Common Registration Errors

  • Hold on registration: To view a hold on your account please: 
    • Log into MyCerritos
    • Click on the "MyAccount" tab
    • Click on the "Student Center" link
    • View holds under the "Holds" section
  • Course previously taken: You have taken or withdrawn from the course twice in the past. You must complete an Academic Records & Standards Committee Petition and submit to Admissions & Records to retake this course. Forms are available at the information desk.

  • Unit Load Exceeded: You have reached your unit max for the semester. See a counselor
    to increase your unit load if you qualify.

  • Time scheduling error: A conflict in a class that meets during the same time as another class you are enrolled in. Check your schedule.

  • Prerequisites Error: Check to see if you have taken and passed the course that is required prior to the attempting to add.

    Example:
    Trigonometry, Math 140– 3.0 Units
    Prerequisite: MATH 80 or MATH 80B or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the math placement process with a score eligible for MATH courses numbered 100 level or higher and MATH 70 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass..

  • Multiple enrollment not allowed: If you are already enrolled in a course or are enrolled in the course under a different class (ticket) number, check your class schedule.

  • You do not have a valid enrollment time: Until your appointment time passes, you are only able to
    add classes to the shopping cart. To locate your appointment time,
    • Log into MyCerritos
    • Click on the "MyAccount" tab
    • Click on the "Student Center" link
    • View your appointment under the "Enrollment Dates" section