Annual Course Offerings

Highline has a plan for when they'll teach different classes. This helps students and advisors make plans for future schedules.

The annual schedule may be subject to change, so always check the Class Schedule each quarter for final details on what courses are being offered during a specific quarter.

Please see Annual Course Offerings for more information.

Instruction Modes

Courses at Highline are taught in different ways. Some classes are taught in person, some classes are taught online. Other classes are taught using a combination of different methods.

Our Class Schedule uses the term "instruction mode" for those different ways to teach classes.

When deciding what classes to take, it’s important to understand the difference between those different instruction modes – in-person, online, and hybrid, etc. – so, you can choose the type of class that best matches your needs.

Please see Instruction Modes for more information about some of the different instruction modes.

Permission Numbers

Some courses have a class that you must pass before you can enroll in it. That class is called a "prerequisite" class.

Other courses require that you have a certain ability in English, Writing, Communication, Math, etc. before you can enroll. That ability is evaluated by you taking placement tests or by the college looking at your transcripts from high school, other colleges, etc.

If you meet the prerequisites or placement requirements for a course, you can enroll in the class.

However, if you meet the requirements for a course, and the registration system still doesn't let you enroll, then the college might not have a record that you meet the correct requirements.

If that is the case, then you should work with the Placement & Testing Center to get your information updated. After that you'll be able to register. This'll also let you register for any other classes that have those same requirements.

If you don't officially meet the course prerequisites or placement requirements, but still feel you are prepared for the course, you can request a "Permission Number".

After receiving the Permission Number, you'll enter it while registering. That'll override the normal restrictions that would have prevented you from enrolling in that class, and you'll be able to register.

Permission Numbers are also used for all courses that require "instructor permission".

Students

Students can use the Permission Numbers: Students website to request a permission number for a class.

Please see Permission Number Help for more information about how to request permission numbers.

Faculty

Faculty use the Permission Numbers: Faculty website to issue permission numbers to students.

Schedules & Important Dates

Academic Calendars

The Academic Calendar is available in the College Catalog. It includes the beginning and ending dates for each quarter, as well as all campus holidays: Academic Calendars

Registration Schedule

Enrollment dates and deadlines for each quarter are posted in the following calendar: Dates and Deadlines.

Finals Schedule

At the end of the quarter most classes give a Final Exam.

It is important to know that Final Exams are usually given at a different time than the normally scheduled class time.

Make sure you talk with your instructor about the day, time, and location for your Final Exam.

Please see the official schedule to find out when your final exam should happen: Finals Schedule