Permission Numbers (Add Codes)
This Job Aid will go over the process for faculty to access Permission Numbers (Add Codes) in their College Faculty Dashboard.
Prerequisites:
Faculty must have an active classroom assignment in a current or future term; and permission numbers are administratively generated.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When are permission numbers available to instructors?
Special admissions programs like Cosmetology (COSM), Allied Health (ALLH), and Veterinary and Animal Health (VTAH) - 4 weeks before the term opening day.
Spring 2026 - January 5, 2026 (includes intersession and spring classes)
Summer 2026 - May 18, 2026
Fall 2026 - July 27, 2026
All other classes - the weekend before the term opening day.
Spring 2026 - January 3-4, 2025 (includes intersession and spring classes)
Summer 2026 - June 13-14, 2025
Fall 2026 - August 22-23, 2025
Why don't I see permission numbers for my class?
If your class is not part of a special admissions program, then it may be too early for you to see the permission numbers.
Your class was created after the term opening day.
Who do I contact if I need permission numbers created or need additional permission numbers?
Please contact your school or department's Administrative Assistant.
Instructions:
Login to your mySDCCD portal by entering your “User ID” and “Password”. Click the “Sign In” button.
Click on the “College Faculty Dashboard” tile.
Note: Different dashboard tiles display depending on which roles you are associated with.
On the “College Faculty Schedule” pagelet:
A. Select the current “Semester” tab
B. Click on the “Class Number” to see all menu options
C. Click on “Permission Numbers”
You will be directed to the “Permission Numbers” (Add Codes) tab.
IMPORTANT
The default view is set to display 5 permission numbers at a time.
To see all permission numbers for your class, click the “View All” link to expand the display.
NOTES:
A student’s ID number and Name will appear in the ID and Name fields when a permission number code is used by the student.
Permission numbers can vary between 5 to 6 digits. They can be issued to students as is.
OPTIONAL - Instructors can use the “Comments” field to track which permission number was issued to which student. If a student name is entered, make sure to click the “Save” button.
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