Blocks and Errors
Self Service Registration Blocks and Error Messages
Corequisites
Duplicate Courses
Learning Community
Major Restriction
Maximum Hours Exceeded
Prerequisites
Repeat: Previously Completed
Repeat: Exceeded Maximum to Alleviate Substandard Grade
Repeat: Hours Exceed Maximum
Repeat: Count Exceeds 3
Repeat: 4 Withdrawals
Time Conflicts
Corequisite: This course has a corequisite. You must also register in (Course) (CRN). Enter both CRNs on the Add Classes worksheet at the same time and submit your changes.
Resolution:
You must also register in the corequisite course reflected in the error message. Enter
both CRNs on the Add Classes worksheet simultaneously and submit your changes. For
example, when registering for ENG 110, you must also register in ENG 120 at the same
time.
Duplicate: You may not register in this class as you are registered in (CRN) of the same course.
Resolution:
Search for another course to register in.
Learning Community: You must be a member of a Learning Community to enroll in this
course. See www.sbcc.edu/esp for more information.
Resolution:
You must be approved for and register in all of the courses associated with this Learning
Community course. Visit www.sbcc.edu/esp for information about Learning Communities and the Express to Success program.
Major: Approval required to register in this course. Go to www.sbcc.edu/errors for
instructions.
Resolution:
If you are a Dual Enrollment student, you must submit a Dual Enrollment Approval form to Admissions & Records to have the block cleared. The form is available at www.sbcc.edu/dualenrollment
.
If you are attempting to register in a course with supplemental application requirements,
you need to contact the appropriate department for information.
| Associate Degree Nursing | (805) 730-4166 |
| Vocational Nursing | (805) 730-4166 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | (805) 730-4166 |
| Home Health Aide (HHA) | (805) 730-4166 |
| Radiography | (805) 730-4166 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | (805) 730-4166 |
| Cosmetology/Esthetician | (805) 683-4191 |
| Honors Program | (805) 730-4001 |
| Marine Diving Technologies | (805) 730-4226 |
| School of Culinary Arts (SCA) | (805) 730-4258 |
Maximum Hours: You have exceeded the number of units you are eligible to register
in.
Definition:
The maximum hours allowed in Fall/Spring is 18 and in Summer is 8. For Dual Enrollment
students, the maximum hours allowed is 9 (Fall/Spring) and 8 (Summer).
*Students on Disqualification or Probation may be subject to reduced maximum hours. For more information on disqualification
or probation unit limitations, please visit: www.sbcc.edu/probation
Resolution:
Drop a course in order to add the desired course.
Fall/Spring: Students with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average with 12 or more units
(not ESL) completed at SBCC may enroll in up to 20 units (9 units in Summer). Visit
Admissions & Records for assistance.
Ability to enroll in excess of 20 units (9 units in Summer) requires counselor authorization.
Students who do not have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average at SBCC or who have
records from another college or high school may take in excess of 18 units (9 units
in Summer) upon counselor authorization. Visit the Academic Counseling Center for assistance.
Prerequisite: You have not taken the required prerequisite or corequisite or passed
the appropriate assessment test (ENG, Math, ESL). Go to www.sbcc.edu/prerequisitepolicy.
Definition:
Many courses at Santa Barbara City College have enforced prerequisites. All students
are required to meet prerequisite standards prior to registering for these courses.
Resolution:
Prerequisite Information
Repeat: You are not allowed to register in this course as you have previously completed
it with a satisfactory grade.
Definition:
You have previously completed the course with a passing grade.
Resolution:
You may be eligible to audit the course with instructor permission. Contact Admissions & Records for more information.
Repeat: You are not allowed to register in this course. You have exceeded the maximum
repetitions to alleviate a substandard grade.
Definition:
You have previously repeated this course the maximum number of times permitted (2)
to alleviate a substandard grade.
Resolution:
You may submit a Petition for Course Repetition requesting an additional repetition.
Be sure to meet with an Academic Counselor PRIOR to submitting the petition in order
to discuss your request and to complete a Student Education Plan. Attach a copy of
the Student Education Plan to your Petition for Course Repetition to Admissions &
Records. Your petition will be forwarded to the Scholastic Standards Committee for
review. The petition is available at www.sbcc.edu/forms. Deadlines apply. Contact Admissions & Records for more information.
Repeat: You are not allowed to register in this course. Repeat hours exceed the maximum
of (number)
Definition:
You have previously completed the maximum number of allowable repetitions in this
course.
Resolution:
Use class search to find another course to register in.
Repeat Count Exceeds 3
Definition:
Your record reflects that you have exceeded the maximum number of course repetitions
as defined in the college catalog.
Resolution:
You are encouraged to select another course to register in. For example, if you are
attempting to register in PE 149: Life Fitness and receive this message, you may choose
to register in PE 166: Life Fitness Strength Training instead.
Repeat: You are not allowed to register in this course. You have met or exceeded the
maximum of 4 Withdrawals in this course.
Definition:
Your record reflects that you have 4 previous W notations for enrollment in this course.
Resolution:
Call the Director, Admissions & Records at (805) 730-4152 to discuss your options.
Time Conflict: This class conflicts with (CRN). You may not register for both classes.
Definition:
Registering in classes that overlap is not permitted.
Resolution:
Use class search to select another CRN of the same course that meets at different
days/times.
