Class search-tutorial
- 1. ctcLink Tutorial: Search for Classes Learn how to search for classes in ctcLink
- 2. Navigate to the Bellevue College class schedule Three methods: BC website, ctcLink mobile portal, or URL (you will be redirected to Bellevue College’s ctcLink class schedule) Enter bellevuecollege.edu/classes/ in your preferred browser OR Select ‘Classes’ on the Bellevue College website (located in main navigation bar) Visit Bellevue College ctcLink mobile portal (wa080.ctcLink.us) and select ‘Class Search’
- 3. Select the ‘Class Information’ option you want to use Options: Class Search, Browse Classes, Course Catalog Class Search View course sections offered for each class and subject in a selected term (quarter). Browse Classes View classes offered for each subject in a selected term Course Catalog View subjects offered and classes within them, not specific to any quarter.
- 4. Select the term you want to display information for Select the term you want to display information for Use the ‘Term’ drop down (required field)
- 5. Select the Subject you want to display information for Use the ‘Subject’ drop down (required field) Note: Some subjects have (CCN) listed next to them. CCN stands for Common course numbered. These courses allow for easier transfer of credits between colleges in the Washington state community and technical college system. CCN course names will display with an “&” after the department name. For example: a CCN English course name starts with ENGL&
- 6. Add additional filter fields as desired Select ‘More Filters’ to display all filter options (details provided at end of tutorial) Before Expanded After Expanded
- 7. Choose to ‘Show Open Classes Only’ or All Classes Select the check box to display only classes with available space, leave it blank to show classes with waitlists.
- 8. Select ‘Search’ to display class sections offered Information displays sections by courses and quarter Tip: Pay attention to the Section name. This provides information on the course format. • LEC: Lecture • LAB: Laboratory/Studio Summary fields include: • Days: Indicate what days of the week the course takes place • Start/End: Indicate start and stop times for classes • Room: Where class is located on campus • Status: How many spots are available
- 9. Select ‘Expand’ to display class sections information Important detailed sections include ‘Information’, ‘Details’, and ‘Availability’ Tip: Available seats in a course section are indicated in two places: • Beneath ‘Status’ in the section summary AND • In the ‘Availability’ detailed section The first number is the number of spots still available, and the second number is the total number of spots for the class or waitlist.
- 10. Make Note of the ‘Class Number’ for sections you want to register for Tip: Use the class number to more easily find classes you want to register for once registration opens. Enter it in the ‘Class number’ search criteria field. Note: You must expand ‘More Filters’ to enter the class number.
- 11. Continue to browse the class schedule And make note of the class numbers you want to register for!
- 12. Filter Options Explanations of available filters Term: What term (quarter) you look up classes for. Acad Career: Undergraduate is the only option at Bellevue College. This field does not need to be selected. Subject: The subject of the courses you want to display information for. Catalog #: A three-digit number associated with a course at Bellevue College. For example: 108 for BIOL 108. Keyword: Enter a word or phrase you want to see classes that might cover or contain the topic. Start/End Time: Preferred time you want your course to start and/or end. Days: Preferred days of the week you want your course to be held on. Please note: Online courses do not have specific days of the week. Instruction Mode: The type of course format you prefer. Includes ‘In Person’, ‘Hybrid’, ‘On- line’, ‘Independent Studies’, and ‘Other’ Class Number: A specific number associated with a course section. Academic Organization: Program affiliated with the course subject you want to find information for. Course Attribute: Select ‘Bellevue Defined Attributes’. This is used in combination with ‘Course Attribute Value’ to display classes in subjects that fulfill particular degree requirements or are part of a specific category. Course Attribute Value: Different options available to filter courses by, based on Bellevue College defined attributes (categories) or degree requirements. For example: Diversity Degree Requirement. Instructor Last Name: The last name of the instructor you want to display course sections for. Units: The number of units (credits) you want the course(s) to display information for Summary Fields More Filter Options