Class Search

Purpose: Use this document as a reference for how to search classes through the Manage Classes tile on the ctcLink Student Homepage.

Audience: Student Services staff.

Navigation:  Student Homepage > Manage Classes > Class Search and Enroll

  1. From the Class Search and Enroll page, confirm the correct term and college are displayed.
  2. If needed, select Change Term to choose a different term.
  3. In the Search For Classes field, enter a keyword such as a course, subject, class, or topic.
  4. Select the arrow to begin the search.
  5. Review the search results and select the desired class to view available class options.
  6. If needed, select Additional ways to search to refine the class search.
Class Search and Enroll page showing the class search field, recently viewed courses, and enrollment menu options.

Review and Refine Class Search Results

  1. Review the Class Search Results to locate the desired course.
  2. If the search results exceed the set limit, apply additional filters or use a more specific keyword to refine the search.
  3. Use the filters on the left to narrow the results by options such as Class Status, Course Career, Subject, Number of Units, or Location.
  4. Review the course and number of available class options.
  5. Select the desired course to view the available class sections.
  6. Select the desired class section hyperlink to open the Class Information window.
  7. Review the available tabs for additional class information, including Class Details, Meeting Information, Enrollment Information, Class Availability, and Textbook/Other Materials. 
MATH& 107 Class Selection showing two open class options with meeting details, instructors, and available seats.

Enroll or Add to Cart

  1. On the Review Class Selection page, confirm the selected class, session, meeting dates, days and times, and available seats.
  2. Select Next to continue to Review Class Preferences.
  3. If you want to be added to the waitlist when the class is full, select Add to waitlist if class is full.
  4. If required, enter a Permission Number provided by the college or instructor.
  5. Select Accept to continue.
  6. On the Enroll or Add to Cart page, select one of the following:
    • Enroll to proceed with enrolling in the class.
    • Add to Shopping Cart to save the class to your Shopping Cart without enrolling.
  7. Continue to Review and Submit.
  8. Review the selected class and class preferences to confirm the information is correct.
  9. Select Submit to complete the selected action.
  10. Process complete.
Step 3 of Class Search and Enroll showing options to enroll in the class or add it to the Shopping Cart.

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