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Web Information System for Education
Apply, register, pay fees and drop classes online
Enter WISE
Use the “Enter WISE” link at right to apply online now. New students should visit the admissions page for more information about admissions and advising.
Online registration via WISE is available only to continuing students, not to new or first-term transfer students. New students must schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in order to register for the first time at PHCC.
Vista and Windows 7 users: Please make sure that you have “Use SSL 2.0” enabled in Internet Explorer. While in your browser, go to Tools, Internet Options, and click on the Advanced tab; scroll down to the Security section and ensure that the “Use SSL 2.0” option is checked. Click OK to save your options and exit the dialogue box.
Using WISE
Help
- Your default PIN is your day of birth and the last two digits of the year of birth. For example, if you were born on August 6, 1981 your PIN is 0681.
- For PIN problems contact the Records office at 727-816-3371 or the support portal during normal PHCC business hours.
- For help with WISE, see WISE step by step, below.
- To view WISE frequently asked questions, visit the FAQ page.
- If you have any unanswered questions or problems with WISE, please contact the support portal.
Technical requirements
Vista and Windows 7 users: Please make sure that you have “Use SSL 2.0” enabled in Internet Explorer. While in your browser, go to Tools, Internet Options, and click on the Advanced tab; scroll down to the Security section and ensure that the “Use SSL 2.0” option is checked. Click OK to save your options and exit the dialogue box.
- The WISE system requires the use of Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or higher.
- Pop-up-blocker programs must be disabled in order to login to WISE.
- AOL and Compuserve users: after signing on, minimize the AOL or Compuserve program and start Internet Explorer, then use Internet Explorer to access the WISE system.
Availability
- Monday - Thursday: Midnight - 9 p.m.
- Friday: 12:01 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 24 hours starting Saturday at 2 a.m.
WISE step by step
- On your initial visit to WISE, you will be required to use a default personal identification number (PIN). Your default PIN is your day of birth and the last two digits of the year of your birth. For example, if you were born on August 06, 1981 your PIN is 0681. After you sign in for the first time, the Change PIN screen will be displayed so that you can change your PIN. The PIN must be numeric. This requirement is for your privacy. You should write down this number in a safe place so you will not lose it.
- After you have signed on, you will find a list of options at the left side of your screen.
- Choose from the following options:
- User Profile displays your current address and telephone information currently on file in PHCC’s computer system. Please keep this information current. It is vital that this information is correct so that PHCC can contact you.
- Register allows you to register for classes only if you are a returning student in good academic standing. New or first-term transfer students must schedule an appointment with your academic advisor before registering. When the advising process is complete, your advisor will clear your academic holds so that you can register either on campus or through WISE that day.
- Drop a course allows you to drop a class from a confirmed schedule. If you are planning to add additional classes to your schedule, please drop the course(s) you do not wish to take and then register for additional classes using the register button.
- Schedules/Grades shows your schedule for a specific term along with the grade(s), if classes have ended for the semester. If you have confirmed your courses for a term, select this option to view your schedule before you Add or Drop a course.
- Pay fees allows you to pay for fees with a major credit card (MasterCard or VISA) over the Internet even if you have not registered via the Internet. All fees must be paid by the deadline for the term or you will be dropped automatically from your classes. If you are a financial aid recipient, your funds may be automatically applied to your registration fees. If you have any questions regarding your financial aid award, please contact the financial aid office at 727-816-3302.
- Fee details explains in detail the fees that were assessed for any term you select and how they were paid or if you still have a balance due.
- Change PIN permits you to change your PIN number again.
- Education Tax Credit displays your 1098T and important information regarding the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits.
- Sign off ends your WISE session. For security, ensure that you sign off or close your browser window before leaving your computer.
- Degree audit shows the courses you have completed in your major and those that you still need to meet your degree/certificate requirements. If you have transferred in courses from another school or have taken courses that may substitute for a program course, talk with an advisor about a course substitution. Before registration you may obtain a degree audit.
- Transcript displays your current unofficial transcript information.
- If the Register option is available to you, then select it and complete the following steps:
- Select the courses and sections that you want to register for. Sections that are filled or canceled will not be displayed on the screen.
- Click "Add to my trial schedule." If you know the section number, you can enter it and click on "Add Now." Student encountering "Holds" in the registration process will be directed through specific messages on WISE regarding the steps to be followed to address the "Hold" status .
- If you want to remove a course from your trial schedule, highlight the course and click "Remove course from schedule".
- After you build your Trial Schedule, select the Confirm button to lock in this schedule or select the Exit Schedule Builder button to keep the trial schedule. Only a confirmed schedule reserves a seat for you in the courses you have selected.
- After confirming your schedule, it will be displayed along with any fees that are due. Be certain to notice if you owe any fees!
- Print a copy of this schedule for future reference.
- To "Add a Course" to a confirmed schedule, repeat the registration steps above. When you confirm your new course, your entire new schedule will appear. Print a copy of your new schedule.
- To "Drop a Course" and then "Add a Course" to a confirmed schedule, drop the course(s) first, then Add a Course" by repeating the registration steps above.

