Common reasons students are not able to register for a class:
Do you have a current application on file? (for returning students)
If you are trying to register for classes but you have been gone (not registered)
for two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) you will need to reapply.
If you log into SURF and check the ‘Tasks’ tile you will see this as a ‘To Do’ item:
Are you trying to register for the correct term?
If there are multiple terms available make sure that you have selected the term you
really wanted to register for!
Have you cleared your prerequisite(s)?
To see if a class has a prerequisite, click on the Class number link:
Our SURF enrollment system always enforces all prerequisites. If you have taken the prerequisite at a school other than MiraCosta College you can ask for your prerequisite to be cleared by submitting our Prerequisite/Priority Registration form and attaching the transcripts to the form (unofficial transcripts are fine). Clearing your prerequisite takes up to 5 business days so please plan ahead!
Our SURF enrollment system always enforces all prerequisites. If you have taken the prerequisite at a school other than MiraCosta College you can ask for your prerequisite to be cleared by submitting our Prerequisite/Priority Registration form and attaching the transcripts to the form (unofficial transcripts are fine). Clearing your prerequisite takes up to 5 business days so please plan ahead!
Has the course been taken previously?
You are allowed to take most classes only once, however, there are some instances where you can repeat a course:
- If you earn a grade of F, D, or NP you are allowed to repeat the course.
- The Maximum number of times (including W grades) you may take a course is 3.
- Once you earn a C or better in the course you are not permitted to take it again.
- If the course is designated as repeatable you may be able to take the course again.
