Class Search

Search for individual classes from an alphabetic list, or use filters to narrow your search.

ctcLink

Current students can login to ctcLink to search for classes, add classes to your schedule, print your schedule and check your grades all in one place!

Registration Dates and Times

Check registration dates on the College Calendar

Check your Enrollment Appointment in ctcLink if you are a current program student or a new student planning to start in the up-coming quarter.

How to Register

ctcLink

Current students login to ctcLink to register. Log in once to add or drop classes, check your schedule, update your address and more. 

It is important for you as an enrolled student to check the following items in myBTC. 

Contact Info

Visit your profile to keep your address, phone number, and email up-to-date.

Student 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.

Class Waitlist

If you are on a class waitlist, login frequently to keep track of your position.

Payment Due Date

Payment must be made in full, fully-funded, or a payment plan set up by the payment due date to remain enrolled.

Academic Advising Reports (AAR)

Track your progress for yourself and check that your classes satisfy degree and certificate requirements. Financial Aid uses AAR to verify classes eligible for funding. Advisors use AAR to help you select appropriate classes. Registration uses AAR to verify completion of your degree or certificate.

• When can I register?

  Registration dates are published for the beginning of each phase of registration, and individual access times are assigned to students registering prior to General Registration.

  • Check registration dates on the College Calendar.

  • Check your access time in myBTC. if you are a current program student or a new student planning to start in the quarter coming up.

• What do I do if I do not see my Enrollment Appointment in myBTC?

  If the day published on the College Calendar for "Check Your Enrollment Appointment in myBTC" has arrived or is past and you do not see one, you may email Registration to check on it for you.

• How do I add or withdraw from classes?

  It is highly recommended that you discuss drops and withdrawals with Financial Aid first if you have funding.

  Adding classes online

  To add your classes online, hover over Current Students on our website and then select ctcLink Login. Once you are on the ctcLink Dashboard, go to Class Information and then Browse Classes. Use the class search tool to find the classes you wish to enroll into.  

  Next click View Sections and then find the correct section for each of your classes before clicking the vertical ellipsis followed by Enroll. If it asks for a permission number, you often can ignore it by hitting the Save button. Alternatively, you can email registration@btc.edu to request classes be added.

  Withdrawing from classes online

  To drop your classes online, hover over Current Students on our website and then select ctcLink Login. Once you are on the ctcLink Dashboard, go to Enrollment and then click Drop Classes. Next select the classes you wish to drop by clicking the checkbox next to each class. You then finalize this process by clicking the Drop button. Alternatively, you can email registration@btc.edu to request classes be dropped.  

  In Writing

  • Complete and sign an Add/Drop form and submit it to Registration in person, by email at registration@btc.edu, or by fax to 360.676.2798.

  • Email your drop/withdrawal request to registration@btc.edu

  • Submit a Hardship Withdrawal Form, if applicable, no later than the last day of the quarter.

• What is the last day to withdraw from a class?

  Withdrawal requests must be submitted before either the last day of the class or the “last day to withdraw or change schedule” as posted on the College Calendar (whichever occurs first).

  Changes and withdrawals will not be processed beyond the end of the quarter.

  Learn more about the BTC Refund Policy.

• Can I audit a class?

  Classes that do not meet any requirements for degrees or certificates may be audited. To audit a class, submit an Audit Request Form form before the class begins, or no later than the end of the second class session. If approved, an AU grade will be posted on your transcript and no credit will be awarded for the class. Regular tuition and fees apply for audited classes.

• Can I repeat a class?

  You can take the same class up to three times.

• How many classes can I take each term?

  Once you begin a program sequence, the number of courses you should take each quarter is pre-determined. You can review the typical course schedule for your degree or certificate in Degrees and Classes.

  If you are in a flexible program or taking prerequisite or general education coursework before starting your program, talk with your advisor regarding your Educational Plan and class availability. Your finances, schedule, and available study time will help you decide what is best for you.

  The maximum credits per quarter is 26 credits. Taking more than 26 credits in one quarter requires approval of your Dean.

• How do I view my class schedule?

  In myBTC 

  • Click on Student Homepage.
  • Click on the Manage Classes tile.
  • View My Classes is the default page in Manage Classes. Select the Term/College you want to view. 
  • Select the classes you want to see: Enrolled, Waitlisted, or Dropped. Then click on each class to view more details.
  • Click on the class to view more details: Class Details, Meeting Information, Enrollment Information, Class Availability, and Textbook/Other Materials.

• How can I join a class waitlist?

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

  In myBTC

  • Click on Student Homepage. 
  • Click on the Manage Classes tile.
  • Click on Search and Enroll. Then choose the Term from the dropdown menu and select your college for that term.
  • Look up your classes using course name, subject, or keywords. 
  • Select the course in which you want to enroll.
  • Follow the prompts to review the class selection. Click Next when you are done. 
  • Make sure to toggle the Add to Waitlist option to Yes. Click Accept when you are done.
  • Select Enroll then the Next button. 
  • Click Submit and then Yes to confirm.
  • You're now on the waitlist for the class! You can also see your waitlist position. 

  Registering with Staff Assistance

  • If talking with a staff person, confirm your wish to be on the class waitlist.

• What does "You have not met the prerequisite for this class" mean?

  This message means you must complete the prerequisite for the class before registering.

  Class prerequisites are published in the class descriptions in Take a Class and under Degrees and Classes.

  • If your program has had curriculum changes recently, talk with your faculty advisor about the required prerequisite.
  • If you took the prerequisite at another college, submit an official transcript and the Evaluation Request Form to the Admissions Office. Allow two weeks for processing before trying again to register.
  • If you are only taking classes for transfer to another college or university, bring an unofficial transcript to an advisor for a one-time override.
  • If you are auditing a class, ask the class instructor for a prerequisite override, and complete an Audit Request form (link?).

  To add a class with an override, email registration@btc.edu or come see us in College Services.

Tips for an Easy Graduation Application Process

• Check your Academic Progress Report regularly and speak to your navigator or faculty advisor if something doesn't look right

• Apply for graduation before your last quarter starts

• Check your Message Center regularly to for communications and updates from Enrollment Services

• If your graduation term changes, of you plan to submit transfer credits or test scores to complete your degree, or if any other plans change, please email graduation@btc.edu

Applying for Graduation

Note: Bellingham Technical College automatically awards certificates as they are earned. Students are not required to apply for certificates. Degrees require an application for graduation. 

• Log into your ctcLink Student Homepage and run a What-If Report to check your Academic Progress 

• Are you in the correct Program and Plan? If something looks incorrect, email graduation@btc.edu

• After checking your records, if you are 1-2 quarters away from completing your requirements, it’s time to apply for graduation 

How Do I Apply?

1. Check your records for the Apply for Graduation option using the Academic Progress tile. If you don’t see the option to apply, but you think you are close to completing your degree, please email graduation@btc.edu

2. Select the term in which you will complete all your degree requirements

3. Update your name, email, and mailing address as needed through the Profile Tile

How Do I Get Updates?

Enrollment Services will send you updates via ctcLink Message Center. You will also receive an email notification to your preferred email when a communication is available in Message Center. 

As your application for graduation progresses, you can also observe updates via your Student Milestones. The Graduation Status milestone will reflect your current application status. 

If you have questions about your graduation application or wish to notify us of changed plans, please email graduation@btc.edu

When Do I Get My Diploma?

Diplomas will be mailed out 6-8 weeks after your degree is posted to your transcript. It is your responsibility to keep your mailing address updated. You may update this anytime in ctcLink, through the Profile Tile.