Register

These instructions are for students who have applied for admission to a degree or certificate program. If you want to register for a course without applying for admission, follow the Special Student instructions here.

For a two-page print-out of online registration instructions, click here.

You may conduct registration transaction in one of two ways:

1. Online
2. Via hard copy registration form, which can be downloaded from MyCIIS and faxed to (415) 575-6127 or submitted by mail to:
   
   Registrar's Office
   1453 Mission Street, 4th Floor
   San Francisco, CA 94103

For identity security reasons, phone or e-mailed registration requests will not be processed.

Online Registration Instructions

MyCIIS is CIIS' Web-based student portal, and can be found here. Through MyCIIS you can register for classes, drop classes, pay tuition, access forms and documents, update your contact information, join a campus group, and perform other administrative transactions.

For assistance with MyCIIS, please e-mail portalhelp@ciis.edu.

1. Be Certain You Want to Register

Everyone who registers is charged a non-refundable registration fee. This fee will not be revoked if you drop all of your courses.

2. Make Sure You Can Log Into MyCIIS

Go to MyCIIS and log in. You user name is the same as your student ID number. If you've forgotten your password, use the "I forgot my password" link to the right of the password field. Once you're logged-in, spend time on MyCIIS and familiarize yourself with the site.

• Do not use your web browser's "Back" button while on MyCIIS. Use the tabs or the breadcrumb trail (e.g., Add/Drop > Course Search > Results > Course Details) at the top of the page to navigate.
• If you do not see a "Registration" tab after logging into MyCIIS, it's because CIIS has yet to process your enrollment deposit, which takes five business days. If you've submitted your deposit, contact the Business Office at (415) 575-6132 or bizoffice@ciis.edu to inquire about your status.

3. Confirm that your Contact Information is Accurate

CIIS must have your correct contact information, especially your e-mail address, so we can notify you of holds, cancellations, etc.

• Go to the "Personal Info" link located at the top of the screen directly underneath the CIIS logo.
• Click the "Biographical Information" tab.
• See what information is on record for you. If it needs changing, click the pencil icon, type in the new information and click "Submit". Your information will be updated in our system within two business days.
• Do not submit name changes through MyCIIS. Instead, submit a hard copy Change of Contact Information or Name form accompanied with a legal name change document.

4. Check for Holds

If you have a hold, you won't be able to register. Click on the Registration tab. Look in the Register for Courses sub-section. If you see the message, "You have holds and are not allowed to Register," verify the type of hold and contact the related office. If it's a Business Office, Library, or International Insurance hold, you may have an account balance, which you can pay through MyCIIS under the "Finances" tab.

5. Plan Your Schedule

Use the Class Schedule to select which classes you want to register for. Many courses have their syllabi posted on MyCIIS, which will give you further information about the content and requirements of the course.

To view a syllabus:

1. Log into MyCIIS
2. Click on the My Pages tab
3. Go to Course Search at the bottom of the page.
4. In the Course Code field, enter a course prefix (e.g, PARW). Or, in the Faculty Last Name field, enter an instructor's last name.
5. In the Term field, choose a semester from the drop down menu. 
6. Click on a course.
7. If the course has its syllabus posted, you'll see it in the Handouts portlet on right side of page.

If you do dop not have the Course Search option in your MyPages section:

1. Click on the Edit Page link in the upper right hand corner.
2. Click on the Content tab. 
3. Click on the Add a Portlet link
4. Check the Course Search box. 
5. Select Add Portlets to Page
6. Click on Exit.
7. Click on the My Pages tab and you will now see the Course Search portlet on this page. 

Be sure to check for updates to the Class Schedule in one of two ways:

1. Download the Schedule of Classes Changes, which you’ll find in the “Student Forms and Documents” section
2. Under the “Registration” tab, click “Add/Drop” You’ll be taken to a screen showing you some of the parameters you can use to find a course. Entering that information and click “Search”. You’ll be given a list of courses matching the criteria you specified.

To find out more information about a particular course, such as specific meeting times and dates, click its number in the “Course Code” column.

Some classes fill up quickly. Plan your class schedule before attempting to register. Have back-up choices if your first choices are unavailable. Pay special attention to what grade option the course has.

6. Register for Your Courses

Registration for a term opens at 10:00 am. If you’re logged onto MyCIIS before 10:00 am on the day it opens, you must log out and log back in to be able to register. Afterwards it’s available 24 hours a day.

1. Under the “Registration” tab, within the “Register for Courses” section, click the “Add/Drop Courses” link.
2. Click the “Course Search” tab.
3. Select the term from the [Term] drop down menu.
4. Select the department from the [Department] drop down menu. You’ll be given a list of all of that department’s courses.
5. Click the box next to each course you want to register for.
6. Scroll down and click “Add Courses.” Clicking “Add Courses” will generate the tuition charge and a non-refundable registration fee. This fee is charged once per semester and will not be waived if you later drop all of your courses.
7. If your course is offered for variable units, you’ll see an error message. Select the number of units you want and then click “Add Courses”. Do not enter fractional numbers (e.g., 2.5, 1.25, etc.)
8. If your course shows “OP” as the grade option, you may either select to receive a letter grade or a P/NP (pass/no pass) grade. 
9. If you want P/NP, send an e-mail to registrar@ciis.edu requesting this option. If you want a letter grade, you needn’t do anything, as this is the default.

Your online transaction will only pre-register you. While this will save you a seat in the class, you won’t be officially registered until the Registrar’s Office confirms it. This could take between two to five business days after your transaction.

If you’re registered for a course that is not required for your degree program the Registrar’s Office may give your seat to a student for whom it is required. If so, you will be notified within one week.

7. Inspect and Print your Class Schedule

You can see if your registration was confirmed by checking your MyCIIS Student Schedule. Click the “Registration” tab. In the “My Schedule” portlet click “My Schedule.” If a course isn’t listed there, its registration has yet to be confirmed. Click on the “Printer Friendly” link on the top right-hand side of the page, print your schedule, and keep it for your records. Should an issue arise later, you will need this page for reference.