Swap Classes

⚠️This QRG reflects future updates that will be implemented on 10/10/26.   

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

Audience: Students; Student Services staff.

  • Use the course swap option to add the desired course in place of another course being dropped, especially if the courses are offered on the same day(s) and time(s).
  • Students can remove themselves from a waitlist by dropping the waitlisted section in self-service enrollment within the add/drop period.
  • Students should remove themselves from waitlists for courses they no longer want; otherwise, the waitlist process will place them in a course if a seat becomes available.

Swap Classes

Navigation: Student Homepage > Manage Classes >Swap Classes

Select the Class to Swap

  1. Select the Manage Classes tile.
  2. The Manage Classes menu displays on the left. Select Swap Classes.
  3. If the student has more than one eligible college or term, select the applicable College and Term.
  4. The Swap Classes page displays. From the Select from your schedule drop-down, select the class to be dropped.
  5. Select how you want to locate the class to be added from the Search for Classes drop-down.
  6. If the Class Number is known, enter it in the Enter Class Number field and select Search.
Swap Classes page with options to select a class to swap and search for or enter a replacement class.

Search and Select a Class

  1. The Class Search page displays. Select Additional ways to search if needed.
    • Enter or select the applicable search criteria, such as Subject, Catalog Number, or Instructor.
    • Select Search.
  2. The Class Search Results page displays. Select the desired Course to view available class sections.
  3. Select the right arrow [>] for the applicable class section.
  4. The Review Class Selection page displays. Review the selected class and select Next.
  5. The Review Class Preferences page displays. Update Add to waitlist if class is full if needed.
  6. Enter a Permission Number, if required.
  7. Select Accept.
  8. The Confirm Class Swap page displays. Verify the class being dropped and the class being added.
  9. Select Submit.
  10. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes.
  11. Review the submission confirmation or any errors that display.
  12. Process complete.
Review Class Selection

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