Registration FAQ's
Q: How do I register/waitlist my classes? A: After logging in to PiratesNet/connectColumbia, click on "Current/Former Students". Click on "Register & Drop Classes." OR You can go to MJC or Columbia college main page and then click on "Class Search". Select the term and the subject you are trying to register for. Click on Section number of the class you are trying to register for. This will take you to a page to login to your account and from here you will see "Add to plan" button. Click "Add Section". If you need to register for more classes go back to "Class Search" and add more classes. When you are done click on "Register & Drop Classes" option located on the top of the page. Click on "Register" next to each section to either register or put yourself on waitlist. Register courses will show up in green. Click Here for step-by-step instructions. Q: How do I register for a class if I am waitlisted? A: You must attend the first day of the class and ask the instructor for an add card or email your instructor to request an access code. Then by clicking the "Add Class with Access Code" link you can register for that class.
Q: I am trying to add a class and it says "Prerequisites have not been met." What does that mean? A: It means that the class requires you to take a different class prior to enrollment. It can also mean that you have not taken your Assessment Test. If you feel you have completed the above requirements, you can call the MJC Admissions Office at (209) 575-6853 or the Columbia College Admissions Office at (209) 588-5231, for further assistance. Q: I am trying to add a class but it gives me the following error message: "Data record did not pass the criteria specified in the rule, your address has changed." What does that mean? A: You have to contact the MJC Admissions Office at (209) 575-6853, or the Columbia College Admissions Office at (209) 588-5231, in order to update your address.
Q: How do I know when my "Registration Date and Time" is? A: You can find your registration date and time when you log in to PiratesNet/connectColumbia and click on the "Registration Date and Time" link. Q: If I do not take classes this semester, will it affect my "Registration Date and Time"? A: Yes. Enrollment does affect registration priority. For more information, click here. Q: When I try to add a class, it says that it is part of 'Learning Community'. What does that mean? A: Learning Community courses are designed to help first-year students feel oriented to college life. They are bundled with other courses and cannot be taken individually. For more information regarding those courses, click this link. |