Admissions and Records
How to Register at Fullerton College
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(NOTE: myGateway may be periodically unavailable during system upgrades or hardware maintenance.)
Overview
Registering for classes is a step-by-step process, but you don't have to do it all at once. This page guides you through each stage with short videos, tips, and links to support.
Sign in to myGateway, open the Register for classes widget, and choose the correct term. Then move through the steps below for details and videos.
Which step should I start on?
- Need help building a plan first? Meet with Counseling (opens in new tab) to align your courses with degree or transfer goals.
- Want to enroll in Spring 2026? Start at Step 1 to complete the VTEA survey first.
Then follow the steps below for details and short videos.
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 (opens in new tab).
- 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.
- NOCCCD Searchable Class Schedule — fastest way to browse open sections and copy the CRN.
- "Find Classes" inside Register for classes — search and add sections directly to your Summary.
Already have your CRNs? Skip to Step 4: Enter CRNs.
Option A — Use the NOCCCD Searchable Class Schedule
- Open the Searchable Class Schedule (opens in new tab).
- Select College (Fullerton College) and the correct Term.
- Use filters (Subject, Course Number, Instruction Method, Days/Times, Instructor) to narrow results.
- Open a section to view details and note/copy the CRN.
- Go to Step 4: Enter CRNs to add the class quickly, or search the same course via Option B below.
Option B — Use "Find Classes" inside Register for classes
- Sign in to myGateway (opens in new tab) and open Register for classes. Confirm the Term.
- Go to the Find Classes tab and enter search criteria:
- Subject (e.g., MATH), Course Number (e.g., 100), or a Keyword.
- Use Advanced Search for College, Instruction Method, Days/Times, Instructor, etc.
- Select the section and Add it to your Summary.
- Linked classes (e.g., lecture + lab) must be added together before you submit.
- If a section requires an Add Code, you'll be prompted when you try to add it (see Reference: Add Codes).
- Want to browse and grab CRNs fast? Use the Searchable Class Schedule (Option A), then go to Step 4.
- Want to add directly without copying CRNs? Use Find Classes inside Register for classes (Option B).
Waitlist, co-requisites, and add codes are handled during Step 5 when you submit changes in the Summary.
- Counselor-designed plan (DegreeWorks) — your counselor built/approved it; load it from the Plans tab.
- Student-created plan (Plan Ahead) — build your own plan first, then load it from the Plans tab.
No plan yet? You can skip this step and use Step 2 (Find Classes) or Step 4 (Enter CRNs).
Video below covers both options.
Option A — Load your Counselor Plan (DegreeWorks)
- Sign in to myGateway (opens in new tab) and open Register for classes.
- Go to the Plans tab. In Available Plans, select your Counselor Plan (DegreeWorks) for the correct term.
- Click Add All (or Load) to move the planned sections into your Summary.
- Review meeting days/times in Schedule and Options. Adjust if needed.
- Continue to Step 5 to Submit and finalize registration.
Option B — Use your Student Plan (Plan Ahead)
- From Register for classes, open Plan Ahead (or the registration menu link).
- Select the Term, then Create a New Plan.
- Search for courses, choose specific sections, and click Add to build your plan.
- Click Save Plan (give it a clear name like "Spring 2026 Draft").
- Return to Register for classes → Plans tab, select your saved plan, and click Add All to move courses into the Summary.
- Review conflicts/co-requisites in Schedule and Options, then go to Step 5 to Submit.
- Have a counselor plan? Use Option A (DegreeWorks) and then go to Step 5 to submit.
- Want to prebuild your schedule yourself? Use Option B (Plan Ahead), then load it and go to Step 5.
Either way, the plan must be added to the Summary and submitted to enroll.
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.
- Go to the Enter CRNs tab at the top of Register for classes.
- Type the CRN for each course into the entry box.
- Click Add to Summary to include the courses in your Summary.
- Repeat for additional CRNs if needed.
- Some CRNs may require an add code (authorization code). The system will prompt you if needed (see Reference: Add Codes below).
- Authorization required → You'll need an Add Code after the first class meeting (see Add Codes).
- Prerequisite/Test Score → See Prerequisites & Counseling to clear requirements.
- Time conflict → Choose a different section or time.
- Co-requisite required → Add both linked sections together (lecture + lab), then submit.
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.).
How to confirm you're registered: After you click Submit, the course Status must show Registered (not Pending or Waitlisted). For proof of enrollment, open Schedule/Bill in myGateway → Tools → Student Tools → Student Services → View Schedule/Bill.
If you see errors when submitting:
- Time conflict: choose a different section or adjust your selections.
- Prerequisite not met: contact Counseling (opens in new tab) 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:
- From the myGateway home widget, click Pay for classes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Follow the prompts to complete payment. You'll receive a confirmation and your balance will update shortly.
- Optional fees are opt-in—you can add them during checkout or skip them.
- Learn about payment plans (opens in new tab) (you'll also find plan links behind the blue arrow on the Account Detail page).
- Questions about aid or waivers? Visit the Financial Aid Office (opens in new tab).
Reference & Help
Use these quick guides for policies, add codes, waitlists, and deadlines.
Your registration date determines when you can begin registering for classes. Follow these steps to find it:
- Log in to myGateway.
- Click Tools in the top menu.
- Select Student Tools → Student Services.
- Click the link titled Registration Appointment Time (Click Registration Notices – Top Right Corner).
- Once your Student Profile opens, select the correct term from the dropdown menu on the left.
- 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
- On the registration page, set the course Action to Waitlist.
- 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.
- Offers may expire quickly — act before the deadline in your message.
- Attend the first class meeting when possible.
- You cannot enroll if the class conflicts in time with another registered class.
- Some courses (lecture + lab) need space in both to enroll.
Left column: What Add Codes are and how to use one.
Right column: Step-by-step instructions for using an Add Code when you're currently waitlisted.
Add Codes let you register for a class that requires instructor or department authorization. They are usually used after the first class meeting—typically when waitlists have closed and you still wish to add a class that has space available.
How to use an Add Code
- Search for the course or enter its CRN using the Find Classes or Enter CRNs tab.
- When prompted for an Authorization Code, enter the code exactly as provided and click Submit.
- 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.
Steps to Add a Course with an Add Code
(while on the waitlist)
Tip: Add Codes are typically usable after the first class meeting. Follow these steps to switch from Waitlisted to Registered.
- In myGateway, open the Steps to register for classes widget and click Register for classes.
- Select the correct Term and continue.
- In the bottom Summary panel, find the course where your Status shows Waitlisted. Change the Action to Remove from Waitlist (or the closest option like Drop, depending on what you see) and click Submit to clear the waitlist. This clears the waitlist status so you can re-add the class and enter the Add Code.
- Add the section again via Enter CRNs or Find Classes.
- When you see Authorization required, enter the instructor's Add Code exactly as given and confirm.
- In the Summary, make sure the course Action is set to Register, then click Submit.
- Verify the Status changes to Registered. If it still shows Pending, click Submit again.
- If the code fails, contact the instructor/department for a new code.
- For proof of enrollment and fees, go to myGateway → Tools → Student Tools → Student Services → View Schedule/Bill.
How to drop or withdraw
- Open the Summary panel in Register for Classes.
- For the course you want to remove, change the Action to Drop or Withdraw.
- 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.
- 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.
Not sure what a drop or withdraw will mean for financial aid or your education plan? Meet with Counseling (opens in new tab) and check with the Financial Aid Office (opens in new tab).
How to pay (quick steps)
- In myGateway, click Pay for classes from the home widget.
- On Add Optional Fees, select your term, add any optional fees, then click Continue.
- 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
- Visit the Counseling Center (opens in new tab) to request a Prerequisite Clearance.
- Provide proof: transcript with grade of "C" or better. For out-of-state or private colleges, include course descriptions/outlines.
- If the course was taken before 1995, include a course description.
- Watch email/myGateway for the decision.
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 (opens in new tab).
- Scholastic Dismissal (D1/D2) — Blocks registration. Resolve via petition: Dismissal Policy & Forms (opens in new tab).
- 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 (opens in new tab).
Still Need Help?
Contact Admissions & Records for registration assistance: