Registering for Classes
Once you know which courses you would like to take you can use the following instructions to get registered.
Registration Acknowledgement and Responsibility Statement
By registering for classes, I acknowledge that timely graduation and continued eligibility for financial aid (including Cal Grant, if applicable) require appropriate unit enrollment as outlined by the University. I understand that I am responsible for knowing and complying with all add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines; monitoring my course schedule through LancerLink; and communicating with my Student Success Coach, Admissions Counselor, and Financial Aid as required. I acknowledge that registration may be administratively adjusted by the University when warranted. I understand that failure to officially drop or withdraw from courses or the University may result in academic penalties, loss or reduction of financial aid, and financial charges. I agree to fulfill all financial obligations to California Baptist University in accordance with University policies and deadlines, and I understand that access to grades, transcripts, and diplomas may be restricted until my account is paid in full. By proceeding, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the policies and degree requirements outlined in the University Catalog.
Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 registration (InsideCBU)
1. Log into InsideCBU and click on the “Academics” tab, followed by the green Add/Drop Course icon.
2. Next, pull-down to the semester in which you would like to add classes. Be patient as the screen reloads. Once the screen has reloaded, click the brown Complete Registration Agreement Form and acknowledge.
The State of California required that students acknowledge they typically need 15-16 units per semester to graduate on time. This is obviously not the case with students in certain graduate or doctoral programs.
3. Scroll down and click on the “More Search Options” link in the Course Search box.
4. Change the Section Status to OPEN. This will prevent closed courses from appearing in your search results. The University does not maintain waitlists on closed sections.
5. In the Course Code field type in the course code of the class you would like to add. The course code contains only letters and numbers, no spaces or hyphens.
6. You can further refine your search using the other filters on this page, however these are not required. Click SEARCH.
7. All courses and sections that match your search criteria will appear on the search results page. Before moving on, let's look at a few details in the search results.
First, the course code column contains the course code and section letter for the course. Different section letters simply indicate a unique time, meeting days, location, and professor. For example, while section A and section B of PSY213 are the same course, they are taught by different professors, in different times and places. This allows students to choose whatever section best fits their schedule.
The seats open column displays a ratio of seats open to total seats in a classroom. This can appear confusing to some. If a ratio is 15/25 that doesn't mean that there are 15 students enrolled in that course, it means that there are 15 available seats in that course.
The schedule column displays the days that class will meet (TR means Tuesdays and Thursdays; R meansThursday), the time of day for each meeting, and location.
Lastly, the Begin and End Date Columns indicate the first and the last day of that course. Accelerated Online courses are only 8 weeks long (as opposed to 16 weeks) and therefore have different begin and end dates (highlighted below in yellow). We do not recommend these sections for first-time freshmen.
8. From the list of results, check the ADD box to the left of the Course Code and Click on the “Add Courses” button at the bottom of the page.
9. After each add, stop and notice the comment in the box above the schedule. This box will notify you of important information such as:
- Schedule Conflicts
- A prerequisite that has not been met
- If you are trying to add a course that is full, or...
- If you are repeating a course previously taken (You are responsible for knowing if the course is repeatable. Please check the course description).
If the course is added successfully it will appear in the bottom portion of the screen
in your semester schedule.
You can continue to add courses by repeating these steps.
When registering be mindful of full time, three-quarter time, and half time enrollment statuses. For financial aid purposes these are:
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
6-8 units - Half Time
9-11 units - 3/4 Time
12+ units - Full Time (The State of California urges at least 15-16 units per semester)
GRADUATE STUDENTS
5-6 units - Half Time
7-8 units - 3/4 Time
9+ - Full Time
DOCTORAL STUDENTS
3 units - Half Time
5 units - 3/4 Time
6+ units - Full Time*
* Students enrolled in doctoral dissertation are considered full time also.
Once you are done adding your classes, we would encourage you to print or take a picture of your schedule for quick reference. To find your schedule, go to InsideCBU (make certain you are logged in), click the Academics tab, followed by the Student Schedule link on the left navigation column. Then, pull down to the desired semester you would like to access.
If you need any assistance, we would encourage you to connect with your Student Success Coach through their Find My Student Success Coach page. Please note, most Student Success Coaches do not have appointment availability showing past 14 days. If you have checked your coaches FMSSC page a couple of times already, but have been unsuccessful in booking an appointment, please call the Academic Advising office main number at 951-343-4567.
1. To Swap one course for another, click the bubble to the left of the course you would like to replace and then click the Swap button below.
2. Enter the search criteria for the new course you want to add and click Search.
3. Select the section you would like to add and then click swap.
4. If the courses are swapped successfully you will see a confirmation message.
1. To drop (or remove) a course from your schedule during the drop period, click the box to the left of the course you wish to drop and click the Drop Selected Courses button. Once dropped the course will no longer appear on the screen.
2. If the course is dropped successfully you will see a confirmation message.
Note: Once the last day to drop has passed, this same process will result in a withdraw.
Fall 2026 registration (LancerLink)
Undergraduate Students: Click HERE to Review your Major Planning Guide for:- Overview of program requirements- When courses are offered- Prerequisite requirements- Sample plans on the bottom tabs
Graduate Students: use this link to access plans for your specific program Graduate Rotations
1. Go to LancerLink and click on Your Registration and Record
This is found on the "My Registration and Academic Record" card
2. Select Degree Audit
3. Understanding basic information from your Degree Audit
When your Degree Audit appears, you will first notice your ID, name and program of
study.
You will also see basic degree progress information.
Scrolling down, you will find a high-level summary of your progress to degree.
4. Understanding your Major, General Education and Elective requirements
Below the summary will be your undergraduate major, or graduate program of study,
along with all requirements.
** If you are an undergraduate student you will find your general education requirements.
Here, you will want to pay attention to any general education (GE) areas met through completion of your major requirements. These are clearly noted on your Major Planning Guide.
Below this, you will find elective units.
NOTE: We strongly recommend you focus primarily on major/program and general education requirements first before selective courses for elective units.
Too many elective units can have a negative effect on financial aid eligibility depending on your required major units of study.
5. Observe preregistered courses
* Double majors, with one degree objective (e.g. BA or BS), will see both programs on one screen.* Double degrees students (e.g. BA and BS) will toggle between programs, using the "Degree" pull-down at the top.* Explore if a Graduate program may be a better fit, once completing your Undergraduate Degree.
Review the Academic Calendar for Registration Deadlines.
Before Getting Started:
- Review Major Planning Guide and your Degree Audit
- If you have not already done so, you must complete the Composition sequence and enroll in ENGL1130 then ENGL1230 or ENGL1130L/ENGL1130E then ENGL1230L/ENGL123OE until the sequence is complete.
- A minimum of 12 units is needed for full-time status. The State of California recommends at least 15-16 units per semester to make steady progress toward degree completion.
- Students enrolled in 7+ units must take Chapel Convocation GNST0500 (General Studies)
- Freshmen are required to enroll in First Year Experience, GNST1000 (General Studies)
- Campus students are permitted to enroll in one online course per session. If this limit is exceeded administrative adjustments will be made.
To avoid Administrative Schedule Adjustments:
- Ensure that you are enrolled in Chapel if you are registered for 7 or more units.
- If a campus student, there is a limit of one online course per session (half of semester).
- Enroll in ENGL1130 or ENGL1130E/L then ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E/L every semester until successfully completing the sequence.
- If you drop, withdraw from, or do not pass a prerequisite course with a grade of C- or higher, please update your future semester schedule accordingly.
If you need any assistance, we would encourage you to connect with your Student Success Coach through their Find My Student Success Coach page by clicking "Start Here" and join them for office hours or schedule an appointment. If there are scheduling conflicts, please email your Student Success Coach directly with your availability.
Refer to the LancerLink Course Code Conversion Sheet if needed.1. Go to LancerLink and click on Your Registration and Record
This is in the "My Registration and Academic Record" card
2. Select Registration
3. Click on Register for Classes…
4. Select a Term
Select the term for which you are registering and then click "Continue"
5. Enter course subject and course number, then click "Search"
6. Click "Add" for the desired course section
7. Confirm desired course's status is "Pending"
8. Click Submit
If you would like to add multiple classes at the same time, click "Search Again" and repeat steps 5-7.
9. Confirm desired course's status is "Registered"
Congratulations - You have completed your registration!
When registering be mindful of full time, three-quarter time, and half time enrollment statuses. It is recommended to enroll in 15-16 units per semester.
** To avoid Administrative Schedule Adjustments:
- Ensure that you are enrolled in Chapel if you are registered for 7 or more units.
- If a campus student, there is a limit of one online course per session (half of semester).
- Enroll in ENGL1130 or ENGL1130E/L then ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E/L every semester until successfully completing the sequence.
- If you drop, withdraw from, or do not pass a prerequisite course with a grade of C- or higher, please update your future semester schedule accordingly.
If you need any assistance, we would encourage you to connect with your Student Success Coach through their Find My Student Success Coach page by clicking "Start Here" and join them for office hours or schedule an appointment. If there are scheduling conflicts, please email your Student Success Coach directly with your availability.
1. Enter course subject and course number, then click "Search"
2. Click "Add" for the desired course section
3. Confirm desired course's status is "Pending"
4. Change the Status of the desired course to drop, to "Drop Course from Schedule with Refund"
5. Check Conditional Add and Drop (to ensure the course is not dropped if the desired course to be added is not able to be added.)
This is to ensure the course to be dropped is not dropped if the desired course to be added is not able to be added. This will prevent you from losing a seat in a course if there is an issue with adding your desired course.
6. Click Submit
7. Confirm desired course's status is "Registered"
In addition to ensuring adequate degree progress, it's important to remain mindful
of units required in a number of areas, not the least of which are financial aid,
housing and NCAA eligibility. See your Student Success Coach for more information.
** Once the last day to drop (with refund) has passed, this same process will result
in a withdraw (no refund).
NOTE: Full semester drops/withdraws require that you connect with your Student Success Coach.
1. Go to LancerLink and click on Your Registration and Record
This is in the "My Registration and Academic Record" card
2. Click on Registration
3. Click on Register for Classes…
4. Select a Term
Select a term and then click "Continue"
5. Locate desired course to drop and change Action to "Drop Course from Schedule with Refund"
6. Click on Submit
7. Confirmed desired course to drop is deleted
Resolve Registration Errors
If you receive an error message stating:
- "Prerequisite and Test Score error", you have attempted to add a course for which you have not yet met the pre-requisite for.
- "Field of Study Restriction - Major", you have attempted to add a course that requires you to be declared as a specific major.
- "Time Conflict", you have attempted to add a course that conflicts with another course.
For each of these errors, you will need to remove the course changing the Action to
"Remove" and then clicking submit.
Registration Resources
- Block Schedule to help plan your semester courses.
- Recommended GE List
- Varsity Athletic Practice Times
- Academic Calendars
To determine which General Education classes you might consider registering in you can view / download the Recommended Courses to Meet General Education Requirements list. For any General Education categories you wish to complete, we recommend only taking courses from this list. This list provides you with recommended competency courses, and lower and upper division general education offerings. You must have at least 30 units completed to take upper division courses.
General Education for Students in 2021 Catalog Year or Prior
Click here to download the Recommended GE list. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Engineering majors. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Construction Management majors. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Pre-Nursing / Nursing majors.General Education for Students in 2022 Catalog Year or Later (SP26 & SU26 course codes)
Click here to download the Recommended GE list. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Engineering majors. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Construction Management majors. Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Pre-Nursing / Nursing majors.General Education for Students in 2022 Catalog Year or Later (new LancerLink course codes)
Click here to download the Recommended GE list Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Engineering majors Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Construction Management majors Click here to download the Recommended GE list for Pre-Nursing / Nursing majorsIf you believe you should be in a higher level math or English course, you can take a placement exam using the information provided here.
Math PlacementWhat: Seek placement into a higher levelWhen: AnytimeWhere: Anywhere you have a networked computerHow: Click here for instructions to create a Mobius account. You will then be able to purchase a login code with exam instructions.
Time: 30 to 45 minutes, depending upon course exam selectedCost: $17.50
English PlacementStudents must register into the class they were placed to complete their initial enrollment.
Placed into ENGL1130E? If your placement is the 4-unit ENGL1130E and you are currently enrolled in or have completed what you believe to be a college-level composition course, or if you have taken the AP Language and Composition exam, speak with your advisor. Transfer courses and exam scores may affect placement.
If your placement is the 4-unit ENGL1130E and you submitted your SAT, ACT or CLT exam scores to CBU, then this is your placement. You can challenge this placement by taking the English Placement Challenge exam offered by Modern Languages and Literature. Contact Professor Jennifer Tronti at jtronti@calbaptist.edu.
If your placement is the 4-unit ENGL1130E and you did not submit SAT, ACT or CLT exam scores, this is your placement. You are free to challenge this placement by taking the Accuplacer exam offered through the Office of Student Success at (951) 343-4349, and tutoring@calbaptist.edu. The Accuplacer exam is offered on all Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. throughout the summer. Placed into ENGL1130?If your placement is ENGL1130 but you feel you should have been placed into ENGL1230, you can take a challenge exam prepared by the CBU Department of Modern Languages & Literature. Those interested in taking taking this exam, contact Dr. Erika Travis (etravis@calbaptist.edu). Placed into ENGL1230?If your placement is ENGL1230, this is the class in which you will need to register. One cannot challenge out of ENGL1230. Students who pass the challenge exam noted above will be permitted to register into ENGL1230.
Additionally, any test scores, transfer work, or AP English Language and Composition scores submitted after initial registration may result in a change to your composition placement. Notify your Student Success Coach if you are submitting additional transcripts or test scores.
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- If you have a Class Schedule Conflict, Work Schedule Conflict, Commuting Requirement, or Personal/Family Obligation you might be eligible for the online program.
- Academic Overload Form
- Students may appeal to take more than 18 units in a given semester
- Students will be considered for overload if they have:
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA
- A minimum 3.0 session GPA in the preceding semester
- No outstanding incomplete course work
- Their status is sophomore, junior or senior and they are in good academic standing
- Permission for overload is granted on a semester-by-semester basis. A desire to graduate early is, in itself, not sufficient reason to receive approval for academic overload. Students will pay current per unit rate for every unit above 18 units.
- Credit / No Credit Request
- A student may take up to twelve (12) units of coursework on a “credit/no credit” basis in lieu of a letter grade.
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ENGL1130, ENGL1130E, ENGL1230, and ENGL1230E (English Composition) may not be taken on a “credit/no credit” basis, and not more than two (2) courses in general education may be taken on a “credit/no credit” basis.
Only one course may be taken per semester on a “credit/no credit” basis. All courses in the student’s major or minor field must be taken for a letter grade.
Students must choose this grading option during the Add/Drop Period. In order to receive credit for work completed on a “credit/no credit” basis, the work must be equivalent to a C- grade or better. The grade of “credit” does not affect the GPA calculations; a grade of “no credit” has the same effect on the GPA calculation as a failing grade.
- Directed/Independent Study
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Directed Study is limited to those courses listed in the catalog and are part of the University’s regular curriculum. Independent Study is limited to original coursework not included in the University’s regular curriculum, and must include a course syllabus authored by the professor.
In addition to regular tuition, a per unit Directed/Independent Study fee is assessed to approved requests. Students petitioning for Directed/Independent Study must meet the following guidelines and not exceed limitations:
- Only juniors and seniors are eligible for directed/independent study.
- Only students who have a 3.0 or better grade point average are eligible for directed/independent study.
- No student may take more than a total of four units of independent study or directed study in any given semester.
- A form for directed/independent study may be obtained from Academic Advising. It must be completed with endorsement by the sponsoring faculty member and submitted to the Department Chair and University Registrar for approval.
- A maximum of nine (9) units of directed study or independent study may be applied towards degree requirements.
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- Alternative Chapel Program Application
- The Alternative Chapel Program Application is an online application. If you have a Class Schedule Conflict, Work Schedule Conflict, Commuting Requirement, or Personal/Family Obligation you might be eligible for the online program.
- Post-Baccalaureate Credit Request form
- For anyone interested in getting a headstart on their CBU master's degree, there's a process available for seniors who agree to certain terms and who have met certain criteria.
Although Online undergraduate students typically take two online classes in the first session and two online classes in the second session of a semester, Campus students are limited to one online class in the first session and one online class in the second session.
At times, Campus students might find online classes taught by Campus faculty. In these cases, Campus students may be permitted to take more than one online class per session. That said, we do not encourage first semester Campus freshman to take online classes, nor do we encourage students in certain programs, or students pursuing certain career paths to take specific classes in an online format.
Please see your Student Success Coach if you have specific questions about online classes, or believe enrollment in an extra online class is needed.
Most often, Campus side graduate and doctoral students are precluded from taking required program courses in an online format. Please see your Student Success Coach if you have specific questions.
Step 1.Your Degree Audit, allows you to explore other possible programs (majors, minors, concentrations), or combinations of programs, through the "What-If" feature. Start by clicking "What-if".
NOTE: When using "What-if" you ARE NOT actually changing anything in your declared program of study.
* Undergraduates who want to make changes are urged to see their Student Success Coach and to complete a declaration form.
* Graduate students who desire to change their program, will most often need to contact Graduate Admissions.
Step 2.Then, click which campus learning format you would like to follow.
Step 3.Click "Program" on the right and select the program you are interested in pursuing.
NOTE: Not all programs are offered in both Online and On Campus formats.
Step 4.Then click any other program you might be interested in adding.
NOTE: Some majors have required concentrations or minors, but if yours doesn't, we would recommend you speak with your Student Success Coach and/or a Financial Aid counselor to see whether an optional concentration, minor or second major will be covered under financial aid.
In this case, the student selected Business as their program, and Business requires a concentration. The student selects "Real Estate Management".
Step 5.Click, "PROCESS"
Step 6.A "What-if" audit is produced.
This audit allows the student to see what their program would look like if they decided to change to Business, with a Real Estate Management concentration. Here we see what the student's "Degree Progress" would be.
And what the student's remaining major requirements would look like. You will see, even though this student is not actually a Business major, they have completed Microeconomics.
Here's the Real Estate Management concentration the student is thinking about.
NOTE: When using "What-if" you ARE NOT actually changing anything in your declared program of study.