Register for Classes

New students must be accepted to CFCC before they are eligible to register. Registration information will be mailed with your acceptance letter. Please review the Admission process for new students to make sure you have completed the necessary requirements for admission.

New students are required to view an online orientation orientation session . During the orientation, students will learn all about what they can expect at CFCC and how to connect with resources.

If you are transferring to CFCC from another school, please send your transcript as soon as possible. Late receipt of your transcripts could delay your registration for certain courses. Students transferring from another school should have all transcripts delivered to CFCC at least two weeks prior to any registration period.

Already a CFCC student? Great! Here’s what you need to know.

Currently enrolled students register each semester for the upcoming semester during the early registration period. Students receive an email through their myCFCC email account with specific instructions regarding registration, including their priority date and time and their advisor’s name and location. Early registration for the Fall and Summer semesters occurs in April. Early registration for Spring occurs in October. Check the Academic Calendar for specific registration periods.

Registration is an online process through the student’s Self Service – Student Planning account. Tutorials are available showing How to Register . Students will receive a confirmation email once they have registered online. That email will contain important payment, refund, and attendance information.

New and returning students who are not currently enrolled in classes will register after current student priority registration ends.

Students may take up to 18 hours without special permission during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students must seek special permission from the Director of Academic Advising or the Dean of Student Support Services to carry an overload of semester hours. Overload requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.0 in completed courses.

Been here before? We’re so glad you’re back.

Students (including CFCC graduates) returning to CFCC who have not been enrolled for one or more academic years must submit a new admissions application. You may also be required to complete the Residency Determination Service Application. This application determines if you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition and is mandated by the State of North Carolina via the Residency Determination Service Office. For further information, please see the Returning Students’ Admissions page .

If you had trouble your first time at CFCC, please read our Academic Forgiveness policy .

Want to take a class at CFCC that will transfer back to your university? No problem!

Students who are 18 years of age or older or have a high school diploma or equivalent but do not wish to enter degree or diploma programs may enter CFCC as “special credit” students. Please review the Admissions process for Visiting Students to make sure you have completed the necessary requirements for admissions.

Special Credit students must meet all course prerequisites.

Registration for the Fall and Summer semesters occurs in April. Early registration for Spring occurs in October. Check the Academic Calendar for specific registration periods.

New Special Credit students are eligible to register online through Self Service. Registration information will be mailed with your acceptance letter. Please review the Admissions process to ensure you have completed the requirements for admissions.

Special Credit students may register online or in person in the Academic Advising Center in Union Station (Room 240). Check the Academic Calendar for specific advising and registration periods. Students will receive a confirmation email once they have registered online. The email will contain important payment, refund, and attendance information.

Transferring Credit to CFCC? Here’s what you need to know.