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Register & Pay for Classes 

Once you have applied for admission and completed the new student requirements (including math and English placement), you are ready to register and pay for classes. 

Choosing Classes: Start with the Catalog

When it comes to figuring out which classes to take to fulfill your certificate or degree requirements, the LWTech Catalog is your ultimate guide! It’s the single most important tool for navigating your educational journey.

Inside the catalog, you’ll find:

  • Degree Plans: Detailed information about the courses you need to graduate.
  • Recommended Course Sequences: A roadmap to help you stay on track.
  • College Policies and Procedures: Everything you need to know about how things work at LWTech.

Explore the catalog page for your program of study! Getting familiar with it will help you understand your course requirements and confidently plan your path to success.

Explore the Catalog

 

Register for Classes

Log-In to CTCLink

CTCLink Log-in

  1. Log-in to CTCLink
  2. Select “ctcLink Login”
  3. Enter your Student ID number and LionsLink password
  4. Select “Sign In” and complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Confirm Your Enrollment Date

  1. Select "Enrollment" and "Enrollment Dates" on the left navigation bar. Your enrollment appointment will be located at the top of the screen.
  2. Note: Registration is open through the first day of each quarter. Register for classes early to secure your spot!
  3. Returning to LWTech after 4+ quarters? Complete the Returning Student Reactivation form to request an enrollment appointment. 
  4. For general dates and deadlines related to enrollment, visit the Enrollment page.

Search for Classes

  1. Select “Class Information” and “Class Search” on the left navigation bar
  2. Select the “Term (Quarter)” dropdown and select the quarter you wish to enroll in
  3. Select the “Subject” dropdown and search by subject (e.g., “English”)
  4. Note: Can’t find the class? Try searching under CCN (e.g., “English (CNN)”) – CCN stands for Common Course Numbering and includes any courses containing an ampersand "&" sign. These classes allow for easier transfer between colleges.

Use Optional Filters

  1.  Select “More Filters” to narrow your search results
  2. Check the “Show Open Classes Only” box to see classes with available space
  3. Note: Do not check the box if you want to add yourself to the waitlist
  4. Once your filters are set, select “Search”

Review Class Options

  1. Expand the class you want to investigate by clicking the caret icon “>”
  2. Note: If using a phone, you may need to select the “View” button
  3. Review class details (Class Details Key listed below)

Class Details Key

Section:

  • LEC = Lecture
  • LAB = Laboratory/Studio
  • IB = I-BEST Section
  • LC = Learning Community

Status:

  • O = Open (spots available)
  • W = Waitlist (full, can join waitlist)
  • C = Closed (no spots available)

 Important Class Details:

  • Units = Number of Credits
  • Enrollment Requirements = *Prerequisites
  • Class Attributes/Notes = Extra Details
  • Meets = Class Day(s) and Times

Instruction Mode:

  • In-Person
  • Web Enhanced = Class Session In-Person with Canvas Use
  • Online
  • Online Scheduled = Class Session Online
  • Online Asynchronous = No Class Session
  • Hybrid = Class Sessions In-Person & Online

Add Courses to Cart

  1.  Found your preferred class? Select the 3-dot menu on the right
  2. Select “Add to Cart” to save while you search for other classes
  3. Note: Some classes require you to enroll in two courses simultaneously (e.g., “Lecture” and “Laboratory”)
  4. Leave the “Permission Number” box blank (this is not needed)
  5. If you want to be added to the waitlist, check “Waitlist if class is full”
  6.  Select “Save”

Register for Classes

  1. When you’re ready to register for the classes in your cart, click “Enrollment” and then “Shopping Cart” on the left navigation bar
  2. Check the boxes for the classes you want to enroll in
  3. Click “Enroll”
  4. Review the “Enrollment Results” window to confirm classes
  5. Note: A green box means you’ve enrolled or been waitlisted, with your waitlist position shown. A red box indicates an error, and you haven’t been enrolled.
 

Pay for Classes

When to Pay

Payment is due by the first day of the quarter. If you enroll after the first day of the quarter, you must pay tuition and fees at the time of registration. 

If your tuition and fees have not been received by the end of the 1st day of the quarter, you are subject to being dropped from classes, and after the 10th day of the quarter, may be subject to a late registration fee of $50 to be re-enrolled in classes. 

Unpaid balances may be subject to collections and you may be responsible for any collection and legal fees.

See the Academic Calendar for all payment and refund dates.

How to Pay

  • You can make payments online via LionsLink Powered by ctcLink.
  • Pay at the Cashier's Office located in the West Building, W201F, next to Enrollment Services. The cashier's office accepts cash, check, money order, debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).
  • Mail check or money order, payable to Lake Washington Institute of Technology, to the Cashier at: Cashier's Office Lake Washington Institute of Technology 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, Washington 98034-8506
  • Sign up for the online Student Payment Plan to make monthly payments over the duration of the quarter. 
    • There is a $15 enrollment fee due per quarter when you enroll in the plan.
    • Visit the Tuition & Fees page and select "Payment Plans" for more details.

To learn more about paying tuition, tuition and fees, residency requirements, and refunds, see the Tuition & Fees webpage.

Additional Payment Resources

There are many options that exist when it comes to paying for college. Scholarships, grants, financial aid are just some of the options.

Learn more about additional payment resources.

 

Additional Registration Information

Registration Errors and Assistance

If you experience an error while trying to register for classes:

  1. Review this page for additional troubleshooting support
  2. Using your LWTech student email address or the preferred email listed in your ctcLink account, email registration@lwtech.edu
  3. Visit Registration in West Building, W201 during business hours
  4. Call Registration at (425) 739-8104 during business hours

Registration Holds/Blocks

If you are unable to enroll in classes or make changes to their schedule if any of the following apply:

  • You are part of a program that requires special permission for registration, including high school programs, international programs, and students in English Language Learner courses.
  • You are a new student who has not completed the mandatory New Student Orientation.
  • You are on Academic Notice Level 2 or higher
  • You have not completed the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)
  • You have an outstanding balance with the college (such as financial aid repayments, unpaid tuition or fees, or unreturned equipment)

You will be able to register or update your schedule once these items have been resolved. 

View Your Holds

To view holds in your CTCLink account:

  1. Log-in to CTCLink
  2. View 'holds' on your CTCLink dashboard
  3. Select the hold for more details, including a description of the hold and who to contact for questions

Note: Holds from other colleges do NOT impact your enrollment at LWTech

Permission Numbers

The permission number box will display even if a permission number is not required. Leave this box blank. You can continue the process without it. 

Class Waitlists

When a class is full, you can add yourself to a waitlist. If enrolled students drop the class, you will automatically be moved off of the waitlist and registered for the class. 

The waitlist is open and active until the second day of the quarter. As of the second of the quarter, the waitlist is no longer active and students must contact the instructor for permission to join a class or find an alternative class.

Add Yourself to a Waitlist

To be placed on a class waitlist, follow the steps listed above for adding a class to your schedule in ctcLink.

  1. After selecting the course you want to enroll in, toggle the "Waitlist if class is full" option to Yes.
  2. Remember to click ‘Save’.
    Tip: The permission number box is not required. Please leave this blank.
  3. To continue to search/add classes from the course schedule to your Shopping Cart, click the ‘3-dot menu’.
  4. Then click ‘Add to Cart’.
  5. When you are ready to enroll in the classes in your cart, select ‘Enrollment’ on the left side navigation bar.
  6. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Shopping Cart’.
  7. ‘Check the Box or Boxes’for classes you want to enroll in. Click the ‘Enroll’ button.
  8. Review the ‘Enrollment Results’ window and confirm you are added to the class waitlist. Tip: A green results box means success! A red box means an error occurred and the class has not been added to your schedule. If you have been added to a waitlist, you will see your position number. 

View Your Waitlist(s) and Waitlist Position

To check on your waitlisted classes, navigate to ‘Enrollment’ then ‘View Waitlist’.

You can view your place in the waitlist line.

Waitlist Notifications

If you are added to a class from a waitlist, you will receive a confirmation email. Make sure to frequently check Message Center in ctcLink for updates.

View Your Class Schedule

Your Student Schedule is the official document of your classes each quarter. Print a copy for your records. It is your responsibility to make sure your classes are correct.

  1. In CTCLink, select "Schedule" from the left navigation bar
  2. Your class schedule will be displayed in the main window area. You can use the ‘Dropdowns’ at the top to view your schedule different ways
  3. Use the ‘Print Icon’ to print your schedule to your printer or as a PDF
  4. You can also use the ‘Download (.ics)’ dropdown to download your schedule as an .ics format to add to your calendar (Google, iOS/Apple, Outlook, etc.)

Late Registration

Late registration refers to registration that occurs between days 2-5 of the current quarter. Instructor permission is required for all registration during this time.

Registration is not allowed after the 5th day of the quarter. 

Students can find the late registration process online.

Degree Progress Report

You can run a Degree Progress Report through LionsLink. This report will show your progress towards completing your program of study and any remaining requirements.

  • Financial Aid uses the degree progress report to verify classes eligible for funding.
  • Advisors use the degree progress report to help you select appropriate classes.
  • Registration uses the degree progress report to verify completion of your degree or certificate.
Degree Progress Report Directions

Auditing Courses

The following conditions apply to course auditing:

  • If you want to audit a class, you must register, pay full tuition and fees, and be listed on the official class roster.
  • An audited class is recorded on the LWTech transcript with a grade of “N.” “N” grades do not factor into a student’s grade point average (GPA).
  • Credit is not earned and audited classes do not count towards any degree or certificate requirement.
  • The audit grade option must be approved by the instructor and submitted to Enrollment Services by the eighth week of the quarter.
  • Classes taken as an audit are not eligible to be covered by financial aid.
  • Running Start and international students are not allowed to take classes as an audit.
  • An auditing student’s participation in class activities and submission of coursework and tests is at the instructor’s discretion.
  • Students using the space-available senior citizen audit follow a separate process.

Maximum Credit Limit

You can review the typical course schedule for your degree or certificate in the college catalog.

If you are in a flexible program or taking prerequisite or general education coursework before starting your program, you are strongly encouraged to meet with your advisor about your educational plan and class availability. 

You are considered "full-time" for financial aid purposes if they are in 12 or more credits. Most students enroll in approximately 15 credits per quarter (three 5-credit courses) per quarter to complete a 90-credit degree in 2 years.

  1. The maximum credit limit is 21 credits per quarter
  2. Enrollment for 22 or more credits per quarter requires a Dean's signature
  3. Enrollment for 26 or more credits per quarter is not allowed and may only be waived in rare cases with the Vice President of Instruction's approval

Unmet Pre-Requisites

If you receive the message "you have not met the pre-requisite for this class," this means you must complete the prerequisite for the class before registering.

Class prerequisites are published in the class descriptions in the class search and course descriptions.

All courses* at LWTech require Math and English placement prior to registration. 

Learn more about placement

(*Sewing courses are exempt from placement requirements)

Retaking Classes

You may repeat any course regardless of the grade received; however, financial aid and other funding sources may not cover the repeat of a course in which a passing grade (2.0 or higher) was earned. It is the student's responsibility to determine funding for the repeat course.

All grades will still appear on the transcript whether repeated or not. If the most recent grade is lower than the earlier grade, the higher grade will count in the overall GPA.

The qualifier R on a transcript means a course has been repeated and is excluded from credits and grade point average.

Maximum Retake Enrollments

You may not enroll in a course more than three times, including attempts resulting in a "W" grade. This rule applies to all credit-bearing classes, including those numbered below 100.

However, you may enroll in variable credit courses, such as internship credits, as many times as necessary to complete the entire curriculum and earn the required number of credits.