Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I eligible to attend Butte College?
• How do I apply to Butte College? How do I register?
• Do I have to take placement tests?
• How much are the fees?
• Can I apply online?
• How to get official transcript?
• How to get verification of enrollment?
• What is the final exam schedule?
• Can I take classes if I didn't graduate from high school?

  Any student 18 years of age or older can attend Butte College. A high school diploma is not required.

• Can I attend BC if I am still in high school?

  Student currently enrolled in high school may be concurrently enrolled in Butte College with permission of the high school and Butte College Office of School Relations.

• If I stop going to the class will the instructor automatically drop me?

  You are responsible for dropping classes you are no longer attending. Instructors may not drop you in time to allow a refund.

• Will I be dropped from my classes if I don't pay my fees on time?

  No. However, a balance due hold may be placed on your account which prevents you from obtaining any further college services such as registering, adding/dropping classes, obtaining transcripts, or receiving grades. All fees are due at the time of registration.

• How can I get a college catalog?

  Request a Butte College catalog from the Bookstore by submitting $3.00 with the address the catalog is to be mailed to or by getting on the Bookstore Web Site.

• How many courses do I need to take to be considered a full-time student?

  Full time status is 12 units or more.

• How do I get Financial Aid?

  There are several ways to reduce your college fees.

  1. BOGG (Board of Governors Grant) – application available in the Veterans Office.
  2. Applying for Financial Aid (applications available in the Financial Aid Office.
  3. Fees paid by an outside agency – scholarships, special grants, employer. There are specific guidelines for fees paid by outside agencies – please check the course schedule.
• Do I need to select a major before registering?

  Students should schedule an appointment to meet with a Counselor to assist them with their course selection.

• Do I need to submit my high school or college transcripts?

  High school transcripts should be submitted if SAT (Math-560, Verbal-550) or ACT (Math-25, English-25) test scores are provided. Send high school transcripts to the Assessment Office. College transcripts should be mailed from previous institution to Admissions & Records

• Can I register for my classes in Admissions & Records instead of using WebReg or TeleReg?

  All registration is completed in WebAdvisor from Butte's Web Page Only those classes requiring signatures or petitions to add are registered in Admissions & Records.

• Do you have a fee payment plan?

  All fees are due at the time of registration or by the deadline date.

• Can I get my grades on the Internet or over the phone?

  Grades are available on the Butte College Web Page or can be picked up in Admissions & Records.

• Can I register on the Internet?

  At this time registration is not available on the Internet.