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How to register for classes

Not sure what class to take?

See an academic advisor. Advisors help you choose classes that match your interests, and help you create a long-term plan to meet your goals.

You can start registering for classes as soon as your registration time opens: see when to register for dates. Registering for classes at PCC is done online – here’s how:

  1. Log in

    Log in to MyPCC. Can’t remember your username or password? Use the help links on the login page.

  2. Term-to-term checklist

    On the MyPCC Home tab, and click Register for classes in the Term-to-Term Checklist.

    screenshot of mypcc home tab with register for classes circled

  3. Look up your classes

    Click Look Up Classes. Choose the term you want to register for. Click Submit.

    screenshot of registration page with look up classes circled screenshot of registration term page with fall circled and clicking submit button

  4. Choose the subject area

    Select the subject of your class and click Course Search. (Optionally, you can click Advanced Search to search for classes by campus, classes taught on a particular day, or classes taught by a specific instructor.) screenshot of look up classes page with math highlighted and clicking course search button

  5. View sections

    You’ll see a list of all the classes available in the subject area. Find the class you want, and click View Sections.

    Screenshot of look up classes page clicking view sections button

  6. Check for available seats

    Each row shows a different class and the location, day, time, and instructor of the class. The column titled Rem shows how many seats are available in the class. If there are no seats, check the WL Rem column to see if there are seats on the waitlist.

    screenshot of look up classes page with rem column circled

  7. Register for the class!

    When you’ve decided which class to register for, check the checkbox on that row, then go to the bottom of the page, and click Register.

    screenshot of look up classes page with checkbox in select column checked, and clicking the register button

  8. Check your status

    On the next page, scroll to the bottom and check for errors. Under status, you should see Web Registered. If you see an error message, this means some thing went wrong and you are not signed up for the class. Follow the instructions in the error message to resolve the issue.