Registration Information
Once a student has submitted an admission application to the college and has participated in the matriculation process, the next step is to officially register (enroll) in specific classes. Napa Valley College offers students two ways to register for classes:
- Online Registration through WebAdvisor.
- Walk-in Registration. Registering in person at either our main Napa campus or our Upper Valley Campus.
Adding a Class
To add classes at Napa Valley College you must obtain an "add" card from the instructor of the course on or after the first day of classes. The Admissions and Records Office does not distribute add cards to students. There are specific deadlines for adding classes. All deadlines are published on the Admissions and Records Calendar.
Assessment and Orientation (Matriculation)
All students are encouraged to attend a Math/English assessment and either an orientation session or complete and online orientation before they register for classes. If you have participated in a Math/English assessment at another college, bring a copy of your test results to the NVC Testing and Tutoring Center, room 862 for evaluation. The test results must be within the last 3 years.
Orientation can either be done online or in person. To schedule an in person orientation, students can either come into the Counseling office and reserve a spot or they can call the Testing and Tutoring Center at (707) 253-3270.
Math and English assessment tests can be scheduled through the Testing and Tutoring Center at (707) 253-3270.
Health Occupation program students should check with the Health Occupation program they are interested in for further assessments. Basic Police Academy students go directly to the Criminal Justice Training Center for testing information.
Biology 218, 219, 220 Course Enrollment
Students who want to take Biology 218, 219 or 220 may enroll in these classes on their registration priority date. Students need to ensure that prerequisite requirements have been met, and the appropriate documentation has been submitted to the Admissions and Records Office prior to their priority date.
Community Education Classes
Napa Valley College encourages lifelong learning. Working with local businesses, service organizations, and interested citizens, the Community Education Program offers non-credit and community service (fee-supported) classes, trips and tours, and activities, including classes for kids, designed to serve students of all ages whose educational goals do not require college credit.
The flexible nature of the Community Education Program allows the college to be responsive to the expressed interests and needs of specific populations or organizations. This includes courses such as one-day workshops and seminars or classes ranging from a few weeks to an entire semester. Classes are offered on a "not for credit" basis and do not normally require lengthy preparation or regular exams.
Classes, trips, and activities provided under Community Education are designed to stimulate personal and professional growth, as well as, create new interests and opportunities for continued learning.
For further information on the Community Education Program you can reach their office at (707) 253-3070.
Dropping a Class
Students may drop classes through WebAdvisor or by coming to Admisisons & Records and filing a "drop" card. It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a class. Failure to withdraw/drop a class by the dates posted in the class schedule or webpage will result in a failing (F) grade. If you need to drop a course, please refer to the class schedule or the Admissions and Records Calendar for important drop deadlines.
High School Students
Students who are in the 10th grade and above or 15 years of age or older may be eligible to enroll at Napa Valley College. Students must complete a High School Permit to Attend form, have a high school counselor or administrator and a parent signature to be able to enroll. Students can choose to receive high school or college credit for the course. Students who choose college credit pay the college enrollment fees of $26.00 per unit enrolled plus accident insurance and student health services fee. Students who choose high school credit pay only the accident insurance and student health services fee. For more information, contact the Admissions and Records Office at (707) 253-3005 or see additional information under the policies or faq sections of the website.
Independent Study
Students may earn up to a total of 12 units over the total period of student residency through independent study. Independent study is planned by the instructor and student together. The program includes weekly meetings to discuss the student's progress. In a typical program, 50 hours of work in a semester will earn one unit. The independent study option may not be used in lieu of existing credit courses which cover the same or similar subject matter. Independent study must be approved by the instructor, division chair, and the Vice President of Instruction. Independent study forms are available in the Office of Instruction, Administration Building, Room 1333. Once the form is approved by the instructor, the division chair, and the Vice President of Instruction, the student must enroll in the class.
Online Education
Here at Napa Valley College we understand that there are needs for every individual who seeks educational advancement. That is why we offer online education classes that provide the learner with the flexibility and convenience needed for those learners who may not have the time to come in and take a class on one of our campuses. The classes are no less academically challenging, it just provides the student with a different environment in which to attain their educational goals. To find out more about Online Education and what is offered refer to the Online Education weblink from our homepage.
Waitlisting a Class
A waiting list will be established in the event that a class becomes full (not all classes will establish waiting lists). Students will be given the option to be placed on the waiting list. It is the instructor's perogative to accept students from the waiting list into the class. Students are charged fees only when they have been enrolled in the class. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for further information.
Withdrawal from Classes
A student who finds it necessary to leave school during the semester may drop classes online or must submit a drop card to the Admissions and Records Office.
It is the student's responsibility to drop a class.
Withdrawal from a class shall be authorized through 75% of the term. Students who do not drop before the deadline may receive a letter grade of "F" in a course. Deadlines for dropping a class are published in the class schedule and are available in the Admissions and Records Office.