The Spring 2008 diplomas and certificates are now available in the Admissions and Records Office.
Frequently Asked Admissions Questions
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Residency Reclassification
Outgoing Transcripts |
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| Andrea Johnson |
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Incoming Transcripts |
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Data Change Forms, Verifications, Blanket Releases |
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Diploma & Certificate Requests |
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Director, Admissions & Records |
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Athletic Eligibility, Faculty Support, Instructor Grade Changes, Student Petitions |
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International Applications,
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Group Registration, Dual Enrollments |
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General Information
Location:
Admissions & Records is located in the Student Services Building (SS-110)
Hours:
Student Services Building
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Office of Admissions and Records will be closed on the following dates during the 2009-2010 academic year:
July 3, 2009, Independence Day, Holiday
September 7, 2009, Labor Day, Holiday
November 11, 2009, Veterans Day, Holiday
November 26-28, 2009, Thanksgiving Vacation
December 25, 2009 through January 1, 2010 Winter Shutdown
January 18, 2010, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Holiday
February 12, 2010, Lincoln's Day, Holiday
February 15, 2010, Washington's Day, Holiday
May 31, 2010, Memorial Day, Holiday
Phone: (805) 965-0581 X7222
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Selective Service Registration
In accordance with ECS 66500, the college is required to make every reasonable effort to inform all male applicants for undergraduate admissions of their obligation to register in accordance with the Federal Military Selective Service Act. In meeting these guidelines, the following information is provided:
- Selective Service System, Registration Information Office, P.O. Box 94638, Palantine, IL, 60094-4638, www.sss.gov, or 847-688-6888.
- In accordance with ECS 69400, no person subject to the Federal Military Selective Service Act shall receive any financial aid if that person has not registered in accordance with that act.
- Selective Service Registration cards are available in the lobby of the Student Services Building.
Who May Attend?
Santa Barbara City College is open to anyone who:
- Holds a high school diploma or equivalent, or
- Is at least 18 years old or older and shows evidence of being able to benefit from instruction or
- Is currently enrolled in a high school. (For more information visit www.sbcc.edu/prospectivestudents/index.php?sec=44)
How many terms and summer sessions does Santa Barbara City College offer?
There are two semesters and one summer session. The fall semester begins in late August and ends just prior to the winter vacation. The spring semester begins around the third week in January and ends mid-May. The summer session begins the third week in June and lasts for six weeks.
What is matriculation and what is required?
The primary purpose of matriculation is to match your skills, needs and goals to the college's courses, programs, and services. You will be able to make better, more informed educational choices by utilizing the services provided by matriculation.
Assessment tests are given in English, (Reading and Writing) math, and English as a Second Language. Students who have never been to college before and students wishing to enroll in English, Math 1-150, Psychology 150, and English as a Second Language are required to participate in assessment. Knowing your math and English skills will help you make good class choices.
Orientation is required for all new to college students. During orientation, students learn about the college's services and programs, degree, certificate, and transfer requirements as well as how to be successful in college.
Advisement follows orientation for new to college students. Students learn in small group advising sessions how to develop an educational plan of study appropriate to their skill levels and educational goals. New transfer students are encouraged to make an appointment for individual advisement to determine if assessment and orientation are necessary.
Follow-up services ensure that you are on track to fulfill your educational goals. Follow-up services are provided through the Counseling and Transfer Centers as well as EOPS, DSPS and Faculty Advisors.
When can I register for classes?
Registration for classes begins weeks before the start of the semester. Priority, open, and late registration dates for each semester can be found on the Admissions Enrollment Information page or check in Pipeline your registration status and appointment time.
The actual day/time you register for classes depends on your matriculation status and when you complete assessment, orientation and advising.
Until the semester begins, a student may register for any class that is not full. Once the semester begins, instructor approval is required to register. Students may enroll in open late starting courses prior to the first day of course.
When do I pay for classes?
All fees are due at the time of registration. Please see www.sbcc.edu/fees for payment options.
How many units can I take?
Students may carry a maximum of 18 units per semester (8 in summer). In order to register for more units, a student must have permission from a counselor prior to registering. To be considered a full time student, you must be enrolled in 12 units (4 in summer).
How do I Add and Drop classes?
To Add a Class:
Open classes may be added to your schedule prior to the start of the Summer Session. You may add a class after the beginning of the class with the permission from the instructor prior to the course last day to add deadline. If space is available , ask the instructor for an Add Authorization Code.
Log into http://pipeline.sbcc.edu and go to Registration and Student Records. On the Add/Drop Classes page input the CRN (Course Reference Number) of the class you wish to register for, click on "submit changes". Enter the Add Authorization Code and click "verify" to continue. Submit your changes, review your schedule and pay fees.
Do not wait for the deadline to Add. Instructors may not be available.
Instructor permission is not required to register in an open short course before the starting date of the course. After the start date, request an Add Authorization Code from the instructor and follow the instructions above before the 20% of the course has been completed.
Notifiy your instructor that you are dropping and if you have equipment checked out, return it.
As the student, you are responsible for dropping classes by the stated deadlines. If you register in a class and later change your mind, it is your responsibility to drop the class. Review your Schedule/Bill for course deadlines.
Log into http://pipeline.sbcc.edu and go to Registration and Student Records. Follow the instructions on the Add/Drop Classes page for dropping a class.
Dropping with Eligibility for Enrollment Fee and Tuition Refund: Drop classes by the refund deadline for enrollment and non-resident tuition. Short courses must be dropped before 10% fo the course has been completed to be eligible for an enrollment/tuition refund. View critical course dates or review your Schedule/Bill for your couse deadlines.
* See FAQ 'How do I apply for a refund?' Refunds are not automatic.
Dropping without a "W": Drop a class without rcord (withour a "W" notation) prior to the deadline. Short courses must be dropped before 20% of the course has been completed to be eligible for a drop without "W". For some very short courses, 20% of the course may be the first day of class. View critical course dates or review your Schedule/Bill for your course deadlines.
Excessive withdrawls may result in probation or disqualification.
If I drop a course what will it say on my transcript?
That depends on when you withdraw from the course. A semester length class may be dropped without a "W" (Withdrawal) notation appearing on the transcript through the end of the second week of the semester. A class dropped after the second week and through the ninth week of school will be indicated with a "W" on the transcript. For courses less than a semester in length and for summer, the last day to withdraw without a "W" notation is prior to the 20% point of the classes. Withdrawals after the 20% point of the class but before the 60% point will be indicated with a "W" notation on the transcript.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A REFUND?
Refunds for enrollment fees are not automatically awarded. A student must first officially drop class(es) and file a refund request. Enrollment and tuition refunds are granted for classes a student officially withdraws from by Saturday of the second week of the semester (Friday of the first week in summer). Refunds for other fees are given only for complete withdrawal prior to the first day of the semester. A refund check less a $10 processing charge will be mailed to the students by the Accounting Office. Refunds cannot be carried forward for credit to the next enrollment.
Classes with insufficient registration may be cancelled. Upon completion of a Refund Form, fees will be returned to the student for any cancelled class(es).
DO I HAVE TO TAKE A COURSE FOR A GRADE?
You may choose to take a course that is not in your major on a Pass/No Pass basis. If your work is equivalent to a "C" or higher, you will receive "Pass", but no letter grade. Many students choose this option for a subject that they have had trouble with in the past.
Students may audit a course with the instructor's permission if the student has taken the course the maximum number of times allowable (see college catalog for more information). Audit cards must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office by the third week of the semester (first week during Summer Session). There is a fee of $15.00 per unit, plus the $17.00 Health Fee, to audit a course. If a student is enrolled in 10 or more units you may audit up to 3 units for free.
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