Selecting Course Start Dates

Monique Staats Updated by Monique Staats

Now that you're ready to select a start date for your course(s), please do the following:

  1. Visit ecornell.cornell.edu.
  2. Click Login in the top right corner.
  3. Enter your username and password to log in to your student portal.
  4. Click Certificates from the menu on the left-hand side.

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  5. Click the certificate title for which you wish to select start dates.

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  6. Click Show next available course sections.

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  7. Scroll through the available dates, select a start date/course, and click Continue. 

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  8. You are now brought to the shopping cart, where the amount should automatically update to $0.00. If you paid for your certificate, but the system asks you to pay for the course, please contact the Help Desk. Be sure to review the Registration Policies, then click Checkout.
  9. For the next ten minutes, the system will reserve a seat in this course while you register for your desired start date. You may be prompted to update any missing or outdated areas within your profile (including how you wish your name to appear on your certificate). Make any necessary/required updates, then click Continue Checkout.
  10. At the final payment screen, confirm your selections. Check the box at the bottom of the screen to agree to our policy after reading through it (this contains important information about retakes, transfers, etc.). Next, click Continue. You do not have to enter payment information.
  11. If the transaction is successful, it will bring you to a Thank You confirmation screen. You should see this for each course you successfully process. Multiple system-generated emails will also be sent from ec_helpdesk@cornell.edu and/or ec_studentsuccess@cornell.edu for each course successfully processed. This will include a receipt containing the course list you selected, as well as an individual course enrollment confirmation email with helpful information at the bottom.
Is there a video available with these steps?
Yes. To see a video with the steps above, please visit this article.
How do I change my start date or schedule?
For help changing the course start date or schedule, visit this article.
Do I have to select start dates for all of my courses?
No, you are not required to select start dates for all of your courses upon enrollment. However, we do recommend selecting a few start dates for some courses to get yourself started.
I missed a class! What do I do?
If you are unable to fulfill all requirements within the two-week timeframe of the course, you will be required to retake the course to earn the credential. See here for more information.

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