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Guided Registration is a feature that helps first-year students in Beach Academy and in First-Year Learning Communities register for the classes they need as they enroll for the first time and begin completing their degree requirements. This feature also supports the university’s compliance with , which requires that all first-year students complete their Written Communication (English) and Math (Quantitative Reasoning) required classes during their first year at �°������ϲ�����.

All undergraduate students have Math and Writing class requirements to complete at �°������ϲ�����. As these 100-level classes tend to be pre-requisites for upper-division classes, it is important that these classes are completed during the first year. Therefore, most students will see Math and Writing classes as part of their Guided Registration requirements.

Completing these requirements in your first year will help you stay on track towards earning your degree (even in the early days!). In addition, some students may be participating in a Learning Community and will have a class requirement associated with their cohort. Other students may also see unique requirements that relate to their declared major.

You will have the opportunity to meet with your advisor during your SOAR session and can address any questions with them as you prepare your schedule.

Beach XP, short for Beach Experience, is a program for incoming first-time, first year students that aims to establish peer networks, enhance learning, build career connections, and cultivate community through friendship and fun. 

Students enrolled in Beach XP enter into college-specific cohorts, and meet with the same peers each week for designated courses that count toward their general education or major-specific requirements. This new program is designed to create connections and support our students' educational goals, bringing important opportunities and resources directly to them. Beach XP classes may be included as part of your Guided Registration requirements.

Learn more about Beach XP.

Students may enroll in additional classes outside of their Guided Registration requirements as long as all required classes are also included in their Enrollment Shopping Cart. Students may not be able to complete their enrollment if they do not add their required Guided Registration classes to their schedule.

If you believe that your placement may not be accurate (for example, based on your AP exam scores or previous course work), you should contact your academic advisor. 

Early Start Mathematics (ESM 100) is a summer course that provides eligible First Time, First Year student (incoming freshman) the opprtunity to get a head start on their college courses, build financial literacy skills, connect with other students, and/or satisfy the Early Start Mathematics (ESM) requirement. ESM 100 is a short-term, one-unit college-level course that meets during summer session and can provide students the opportunity to skip taking a math class in the fall at �°������ϲ�����. Learn more.

Important Notes about Eligibility for ESM 100:

• Students whose Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning status is "ESM Not Required" are not eligible to take ESM 100.
• Unsure what your Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning status is? Refer to your Early Start Notification in your , which will tell you if taking Early Start Mathematics (ESM) is Required, Recommended, or Not Required for you.

Students are not able to drop required classes, but may swap within their requirements as long as they are swapping into a class that still meets that requirement. 

The Swap subtab allows you to switch between two different classes; these may be the same course (section change) or different courses. If the class you are swapping into is not available or enrollment could not be completed, you will not be dropped from the class you want to swap out of. Specify the class you want to swap into by Searching for a Class, Selecting from your Shopping Cart, or Entering the Class Number. Once you have selected the classes you wish to swap, select the “Finish Swapping” button.

As these required classes are important to complete within your first year, it is highly encouraged that you do not attempt to drop any of these classes. If you are unable to complete a required class due to extenuating circumstances and need to drop it, you may contact your academic advisor to request an exception. Pay careful attention to the deadline to drop for the semester; refer to Key Dates and Deadlines.

If your placement changes after you enroll:

• You will receive an email with information about your updated placement
• Your class, if no longer required, will be automatically dropped
• You will need to log back in to your Student Center to enroll in any new classes
• If you are a financial aid recipient, be sure that you are enrolled in the correct number of units to receive your financial aid. (Remember: full time enrollment for undergraduate students is 12 or more units!)
• If you are an international student, you are encouraged to consult with your advisor to ensure that you are maintaining the required enrollment.

You should contact your academic advisor to discuss the possibility of changing your major. Your guided registration requirements may change or may be the same, depending on your new major requirements. Visit the Declare a Major (Pre-Majors/Undergraduates) page for support.

All requests to change majors are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the Schedule of Classes page to explore class offerings by semester and department. After you enroll, continue to check your for class schedule updates.

Students are assigned holds if they haven’t met a university obligation or certain requirement. If your hold prevents registration, you will not be able to register until the requirement is complete and the hold is removed. Learn more about holds.

For support with your English and Math class requirements, visit the Academic Preparation page for general course guidelines and resources.

You should always connect with your academic advisor whenever you have questions about class selection when planning your schedule. Students are also encouraged to explore these tools and support centers when preparing to register:

• Registration Information
• My�°������ϲ����� Student Center Support

If you have questions about adding or dropping classes, applying for graduation, transfer credit, academic appeals, Timely Graduation, educational leaves, returning to �°������ϲ�����, or updating your personal information, to the Student Records representatives at Beach Central.

For information and FAQs regarding registering for required classes in the Spring Term, visit Guided Registration for Spring Terms.