Registration
Review this page for information about class registration, including registration appointment dates, processes and resources.
Key Terms in Workday
Academics Dashboard - a dashboard in Workday that provides information on your academic record, including class standing and any upcoming registration appointments. To access the Academics Dashboard, log in to Workday, select the icon of four squares in the top right of the header or at the bottom of the Quick Tasks section of your home page, and select Academics.
Class Standing - For undergraduates, your class year is based on the number of completed units prior to the current term. Your class standing does not include units in progress:
- First year: 0–29 units
- Second year: 30–59 units
- Third year: 60–89 units
- Fourth year: 90–120 units
- Fifth year (BArch only): 121–159 units
Registration Appointment - an assigned appointment in Workday, at which point your registration window opens, and class registration is available to you. Registration appointments are assigned based on your class standing.
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Spring 2025 Withdrawal Dates
The Spring 2025 Add/Drop period has ended, and students can no longer add classes for the semester. If you have concerns about a class we strongly recommend that you consult with your Academic Advisor to discuss all options, or potential effects of withdrawing. You may also find it helpful to discuss your plan to withdraw with your instructors.
Withdrawing from a class
If you have spoken to your Academic Advisor and have decided to withdraw from a course, you may do so starting Tuesday, February 4 until Friday, April 4 at 11:00pm (Pacific Time). Withdrawing will result in a “W” grade for the course on your transcript. This grade will not affect your GPA.
Please review the section Withdrawing from One or More Courses in the Student Handbook and how withdrawing from courses could affect your full-time status. To withdraw from a course, please follow the Withdraw from course instructions on the Portal.
Taking a leave of absence or college withdrawal
Workday will prevent students withdrawing from all courses. Students who wish to withdraw from all courses are required to meet with their Academic Advisor.
Fall 2025 Registration
The Fall 2025 registration period begins on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 8:00 am. Students can register and make adjustments to their schedule until the drop deadline, which is Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
The first two weeks are priority registration. Students are assigned a registration appointment based on their current class standing. Once your registration appointment begins, registration will be available to you in Workday. You can continue to access registration until the drop deadline (Tuesday, September 9). Your assigned registration appointment can be viewed in Workday on the Academics Dashboard.
Registration Appointment FAQs
Where can I find my priority registration appointment?
- From your Academics Dashboad, view "Upcoming Registration Appointments".
Why is my registration time different from my friends’/classmates’?
- Appointment times are based on completed units prior to current term. This does not count units in progress.
Where can I view my class standing and my total completed units?
- From your Academics Dashboard, view Latest Class Standing & Expected Completion Date.
Registration windows open at 8am Pacific Time on the date indicated. Register as soon as your registration window opens to benefit most from your priority registration appointment.
Fall 2025 Priority Registration: March 31- April 6
Registration Appointment window opens for:
Monday: Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Tuesday: Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Wednesday: Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Thursday: Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Friday: Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Saturday: Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Sunday: Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Fall 2025 Priority Registration: April 7- April 13
Registration Appointment window opens for:
Monday: Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Tuesday: Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Wednesday: Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Thursday: First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Friday: First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Saturday: First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Sunday: First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year, & Graduates
Monday, 4/14 to Friday, 9/08: Open registration for all students
How to Prepare for Registration
Take these steps BEFORE your registration appointment to prepare:
Review your holds
From the Academics Dashboard, view My Holds. If you have a Past Due Balance Hold, please contact Student Accounts via email at studentaccounts@cca.edu to resolve your hold in order to register. You will not be able to register for classes if you have a Past Due Balance Hold, even when your registration appointment starts.
Check your Registration Appointment
From the Academics Dashboard, view Upcoming Registration Appointments.
Review the next-semester Course Schedule
From the Academics Dashboard, view the reports listed under CCA Courses.
Review your Academic Plan
From the Academics Dashboard, view Key Steps for Academic Planning + Registration - Step 5. You can also follow the Review Records guide for instructions on how to view and understand your Academic Record, Academic Progress, and Academic Plan.
When planning your course schedule for the next semester, keep in mind that your registration can affect your eligibility for Financial Aid. If you have questions about registration and financial aid, ask us for help!
Get Support!
Undergraduates should review information in the Academic Planning Guide when preparing your schedule for next semester. If you have a question about how a course will count towards your degree progress or academic plan, please contact your Academic Advisor via email at academicadvising@cca.edu, or make an Advising & Planning Appointment.
Graduates, if you have a question about how a course will count towards your degree progress or academic plan, contact your Academic Advisor via email at GraduateAffairs@cca.edu, or make an Advising & Planning Appointment.
How to Register
Use the Register for Courses guide for instructions on how to register.
This guide will walk you through the following registration options:
You can also find guidance on Closed Sections and Cross-Level Registration.
Waitlist policy, process and instructions can be found on our Waitlist Guide.
Need Additional Help? Ask Us!
For any questions you have related to your student record, billing, financial aid, student immigration regulations and visa status, and housing and dining, stop by the Student Services office Monday-Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm located in 80 Carolina on the 1st floor. You can also contact via email at ask@cca.edu or send us a text at: (415) 915-2503.
We are also available for support on the following channels:
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