Registration

Step 1: Enroll at WCC

You must be enrolled at WCC in order to register for classes! Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to enroll.

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
Admission Application Deadline August 6 August 6 October 6
Placement Testing Deadline August 8 August 8 October 9

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
Admission Application Deadline December 15 December 15 February 23
Placement Testing Deadline December 17 December 17 February 25

8 Week Classes First 4 Week Block Second 4 Week Block 5 Week Block
Admission Application Deadline May 20 May 20 June 22 June 22
Placement Testing Deadline May 26 May 26 June 24 June 24

For assistance, contact:

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Wendy Nichols, BS
Director of Admissions
Phone: 336-838-6136
wdnichols077@wilkescc.edu

Step 2: Meet with Academic Advisor

All currently enrolled students are required to meet with an academic advisor in order to gain access to Self-Service (online) registration.

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
Academic Advising for Currently Enrolled Students February 17 – March 28 (will continue through August 12) February 17 – March 28 (will continue through August 12) February 17 – March 28 (will continue through October 13)
New and Returning Student Advising and Registration April 3 – August 12 April 3 – August 12 September 15 – October 13

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
Academic Advising for Currently Enrolled Students September 15 – January 6 September 15 – January 6 September 15 – March 3
New and Returning Student Advising and Registration October 30 – January 6 October 30 – January 6 February 2 – March 3

8 Week Classes First 4 Week Block Second 4 Week Block 5 Week Block
Academic Advising for Currently Enrolled Students September 15 – May 28 September 15 – May 28 September 15 – June 26 September 15 – June 26
New and Returning Student Advising and Registration April 2 – May 28 April 2 – May 28 April 2 – June 26 April 2 – June 26

All new and returning students must be scheduled for an advising/registration appointment by the Student Services Office. For questions, contact:

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Cindy Core, AAS
Students Services Technician
Phone: 336-838-6137
cgcore955@wilkescc.edu

Step 3: Register for Classes

Priority Online Registration for 2025 Fall Semester will open to Currently Enrolled Students based upon cumulative credit hours earned:

Total Credit Hours Earned Priority Online Registration Begins Priority Online Registration Ends
30 or more credit hours March 31 at 8 a.m. April 2 at 5 p.m.
11 to 29.99 credit hours April 1 at 8 a.m.
0 to 10.99 credit hours April 2 at 8 a.m.

Online registration for 2025 Fall Semester for currently enrolled students (regardless of number of credit hours earned) will open and close per the following schedule:

Online Registration Begins Online Registration Ends Drop/Add Period
16 Week Classes April 3 at 8 a.m. August 13 at 7 p.m. August 15 at 8 a.m. through August 18 at 5 p.m.
First 8 Week Block August 13 at 7 p.m. August 15 at 8 a.m. through August 18 at 5 p.m.
Second 8 Week Block October 13 at 4 p.m. October 15 at 8 a.m. through October 16 at 5 p.m.

Priority Online Registration for 2026 Spring Semester will open to Currently Enrolled Students based upon cumulative credit hours earned:

Total Credit Hours Earned Priority Online Registration Begins Priority Online Registration Ends
30 or more credit hours October 27 at 8 a.m. October 29 at 5 p.m.
11 to 29.99 credit hours October 28 at 8 a.m.
0 to 10.99 credit hours October 29 at 8 a.m.

Online registration for 2026 Spring Semester for currently enrolled students (regardless of number of credit hours earned) will open and close per the following schedule:

Online Registration Begins Online Registration Ends Drop/Add Period
16 Week Classes October 30 at 8 a.m. January 6 at 7 p.m. January 8 at 8 a.m. through January 9 at 5 p.m.
First 8 Week Block January 6 at 7 p.m. January 8 at 8 a.m. through January 9 at 5 p.m.
Second 8 Week Block March 3 at 4 p.m. March 5 at 8 a.m. through March 6 at 5 p.m.

Priority Online Registration for 2026 Summer Semester will open to Currently Enrolled Students based upon cumulative credit hours earned:

Total Credit Hours Earned Priority Online Registration Begins Priority Online Registration Ends
30 or more credit hours October 27 at 8 a.m. October 29 at 5 p.m.
11 to 29.99 credit hours October 28 at 8 a.m.
0 to 10.99 credit hours October 29 at 8 a.m.

Online registration for 2026 Summer Semester for currently enrolled students (regardless of number of credit hours earned) will open and close per the following schedule:

Online Registration Begins Online Registration Ends Drop/Add Period
8 Week Classes October 30 at 8 a.m. May 28 at 7 p.m. June 1 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
First 4 Week Block May 28 at 7 p.m. June 1 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Second 4 Week Block June 26 at 12 p.m. July 6 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
5 Week Block June 26 at 12 p.m. July 6 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.

Tutorials for Self-Service (online) registration can be found in the FAQ tab. If you need additional assistance, contact:

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Michael Ward, MBA
Registrar
Phone: 336-838-6489
mrward284@wilkescc.edu

Step 4: Pay Tuition and Fees by Payment Deadline

Failure to pay your tuition/fees by the required deadline will result in the cancellation of your class schedule.

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
If you register by July 31 August 4 at 12 p.m. August 4 at 12 p.m. August 4 at 12 p.m.
If you register August 1 – August 13 August 13 at 7 p.m. August 13 at 7 p.m. August 13 at 7 p.m.
If you register August 15 – August 18 August 18 at 4 p.m. August 18 at 4 p.m. August 18 at 4 p.m.
If you register August 19 – October 13 October 14 at 12 p.m.
If you register October 15 – October 16 October 16 at 4 p.m.

16 Week Classes First 8 Week Block Second 8 Week Block
If you register October 27 – December 15 December 16 at 3 p.m. December 16 at 3 p.m. December 16 at 3 p.m.
If you register December 16 – January 6 January 7 at 3 p.m. January 7 at 3 p.m. January 7 at 3 p.m.
If you register January 8 – January 9 January 9 at 3 p.m. January 9 at 3 p.m. January 9 at 3 p.m.
If you register January 10 – March 3 March 4 at 12 p.m.
If you register March 5 – March 6 March 6 at 3 p.m.

8 Week Classes First 4 Week Block Second 4 Week Block 5 Week Block
If you register by May 4 May 6 at 12 p.m. May 6 at 12 p.m. May 6 at 12 p.m. May 6 at 12 p.m.
If you register May 5 – June 1 June 1 at 4 p.m. June 1 at 4 p.m. June 1 at 4 p.m. June 1 at 4 p.m.
If you register June 2 – June 26 June 29 at 12 p.m. June 29 at 12 p.m.
If you register June 27 – July 6 July 6 at 4 p.m. July 6 at 4 p.m.

If your financial aid file is complete (FAFSA Application and any requested application), your schedule will not be deleted. Visit the Financial Aid page and review the FAFSA tab for deadlines and more information.

For more information on how to pay tuition and fees, including payment options, visit the Business Office page. Questions? Call 336-838-6519 or contact:

Student Voluntary Withdrawal

Students may add or drop courses during the official registration period as published in the college calendar. These changes will not be reflected on grade reports and transcripts. Students should contact the Registrar’s Office at 336-838-6489 or their academic advisor for assistance. More information about how to drop and/or add a course in Self-Service is available in the FAQ tab.

Students should be aware of the 25% penalty for courses dropped after the semester or term begins. For each course dropped after registration ends and through the published withdrawal date (75% point) for the term, students are responsible for completing a drop form. To access the drop form, click on the E-Forms icon in the WCC Student Portal. After the published withdrawal date (75% point) of the term, students cannot be withdrawn from a course, but will receive the grade they have earned. However, an administrative withdrawal (student receives a “W” grade) may be granted after the seventy-five percent (75%) point for extenuating circumstances (military, court orders, natural disasters, or other extreme circumstances) and must be approved by the division dean and Vice President of Instruction.

Students wishing to withdraw from the college must submit a properly completed drop form. Students are advised to meet with their advisor before dropping a course. The instructor will indicate the last date of attendance on the drop form. The form is then sent to the Registrar’s Office for processing. A drop grade will be given up to the 10% point of the class. A withdrawal grade will be recorded on the grade reports and transcripts after the 10% point and up to the published last date to withdraw (75% point) of the term. Failure to properly file a drop form may result in a failing grade.

Student Involuntary Withdrawal

  • Students who register for a course and do not attend class prior to the ten percent (10%) point will be dropped by the instructor as a “No Show.”
  • Students may be involuntary withdrawn due to excessive absences prior to the published withdrawal date (75% point of the term).
  • Students may be administratively withdrawn from courses for disciplinary reasons subject to the student discipline policies.
  • Students enrolled in a course with a co-requisite will be withdrawn from both the co-requisite course and the companion course if they are withdrawn from either course. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Division Dean or the Vice President of Instruction, allowing the student to continue in the course without the required local co-requisite.

FAQ

  1. Currently Enrolled Student: a student who is enrolled during the current semester/term
  2. Returning Student: a student who was previously enrolled
    • Students who have not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters must apply for readmission to the college.
    • Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining student status for a registration period.
  3. New Student: Entering students, including first time degree seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and students who were concurrently enrolled in high school and college. New students must attend a new student orientation session prior to being registered for classes.

  1. Click on the Self-Service icon in the WCC Student Portal.
  2. Enter your WCC email address and click next.
    • If you do not know your WCC email address, click here to retrieve your User ID. Your email address is your User ID + @students.wilkescc.edu (example: jdstudent123@students.wilkescc.edu).
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  4. If you are off campus, you will be prompted with an additional security method.
  5. Choose from the menu options.

  1. Click on the Self-Service icon in the WCC Student Portal.
  2. Enter your WCC email address and click next.
    • If you do not know your WCC email address, click here to retrieve your User ID. Your email address is your User ID + @students.wilkescc.edu (example: jdstudent123@students.wilkescc.edu).
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  4. Click on Student Planning.
  5. Click on Plan your Degree & Register for Classes.
  6. Type in the course you would like to register for in the search box. (Note: If you do not know the exact course number, you can just enter the subject (ex. ENG).
  7. Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass to search.
  8. Filter to show only the sections for the term you wish to register for by clicking on that Term. You can also filter by Locations, Days of Week, Instructor, etc.
  9. Click View Available Sections for the course you wish to register for.
  10. Scroll down to find the section you would like to register for, and then click Add Section to Schedule.
  11. Click on Add Section to add the course to your schedule. Note: If this page shows any requisites listed, this does not necessarily mean you do not have the requisites needed to take the course. This section is just informational. If you do not have the requisites needed to take the course, then you will receive an error message informing you that you do not meet the requisites for the course when you click the Register Now button in step 16.
  12. Repeat Steps 6-11 until you have added all your courses to your schedule.
  13. Click on Student Planning.
  14. Click on Plan & Schedule.
  15. Click on the Right Arrow to advance your schedule to the semester you are registering for.
  16. To register for the courses on your schedule, click Register Now.
  17. You have completed registration when your courses turn green.

Click here for a video tutorial on how to register.

  1. Click on the Self-Service icon in the WCC Student Portal.
  2. Enter your WCC email address and click next.
    • If you do not know your WCC email address, click here to retrieve your User ID. Your email address is your User ID + @students.wilkescc.edu (example: jdstudent123@students.wilkescc.edu).
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  4. Click on Register. Important: You must first have added courses to your schedule before the quick registration option will appear. The quick registration option will also not appear if you have a hold on your account or if you do not meet registration eligibility. If you have added courses to your schedule and the quick registration option does not appear, go to Student Planning > Plan your Degree & Register for Classes to view any holds or eligibility issues that are preventing you from registering.
  5. Select each course in each term that you would like to register for.
  6. Click the Register button. Note: If you are not eligible to register, you will receive a message telling you what is preventing you from registering.
  7. You have now completed registration. Click Go to Schedule to view and print your schedule.

While selecting courses to add to your schedule,  you may select a course that overlaps with another course you selected. You can select another section for either of the courses that overlap directly from your schedule by following the steps below.

  1. Click on View other sections on either of the courses that overlap. This will cause the other sections to appear on your schedule so you can see which sections fit into your schedule.
  2. Click on the section that fits in your schedule. Note: There may be more than one page of sections, so you will need to advance to the next page to view the rest of the sections.
  3. Click Add Section.
  4. Click the X beside the course that conflicts with your other course to remove it from your schedule. Note: if you click the X on the course shown on the calendar view of your schedule, you will still need to click the X beside the course name in the left-hand pane to fully remove the course from your schedule.
  5. Click Register Now.
  6. You have completed registration when your courses turn green.

  1. While viewing your schedule, click Print.
  2. Press CTRL + P, or go to File and select Print in your web browser.

During the Drop/Add period, you can add and drop your courses using Self-Service.

If you are wanting to add AND drop a course, please follow the instructions below to avoid being charged a 25% penalty:

  1. Click on the Self-Service icon in the WCC Student Portal.
  2. Enter your WCC email address and click next.
    • If you do not know your WCC email address, click here to retrieve your User ID. Your email address is your User ID + @students.wilkescc.edu (example: jdstudent123@students.wilkescc.edu).
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  4. Click on Student Planning.
  5. Click on Plan your Degree & Register for Classes.
  6. Type in the course you would like to register for in the search box. (Note: If you do not know the exact course number, you can just enter the subject (ex. ENG).
  7. Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass to search.
  8. Filter to show only the sections for the term you wish to register for by clicking on that Term. You can also filter by Locations, Days of Week, Instructor, etc.
  9. Click View Available Sections for the course you wish to register for.
  10. Scroll down to find the section you would like to register for, and then click Add Section to Schedule.
  11. Click on Add Section to add the course to your schedule. Note: If this page shows any requisites listed, this does not necessarily mean you do not have the requisites needed to take the course. This section is just informational. If you do not have the requisites needed to take the course, then you will receive an error message informing you that you do not meet the requisites for the course when you click the Update button in step 19.
  12. Repeat Steps 6-11 until you have added all your courses to your schedule.
  13. Click on Student Planning.
  14. Click on Plan & Schedule.
  15. Click on the Right Arrow to advance your schedule to the semester you are registering for.
  16. Click on the Drop button on the course you wish to drop.
  17. Select the section(s) you wish to drop.
  18. Select the section(s) you wish to add.
  19. Click the Update button to drop and add your courses.

If you ONLY want to ADD a course:

  1. Follow Steps 1-15 above.
  2. Click Register Now.
  3. You have completed registration when your courses turn green.

If you ONLY want to DROP a course:

  1. Log in to Self-Service.
  2. Click on Student Planning.
  3. Click on Plan your Degree & Register for Classes.
  4. Click on the Right Arrow to advance your schedule to the semester you are registering for.
  5. Click Drop on the course(s) you wish to drop in the left-hand pane.
  6. Click Update.
  7. Click the X beside the course to remove it from your schedule. Note: If you click the X on the course shown on the calendar view of your schedule, you will still need to click the X beside the course name in the left-hand pane to fully remove the course from your schedule. If you do not remove the course or section from your schedule, you will be re-registered for that course or section when you try to register for another course or section.
  8. Click Remove.
  9. You have now dropped the selected course(s).

For details about online courses, including technology requirements, course formats, potential additional costs (such as fees for proctored exams taken at locations outside of WCC), and support resources, please visit the Online Learning page.