Apply and Enroll

We are here to help you! Please follow the steps below to reach out to the Counseling Faculty.

To schedule an academic counseling appointment, please use Starfish and follow the step-by-step instructions:

How to Schedule an Academic Counseling Appointment in Starfish

1. Apply to SBCC
  • Completing an SBCC application is the first step to getting started in the HIT/CIM Program.
  • There is no separate application for any of our HIT/CIM programs.
  • If you are starting in Summer, then you should first submit a Summer application, and then go back and submit a Fall application.
  • After you apply to the college, you can then apply for Financial Aid.

2. Log Into the Campus Portal, Look up your Student ID Number, Look up Your Registration Appointment Time, and Check for Holds
  • Within one hour, you will be able to log into , the student registration system. Follow the instructions HERE to log in for the first time.
  • If you have tried to log into the college portal and have not been able to for two working days since you applied, then please contact Student Support for assistance because there may be a technical issue on the college's end delaying the process.
  • Once you have logged into the college portal, look up your Student ID Number: Hover over the 'Class Registration & Schedule' card at the top, then click 'Update Profile'. You will see your Student ID Number (also known as a K Number") under your name in the upper left.
  • Next, check to see if you have any holds: Go back to the college portal tab and again hover over the 'Class Registration & Schedule' card, then go to 'Register for Classes', then to 'Prepare for Registration' .
  • This screen will show you whether you have holds on your registration (see below) as well as the earliest date and time that you will be able to register.
  • Registration dates are posted in late October for Spring registration and in late March for Summer/Fall registration.
  • Depending on the information on your application, you may be subject to holds on your registration. To clear the holds, you will need to do the following:         
    • ORIENTATION HOLD: Complete Online Orientation. After completing Orientation, if you have no other holds, proceed to the next step below.
    • NEW TO COLLEGE STUDENTS: Sign up to attend a required Class Planning webinar HERE.
 
3. Ordering Official Transcripts if you have previously attended college.
  • If you are pursuing an Associate's degree, order official transcripts from all colleges attended. Send them electronically if possible, and if you need an email to do so, use transcripts@sbcc.edu. If you must send them be regular mail, have them sent to SBCC Admissions, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
  • If you are pursuing a Certificate, we only require official transcripts if there is specific coursework that applies to Certificate requirements - see previous bullet for instructions.
  • In addition to ordering official transcripts, to expedite the evaluation, you can email unofficial transcripts to Gwyer (see step #5).
 
4. If you have a disability, contact the Disability Services office

You may be eligible for additional support in class as well as early priority registration dates to enroll. Visit the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) webpage to learn more.

 
5. Reach out to Your Academic Counselor for Help Selecting Classes

 

6. Register for Classes

Prepare to register for your classes by reviewing the schedule of classes, choose the classes that you want to register for, and write down their CRN numbers. On or after your registration date, log into the college portal and follow the instructions HERE to enroll.

7. Pay for Your Classes

Pay fees through the college portal after you register for your classes - hover over the 'Class Registration & Schedule' card and select 'Pay My Bill'. More information is available about payment options.

8. Prepare for your Classes and Order your Books

Review the next steps to prepare for your classes. Textbooks will be available for online order approximately two weeks before the semester begins.