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Registration Guidelines and Tips

Classes fill quickly! For best course selection, develop a Student Education Plan with your counselor and register as soon as possible!

Please click on the topics below for specific information on each topic

What do I do before registering?

All new and returning students (you have not been registered for classes for two or more semesters) are required to submit an Application for Admission as early as possible.
Before you register, clear any prior debts to the college at the Business Services Office. Business Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Review counseling, testing and orientation information.
Students are limited to registering for a maximum of 18 units during priority, open registration, and Web registration. Students must have a advisor's approval to register for more than 18 units.
Check to see if any courses you are enrolling in have a prerequisite. It is your responsibility to be sure you have met the prerequisite.
Plan a balanced schedule.
Classes with low enrollment may be canceled. Be sure to register early so your enrollment is counted!
Students currently on academic probation may need to see an advisor before registering for classes.

What is pass/no pass grading?

Some courses are graded on a letter-grade-only basis and some are graded on a Pass (P) No Pass (NP) only basis. Other courses offer students an option. To request a P/NP grade, select the "Register P/NP" option when registering for your class via WebAdvisor. If you decide to change you registration from Grade Only to P/NP after registration, you may do so up until 25% of the way through a class. Your decision is final and cannot be changed later. Changing to P/NP is not allowed after this date. For courses less than a semester in length, check with your instructor or send an email by clicking here: P/NP question.

What is 'auditing' a class?

Information coming soon

Students may audit classes (will not receive college credit) with instructor approval by following these steps:

Complete an application for admission to CR.
Complete the prerequisites for the course.
Print the audit form.
After the second class meeting, meet with the instructor to verify that you may audit the course. If the instructor signs your audit form; return the form to Admissions & Records.
Pay fees of $15.00 per unit (non-refundable), and Health Fee.
Financial Aid (including fee waivers) does not cover audited courses.
Once a student signs up to audit a course, the student cannot change to receiving credit and a grade for the course or vice versa.
Concurrently enrolled high school students may not audit courses.

How do you register for classes?

Students use WebAdvisor to register and pay for classes. Review our schedule of classes and log-in to register. It is easy, quick, and can be done from the comfort of your home. Web registration assistance is available at all College of the Redwoods campuses and instructional sites or by phone at 707-476-4160

What are short-term, late-start Classes?

In some instances, short-term classes may be offered that begin later in the semester. You are encouraged to register in advance.

How do you move off the waitlist once the class has started?

Students on waitlists must go to the first class meeting. Instructors will let you know if he/she will allow you to add the class. If the instructor chooses to add you to the class, s/he will let you know what time s/he will complete processing your add authorization. After that time, you will be able to log onto WebAdvisor and change your registration from "Waitlisted" to "Registered. It is your responsibility to register yourself for the class using WebAdvisor.

How do I add a class after it begins if I'm not on the waitlist?

Students may add an open class via WebAdvisor until 11:00pm the evening before the first class meeting.

If the class has already begun then it is up to the instructor to decide if s/he will take more students. You must obtain an instructor-signed add card and bring it to Admissions and Records for it to be processed. You are not registered for the class until the add card is processed.

It is your responsibility to pay any fees, if applicable.

Payment is due upon registration. Students may contact the Business Office to arrange payment plans if necessary.

How do you Drop/Withdraw a class?

You can drop a class by the end of the second week of full term classes using WebAdvisor. On or after the census date of a full-term class, you may withdraw through the 10th week of classes. View important admissions dates for this semester.

Withdrawing after the end of the 10th week of a full-term class in a fall or Spring term requires submission of a petition with documentation of extenuating circumstances beyond your control.

DO NOT ASSUME INSTRUCTORS WILL DROP OR WITHDRAW YOU FROM A COURSE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES.

How to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination?

The following services will be provided to students who enroll for credit at College of the Redwoods:

Processing applications
Assessment
Orientation and pre-orientation services
Counseling and advising
Assistance in developing a Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Post-enrollment evaluation of each student's progress
Referral of students to support services and/or specialized curriculum offerings

If you feel you have been denied any service to which you are entitled or if you feel that any procedures are being applied in a discriminatory manner:

You may file a petition with the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development.
A three-member panel, consisting of the Affirmative Action Officer, the Vice President of Instruction and Student Success, and an additional staff member will review your petition.
The panel shall meet and notify you in writing within seven working days.

What is drop for non-payment (dereg)?

Non-Payment Drop (D-Reg) is the process by which the College drops students from classes for non-payment of tuition and fees. Pay to stay! Learn more >