ADMISSIONS / REGISTRATION STEP 1: APPLICATION
REGISTRATION (continued)
ADMISSIONS
TRANSFER STUDENT
• Continuing Students Continuing students who actively attended Spring 2013 may complete registration by computer.
INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS FROM OTHER COLLEGES
• New Students and Former (Returning) Students Students enrolling for the first time or who are returning after not attending Spring 2013 must complete an Admission application by applying online at www.sac.edu. • Registration appointments for new students are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the time of application.
WHO MAY ATTEND • High school graduates or persons at least 18 years of age who may profit from instruction. • High school students in Career Advanced Placement Program (CAP) The CAP program is designed for high school students. A significant portion of the Santa Ana College curriculum is available to supplement programs of high school students recommended by their principals. Contact the Admissions office for details. NOTE: CAP students must bring the CAP form signed by the high school principal, parent/guardian and the appropriate Santa Ana College Division Dean. Due to a new state law, CAP students who wish to take classes at a community college must be assigned low enrollment priority so as not to displace regularly admitted students. • International Students International students are eligible for admission under a student visa (F-1). Apply through the International Student Office, Santa Ana College, for forms and instructions. Deadlines are June 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for Spring.
STEP 2: REGISTRATION REGISTRATION PRIORITIES • Active Military/Vererans and Foster Youth – priority by law • EOPS and DSPS • Continuing
CONTINUING STUDENT You are a continuing student if you were enrolled in college credit classes at SAC during the Spring 2013 semester.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS: • Online registration (see page 6) is available for continuing students. Priority is based on units completed at the end of Spring/Summer 2013 at SAC & SCC only. • Use any computer to enroll. • Continuing students who do not meet the early registration deadline may register online until the Saturday before the semester begins.
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If you have attended another college, especially another community college, you must: • Bring a copy of your official transcript to Counseling and meet with a counselor. If you completed a prerequisite outside of SAC or SCC, you will be restricted from online registration for some classes. You must obtain a CLASS WAIVER from SAC Counseling before you register. • Bring any official copies of placement test results in English, reading, and/or math to the Counseling Center to determine whether it is advisable to complete additional placement testing at Santa Ana College. Placement test information from other colleges must include: your name, name of the test(s), the raw score(s), and test date(s). Test scores for English are valid for two years. Test scores for Math are valid for one year. • Make an appointment to see a counselor by calling the Santa Ana College Counseling Center at 714-564-6100.
NEW STUDENT You are a new student if you have never enrolled in college credit classes at SAC OR SCC. File an application online, www.sac.edu. MATRICULATION INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS • The matriculation program consists of a program of assessment, orientation, and academic advisement for students who plan to do any of the following: – accumulate 15 units or more, – enroll in an English or Math course, – work toward an Associate degree, occupational certificate, transfer program to a four-year university, or new career. • Students with bachelor’s degrees or higher are exempt from matriculation. • Students who are unsure whether they should complete the matriculation program should contact the Counseling Department at Santa Ana College, 714-564-6100 or go online to www.sac.edu/online_counseling. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION • New students receive appointments to register on a first-come, first-serve basis. All new students to SAC are encouraged to complete matriculation services (testing, orientation, and advisement). • To complete placement testing (assessment), you must first complete an Admission application online at www.sac.edu. • After you complete an admissions application, you will receive a Datatel ID via email in approximately 3 days. Once you receive a Datatel ID you can schedule a testing appointment online at www.sac.edu/studentservices/testingcenter/. • Upon completing testing, students will be given an appointment to attend an orientation and advisement session with a counselor. Students will receive their test results and their appointment to register after completing orientation and advisement. New and/or returning students can view their registration date online. Please refer to page 8 for further testing information.