Enrollment Procedures

Do you need help registering for classes? Students can visit our Advising Center for help.

Visit our How to Register  for step-by-step instructions on how to register online.

Current students can register online on or after their registration access time. Returning (students that have not attended within the last two quarters) and new students can register during open registration.

The last day to add classes online without instructor permission is 11:59pm on the day prior to the first day of the quarter. 

Students can add classes online as long as:

• There are no blocks on their student account. Students can check blocks via their ctcLink accounts. 
• They meet all class pre-requisites or have obtained an entry code from their instructor.
• If the class is full and has an available wait list, the student will be added to the end of the list.  

Once the quarter has started, most classes will need written instructor permission to register except for Late Start Classes. To obtain instructor permission, students should email the instructor on the first day and ask for permission to register for the class. Permission is required even if the class has available spots. Please note: Once the quarter has started, instructors can deny requests for new additions to their class. Students will receive a permission code that can be used to register online via their ctcLink accounts.

Dropping a class is not an easy decision. If you need help to reviewing your future class selection, please contact your assigned advisor. You can locate their contact information in "My Success Network" within Starfish.

If you are receiving funding from sources, such as Financial Aid, Veterans or Workforce Funding, we highly recommend reaching out to them as dropping class(es) may impact your funding.

• Don't assume your instructor will drop you. If you don’t want to attend the class, be sure to drop the class
• Don't assume Financial Aid will drop you. The Financial Aid office does not make changes to student schedules.
• Don't assume an advisor will drop you. Advisors do not make changes to student schedules.
• Don't assume you won't owe money. If you have questions about refunds, contact Enrollment Services at registration@everettcc.edu

Drop Deadlines

Deadlines are available on our Important Dates and Registration Calendar. Some classes start early or end late and may have different refund/drop deadlines. Those early/late start classes will be noted in the online class schedule.  If you have questions about online drops, email registration@everettcc.edu

How to drop classes?

Students can drop classes online through their ctcLink account through the 8th week of the quarter (6th week of Summer Quarter.) Please note that our refund and drop deadlines are available online. If students are having difficulty dropping classes online, please do not hesitate to email to registration@everettcc.edu. Registration will honor the timestamp of the email. Please include the Student ID number and class item number.

Classes dropped:

• during the first week of the quarter will receive a full refund and no record on their transcript
• during the second week of the quarter will receive a 50% refund and no record on their transcript
• during the third week of the quarter will receive a 50% refund with a W indicated on their transcript. The W is non-punitive and does not affect the cumulative GPA at EvCC
• after the 4th week through the 8th week (6th week for Summer) will receive a W indicated on their transcript.

Once the deadline has passed, students have two options: 

1. Students can reach out to their instructor and ask for an Instructor’s Withdrawal. This is a letter V grade that the instructor can input into the Instructor’s Grade Roster. Please note they can deny this request. The V Grade is non-punitive and does not affect the cumulative GPA at EvCC.
2. If the student fails the class, students can repeat the class an additional two more times. Please visit our Course Repeat policy for more information.

Please note that if your account has a remaining balance on the payment plan, it will take cashiers a few days to calculate your remaining balance.

Everett Community College does not offer medical withdrawals. Students wishing to drop classes due to medical reasons will need to follow current drop procedures as explained above. Students can submit  Request for Exception to Refund Policy with attached support documentation via email to registration@everettcc.edu or fax to 425-388-9173. See Refund Appeals and Policy Appeals for more information. 

The College's normal refund schedule is described on the web, in handouts, in the college mailer and the catalog. Students who wish to be considered for a refund beyond those regular deadlines must withdraw from the courses, and submit a  petition with supporting documentation. Petitions are only considered from students who submit documentation of a call to active military duty due to national emergency, or a severe and unexpected illness which began during the quarter, and precludes any and all activity. Reserve duty training does not constitute active military duty. Submitting a petition does not guarantee its approval. Students must submit the petition during the quarter that they are requesting a refund.

How to submit a Request for Exception to Refund Policy:

1. Students must withdraw from all their classes.
2. Submit completed and signed Request for Exception to Refund Policy  form
3. Submit a written statement, detailing your situation and indicating your request. Be as specific as possible as to why you are asking for an exception.
4. Include supporting documentation (see below)
5. Students must submit the petition during the quarter that they are requesting a refund. Requests received after the last day of the quarter may not be considered.

Requests (with supporting documentation) are given the strongest consideration in the following circumstances:

• call to active military duty due to national emergency - attach Military Orders if called to active duty due to national emergency.
• death of an immediate family member - attach death certificate or obituary, plus documentation showing your relationship to the deceased.
•  a severe and unexpected illness which began during the term, and prohibits your ability to complete the coursework
  •  Documentation from medical professional on clinic/hospital letterhead with detailed doctor’s information.
  • Documentation should clearly indicate the start date of the condition/illness.
  • This documentation must be signed by the medical professional.

A student may appeal a decision regarding an enrollment policy by sending a written request directly to the Registrar.

Appeals regarding an instructor decision must first be directed to the instructor or the Division Dean. Call 425-388-9211 for more information. Appeals regarding student behavioral disciplinary action must be directed to the Judicial Officer Mike Bowers,425-388-9922. Procedures related to academic or behavioral grievances follow processes outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Please visit our Enrollment Verification page for more information.