Guide to Registering for Classes

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This webpage has detailed instructions for using the new, upgraded registration interface. You can still use the old “classic” system to register for spring quarter 2023, but you have the option to try out the new interface that will replace the old system in future quarters. 

Need Assistance?

If you'd like in-person assistance with the new registration system, stop by the Admissions front desk on the first floor of the RSS Building – across the hall from the Bookstore.

Before You Begin

  • Check the main Registering for Classes webpage to make sure you've satisfied all preliminary requirements and are ready to use the class registration system.
  • Visit the Academic Calendar webpage to find important dates and deadlines, including add and drop periods, final exam schedule and holidays.
  • For disability accommodations, including admissions and course registration assistance, contact Disability Support Services.
  • Watch this helpful video! (Find more videos at deanza.edu/vhs-guide)


Prepare to Register

Get Your Date to Register and Check for Any Holds on Your Account

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Here are some steps you can take to find your registration date and make sure you don't have any holds that will prevent you from registering.

Log In Through MyPortal

student registrationUse your web browser to go to https://myportal.fhda.edu.

  • Log in to your MyPortal account.
  • Open the Apps section
  • Click on the tile for Student Registration

For spring 2023, you will have a choice between using the old "classic" registration tools or the new, improved version. (Please don't try to use both for the same quarter.) To use the new version, click the top link.

spring 2023 landing page

Start With the Registration Page

When the Registration page opens, click on Prepare for Registration again. 

Ellucian: Prepare for Registration

Select a Term

Select the quarter or session for which you are registering, and click Continue.

select term

Check Your Registration Date and Status

When the next screen opens, take note of your registration time ticket – this shows the date when you can begin registering for classes – and check to make sure you have no holds that would prevent you from registering.

Registration Status

Return to the Registration Page

Now you're ready to return to the main Registration page: Click the Registration link at the top of your screen.

return to registration



Browse Classes

group of students at table outside

The Browse Classes feature allows you to search for classes in different subject areas. You can make note of the CRN (Course Registration Number) so you can find or add the class later.

Log In Through MyPortal

student registrationUse your web browser to go to https://myportal.fhda.edu.

  • Log in to your MyPortal account.
  • Open the Apps section
  • Click on the tile for Student Registration

For spring 2023, you will have a choice between using the old "classic" registration tools or the new, improved version. (Please don't try to use both for the same quarter.) To use the new version, click the top link.

spring 2023 landing page

Open the Browse Classes Page

Once you have logged in to the registration system (see the steps above) and have opened the main Registration page, you can click on the link to Browse for Classes.

reg homepage browse

Select the Term

Select the quarter or session for which you are registering, and click Continue.

select term

Search by Subject

When the search page opens, you can find classes by searching for the subject you want.

  • Use the dropdown menu or type in the subjects. (You can search for multiple subjects at the same time, if you wish.)
  • Click on the Search button to see a list of classes in the subject you want.

browse - select subject

View Search Results  

A list of classes will appear on your screen.

  • You can make any column wider or narrower by holding your cursor on the dividing line and moving to the right or left.
  • Check each column for helpful information.

browse search results

Get Class Information

  • Click on the course title in the left-hand column to open a box containing more information about the class, including required textbooks, prerequisites and other helpful details.
  • While the box is open, you can click on each item in the left-hand column to see more details.
  • Be sure to read the footnotes for details on how the class will be taught, such as
    • Whether it will be taught on campus or online – or as a hybrid class that includes both on-campus and online instruction
    • Whether online classes will have regularly scheduled meeting times, some scheduled meetings, or no regularly scheduled meetings, with students completing weekly assignments on their own time. 

browse - class info

Get Instructor Information

Look in the Instructor column and click on the instructor's name to get their email or other contact information. (You may need the email address to request an add code if the class is full.)

browse - instructor info

Get Schedule Information

Look in the Meeting Times column and click on the entry for each class listed to see more details about the days, times and location of class meetings, as well as the starting and ending dates.

browse - schedule info

Get Seats and Waiting List Information

Look in the Status column and click on the entry for each class to see details about seat availability and, if the class is closed, spaces on the waiting list.

browse - seats

Make Note of the CRN 

Write down the CRN for any class you want to take. 

  • Look in the CRN column for the five-digit Course Reference Number.
  • You may need to widen the CRN column to read the whole number: Hold your cursor on the column divider and move to the right or left.
  • Once you have the class CRN, you can add the class by following Step 7 under Register for Classes, lower on this page.

browse - return to reg homepage

Return to the Registration Page

When you're ready to return to the main Registration page, click the Registration link at the top of your screen.

browse - return to reg homepage



Register for Classes

young man laughing with two young womenHere are the steps to register for classes. If you already know the CRN (Course Registration Number) for a class you want to take, you can skip Steps 4-6 and go on to Step 7. 

Log In Through MyPortal

student registrationUse your web browser to go to https://myportal.fhda.edu.

  • Log in to your MyPortal account.
  • Open the Apps section
  • Click on the tile for Student Registration

For spring 2023, you will have a choice between using the old "classic" registration tools or the new, improved version. (Please don't try to use both for the same quarter.) To use the new version, click the top link.

spring 2023 landing page

Open the Register For Classes Page

Once you have logged in to the registration system (see the steps above) and have opened the main Registration page, you can click on the link to Register for Classes.

main registration screen

Select a Term

Select the quarter or session for which you are registering, and click Continue.

select term

Find Classes  

Find classes by searching for the subject you want.

  • Use the Find Classes tab to open the search page.
  • You can use the dropdown menu or type in the subjects. (You can search for multiple subjects at the same time, if you wish.)
  • Scroll down and click on the Search button to see a list of classes in the subject you want.

NOTE If you already know the CRN for the class you want to add, you can click on the Enter CRNs tab and add the class that way. For details, see Add Classes by CRN below.

find classes

View and Add Classes

When the list of courses appears on your screen, check each column for useful information.

  • Title: Click on each course Title to view more information about the course – including required textbooks, prerequisites and other helpful details. Be sure to read the footnotes for details on how the class will be taught, such as
      • Whether it will be taught on campus or online – or as a hybrid class that includes both on-campus and online instruction
      • Whether online classes will have regularly scheduled meeting times, some scheduled meetings, or no regularly scheduled meetings, with students completing weekly assignments on their own time. 
  • Instructor: Click on the Instructor's name to get their email and other contact information. (You may need their email address to request an add code if the class is full.
  • Meeting Times: Click on the entry under Meeting Times to see the days, times and location of class meetings, as well as the starting and ending dates.
  • Status: Look in the Status column and click on the entry for each class to see details about seat availability and spaces on the waiting list.

TIP: You can make any column wider or narrower by holding your cursor on the dividing line and moving to the right or left.

Click the Add button in the right-hand column to add a class to your preliminary schedule.

click to add

Complete the Registration

IMPORTANT

You may see an error message if you have not met a course prerequisite or if there is a registration hold on your account. Be sure to read any error message carefully and contact the Admissions and Records Office if you don't understand it.

When you click the Add button, the class will appear in the Summary section in the bottom right area of your screen, and in the Schedule section in the bottom left area of your screen.

  • In the Summary section, you'll see the status is "Pending" because you are not yet registered for the class.
  • You should also check to be sure the "Action" dropdown menu shows ***Web Registered***
  • You then need to click the Submit button to actually register for the class.

preliminary schedule summary


After you click Submit, the status will change to "Registered."

registered screen

If you change your mind after you register, you can drop the class by opening the Action dropdown menu:

  • Click on ***Web Dropped*** and then click the Submit button.
  • The status will change to "Deleted."

Add Classes by CRN

IMPORTANT

You may see an error message if you have not met a course prerequisite or if there is a registration hold on your account. Be sure to read any error message carefully and contact the Admissions and Records Office if you don't understand it.

You can also add classes if you already know their CRN (Course Registration Number).

TIP: You can find CRNs by using the Browse Classes feature or checking the Schedule of Classes on De Anza's website.

While you're in the Register for Classes section, you can select the Enter CRNs tab instead of the Find Classes tab. After you select Enter CRNs:

  • Type in the CRN.
  • To add multiple CRNs, click on + Add Another CRN for each additional class.
  • When you have finished entering the CRNs, click Add to Summary and they will be added to your registration summary.

enter crn


  • In the Summary section, you'll see the status is "Pending" because you are not yet registered for the class.
  • You should also check to be sure the "Action" dropdown menu shows ***Web Registered***

You won't actually be registered for the class until you click Submit. 

summary - submit

Add Yourself to a Waiting List

You may find that a class you want is already full, which will be indicated in the Status column:

waiting list screenshot

You can check for other sections of the same course, to see if any are open. You can also click the Status field for that class section to see if there are seats available on the waitlist:

wait list pop-up

If there are spaces available on the waitlist, you can click the Add button for that class, and the class will be added to your Summary, in the lower right of your screen. Next, you should click the Submit button, and you will see another message about the waitlist appear:

clicked submit and waitlist message appears

Now, use the Action dropdown menu and select Waitlisted, then click the Submit button again:

selecting waitlisted, then submit

You should see the status change to green, showing that you are now on the waitlist for that class:

waitlist successful

Once you're on the waitlist, the registration system will monitor the class for openings and, if a seat becomes available, the system will automatically add students in the order they are listed on the waitlist. If you are added, you will be notified by email. 

Drop a Class

If you need to withdraw from a class, you can go to the list in your Summary of classes:

  • Click to open the Action dropdown menu
  • Click to select ***Web Dropped***
  • Click the Submit button
  • The status will change to Deleted

web dropped

Select Grades or Pass/No Pass  

For courses that offer this grading option, you can choose traditional grades (A, B, C etc.) or Pass/No Pass by clicking on the Schedule and Options tab.

scheduling options


When the Schedule and Options display opens, look for the course and then open the dropdown menu in the Grade Mode column.

  • Click to select either Normal Grade Rules or Pass/No Pass.

grade options

Remember: There are important issues to consider before selecting Pass/No Pass. Consult the Pass/No Pass webpage for more information.

Check Deadlines and Pay Fees

Remember to check the deadlines for dropping the course, and be sure to pay your fees. Click on the blue Tuition and Fees link to see what you will owe.

schedule summary - tuition and fees


When you click the Tuition and Fees link, a list of charges will appear.

tuition and fees list


You can pay your fees online: Use the Bill Payment Tool on the Student Registration landing page:

bill payment

Bill PaymentOr you can go to the Apps page in MyPortal and click on the tile for Bill Payment, then follow the instructions on your screen.

Learn about payment policies and methods of payment at the Cashier's Office

Need help with college costs? Visit the Financial Aid Office to learn all about grants, loans, scholarships and the De Anza College Promise



Add Classes After the Quarter Has Started

You'll need an Add Code: You must email the instructor to request the code. You can find the instructor's email address in the course listing or by checking the website directory.

Log In Through MyPortal

student registrationUse your web browser to go to https://myportal.fhda.edu.

  • Log in to your MyPortal account.
  • Open the Apps section
  • Click on the tile for Student Registration

For spring 2023, you will have a choice between using the old "classic" registration tools or the new, improved version. (Please don't try to use both for the same quarter.) To use the new version, click the top link.

spring 2023 landing page

Open the Register for Classes Page

Once you have logged in to the registration system (see the steps above) and have opened the main Registration page, you can click on the link to Register for Classes.

main registration screen

Select the Term

Select the quarter or session for which you are registering, and click Continue.

select term

Use the Enter CRNs Tab

Select the Enter CRNs tab and then type in the course CRN.

TIP Add Codes may contain numerals and letters. If you get an error message and your Add Code appears to contain a numeral 0 or 1, try changing those to the letter "O" or "L," or try the lowercase "o" or "l." 

type in course CRN

Click on Add to Summary

Add to Summary

Enter the Add Code When Asked

You’ll see a box pop up with the heading: Enter Your Authorization Code. This is where you type in the six-digit Add Code, and then click on Confirm.

Type in Add Code

Complete the Process

You’ll see the course appear in your Summary box with the Status showing as Pending.

Remember that you still need to click the Submit button in the lower right corner of the Summary box

Summary Pending

That should change the Status to Registered and you should see a message that says Save Successful.

Add Code Success

Check Deadlines and Pay Your Fees

Remember to check the deadlines for dropping the course, and be sure to pay your fees. You can pay your fees online by using the Bill Payment Tool on the Student Registration landing page:

bill payment

Bill PaymentOr you can go to the Apps page in MyPortal and click on the tile for Bill Payment, then follow the instructions on your screen.

Learn about payment policies and methods of payment at the Cashier's Office


Remember to Pay Your Fees!

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