Annual Enrollment - Frequently Asked Questions

All current and new students.

Students can enroll in current and future terms in ctcLink. You will now have the benefit of seeing classes that are available in future terms to plan your courses around your life and schedule. Use your registration how-to-guide to enroll.

Log into your ctcLink account to view your enrollment dates. Use this registration how-to-guide to support.

Yes! New student registration opens November 12, 2024 for winter and spring term.

That’s okay! You are not required to enroll in multiple terms at once. We encourage you to meet with your advisor early to make a plan and enroll in the classes that fit your schedule. Visit the Advising Appointments web page to set up time with an advisor.

Yes. You can make changes to your schedule in any term that has yet to start. If the term has already started, you can adjust your schedule during the add/drop period, which typically lasts through the first week of classes. After the add/drop period, changes may not be allowed or may require special permission.

If a class is full, you are able to join a waitlist. You will also have the ability to register now for the class if it is offered during a future term. In addition, we review enrollment on a regular basis during the registration period. As we review student enrollment and waitlists, we aim to respond by opening new sections.

Visit the Advising Appointments web page to find contact information for your preferred Advising Center. You can also choose the appointment type that’s right for you and book your appointment online.

Students will be dropped from their spring term class if they are not successful in the required prerequisite.

No. Tuition deadlines will stay the same. You will not pay for spring classes until tuition is due on March 24, 2025. Winter tuition is due December 19, 2024.

You can request Military Tuition Assistance (TA) once your class schedule is available, but it’s important to submit your request before the term begins. Each branch has different timeframes for submitting TA requests:

• Army TA: You can request up to 60 days in advance, but no later than the day the class begins. It’s recommended to submit your request at least 7-10 days prior to the start of the term for timely processing.
• Air Force TA: Requests can be submitted up to 45 days in advance, and they must be submitted no later than 7 days before the class start date.
• Navy/Coast Guard/Marines TA: You can submit your request up to 120 days in advance, but it must be submitted no later than 14 days before the class start date. Requests submitted later than this may not be approved.

Make sure to check with your specific branch for any additional guidelines or deadlines regarding TA requests!

To ensure funding you are encouraged to follow Financial Aid priority timelines and check your ctcLink To Do List items each term. 

Yes. Enrolling in both terms helps your high school and Pierce College track your progress toward high school graduation and degree requirements. The Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) is NOT required for both terms. Please work with your high school counselor to submit the EVF information by the deadlines posted on our Running Start web page. 

Yes, you may enroll in winter and spring classes, work closely with your Transitional Education advisor to ensure you are enrolled in the correct sections of classes.

Our plans are to implement the annual enrollment approach to include summer, fall, winter and spring term for Academic Year 2025-26. Registration for the next school year begins May 12, 2025.