Step 1

Apply for Admission

• Identify the program of study you are interested in (if you are undecided that is ok).
• Identify your goals (if you are not sure that is ok).
• Know your social security or student/F2 visa number
• Know your California residency start date.
• Apply for Admission

Prepare for online learning.
(if you are a successful online learner, continue to Step 3)

• View Online Learner Expectations
• View the Tips for Success in Online Courses
• Complete the Are You Ready to Learn Online? assessment.
• Print and read Online Responsibility 
• Review the Types of Online Courses
• 10 Ways to be a Successful Online Student

• View the Online Course Catalog.
• Review the courses and identify prerequisites.
• View the Instructor's website if available.

Waitlisted Classes

• Join a waitlist if available.
• If a seat opens seven days or more before the class start date, the student highest on the list will be automatically enrolled, notified through email and an automated phone call. NOTE: Check your email frequently.
• If a seat opens seven or less days before the class start date, automated registration from the waitlist does not occur.
• An instructor has the discretion to add a student and you will be contacted if an add is possible.
• Pay the fees within four days or you will be dropped for non-payment.

• Log into my.msjc.edu, select the Student Eagle Advisor tab.
• Remember to enter the correct online section.
• Need enrollment help? Get it here 24/7!

• Log into my.msjc.edu, select the Courses tab.
• Select the course from the list of courses you are enrolled in. NOTE: courses open 5 business days before the course starts.

• Open the course and follow the Check-In instructions in the Announcements.
• You must check in within the five days before and up to two days after the course starts.
  Failure to do so will result in a drop from the course.
• Review the course syllabus and schedule. Contact the Instructor with questions.