This tool is the most efficient way for you to optimize your semester’s schedule and maximize your time.

College Scheduler generates a variety of daily schedules to fit your needs based on criteria you input, such as campus location, desired courses, and work breaks.


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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to College Scheduler

Click on the “Use College Scheduler” button above or visit: https://nocccd.collegescheduler.com/

Step 2: Login to College Scheduler with MyGateway

Log onto MyGateway with your MyGateway ID (also known as your Banner/Student ID) and your password.

Screenshot of the mygateway login page

Don’t know your MyGateway ID?
Click on the “Forgot Username” link on the MyGateway site. 

Don’t know your password?
Click on the “Forgot Password?” button on the MyGateway site. screenshot of the forgot password button

Still need help or have questions? E-mail StarHelp at starhelp@noce.edu or call StarHelp at (714) 808-4679.

Step 3: Choose a Campus

Full screenshot of the college scheduler page

When you first log in, you will be prompted to choose a campus. Your selection can be changed later.

College scheduler screenshot of the top/first section

Step 4: Filters (Optional)

College scheduler screenshot of the top/first section

Filter courses by status (open/full/waitlist) and delivery method (in-person, hybrid, online) using the buttons labeled change at the top of the page.

Step 5: Breaks (Optional)

College scheduler screenshot of the breaks section

Click add break and add any times you aren’t available for class, such as work schedules, co-curricular activities, family obligations, etc.

Step 6: Add Courses

Click Add Course to start adding courses. Find courses by subject, attribute, instructor, or Degree Works plan. Click add course to include courses in your schedule, then click done to return to the main screen.

College Scheduler screenshot of the courses and breaks section

Step 7: Generate Schedules

Clicking Generate Schedules will find all potential schedules based on your filters, breaks, and added courses.

  • Preview a schedule: Hover over the magnifying glass to see when classes are offered in that schedule.
  • Compare schedules: Check the checkboxes of up to 4 schedules and then click compare to view schedules side by side.
  • View a schedule: Click view to see full details about each course in that schedule.
  • Locking a section: Locking a section will remove other potential schedules without that particular section. Lock a course if you know you want to enroll in that particular section.
  • Favorite a schedule: Clicking the heart icon will save the schedule so you can easily refer back to it later.
Screenshot of the bottom section of College Schedule

Last Step: Register

While viewing a schedule, click Send to Registration Cart. You will be taken to your cart, where you can then click Register to register for all of the courses in your cart. Any error messages regarding prerequisites, course availability, and more will be shown during this step.

Contact StarHelp for Assistance!

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