
Steps to Register for Classes
Registration Dates & Deadlines
Foothill College is on the quarter system with a shortened summer session. See quick view of important dates by term here. Starting April 21, you will be able to see the schedule of classes by quarter for a full complete year forward.
Spring 2026
- Classes run April 6–June 26
- Priority registration begins Feb. 17
- View Spring class schedule
- Spring important dates and deadlines.
Summer 2026
- Classes run June 29–Aug. 7
- Priority registration begins April 27
- View Summer Class Schedule
- Summer important dates and deadlines
Fall 2026
- Classes run Sept. 21–Dec.11
- Priority registration begins July 27
- View Fall Class Schedule
- Fall important dates and deadlines.
Winter 2027
- Classes run Jan. 4–March 26
- Priority registration begins Nov. 9
- View Winter Class Schedule
- Winter important dates and deadlines.
Before You Start
New Students
- To register for classes in MyPortal, you must first apply for admission.
- When applying, remember to declare a major (not "undecided") and select a goal of transfer, degree or certificate if you want to qualify for priority enrollment.
- Then come back to this page and follow steps to register for classes.
Former Returning Students
- You must reapply for admission if you missed a term, EXCEPT if you skipped summer session.
Accessing Student Registration in MyPortal
Use your CWID to login and access the Student Registration Dashboard
- LOG IN to MyPortal
- SELECT Student Registration Tile > Registration Dashboard
- View the MyPortal Registration Guide for how to navigate and use the Registration Dashboard features
About the Registration Steps
If you are new to Foothill, get to know these steps to prepare to register each term as soon as you can based on priority enrollment — in order to get the classes you need.
- View your date and time to register, available a couple weeks before registration begins and based on your completion of priority enrollment steps, student status and number of units completed.
- Log in to MyPortal > CLICK on the Student Registration tile > Under Registration Tools > CLICK Registration Dashboard > CLICK on Prepare for Registration to find your registration date and time and check for any holds on your account.
- Register for (add) classes in MyPortal as soon as you can for the best chances of getting into the classes that you need.
- View the online schedule.
- You can check the academic calendar for it's release date, as well as any other dates that may matter to you for the upcoming term.
- For classes you want to take, note the 5-digit CRN# and any prerequisite requirements or special start and end dates if it's not a 12-week class.
- If you've completed prerequisite coursework at another college, submit a prerequisite clearance request at least two weeks before your date to register.
- Note: Some designated learning community courses may require faculty approval for enrollment and/or co-enrollment in another class.
- LOG IN to MyPortal.
- If a class you want is closed, see open courses in the schedule of classes for best chances of getting into another section for the course that you need.
- If no other time will fit into your schedule of classes, add your name to a class waitlist.
- Remember: You can also try to add a class after school begins by attending the first class session.
- Don't forget to pay your fees upon registration so that you are not dropped for nonpayment.
- Review waitlist policies before placing your name on a waitlist.
- Remember: If space becomes available, you will be automatically enrolled in the class and notified by email. If you no longer want this class, it is your responsibility to drop it.
- Update your personal information in MyPortal and check your email often.
You can request a P/NP grade through the completion of the course.
- Before the first day of the quarter, you may request the P/NP grade option in MyPortal.
- After the class begins, you must use the Conversion of Letter Grade to Pass/No Pass form and turn in to the Admissions Office.
- Some transfer institutions will not accept pass/no pass grades, and we cannot change a P/NP to a letter grade per state regulations.
For questions regarding this policy, email admissions@foothill.edu or consult with your academic counselor.
- You are responsible for dropping courses that you choose to no longer attend.
- Be aware of academic calendar deadlines for drops for refunds and drops with a W.
- Drops with Ws are included in the number of times you can repeat a course.
- Regulations do not allow students to enroll in the same course more than three times.
- If you receive two W's, two substandard grades, or a combination thereof, the system will block you from enrolling again without an override. You will need to request an override from Admissions and Records to register in the course again. This will be the last time you may enroll in this class at Foothill-De Anza Community College District.
- Please see your options if you have not successfully completed the course after two attempts.
You'll find details for these tools in the Student Tiles Section inside MyPortal.
You can use the keyword search function or find the appropriate Tile.
- Use DegreeWorks to plan and monitor progress toward your degree goals. View our Degree Works Quick Guide for more information or find details via the Degree Works app in MyPortal.
- Use ClockWork to register for services with the DRC to request accommodated testing if needed.
- Use Academic Works to search and apply for scholarships.
- Use ePrintit for your printing needs while on campus. Learn more in MyPortal.
- Be on time for the first class meeting. Otherwise, you may be dropped from the class if there is a waitlist. If you no longer want to be enrolled in a class, it is your responsibility to officially drop classes.
- If you are taking a fully online course, please complete all assigments that prove participation in the class at the start of the quarter; otherwise, you could be dropped by the instructor.
- Need help in your classes? Remember free academic tutorial support is available through our our friendly Tutoring Program — including in-person and virtual online options. Your success at reaching your goals is important to all faculty and staff at Foothill!
- Normally final grades will be available to view in MyPortal by the second Monday after finals week if instructors have submitted grades on time.
- See Viewing Grades for complete information about grades and transcripts.