Academic Program: Previously attended another college
Steps to Enrollment
Check out this brief overview of the process with Lea - an international student from Germany! Then scroll down for detailed step-by-step instructions. Start this process right away!
Priority Registration for the Spring 2025 semester begins on or around December 10. Complete steps 1-4 ahead of time and in the order listed so you can register on your priority registratin date. This gives you the best chance of finding a space in your preferred or required courses.
New students are required to register for PD 101B, which is a .5 unit orientation class that meets January 22-24 during Welcome Week.
Your F-1 visa requires at least 12 units; at least 9 units must be in-person (max one online class per 12 units). Your .5 unit PD class counts towards your 12 units.
IMPORTANT: If you are transferring to SBCC from another U.S. college or university, we recommend you submit official transcripts from your current school as soon as your final grades are posted: Incoming Transcripts
You will use the campus portal to register for your classes, check your school email, and more. Go to your account and copy your login data as it appears in your "Steps to Enrollment" email.
You can use your college/university and/or high school courses to complete this form. The purpose of the form is to receive your English and math placements. This may be required even if you don't plan to take English or math classes. High School Data form sample and instructions: Refer to your "Register for Classes" email to find your U.S. GPA.
If you do not see the form in your account, you can skip this step.
Log in to the International Student Orientation with your campus username and password. Topics covered: F-1 Visa Rules, Academic Expectations, and more.
1-2 semester Study Abroad or Gap Year students: You can take any classes you want and can skip ahead to step 4 below. If you would like some general guidance on your course selections, you can sign up for one of the webinars listed below. Prepare for your webinar by familiarizing yourself with the Schedule of Classes. Make a list of 4-5 classes you are interested in taking plus 2-3 alternatives. This will help you make the best use of your time with the counselors. (Swedish students: check the course modalities (online, in-person, hybrid) for CSN funding requirements).
- OPTION 1 - Friday, Dec 6 from 9-11am Pacific Standard Time
- OPTION 2 - Tuesday, January 7 from 9-11am Pacific Standard Time
Degree/Certificate students: If you are pursuing an associate degree, certificate or transfer program, we recommend you meet with a counselor before or after you register for your classes. You can request a "Transfer Student Appointment" online here starting in November. You have the option to register for classes before your appointment. You can make any necessary changes afterwards.
Prepare for your appointment by familiarizing yourself with your program options &/or sample program maps here: Guided Pathways. This will help you make the best use of your time with the counselor.
How to apply for transfer credit and prerequisite clearances: Transfer Credit & Prerequisite Clearance Information
Registration Instructions. If you need help, contact your International Advisor or meet with us on Zoom. Advisor Zoom Schedule
Attention Swedish Students: If you are funded by CSN, check your course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person) to make sure they fulfill CSN funding requirements before you arrive.
The spring semester payment deadline has been extended to January 15. You can disregard the 7-day payment deadline reminders. Any units added after the 15th must be paid within 7 days.
Students who do not pay on time may be dropped from their classes.
For all future semesters, you must pay within 7 days of registration or submit a request to extend your payment deadline here when you register.
Option 1: Pay in the campus portal with a credit or debit card.
- Log in to the campus portal using your username and password.
- Navigate to the Student tab.
- Select Pay My Bill.
Option 2: Pay with Flywire
SBCC offers Flywire payment options from international students, including bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallet and more.
- Go to sbcc.flywire.com.
- Select your country of origin and preferred payment method.
- Enter your payment details and receive instructions on how to complete the payment process.
- Include your student ID (K#).
- Track the progress of your payment anytime online. Receive email and text alerts each step of the way including when your payment reaches SBCC.
If you have trouble submitting a credit or debit card payment, check the card settings for daily or single purchase amount limits. Some students may need to ask the card company to increase the limit if it is too low.
If you cannot attend SBCC for any reason, drop your classes in the campus portal and notify your Advisor (find your Advisor contact information here).
For a full refund of all school fees (i.e. tuition, enrollment, insurance, health, transportation, student rep fee), you must drop all of your classes in the campus portal before the semester start date. After the semester begins, a $10 processing fee is charged if all courses are dropped before their individual refund deadlines.
After the semester starts, check your "Schedule and Bill" in the campus portal to find the refund deadline for each of your classes.