Navigating Citrus College Registration: A Comprehensive Guide

Registering for classes at Citrus College involves understanding key steps, deadlines, and policies. This guide provides a detailed overview of the registration process, designed to help both new and continuing students successfully enroll in their desired courses.

Understanding Registration Priority

Citrus College assigns registration appointment dates based on a student's registration priority status. This system is designed to reward students who are proactive in their educational planning and progress.

Factors Influencing Registration Priority:

Orientation and Educational Plan: New students who complete orientation and create a student educational plan (SEP) receive earlier registration appointments.
Academic Standing: Continuing students must maintain good academic standing, including a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and completion of at least 50% of their courses each semester, to avoid losing priority registration.
Unit Cap: Students who exceed 100 degree-applicable units may receive a later registration appointment. Basic skills courses are not included in this unit count. In specific cases, students might receive a temporary exemption from the 100-unit limit.

Finding Your Registration Appointment:

Students can view their registration appointment date on the my.citruscollege.edu portal.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Credit Courses

The following steps outline the registration process for credit courses at Citrus College:

Step 1: Program/Major Selection

Prospective students are asked to select a program/major on the application.

Step 2: Transcripts Evaluation

Admissions and Records Citrus College is located at 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation service.

Step 3: Placement## Step 4: Placement (Math)

The last math course completed in high school with a "C-" or better is considered. Students with questions about their placement should meet with a counselor. ESL students who are not international students need to contact the Counseling and Advisement Center to meet with a counselor.

Step 5: New Student Orientation

Students applying to Citrus College MUST complete the New Student Orientation.

Step 6:## Step 7: Check Registration Appointment

View your registration appointment date on my.citruscollege.edu portal.

Step 8:## Step 9: Class Attendance

ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS.

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Important Registration Information

Registration Timing:

Registration is conducted before every semester and session. All fees must be paid during registration.

California Community Colleges Enrollment Priorities:

The California Community Colleges Board of Governors has established system-wide enrollment priorities to ensure class availability for students seeking job training, degree attainment, or transfer. New students need to complete orientation and a student educational plan to receive an earlier appointment (priority registration). Students are also strongly encouraged to identify a program of study (program/major). Continuing students must maintain good academic standing and earn a 2.0 grade point average, complete at least 50% of their courses each semester, and not exceed 100 degree applicable units to prevent receiving a loss of priority registration. Students are encouraged to only enroll in courses that can be completed and select courses carefully. Degree applicable units do not include basic skills courses. In some circumstances, students may be temporarily exempted from receiving a loss of priority registration appointment.

Student Classifications

Freshman: A Citrus College student who has earned fewer than 30 units.
Sophomore: A student with more than 30 units.
Continuing Students: Students who previously enrolled at Citrus College.
Noncredit Students: Students who are only enrolled in noncredit courses do not receive a standing classification.

Financial aid eligibility varies based on the number of units a student is enrolled in and does not depend on the student's classification mentioned here.

Enrollment Limitations

Maximum Units (Fall/Spring): The maximum number of units a student may enroll in for fall and spring semester is 21 units.
Maximum Units (Summer/Winter): The maximum number of units a student may enroll in for summer and winter session is 13 units.
Exceeding Maximum Units: A student wishing to take more than the maximum units allowed may file a petition through the Counseling and Advisement Center.

Utilizing WingSpan

WingSpan is Citrus College’s one-stop resource for information and the primary method of registration.

WingSpan Features:

Access to grades and unofficial transcripts.

Understanding Class Status and Add Codes

Closed Classes:

During registration, once a class has reached its enrollment capacity, the status of that class will change from Open to Closed.

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Add Codes:

From the first class meeting forward, students will need an add code from the instructor to register for the class. Add codes can only be issued by the instructors at their discretion. Add codes may be issued by the instructor at the first class meeting. When an add code is provided by the instructor, the student will be allowed to add that class during Late Registration, the period beginning with the first day of class and ending with the class add deadline date. Instructors may issue add codes when space is available in the class at their discretion. Students that obtain an add code must register for the class using WingSpan. Students may not sell or give add codes to another student. The misuse of add codes is considered a student conduct violation.

Enrollment Verification

Citrus College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status.

Online Education at Citrus College

Online Education classes utilize technology to deliver instruction to students. These classes have the same content and meet the same requirements as traditional classes but provide a more flexible way for students to take courses. In addition to work completed online, classes may have required on-campus meetings or have regular, scheduled Zoom meetings; please check the class schedule details for a class section carefully to determine requirements. Students who do well in online courses are typically self-motivated, organized, and proactive about their education. Some knowledge of how to use a computer is helpful. In addition, online classes rely heavily on the exchange of information through reading and writing, so proficiency in these skills is important. Students may use the student update form to request an address change.

Computer Skills Requirement for Online Courses

You need to have a basic knowledge of computer and internet skills in order to be successful in an online course.

Necessary Skills:

Knowledge of terminology, such as browser, applications, etc.
Understanding of basic computer hardware and software.
Knowledge of productivity software such as Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite products.

Dropping Classes and Refunds

Students are able to drop classes using WingSpan by the Drop and/or Refund deadlines. Students wishing to receive a refund for a class, must drop the class online by the refund deadline. Please visit the important dates section of the Admissions and Records web page for all deadline dates.

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