How to Register for Classes

1. Register for classes by logging in to MyMC, and navigating to the Register and Pay for Classes card. Click the Register Now link.
2. From the Registration menu, click Register for Classes.
3. On the Select a Term page, choose the term for which you want to register, then click Continue.
4. On the Register for Classes page, enter your search criteria and click Search or Advanced Search to view available classes.

Tip: Once the search results appear, click the course title, which is a hyperlink that opens the course details. The pop‑up window displays information such as the course/section notes, instructor/meeting times, corequisites, required textbooks & materials, attributes, enrollment/waitlist and fees.

1. Add classes by selecting the sections you want. If a class is full, you may have the option to join a waitlist.
2. Review and submit your selections in the Summary area to complete registration. If there is a registration error that you do not understand, check registration error help.

You are financially responsible for any class listed as Registered or Audit. Payment Options and Deadlines.

For detailed, step‑by‑step instructions, see How to Find and Add Classes (PDF, ) .

You may take classes at any Montgomery College location, based on course availability and your eligibility to enroll.

When searching for classes, you can filter by campus using the Campus field.

1. Click in the Campus field and select an option. Tip: To choose more than one, click in the field again and select another option. If you don’t select a campus, classes from all campuses and delivery types will display.

Delivery type describes how a class is offered: online, remote, or in person. Campus options include:

• Distance Learning: Fully online classes with no scheduled meeting times.
• Remote Learning: Classes that meet online at scheduled times. To find remote classes, select Distance Learning.
• On‑Campus: In‑person classes at Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, or other MC locations.
• Blended: Classes that combine online instruction with required on‑campus attendance. To find blended classes, select the on‑campus location (such as Rockville), not Distance Learning.
• Off‑Campus: Classes offered at locations other than MC campuses.

For more information, see Campuses and Locations.

2. Click Search to view available classes.

For detailed, step‑by‑step instructions, see How to Find and Add Classes (PDF, )

You can narrow your search by selecting Special Course Options, such as late‑starting classes, Z courses (which don’t require purchased textbooks), weekend classes, blended classes, Honors courses, dual‑language support classes, and first‑ or second‑7‑week classes.

Tip: During the Fall and Spring semesters, Montgomery College offers classes in different lengths—such as 7‑week (half‑term or late‑starting) options—giving students more flexibility when planning their schedules. Parts of term are not used for Winter or Summer sessions.

After selecting the option(s) you want in Advanced Search, click Search to view available classes. Once the search results appear, click the course title (a hyperlink) to open the course details.

In the course details, look for Attributes, which:

• Identify special course options (such as Z courses, Honors, late‑starting classes, or 7‑week classes)
• Show degree‑related information, such as general education or elective designations

For detailed, step‑by‑step instructions with screenshots, see How to Register for Courses with Special Course Options (PDF, ) .

In the Meeting Times column of the class search results, letter abbreviations show the days a class meets.

Day abbreviations:

• M = Monday
• T = Tuesday
• W = Wednesday
• R = Thursday
• F = Friday
• S = Saturday
• U = Sunday

Examples:

• TR = Tuesday and Thursday
• MWF = Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• S = Saturday only

If more than one letter appears, the class meets on all of the listed days.

What if no days or times appear?
Some Distance Learning classes do not show meeting days or times because they are fully online with no scheduled meetings.

In the schedule, the building location is listed as Distance Learning and the room as Web.

Some courses require you to register for multiple linked sections at the same time. These are called co‑requisites and may include support courses, paired courses, labs, or discussion sections.

Co‑requisites are most commonly required for English (ENGL), Mathematics (MATH), and Science courses. Examples of common co‑requisite courses include:

• ENGL 011 and ENGL 101
• MATH 017 and MATH 117
• CHEM 031, CHEM 131, CHEM 131L, and CHEM 131D

After clicking Search, select the course title to view course details, including any co‑requisite requirements listed in the Course/Section Notes and Corequisites section.

Examples:

• Course/Section Notes:  
  CRN 30175: Must be taken with Discussion CHEM 131D (CRN 31150) and Lab CHEM 131L (CRN 30178).
• Corequisites:
  • CHEM 131L – Principles of Chemistry I (Lab), Section 001 – CRN 30178
  • CHEM 131D – Principles of Chemistry I (Discussion), Section 001 – CRN 31150

What this means for registration

• You must register for all required sections. In the example above, this includes CHEM 131 (lecture), CHEM 131L (lab), and CHEM 131D (discussion).
• All required CRNs must be added and submitted together. Tip: Using the Enter CRNs option can make it easier to register for all required sections at the same time.
• If you try to register for only one section, you will receive a co‑requisite registration error.

For step‑by‑step instructions with screenshots, see MC Course Registration How to Guide Co-Requisites new window.

Most courses at MC have a waitlist if the course fills. Add yourself to a waitlist for a closed course. If a space becomes available, you will be notified via your MC email address to register for the course. You have 48 hours (or 24 hours if within one week of the start of classes) to login to your MyMC account and change your registration status from "Waitlist" to "Registered Web" for that course. You will not be charged for the course until you register. Waitlists are purged two days prior to the start of the class. See the Waitlist FAQ for more information.

When registering for a class, you have the option of taking the class for credit or audit. The cost for the class will be the same regardless of the grading option you choose. You must select your grading option at the time of registration. 

When you add a class, it defaults to Credit (Registered Web).

• If you choose to take the class for credit, you will earn a grade as well as college credits which can be applied towards a degree or certificate. 
• If you choose to take the class for audit, you will receive NO grade or college credits for the class.

If you want to take the class as Audit, go to the Summary section and use the Action drop‑down next to the class to change the grading option to Audit, then click Submit Changes.

If you wish to change your grading option (credit to audit, or audit to credit) after the class has begun, you must obtain the signature of the instructor on a Registration/Schedule Change form (PDF, ) and submit the form to the Records and Registration Office. Your registration status may not be changed after 20% of class meetings for the course.

There is a deadline to change your grading option. The deadline for your specific classes can be found through MyMC:

1. Log in to MyMC.
2. Under the "Student Quick Links" click on "My Class Schedule."
3. Select the current term.
4. Click on "View Drop Deadline Dates" at the bottom of the page.

Changes after the deadline require submission of an Academic Appeal form (PDF, ) .

Dropping or withdrawing a class uses the same steps as registering for classes.

1. Log in to MyMC, click Register and Pay for Classes and click Register Now.
2. Select Register for Classes, choose your term, then click Continue.
3. Click Search (no search criteria needed).
4. In the Summary section, use the Action drop‑down to select Drop.
5. Click Submit Changes.

If you are unable to drop or withdraw from a class using MyMC, contact Raptor Central.

Drop versus Withdraw

• Drop: Happens early in the term; may be eligible for a refund, depending on the course and date.
• Withdraw: Happens later in the term; usually no refund. The outcome on your transcript may vary (for example, a “W” or another notation), depending on timing and circumstances.

Refund eligibility, deadlines, and special circumstances vary by course. See Tuition and Fee Refunds.

After registering for classes, it’s a good idea to review your schedule to make sure everything looks correct, confirm your registration details, and verify when and where your classes meet so you can address any concerns before the semester starts.

1. Log in to MyMC and go to the Register and Pay for Classes card. Click Register Now.
2. On the Registration page, select View registration information.
3. Select Look up a Schedule and choose the appropriate term.

Review Your Information

• View your schedule in a weekly format to see class days and times
• Select Schedule Details to review:

• Class meeting times and locations

If you are having difficulty registering for a class online, it is likely that you either have a hold on your account or are encountering a registration add error.  

Holds that Prevent Registration

To find out if you have a hold

1. Register for classes by logging in to MyMC, and navigating to the Register and Pay for Classes card. Click the Register Now link.
2. From the Registration menu, click Prepare for Registration
3. Review your registration status and any posted holds.

Holds that Prevent Registration

If you see this hold:	You need to take this action to remove it:
Academic Athletic Compliance	Contact College Athletic Director to schedule an appointment.
Academic Department Equipment	Return outstanding equipment to specified Academic Department.
Academic Dishonesty	Contact Academic Department listed on hold for more information.
Athletic Equipment	Return outstanding equipment to Athletics Department.
Academic Restriction	Contact Counselor prior to registration.
Academic Suspension	Must sit out one fall or spring semester before resuming studies. Contact Counselor after semester off to register.
Account in Collection	Pay your charges at Maryland State Central Collection Unit (CCU) by calling 1-800-705-3493 Option 1.
Bad Address on File	Complete a Student Address/ Information Change Form (PDF, ) and submit to Records and Registration.
Cashier Hold	Contact Cashier's Office to satisfy debt.
Child Care	Contact Center for Early Education for more information.
College Registrar	Contact College Registrar to schedule an appointment.
Cont Ed (Pathways)	Contact WDCE Community Education and Extended Learning to register.
Degree Major needs update	Complete the Declaration or Change of Program of Study form (PDF, ) and submit to the Office of Records and Registration.
Delinquent Account	Contact Cashier's Office to satisfy debt.
Departmental Obligation	Contact Academic Department listed on hold for more information.
Do not Contact (Student Req)	If you will resume classes at MC, e-mail Records and Registration from your My MC e-mail account to remove hold. An active address and acceptance of College mailings and other communication is required for all current students.
Early Placement	Hold is required If you are under 18 without a HS diploma. Contact Dual Enrollment if you are looking to take college courses while still in HS. If you have graduated HS or are over 18 and no longer in high school, contact Raptor Central from your MC email with proof of high school graduation.
Finance	Read description for more information.
Financial Aid Overaward	Contact Student Financial Aid for more information.
Germantown Dean	Contact Germantown Dean of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment.
International	Contact your International Student Coordinator for more information.
Math/Sci Center Equipment	Return outstanding equipment to Math or Science Learning Center.
Need New Domicile	Submit documentation of your address (PDF, ) to Records and Registration.
Parking Hold	Contact Cashier's office to pay or Security office for questions
Rockville Dean	Contact Rockville Dean of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment.
Registrar- Germantown	Contact Records and Registration for more information.
Registrar- Rockville	Contact Records and Registration for more information.
Registrar- Takoma Park	Contact Records and Registration for more information.
Stafford Loan- GO TO FIN AID	Contact Student Financial Aid for more information
Takoma Park Dean	Contact Takoma Park/Silver Spring Dean of Student Affairs to schedule an appointment.
Title IX Compliance	Contact Title IX Director.
Underage Applicant	Hold is required If you are under 18 without a HS diploma. Contact Dual Enrollment if you are looking to take college courses while still in HS. If you have graduated HS or are over 18, contact Raptor Central from your MC email with proof of high school graduation.
Verify SSN	In Person: Bring your Social Security card and photo ID to Records and Registration. (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–2 PM). Online: Log into MyMC Portal, Click on Financial Aid card and “General Financial Aid Forms”. Next upload your Social Security card.

 

Registration Add Errors

If you try to register for a course, and encounter an error message, it is highly likely that you need to choose another course or seek additional permission to enter. If you need to know what a certain term or phrase means, you can review the Glossary of Higher Ed. Terms.