How to Register for Classes

You can find upcoming courses and register for them through the Student Planning area of MyTCCTrack.

Online registration is unavailable during the following times:

Monday–Friday: 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

View the 2024–2025 Academic Calendar for important dates for each term.

How do I search/register for classes?

There are two main steps to registering for classes: Building your schedule and registering.

Part I: Build Your Class Schedule

Before you register, you can search for classes to build your class schedule for your semester.

View the 2024–2025 Academic Calendar to find important dates for specific sessions.

To search for classes and build your schedule,

Log in to MyTCCTrack.
- If you need help logging in, visit our student login and password help page.
Go to Student Planning.
Go to Prepare to Register (Go to My Progress and View Program Requirements).
Find a course in your degree plan.
Select the course name (Ex: ENGL 1301) to view available sections.
Use the search options/filters to help narrow down your search by selecting: Term, Campus, and Open Sections.
Select Add Section to Schedule.
- A pop-up window will appear with additional course section details.
- Note: You are not yet enrolled at this step.
After reviewing the pop-up information, if this is still the section you want to add, select Add Section. If you wish to continue searching for another section, select Close.
Repeat as needed until you're ready to register.

You are not registered yet. You must complete part II to finish your registration.

Part II: Register for Classes (Complete Registration)

When you're ready to register,

Find the graduation cap icon and go to Student Planning > Plan & Schedule.
Review your schedule.
Select Register Now.
After you've registered, pay for your classes to complete enrollment.

You're now registered for your upcoming semester!

Dual Credit & Continuing Education Students

If you're a dual credit student, follow our registration instructions for dual credit courses.

For continuing education courses, follow our registration instructions for Continuing Education courses.

Tutorial Video to Register

Please Note: When you click on Canvas from the homepage, you will be directed to Canvas Student Resource Hub page with all of your student resource links. Then you will select MyTCCTrack under the Registration heading. You will not be going to Blackboard anymore.

What if I need help registering for classes?

Contact either Career Advising or the Admissions and Registrar Office if you need help registering for classes.

What if I need help logging in to MyTCCTrack?

Visit our student login and password help page for login help.

What if it won't let me register for a class?

A message should appear that explains why you are unable to enroll.

Error	Explanation	Action Required
TCC records indicate you are a first time in college student. Enrollment required in NSOR 0010 and/or STSC 0111	You must enroll in one of the required FTIC courses.	Add either (or both) NSOR and STSC 0111 to your semester schedule.
Must be enrolled in at least one Dev Ed Class – Math or Reading	You must enroll in a required developmental education class (either math or reading).	Add the required course to your schedule, or contact Career Advising.
The following required for pre-requisite for course is not started. Please see course description for pre-requisite	You have not taken the pre-requisite course needed to enroll.	Add the required pre-requisite to your schedule, or contact Career Advising if you believe you've already taken the needed pre-requisite.
Residency Req. Click Here.	You have a pending residency status that needs to be updated.	Contact the Admissions and Registrar Office.
Student must pass smartermeasure test before registering for DL classes	You have not taken the required Online Readiness Assessment needed to enroll in online courses.	Take the Online Readiness Assessment.
Advisement required	You have not completed new student group advisement (NSGA).	Contact Career Advising.
Advisement required. 15 HR limit.	You have taken/completed 15 hours at TCC without checking in with a career advisor.	Contact Career Advising.
You need to submit your MCV4.	You have not submitted proof of meningitis vaccination.	Submit your meningitis vaccination.
Reactivation Required	You have not taken courses at TCC in the past 365 days.	Reactivate your student account.
Contact Business Svcs	You have an outstanding balance with TCC.	Pay your balance through Student Account in MyTCCTrack, or contact Business Services.
Campus does not match	You were previously a dual credit student and need to update your current student status at TCC.	Contact the Admissions and Registrar Office.

If none of these messages apply, contact a career advisor.

To speed the service, have ready:

A screenshot of the notification that states what is wrong
A screenshot of your courses with the section number and dates and times offered
Your TCC ID number saved in the title of both screenshots

What if I haven't taken classes in over a year?

Submit the Student Reactivation form in Hello!TCC.

You do not need to reapply for admission.

Visit our student login and password help page for login help.

What if I want to take a class for fun?

You can register to audit a class or sign up for one of our Lifestyle and Community Learning personal enrichment classes.

How do I register for dual credit classes?

Register for classes online in MyTCCTrack. You may also view our dual credit registration video and follow along while you register.

To build your schedule,

Log in to MyTCCTrack.
Select the graduation cap icon on the left of the screen, and then choose Dual Credit Course Search.
Select your High School (Example: Colleyville/Heritage HS).
The course catalog with the available courses for your high school will populate. You can filter by selecting Term (Example: Fall/Spring 20XX), and Open Sections Only to filter your section results.
- If you know the specific section number (Example: ENGL 1301 12345), you can type it into the search box at the top right of the screen.
Click on View Available Sections for one of the courses listed for your high school and review results. (course rubric – Example: ENGL – 2323 see below)
1. Select Add Section to Schedule to select the preferred section.
2. A pop-up window will appear with additional course section details. Review section details, then if correct, select Add Section.
3. Note: You are not yet enrolled at this step.
4. If you wish to continue searching for another section, select Close.
Repeat as needed until you're ready to register.

To complete your registration,

Find the graduation cap icon and go to Student Planning > Plan & Schedule.
Use the small arrows next to the term (Example: Fall/Spring 20XX), if you need to scroll to the correct semester.
Review your schedule and any registration error messages, in the top right corner of the screen.
Select Register Now. Once your registration is successful, the word Registered should appear under the course title.

Tutorial Video

How do I search/register for continuing education classes?

Continuing education classes help you get certifications and industry-recognized credentials to jump into the workforce quickly.

Learn how to register for continuing education classes.

If you're registering for personal enrichment classes through Lifestyle and Community Learning, follow the registration instructions for Lifestyle and Community Learning (LCL).

What types of courses can I take?

MyTCCTrack lists three main types of course instruction:

Not online
Online
Hybrid (Blended)

Not online

Those listed as "not online" take place in-person at a TCC campus or off-campus location.

Use the following table for more detailed information.

MyTCCTrack ID	Description
Lecture	These are face-to-face lectures with a specific meeting time on a campus.
Laboratory	These are face-to-face labs with a specific meeting time on a campus.
Computer Assisted	These are face-to-face lecture meetings in a computer lab where face-to-face instructor assists students working primarily on the computer.
Clinical	These course instruction types are for our health profession students.
Co-op	These are work-based learning experiences where you receive both lecture instruction and practical experience at a worksite.
Internship	These course instruction types are for our non-health profession program students. This is a work-based learning experience that involves supervision by qualified faculty or employees of the worksite. You may be paid or unpaid.
Practicum	These are work-based learning experiences where you can receive practical experiences in the workplace.

Online

Those listed as "online" take place online through our TCC Connect Campus.

Use the following table for more detailed information.

MyTCCTrack ID	Description
Online Lecture (CN only)	These are lectures that are 100% online. Instruction is delivered either asynchronously (no set meeting time) or synchronously (specific weekly meeting times). However, all sessions are recorded to watch on-demand.
Online Lab (CN only)	These are labs that are 100% online. Instruction is delivered either asynchronously (no set meeting time) or synchronously (specific weekly meeting times). However, all sessions are recorded to watch on-demand.
Asynchronous	These classes are 100% online. Instructors and students do not collaborate in real-time. Coursework is completed independently and at varying times. Only available at Northwest and Southeast campuses due to campus construction.
Synchronous	These classes are 100% online. Instructors engage with students in real-time at a specified meeting time. However, all sessions are recorded to watch on-demand. Only available at Northwest and Southeast campuses due to campus construction.

Hybrid (Blended)

Those listed as "hybrid" or "blended" offer a combination of face-to-face and online learning.

Use the following table for more detailed information.

MyTCCTrack ID	Description
Blended Lecture	These lectures are partly taught face-to-face and partly taught online or in another type of nontraditional instruction. The nontraditional instruction can be field trips, workout activities, labs, an online component, etc.
Blended Lab	These labs are partly taught face-to-face and partly taught online or in another type of nontraditional instruction. The nontraditional instruction can be field trips, workout activities, labs, an online component, etc.

Do I need to take the Online Readiness assessment?

Classes offered through TCC Connect Campus (sections that start with 8) require you to complete the Online Readiness assessment before you can register. Take the Online Readiness assessment if you have never taken an online course at TCC or if you have taken an online course but did not receive a grade of C or better.

New TCC Students: We strongly recommend that you wait until the application process is complete before taking Online Readiness.

What if I registered for a course but it's not showing up on my Student Planning calendar?

If you signed up for an asynchronous class (one without a specific meeting date/time), it will not show on your Student Planning Schedule.

Instead, it will show at the end of your schedule.

How do I remove/drop a class from my schedule?

Follow our instructions on how to drop a class from your schedule.

How do I register for a co-requisite class?

Co-requisite classes let you take a college level credit at the same time you are in a developmental course. An example of this is enrolling in ENGL 1301 and INRW 0399. Your career advisor will inform you if you need a co-requisite course.

To register for a co-requisite (such as ENGL 1301 and INRW 0399),

Log in to MyTCCTrack.
Go to the Course Catalog.
To add the developmental course, type INRW 0399 in the search box.
- Make sure you're using the Search for courses… box, not the Type a subject
Use the filters to narrow your selection.
Select View available sections to review sections that are available for registration.
When you've found the class want to register for, select Add Section to Schedule.
After reviewing the pop-up information, if this is still the section you want to add, select Add Section. If you wish to continue searching for another section, select
To add the companion course (ENGL 1301), go to the graduation cap and select Student Planning > Plan & Schedule. This will take you to the calendar view page.
Under the course title INRW 0399, there should be a box that says you must also take ENGL 1301 with section number.
Click this box to find the ENGL course section that is taught with the INRW 0399.
Select Add Section to Schedule.
Find the graduation cap icon and go to Student Planning > Plan & Schedule.
Review your schedule.
Select Register Now.
After you've registered, pay for your classes to complete enrollment.

How do I know if I have to take a prerequisite for a class?

Some courses require a previous course—at times with a specific grade—to be able to take them.

Once you have selected the course you desire, read the description of the course. It should state if a prerequisite is required. Information about prerequisites will include one of the following:

Required Prerequisite: This course must be taken and passed before being able to enroll in the selected course.
Recommended Prerequisite: It's suggested you take this course but it's not mandatory to be able to enroll in your selected course.

What if I need to repeat a class?

You can repeat classes, but learn how repeating a class can impact your financial aid and GPA.

What if I need to take to take a class not listed in my degree plan, like NSOR, STSC, or a developmental class?

If you know you need to take a class that isn't showing up in your degree plan, go to the Course Catalog in MyTCCTrack and use the Search for courses box. Register for the course by following the register for classes instructions.

Common courses that aren't listed on degree plans but may be required include:

NSOR (New Student Orientation)
STSC 0111
INRW 0090

When will my classes show up in Canvas?

Your classes will show up 7 days before your class start date. If you registered for classes within the 7 day window before your class starts, it'll take 24 hours for your class to show up.

Updated August 07, 2024