Enrollment Tutorials

Pre-registration begins on November 17 at 12:01 a.m. and continues after the semester starts as follows:

Fully online, hybrid, or HyFlex courses: Registration remains open until the end of the third week of the semester.

Fully in-person courses: Registration is open-entry and continues throughout the semester.

Below you will find some tips and tutorials to help you sign up for one of our Emeritus classes. We understand that navigating the online system can be challenging, so we've created these resources to help make the process smoother.

First things first:

You will need a class number, also known as a CRN or "course record number."

To view all Emeritus classes go to the spring schedule (on this site)

For additional help, contact the SDCCE Welcome Center.

If you struggle with registering for classes even after exploring these resources, you can go to our Welcome Center here.

You will be assisted by a staff member

You can also contact student services here: Student Services Support | San Diego College of Continuing Education.

For in-person help, you can go to any of our campuses listed here: Campuses | San Diego College of Continuing Education.

Getting Started: Some Enrollment Tips

Sometimes you might see a lot of different terms thrown around: permission numbers, access codes, class numbers, CRN numbers, registration, and enrollment. But what do all these different terms mean, and how do we know when to use what number?

Permission Numbers (Also Referred to as Access Codes)

When enrolling in a class with a waitlist, or if you are enrolling after the first day of classes have begun, you will need a "permission code" to register. Sometimes you may also see this referred to as an "access code." Both these words are used interchangeably. Permission codes and access codes are the same thing. They are different from the "class number." You will need to request a permission code from the instructor in order to register after the start of classes or for a waitlisted class. Each student will need a separate permission/access code from the instructor to register.

Class Numbers and CRN Numbers

Class numbers are different from permission codes. Class numbers are sometimes referred to as CRNs. CRN stands for "Course Record Number." Class numbers/CRNs are specific to each course, and they are what you will enter to indicate what class you would like to register for. In the example to the right, the class number/CRN is 75031.

Registration and Enrollment

Registration and enrollment are also terms that are used interchangeably. Both terms mean that you are signing up for a class!

Enrollment Tutorials for New and Returning Students

The enrollment process will be different depending on if you are a new or returning student.

If you are a New Student, please click here to find the enrollment tutorial for new students.

If you are a Returning Student, please click here to find the enrollment tutorial for returning students.

For Additional Help

If you are having trouble registering, you can email or call the campus where the class is taught. If you are not sure what campus a class is taught at, you can call any of the campuses below for help. Here are some of the email addresses and phone numbers for SDCCE:

Educational Cultural Complex (ECC): SDCCEECC@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-4956

Cesar Chavez Campus: SDCCECesarChavez@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-1910

North City Campus: SDCCENorthCity@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-1800

West City Campus: SDCCEWestCity@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-1873

Mid City Campus: SDCCEMidCity@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-4500

CE Mesa: SDCCEMesa@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-1950

You can find a map of our campuses here: Campuses | San Diego College of Continuing Education

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