Register for Classes

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How to Register for Courses

Step 1: Check your Registration Date & Time

Visit the Priority Registration to learn more about registration timing and eligibility. 


Step 2: Plan Your Classes 

Our team of counselors is available to help!  Schedule a meeting  with one of our counselors online via video, by phone, or in-person. 


Step 3: Register for Classes

For assistance and more information, visit the following:


Step 4: Pay your Fees

To pay for classes, get a refund, buy a parking permit, and more, visit the Cashier’s Office webpage.

 

Application and Registration is available during these timelines below

Term Term Dates Apply Online Beginning: View Classes  Registration by priority begins:
Fall 2025 August 11-December 12, 2025 November 6, 2024
Spring 2026 January 20-December 12, 2025 November 5, 2025
Summer 2026 June 8-July 31, 2026 April 13, 2026

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to the first class meeting, students may add classes online and enroll in an available seat or waitlist slot for a closed/full class. See the How to Register PDF or Video.

  • In myCuesta, locate the Registration Card, and select Prepare for Registration 
  • Select Term and Continue 
  • Two options to find course:  
    1. Under the Find Classes tab, search for the course you’re looking for then click Add in the last column on the far right.
    2. Go to Enter CRNs, type in the Class Resource Number (CRN) then click Add to Summary.  
  • Confirm the Web Registered Action status in the lower-right Summary, then click Submit. Your Status will update as Registered.
    • For a closed class: If all seats are full, you will receive a "Closed" classes message and be notified if/when the waitlist is available.  Go to Summary and under Action drop-down, select Wait Listed, and then click Submit.  You are not charged fees while waitlisted.  
  • Click Tuition and Fees to view fees owed then click Pay Now to submit payment by credit/debit.
  • If you need a parking permit or an ASCC Student ID Card, navigate to the Register for Classes section (upper left), then click on Optional Fees. 
  • To print the class schedule, navigate to Register for Classes, click on Schedule, then Options, then the printer icon.  

  • Use the drop-down, select Waitlist then click Submit.
  • To check your waitlist position, return to Register for Classes and click on Schedule Details in the lower left of the Summary section.
  • Check your myCuesta student email daily for notifications of available seats! You will only have 24 hours to respond and register for an open seat – past that 24 hours, you will be deleted from the waitlist.  

  • Under the Register for Classes section in Summary, there will be an Action drop-down beside Waitlisted course. Here, select Schedule then click Submit.
  • If you missed a deadline, your option is to re-enroll in an available waitlist slot to return to the notification queue. Once you miss the deadline, you are automatically dropped, and the available seat is offered to the next waitlist student for another 24 hours.  

How to Register for a Class (PDF)   
How to Register for a Class (Video)  
How to Register with an Add Code (PDF)  
How to Register with an Add Code (Video)  
An add code from the instructor is required to register for a course as of the first class meeting on a space-available basis.  These add codes are case-sensitive, so be sure to enter letters in all caps. Note, the deadline to enter this is one day prior to the posted Census date in Class Finder - click on course after search results.  
Not Waitlisted: Under Register for Classes - Enter CRNs, enter your Course Reference Number (CRN), then click Add to Summary.  A pop-up box to enter the add code will appear.  
Waitlisted: To add the class with a code, you must drop/delete from the waitlist and enter the CRN – from there you will be able to submit the add code.  As a reminder, add codes only are not accepted prior to the day of the first class meeting while the waitlist operates.

See the How to Drop Class in myCuesta PDF or Video.

In Summary, use the Action drop-down beside the course and select the drop option, then click Submit.  
To confirm the course is removed from schedule, navigate up to tabs in the upper left under Register for Classes click on Schedule and Options, where only your registered and waitlisted courses will appear.  
To understand more about the consequences of dropping with a W, Click here for: FAQs for Dropping Class.   
Wondering if you’re eligible for a refund? Click here for our Registration Fee Refund Policy.