Are classes at Foothill hard to register?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I heard classes at DVC and De Anza are always packed, does Foothill have a similar problem?</p>

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<p>Due to recent cuts, I’m pretty sure all community colleges are going to have packed classes, especially in important classes like science and math.</p>

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<p>Last year I tried adding Anatomy classes at every CC I could find in the Bay (the main college I went to required some lame prerequisite course for Anatomy that I didn’t want to take). So basically I was a ‘new’ student at all the CC’s and had horrible registration dates.</p>

<p>De Anza and DVC classes filled up pretty fast, I think, but I managed to get into one of Foothill’s Anatomy sections and even an online Psychology class. lol.</p>

<p>I had to get up early though (like 7 am? or something… the time when registration opened for new students). I remember I checked the courses I added later in the day and they were all full by then. So yeah, it’s not impossible to add classes at Foothill as a new student (: Definitely give it a go and if you can’t get in, then waitlist and try adding the first day of class.</p>

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<p>DVC is pretty good at keeping class enrollment up to date so if you’re waitlisted and someone drops, they’ll contact you that you’re able to add the class. That’s what happened to me for a COMSC class in the fall. I’m sure bio classes are lot more impacted though. There’s always Laney or Berkley CC, quick and easy right off the bart stations.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Not even De Anza is that bad. The more units you have, the better it gets.</p>

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<p>I’ve gone to Foothill since Summer 09. I’ve never not been able to get a class I needed. That’s just me though. This last year though, I was in their internship program and I was fortunate enough to receive priority registration though. You can get the same benefits from being in the honors program, etc.</p>

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<p>Thanks deanzatransfer!</p>

<p>isus39 how did you get into the honors program?</p>

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<p>At De Anza classes aren’t SUPER hard to get; it just depends on the timings + professors. If people see a professor that’s good and/or easy from Ratemyprof or from other students, they will gravitate towards them, naturally. Teachers really do try their best to add as many students as they can. The further you move away from those intro classes (like English/Math college requirements), the easier it’ll get into classes. I generally got all my classes until I got priority registration. De Anza/Foothill does do notifications for waitlists too. I think Foothill is easier to get into in terms of classes, however. </p>

<p>If you’re starting your first year this fall, do the counseling program or take classes in the summer! It’ll bump you up with units so you can register sooner than new/returning students.</p>

<p>I also did Honors at Foothill: [Foothill</a> College Honors Program](<a href=“http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/hon/]Foothill”>Foothill Honors Institute)</p>

<p>Eligibility
To qualify for the Honors Institute, students must satisfy each of the following requirements:</p>

<p>Academic Performance.

  1. For continuing Foothill College students, demonstrate a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at Foothill College.
    OR
    For students with less than 10 units completed at Foothill College, provide evidence of one of the following:
    1. Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA; or,
    2. Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA in 10 or more units completed at another regionally accredited college or university.</p>

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<li><p>Writing Proficiency.
Honors courses typically require more writing than non-honors courses. Students are required to demonstrate the potential for successful completion of honors courses by providing evidence of one of the following:
Foothill English Assessment Test results indicating eligibility for Honors ENGL 1AH; or,
Completion of ENGL 1A with a grade of B or better.</p></li>
<li><p>Personal Statement.</p>

<h2>On a separate sheet, using 150-200 words, please describe your interest in the Foothill College Honors Institute. Your statement should include what you hope to gain from your participation in the program as well as how you believe you will contribute to the program. Because honors courses are typically writing intensive, this statement should reflect appropriate writing skills. Remember that clear writing is the result of clear thinking. </h2>

<p>Basically, I had the GPA, I already had the writing proficiency done through IGETC, and then I BSed the “personal statement”. So long as you show you can write decently, I’m pretty sure you’ll get in! </p></li>
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<p>And if you do Honors, you can qualify for TAP for UCLA if you’re interested.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much dezziner!!</p>