How do I register for online classes?

Question

How do I register for online classes?

Environment

• Admissions & Student Services

Information

Enrolled students can register for classes online through their student account and use a filter to view online classes only. You will need your student ID number to create your account or look up your username. To obtain your ID number, call Admissions & Student Services at 616-234-3300.

Answer

Follow these steps to register for classes:

1. Log in to the MyGRCC Portal. If you have trouble signing in, contact IT Support at (616) 234-4357.
2. Select the GRCC Online Center tile.
3. Select the Add/Drop Classes tile on the Online Center homepage.
4. Select Class Search and Enroll, then choose the appropriate semester.
5. To search for specific classes, type the subject prefix and course number in the field under Search for Classes (e.g., EN 101) and click the arrow at right or press the Enter key. You can also search by subject (e.g., "Psychology").
6. Filter for Online Classes: Use the menu on the left to filter your search. In the Instruction Mode section, select the checkbox for Online.
   • If a course is full but offers a waitlist, a Wait List option will appear in the menu. For more details, visit grcc.edu/waitlist.
7. Review the course sections. Check the Status and Seats columns for availability and the Room column for the class mode:
   • Online Course: Conducted entirely online with no set meeting times (listed as "To be Announced").
   • Virtual Classroom: Conducted online but meets virtually at specific days and times.
   • Hybrid: Includes both in-person and online instruction.
   • In-Person: Listed with a specific building and room number.
8. To view detailed information, click the blue hyperlink (e.g., "Lecture" or "Laboratory"):
   • Review the Class Details tab for credit/contact hours and enrollment deadlines.
   • Review the Enrollment Information tab for prerequisite restrictions.
   • Click the X in the upper right corner to close the details window.
9. After closing the details, click the arrow to the right of the section you want to select.
10. Click the Accept button. (If you want to be placed on a waitlist for a full class, change the selection from "No" to "Yes" before clicking Accept).
11. Click the Submit button. Note: You are not yet enrolled in the class at this stage.
12. Click Shopping Cart in the left-hand menu.
13. To complete enrollment, select the checkbox in the Select column for each course you want, then click the Enroll button in the upper right corner.

For further assistance, view the illustrated step-by-step instructions (PDF) or watch the registration walk-through video (opens in a new window).