Add Authorization (Replaces Add Codes)
- Full Term Classes with a start date of August 25th, 2023 remain open the first three days of the term.
- Classes filled on the first day of the term will require an Authorization to Add.
- Authorization to Add may be obtained from the instructor.
- Authorization to Add is at the discretion of the instructor on a space available basis to students who attend the first day of class.
- Students authorized to add will see a blue ribbon "Approved to Add" on their Student Plan Schedule, and must click the register button to complete the enrollment.
- Students are responsible to register by the last day to add course. Deadlines for short term and late starting classes can be found on the college home webpage.
- An instructor may revoke an Authorization to Add, make sure to pay attention to instructor instructions.
Video Instructions
Restrictions
Maximum Units:
Students cannot enroll in more than 7 units in the summer and/or winter,19 units in Fall and/or Spring without an approved Overload Petition. Students must seek overload permission from the Counseling Department.
Multiple Sections:
Students cannot enroll in a class if they are enrolled in another section of the same course.
Prerequisites:
Students who have completed prerequisite coursework at another college, please meet with a counselor to confirm transferability.
Registration Holds:
Students cannot enroll until all holds have been cleared. Contact the office that placed the hold.
Repeat:
Students who have received approval to repeat a course must follow the instructions below. The registration will not be processed through the Self-Service portal.
Option 1 (Submit Request In Person: Recommended Method)
- Arrive in person at a College of the Desert enrollment services office on or after your registration priority date.
- Provide your valid photo ID
- Complete the Registration Request form in person
Option 2 (Submit Request Electronically Via Email)
- Download and complete the Registration Request form
- On or after the day of your registration priority, send an email to enrolls@collegeofthedesert.edu
with the following information:
- In the subject line of your email, type “Repeat Enrollment”.
- In your email include your name, 7-digit COD student ID number, the term, course and 4-digit section number you would like to register for.
- Attach the completed form.
- Attach a copy of your valid photo ID.
For additional registration information, please contact the Admissions & Records office at (760) 773-2516 or via email at enrolls@collegeofthedesert.edu.
Time Conflict:
Students cannot enroll in a class that conflicts with their enrolled schedule. Overlaps of even 5 minutes are not allowed.
