Admissions and Records FAQs

Pipeline/Registration

  1. Login to your SBCC Pipeline account at pipeline.sbcc.edu.
    TIP: If this is your first time logging in, be sure to follow the instructions at “START HERE” to find your username and password.
  2. Go to the Registration and Student Records channel.
  3. Click on Registration.
  4. Click on Check Your Registration Status to see your registration appointment date and time.
  5. Click on Register, Add, Drop Classes.
  1. Go to Pipeline: pipeline.sbcc.edu.
  2. At “START HERE” click on Find my username/password.
  3. Enter the requested information and click Look Up.
We have a registration video and step-by-step instructions available to view.

Instructor permission is required to add a closed class. Contact the instructor for permission to add a closed class, or go to the first class meeting to request permission to add a closed class. If the class is offered online, contact the instructor via email. If the instructor approves your request, you will be provided with an Add Authorization Code. Instructor emails are located in the student’s Pipeline email account.

Use the add code to officially register in the class. Log into pipeline.sbcc.edu and go to Registration and Student Records. On the Add/Drop Classes page, input the CRN (Course Reference Number) of the class you wish to register for and click on "submit changes". Enter the Add Authorization Code and click "verify" to continue. Submit your changes, review your schedule and pay fees.

 CRN is the abbreviation for Course Reference Number. Every course offering has a 5 digit CRN.
screenshot indicating CRN number
“R” means that the class meets on Thursdays.

Check the SBCC Web Schedule of classes at www.sbcc.edu/classes.

Click on the CRN for detailed course information.

screenshot indicating CRN
screenshot indicating Prerequisite

 No. You may register on your registration date and time or anytime thereafter.

Pay your fees online.
1. Log into your Pipeline at pipeline.sbcc.edu
2. Find the Registration and Student Records channel.
3. Click on Pay My Bill. Pay by credit card or check.

Pay your fees in person at the Cashier’s Office, Student Services Building.

Effective July 24, 2009, the college discontinued dropping students for failure to pay fees for the Fall 2009 semester. You are still responsible for all enrollment, tuition, and other fees for all registered courses. Failure to pay your fees will result in a financial hold on your record. If you do not officially drop classes by the stated deadline(s), a substandard grade may be reflected on your academic record. It is your responsibility to officially drop any class that you do not attend. You will also not be able to conduct college transactions (order transcripts, enroll for Spring, etc.) until you settle your account.

  1. Log in to Pipeline at pipeline.sbcc.edu .
  2. Find the "Registration and Student Records" channel.
  3. Click on My SBCC ID Number.
  1. Go to Pipeline pipeline.sbcc.edu .
  2. At “START HERE” click on Find my username/password.
  3. Enter the requested information and click "Look Up".

Note: you must have completed and submitted an SBCC admissions application before you can obtain your Pipeline username and password. Please also be sure that you are entering the information just as it appeared on your admissions application. (i.e. if your name on your admissions application is Michael, do not enter Mike when completing the fields.

If you continue to experience difficulty, please come to Admissions and Records, SS-110 or call (805) 965-0581 ext. 2250.

  1. The username and password is case sensitive.
  2. Please note: The username and password for Pipeline is not the same username and password that you created when completing your online admissions application through CCCAPPLY.
  3. Click on the “Find my username and password” link to retrieve your correct log in name and password.

If you continue to experience difficulty, please come to Admissions and Records, SS-110 or call (805) 965-0581 ext. 2250.

You must re-apply to SBCC. Go to sbcc.edu/apply to submit an online application. Online applications are generally processed within 30 minutes. Paper applications are accepted but are generally processed within 48 – 72 business hours.

Transcripts

Go to sbcc.edu/transcripts for ordering options. Transcripts are ordered online.

TIP: Transcripts will not be released if you have any outstanding financial obligations to the college.

Due to reduced resources, calls requesting information on how to order transcripts will not be returned.

You can now use Pipeline to verify that SBCC has received your official transcripts from other institutions. Follow the step-by-step instructions.

  1. Log in to Pipeline at pipeline.sbcc.edu.
  2. Select Student Records from the Registration and Student Records channel
  3. Select Official Transcripts Received from Other Institutions

Applying

Apply online at sbcc.edu/apply. Online applications are generally processed within 30 minutes.

Paper applications are accepted in Admissions and Records, SS-110. Paper applications are generally processed within 48 – 72 business hours.

Review the Steps to Enrollment and continue the process

Send an email to admissions@sbcc.edu. Include your full name, date of birth and the date you submitted your application. Admissions and Records will research your application and send you a complete response.

Residency/Out of State

For complete information, visit our residency information page.

Visit the Cashier for fee information.

Come to Admissions and Records, SS-110, Window 5 for in-person assistance.

Call Admissions and Records at (805) 965-0581 ext. 5151. Leave your full name, SBCC ID, and a phone number where you can be reached. Phone calls will be returned within 24 business hours.