How to Register for Classes

Overview

Registration is one of the few services used repeatedly by Santa Fe College students throughout their educational experience. As a primary non-classroom contact between the institution and its students, it is a key element in the overall educational process. Successful registration requires cooperation and advanced planning on the part of faculty, administration, academic advisors, and students.

Registration Dates

Registration appointment dates are assigned throughout the Preferred Registration Week. Appointments are based on the number of credit hours you have earned toward your program of study at the time of registration. You will be able to register on or after your assigned registration date, which is given approximately two weeks prior to the start of registration. View your registration date on eSantaFe under Check My Status. 

How to register for classes

For more information on what class offering is right for you, visit Type of Classes.

1. Login to eSantaFe by entering your SF ID and Password
2. Click the "Advisement" tab, then "Degree Audit", then "Degree Audit Detail" to review your degree requirements. Note: You must view your Degree Audit Detail each semester before you will be allowed to register for classes.
3. In the menu bar, click "My Classes" then "Register Classes"
   • Select term to register for if not automatically indicated (ex. Fall, Fall A/B…)
   • Type in the course number in the Enter a Course Number box
   • Select Show All Sections at the top right of screen
   • Select campus location and restrict days and times (only if necessary)
   • Click Search Courses
   • Click on name of class to view description, prerequisites, and fees. Important: Pay close attention to all notes associated with specific sections.
   • Click the Register button for the section of the class desired. If Register buttons are not visible, either your registration is not activated or the class is full. For more information, read the error message(s) if applicable, and view the My Status screen located under the "Advisement" tab.
   • Option: If your desired class is full, click the "Notify Me" to be added to the waiting list. Be sure to check your eSantaFe notifications regularly, as you will be notified when a seat opens.

View your schedule and see payment options

Once registration is complete, your classes will show on the My Schedule screen. You are responsible for those classes and required to pay any fees associated with those classes on or before the due date designated on the My Schedule screen.

1. In eSantaFe, click on "My Classes" and then choose "My Schedule".
2. To see payment options, click on the "Finances" link in your eSantaFe account then "View and Pay Fees".

Fees must be paid by the designated deadline as identified on the "My Schedule" screen. Failure to pay fees by the fee due date will result in some or all of your classes being dropped.