Enroll by Class Search to Shopping Cart

Purpose: Use this document as a reference for enrolling by class search to the shopping cart through the Manage Classes tile on the ctcLink Student Homepage.

Audience: Students; Student Services staff

Navigation:  Student Homepage > Manage Classes (Tile)

Search for a Class

  1. The Manage Classes menu displays on the left.
  2. Select Class Search and Enroll.
  3. If multiple enrollment terms are available, select the appropriate College and Term.
  4. The Class Search and Enroll page displays.

🔍Search Options

Choose one of the following methods to search for a class:

  • Keyword – Enter a course name, subject, class, or topic.
  • Favorites – View courses previously added to your Favorites.
  • Recently Viewed – View courses you recently reviewed.
  • Additional Ways to Search – Search by Subject, Catalog Number, and/or Instructor.
  • Use the filters in the left panel to narrow your search results.
Class Search Results page showing business course search results with filter options for class status, subject, and units.

Review Available Class Sections

  1. Select the desired course.
  2. The available class sections display.
  3. Select the Class hyperlink to review the class details.
  4. The Class Information page displays.
  5. Review the available information using the page tabs.
  6. Select X to close the Class Information page.
  7. The list of available class sections displays.
  8. Select the desired class section.

➡️ Review Class Selection

  1. Step 1 of 3: Review Class Selection displays.
  2. Review the selected class information.
  3. If the class information is correct, select Next.

➡️ Review Class Preferences

  1. Step 2 of 3: Review Class Preferences displays.
  2. If applicable, enter a Permission Number.
  3. If applicable, select the Add to waitlist if class is full checkbox.
  4. ⚠️ Important: Choose one of the following enrollment options:
    • Enroll – Register for the selected class immediately.
    • Add to Shopping Cart – Save the class to your Shopping Cart to enroll later.
  5. Select Accept.
Class Search and Enroll Step 2 showing Shopping Cart selected, waitlist option, and Accept button.

➡️ Review and Submit

  1. Step 3 of 3: Review and Submit displays.
  2. Review the selected class information, including:
    • Class.
    • Session.
    • Meeting Dates.
    • Days and Times.
    • Seats.
  3. Verify the message indicates "You have selected to add to your shopping cart."
  4. Expand the Class Preferences section to review your selections, if needed.
  5. If changes are required, select Previous to return to the previous step.
  6. If the information is correct, select Submit.
  7. A confirmation message displays.
Confirmation page showing BUS& 201 added to the Shopping Cart with links to return to search results or keyword search.

Shopping Cart Confirmation

  1. The Confirmation page displays.
  2. Review the confirmation message indicating the class was successfully added to your Shopping Cart.
  3. Select Shopping Cart from the left navigation menu to review the class and complete enrollment when you are ready.

📢 Important: Adding a class to your Shopping Cart does not enroll you in the class. You must complete the enrollment process from the Shopping Cart before you are officially registered.

Video Tutorial

The video below demonstrates the process actions described in steps listed above. There is no audio included with this video. Select the play button to start the video.

Video Tutorial via Panopto

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