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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between credit hours and contact hours?
I need to be a full-time student. What does that mean?
When can I register for classes?
The credit hour is the unit used to measure how much credit you earn for taking a particular class.
What is the difference between credit hours and contact hours?
- A credit hour is the amount of college credit you earn for a class. Contact hours are the number of hours your class will meet per week. For example, you may have a 3 credit hour class with a 4 contact hours. Your class will meet for 4 hours a week.
I need to be a full-time student. What does that mean?
- A full time student takes 12 or more credit hours per semester in the fall and spring semesters. During the summer semester, 9 credit hours are required to be a full time student. ***
- A part time student takes fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.
Please Note: Full time for financial aid is 12 credit hours regardless of semester!
- Section numbers identify which particular instance (or section) of a class you are taking.
a. CIS-110-100
i. 100 is your section number - Section numbers have additional meaning as well:
a. 100 to 149: On-Campus day classes beginning prior to 5:00 pm
b. 150 to 174: Community-based, on-campus beginning prior to 5:00 pm
c. 200 to 299: On-Campus evening classes beginning 5:00 pm or later
d. 300 to 349: Cooperative Education Classes
e. 350 to 399: On-Campus classes at CVCC East Campus
f. 400 to 424: On-Campus classes at CVCC Alexander Center
g. 425 to 439: On-Campus classes at CVCC Newton Center/Cosmetology Center
h. 700 to 719: Telecourses with video cassettes
i. 720 to 729: Telecourses with CDs
j. 730 to 739: Telecourses with DVDs
k. 800 to 824: Internet classes (class is completely online)
l. 850 to 874: Hybrid classes (class is partially online, partially seated/on-campus) m. 900 to 949: Independent Study classes
- Follow this link: » Semester Schedules
- Scroll down to the semester you want and follow the link that has the CLASS IDs information (this information is typically listed below the link)
- The CLASS ID number is used as an identifier for classes when you register online using Express Registration.
When can I register for classes?
- Students at CVCC register at different times. Your registration time is based on the number of credit hours you have completed. You will be emailed a date and time that indicates the earliest time you are able to register.
- You can register for classes online by using Express Registration.
- Follow the steps in this document: » Express Registration
- Or watch this video : » Registration Video
There are two ways to search for classes. Follow the directions below, or watch this video.
» Searching for Classes
To search for classes without logging in to your My Services account:
- Follow this link: » My Services
- Click on Search for classes
- From the drop down box, choose the term you wish to search
- Under Subjects, choose your subject
- In the course number box, type in the course number
- Scroll down and hit submit
To search for class using your My Services account:
- Follow this link: » My Services
- Click on My Services
- Login to your account
- Click on Student
- Click on search for classes (located under registration)
- From the drop down box, choose the term you wish to search
- Under Subjects, choose your subject
- In the course number box, type in the course number
- Scroll down and hit submit
- You need to fill out a drop/add form. Forms are available at Student Records (or you can check with your area’s administrative assistant)
- Have your instructor to sign the form.
- Take your completed form back to student records.
