each of your classes.