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*New Students must apply online before registering for classes.

If you have missed one or more semesters  at COD,  your record is inactive and you are unable to register.  To update your records , go to cccapply.org and verify all your information is correct.  You will need to re-apply for the current semester

After you submit the updated information, it may take up to 48 hours to have the information transferred to our system to allow you to register.  You will be notified when the update is complete.

ASSIGNMENT OF REGISTRATION DATE

  • Refer to Catalog & Schedules for registration date assignment.
  • Continuing and Returning Students have priority registration based on units completed at College of the Desert.  

    FALL 2010 PRIORITY 
      Priority 1 -  40+    units completed at College of the Desert    
      Priority 2 -  20-39 units completed at College of the Desert      
      Priority 3 -  0-19   units completed at College of the Desert     

    New students are assigned a registration date by the Counseling Center after Assessment and Orientation requirements are met. 

PLAN YOUR PROGRAM

  • Complete the registration form found in Printed Class Schedule.
  • Prepare a tentative class schedule. Choose alternate class selections as you plan your program.

REGISTRATION METHODS

  •  Telephone Registration by calling (760) 776-7322
  •  On-line Registration - WebAdvisor
  •  Online Registration Assistance is available in the 
  •  Admissions Office, Counseling Office, and the Student Hilb Monday -  
     Thursday  9:00am - 5:00pm.
     Hours of assistance subject to change
  •  Phone numbers: 
       
    Hilb Student Cener               1-(760) 862-1317
        Career and Transfer Center located in the Administration Bldg.
                                                1-(760) 862-1351
        Admissions and Records Office located in Bldg C
                                                 1-(760-773-2516

 CAMPUS HOLDS

Clear all materials, equipment, fees or fines owed with the appropriate department before registering. Contact offices listed if you have any questions. Refer to the following list of holds and descriptions:

Definition

 Office to Contact

ACES Trio Building
EOPS Counseling Center
Athletic Physical Education
Discipline VP Student Affairs
DSPS Disabled Student Services
F-1 Student International Education
Financial Aid Financial Aid
Library Materials/Fees Library
Parking Fines/Fees Parking
Scholastic Dismissal Counseling 
Academic Standing Counseling 
Unpaid Balance Admissions and Records

CLOSED OR CANCELLED CLASSES

  • If a class is filled try for another section.
  • Call the registration system periodically to see if seats have become available.
  • New Option - Wait List - Click here for more information
  • Classes filled on the first day of the term - will require Add Permit Codes to enroll via Web Advisor onlyInstructors will have the ability, if space is available, to issue  "Add Permit Codes" to students who seek to enter a full class from February 1 to February 8.  The Add Permit Code will only be valid from February 1 to February 8, via Web Advisor.  Once the student receives the Add Permit Code, they will be responsible for adding the course prior to the last day to add - February 8, 2010.  The Add Permit Code will only be valid one time.
  • Students who have been issued Add Permit Codes, do not stand in line.  They must use a computer with internet access to log in to Web Advisor and add the course.

COREQUISITE/CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Some classes require concurrent enrollment in one or more labs or supplementary classes.

  • Request the lecture and lab classes when both are required.

COURSE REPETITION

  • Refer to the College Policies in this class schedule for information regarding course repetition.
  • If requesting an exception to the Course Repetition Policy, a petition must be filed with Admissions and Records. Petition available online.
  • If you encounter problems with course repetition, call the Admissions and Records Office.

DROPPING COURSES

Make sure to drop courses via the web or telephone registration systems. Do not rely on being dropped for non-payment or non-attendance. Drops for non-payment or non-attendance are subject to district administrative decisions. Students are responsible for dropping courses they are not attending.

DUPLICATE COURSE

Do not request two classes with the same course number and title.

PREREQUISITES COMPLETED

  • Students are not permitted to register for a class if the prerequisite has not been met. Prerequisites for classes are stated in the Class Schedule and College Catalog.
  • See a counselor for assistance in determining eligibility for a class and/or clearance to register. Bring transcripts from other colleges/universi ties you have attended.

TIME CONFLICT

  • Do not request two classes which are scheduled during the same or overlapping time periods.

UNIT LIMITATION

A normal class load is 12-18 units. Students working full time are encouraged to carry a reduced load. Students with advanced standing, and having a “C” average or better are permitted to enroll in more than 19 units with approval by the Dean, Student Support Programs & Services or his designee.

WAITLIST AND ADD PERMIT CODES

Instructions for the Waitlist and Add Permit Codes can be found on page 12 of the 2010 College of the Desert Class Schedule or you can
click here to read the information.

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