Priority Registration
Get ready to register for your next semester at Barstow Community College! Priority registration gives eligible students the opportunity to register for classes before open registration begins. Your registration date is based on your assigned priority registration tier.
Please note: Priority registration does not apply to summer sessions.
Find Your Registration Date
Your priority tier determines when you can begin registering for classes. Priority registration dates are published each semester on the Academic Calendar.
Check Your Individual Date
Want to know exactly when you can register? Log in to MyBCC and follow these steps to view your assigned registration date and time:
- Select Registration
- Select Prepare for Registration
- Select the appropriate term
- View your date and time under Term Registration Overview
Get Ready to Register
To receive your earliest possible registration date, make sure you have completed:
- ✔ Orientation
- ✔ English and Math Placement
- ✔ Student Education Plan (SEP)
Find Your Priority Registration Tier
Your priority registration tier determines when you are eligible to begin registering for classes. Select a tier below to view eligibility criteria.
Tier 1 – Special Priority Groups
You may qualify for Tier 1 priority if you are:
- › An active-duty military member or veteran who is a California resident
(Veterans retain priority registration for four years after discharge) - › A student parent with a child under age 18 who receives more than half of their support from you
- › A current or former foster youth, up to age 25
- › A verified homeless or formerly homeless youth, up to age 25
- › An ACCESS (DSPS) student
- › An EOPS student
- › A CalWORKs student
- › A Tribal TANF recipient
- › A student receiving services through a Rising Scholars Network program
Tier 2
You may qualify for Tier 2 priority if you are:
- › A student athlete
- › An Associated Student Government (ASG) member
- › A student with 60–90 completed units and a declared and approved educational goal
- › A participant in one of the following district-approved programs:
- Barstow College Promise
- Transfer Academy
- Shades of Sister
- RESET
- MESA
Tier 3
You may qualify for Tier 3 priority if you are:
- › A student with 45–59.9 completed units and a declared and approved educational goal
- › An active-duty military family member
- › A dependent using veterans' education benefits
Tier 4
Tier 4 includes other fully matriculated students who have completed Orientation, Placement, and a comprehensive Student Education Plan, including:
- › Continuing students
- › Returning students
- › Newly admitted students
Tier 5
Tier 5 includes students who do not qualify for priority registration and register during open registration:
- › Students who are not fully matriculated
- › Students who have completed 100 or more units
- › Special part-time or full-time concurrent enrollment students
- › Other students who have not met priority registration requirements
Need Help With Your Priority Group?
If you believe you qualify for a priority group or have questions about your eligibility, contact the appropriate program:
| Priority Group | Contact |
|---|---|
| Active-Duty Military & Family Members | ftirwin@barstow.edu |
| Foster Youth | nextup@barstow.edu |
| Homeless or Formerly Homeless Youth | housinginsecurity@barstow.edu |
| ACCESS (DSPS) | access@barstow.edu |
| EOPS | eops@barstow.edu |
| CalWORKs | calworks@barstow.edu |
| Student Athletes | athletics@barstow.edu |
| Associated Student Government | studentlife@barstow.edu |
| Barstow College Promise | promise@barstow.edu |
| Transfer Academy | transfer@barstow.edu |
| Veterans & Dependents Using Benefits | vets@barstow.edu |
| MESA | mesa@barstow.edu |
| General Registration Questions | welcome@barstow.edu |
Losing Priority Registration
You may lose priority registration for the next registration cycle if:
1. Academic Standing
You are on academic pause for two consecutive terms, as defined in BP/AP 4250.
At the end of each semester, Barstow Community College notifies students of their academic standing and the total number of units they have completed at BCC.
2. 100+ Completed Units
You have earned 100 or more degree-applicable units at Barstow Community College.
The 100-unit limit does not include:
- ESL courses
- Noncredit basic skills courses
- High-unit majors approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Frequently Asked Questions & Support
Have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about registration, transcripts, residency, graduation, student records, and more.
