Before registering, complete the brief VTEA (Vocational and Technical Education Act) survey. You'll see a link to the survey when you sign in to myGateway.

• The survey helps the college improve career and technical education programs.
• It only takes a few minutes and is required before registration opens for you.

Use the Find Classes tab to search for available courses.

1. Make sure the correct term is displayed.
2. Enter your search criteria:
   • Subject (e.g., MATH, ENGL)
   • Course Number (e.g., 100)
   • Keyword (optional – part of the title or description)
3. Click Search to view results. Use Advanced Search for more filters (e.g., college, instructor, meeting days & times, instructional method).
4. When you find the course you want, select it and add it to your Summary.
5. If the section requires an add code, you’ll be prompted for it when you try to add the class. See Reference: Add Codes below.

You’ll do this on the myGateway Register for classes page. If you’re not there yet, open the myGateway widget and choose Register for classes, then select the correct term.

If you already know the Course Reference Number (CRN), add classes directly without searching.

1. Go to the Enter CRNs tab at the top of Register for classes.
2. Type the CRN for each course into the entry box.
3. Click Add to Summary to include the courses in your Summary.
4. Repeat for additional CRNs if needed.
5. Some CRNs may require an add code (authorization code). The system will prompt you if needed (see Reference: Add Codes below).

Don’t have a plan? You can skip this and use Step 2 (Find Classes) or Step 3 (Enter CRNs).

In the Plans tab, you can pull in course lists that were prepared ahead of time:

• Counselor-created plans: If your counselor built an education plan for you, select it and load the courses into your registration screen.
• Your own saved plans: Students can create and save a plan in advance (for example, in DegreeWorks or the Plan feature in Banner). Once saved, these plans appear automatically in the registration Plans tab for you to import.
• Modify as needed: You may add or remove courses from the loaded plan before finalizing.

Why use a plan? It makes registration faster and helps ensure you stay on track with your education goals.

On the myGateway Register for classes page, use Schedule and Options to see your weekly calendar and section details before you submit.

Before you submit, review:

• Your weekly schedule in Schedule and Options looks correct.
• Each course in the Summary panel is listed with the correct Action (Register, Drop, Waitlist, etc.).

If you see errors when submitting:

• Time conflict: choose a different section or adjust your selections.
• Prerequisite not met: contact Counseling to review and clear requirements.
• Authorization required: you will need an Add Code from the instructor or department. Add Codes are only usable after the first day of the course (see Reference: Add Codes).
• Co-requisite required: add the linked course (e.g., lab) and submit again.
• Closed class: try another section or use Waitlist if available (see Reference: Waitlist).

After registering, your charges will update in your account. To add optional fees or pay, see Step 6: Add Optional Fees and Pay.

After you register, your tuition and fee charges appear in the registration Summary. You cannot pay from the registration page itself.

How to add optional fees & pay:

1. From the myGateway home widget, click Pay for classes.
2. On the Add Optional Fees page:
   • Select the correct term.
   • When prompted, select your campus (Cypress College or Fullerton College).
     Tip: If you are enrolled at both, choose the campus where you have the most units.
   • Optionally add: parking permit, ASB benefits, and other available fees.
   • Click Continue.
3. You land on Account Detail for Term:
   • Use the Select Term… dropdown to choose the term you want to pay.
   • To pay in full, click Pay Now.
   • To set up a payment plan, click the blue arrow on the right side of the info panel to expand options, then choose Set up a Payment Plan for your college.
4. Follow the prompts to complete payment. You’ll receive a confirmation and your balance will update shortly.

Your registration date determines when you can begin registering for classes. Follow these steps to find it:

1. Log in to myGateway.
2. Click Tools in the top menu.
3. Select Student Tools → Student Services.
4. Click the link titled Registration Appointment Time (Click Registration Notices – Top Right Corner).
5. Once your Student Profile opens, select the correct term from the dropdown menu on the left.
6. Click the Registration Notices icon in the top-right corner.

If a class is full but offers a Waitlist, you can add yourself and monitor your position. You are not enrolled while on the waitlist.

Join the waitlist

1. On the registration page, set the course Action to Waitlist.
2. Click Submit. The Status will change to Waitlisted.

While you wait

• To view your waitlist position: In the lower panel, click the Schedule Details tab (the Schedule tab shows by default). Your position number appears next to the section information.
• Watch your college email/myGateway for notifications about openings or required actions.
• Have a backup section in mind in case a seat doesn’t open.

If a seat opens for you

• Follow the email/myGateway instructions to complete the add (you may be able to register directly by changing the Action and clicking Submit).
• Missed the deadline? The offer may pass to the next student on the list.

No longer interested? Drop yourself from the waitlist in the Summary so others can move up.

Add Codes let you register for a class that requires instructor or department authorization. They are used after the first day of the course—typically when waitlists have closed and you still wish to add a class that has space available.

How to use an Add Code

1. Search for the course or enter its CRN using the Find Classes or Enter CRNs tab.
2. When prompted for an Authorization Code, enter the code exactly as provided and click Submit.
3. Confirm that the Status column changes to Registered.

• Codes are usually CRN-specific and single-use.
• If your code doesn’t work (invalid or expired), contact your instructor or department.
• Add Codes are issued by instructors only—Admissions & Records staff cannot generate them.

How to drop or withdraw

1. Open the Summary panel in Register for Classes.
2. For the course you want to remove, change the Action to Drop or Withdraw.
3. Click Submit to finalize.

Key deadlines you should know

• Last day to add classes* — after this, adding is no longer allowed for the section.
• Last day to drop and qualify for a refund — drop by this date to be eligible for a tuition/fee refund (if applicable).
• Last day to drop without a “W” — remove the class with no “W” on your transcript.
• Last day to withdraw (“W”) — after this date, a “W” is no longer available and you will receive a letter grade for the course.

Not sure what a drop or withdraw will mean for financial aid or your education plan? Meet with Counseling and check with the Financial Aid Office.

How to pay (quick steps)

1. In myGateway, click Pay for classes from the home widget.
2. On Add Optional Fees, select your term, add any optional fees, then click Continue.
3. On Account Detail for Term, choose the term and:
   • Click Pay Now to pay in full, or
   • Click the blue arrow on the right to expand options and choose Set up a Payment Plan.

Schedule/Bill receipts

The Schedule/Bill receipt is proof of your enrollment and payment for the term. Receipts are available in myGateway and should be reviewed carefully to verify registration and fees.

To view your Schedule/Bill receipt:

• Go to myGateway → Tools → Student Tools → Student Services → View Schedule/Bill.
• Choose your term and view or print your receipt.

Instructors, labs, or campus offices may request to see your Schedule/Bill receipt before providing services.

Unpaid fees

• Students enrolled in classes but who have not paid fees will have a hold placed on their record.
• Unpaid balances may be collected later through the Chancellor’s Office Tax Offset Program (COTOP), which can deduct the amount owed from your state tax refund.

What are prerequisites? Some courses require prior coursework or placement before you can register.

When clearance happens automatically

• Currently enrolled in the prerequisite at Cypress or Fullerton (registering for a future term).
• Completed the prerequisite at Cypress or Fullerton.
• Placement/assessment qualifies you (English/ESL/Reading/Math); Chemistry assessment for FC chemistry.

If you took the prerequisite at another college

1. Visit the Counseling Center to request a Prerequisite Clearance.
2. Provide proof: transcript with grade of “C” or better. For out-of-state or private colleges, include course descriptions/outlines.
3. If the course was taken before 1995, include a course description.
4. Watch email/myGateway for the decision; if denied, you’ll receive an email notice.

Common registration messages

• Prerequisite not met / Prerequisite/Test Score — the system doesn’t see your clearance yet.
• Co-requisite required — add both linked sections (e.g., lecture + lab) to your Summary, then submit together.

Why do this early?

Classes fill quickly—handling clearance early helps you register on time and keep your plan on track.

Common holds (examples)

• Unpaid Balance Hold (UB) — Blocks adding/dropping. Pay through myGateway or see details: Unpaid Balance Holds.
• Scholastic Dismissal (D1/D2) — Blocks registration. Resolve via petition: Dismissal Policy & Forms.
• Registrar’s Hold (R1/R2) — Blocks registration/transcripts. Verify your identity with Admissions & Records.

Don’t see your hold here? View the full list and who to contact: All Holds & Contacts.