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Enrollment Verification Through the National Student Clearinghouse

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UCLA Extension reports student enrollment statuses to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) at the beginning and end of each academic quarter. If you recently enrolled in a UCLA Extension course but cannot locate your enrollment record through the NSC, your record may not yet have been submitted or processed.

When Is Enrollment Reported?

UCLA Extension submits enrollment status reports to the NSC at the beginning and end of each academic quarter.

If you attempt to verify your enrollment before your record has been submitted, your enrollment may not yet appear in the NSC system. Reporting and processing timelines may vary depending on when your enrollment is reported and when the NSC processes the information.

What Information Is Required?

UCLA Extension uses students’ Social Security numbers (SSNs) to submit enrollment status information to the NSC.

To help ensure your enrollment can be reported, make sure your SSN is entered in your UCLA Extension student profile.

How to Add Your Social Security Number

  1. Log in to the UCLA Extension student portal.
  2. Navigate to My Profile.
  3. Enter your SSN in the designated field.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Save.

How Long Does It Take for Enrollment to Appear?

After UCLA Extension submits your enrollment status, the NSC determines the processing time required for the record to become available.

For enrollment updates submitted outside the regular reporting schedule, processing may take approximately 1–2 weeks to appear in the NSC system. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed processing timeframe.

If your enrollment is not immediately available, allow time for processing before requesting further assistance.

What Should I Do If My Enrollment Cannot Be Found?

If the NSC cannot locate your enrollment record:

  1. Confirm that your SSN has been entered and saved in your UCLA Extension student profile.
  2. Consider whether your enrollment may not yet have been included in a scheduled report.
  3. If your SSN is on file and your enrollment is still unavailable, contact our Records office at records@uclaextension.edu for assistance with your enrollment reporting status.