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Admissions & Records Staff

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Location: SSC 102 [map]
Phone: (949) 582-4555
Fax: (949) 347-8315
scadmissions@saddleback.edu


Normal Office and
Telephone Hours:

Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 6:00pm

Friday
9:00am to 12:00pm

Closed Weekends

New & Returning Students

New students:

Students who have never attended Saddleback College (or Irvine Valley College) or attended Saddleback College while enrolled as a K-12 student and have since graduated from high School follow all the steps below.

New Incoming Transfer Students:

Students new to Saddleback College that have taken classes at another college follow the steps below. Be sure to send your official transcripts from any schools you attended to the office of Admissions & Records.

Returning Students:

If you are a student who has attended Saddleback ot Irvine Valley College in the past and are returning after a break in enrollment you should update your address, email and phone in MySite and then follow the steps below.

CLICK HERE FOR A PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR PARENTS, OR GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS.

Steps for Enrollment

  1. Complete an Application for Admission
  2. Apply online to Saddleback College.

  3. Apply for Financial Aid
  4. See the Financial Aid Website for additional information.

  5. Complete Matriculation (Orientation and Assessment Testing) and Advisement
  6. Most new students are required to complete Matriculation prior to enrolling. Please visit the Matriculation Website for information about this process.

  7. Register for Classes
  8. Follow these directions to register for classes online.

    Remember: All students must meet all prerequisites for the classes in which they wish to enroll. Information about prerequisites can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions below.

  9. Pay Tuition & Fees
  10. IMPORTANT: If fees are not paid by the class payment deadline, the class will be dropped. Please visit the Student Payment Office Website for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my Saddleback College Student ID Number?

Where are classes listed/posted?

When can I register for classes?

What is an APC (Code) and how do I obtain one?

What are Co-requisites and Prerequisites?

How do I clear a Prerequisite?

If I have applied in a previous term, do I have to re-apply to register for classes?

How do I schedule a matriculation appointment?

How do I get my matriculation or assessment test results?

Whom do I contact to make an appointment for orientation and advisement?

Do I need to submit my High School transcripts to Saddleback College?

I applied online and have not received anything back.

I am in the military and stationed here temporarily. Do I have to pay out-of-state tuition?

How many units are required to be a full time student?

How do I change my mailing address, email address, phone number or name?


Q: What is my Saddleback College Student ID Number?

A: Once you submit an online application, you will receive an e-mail from Saddleback College (to the e-mail specified in your application) that includes your Student ID number and your online registration time and date.

 

Q: Where are classes listed/posted?

A: Classes are posted in the Online Class Schedule.

 

Q: When can I register for classes?

A: After successful completion of the online application, students will receive an e-mail informing them of their online MySite Registration appointment time and date. Students can log-on to MySite using their Student ID number and PIN, and register for classes on or after their appointment time.

 

Q: What is an APC (Code) and how do I obtain one?

A: Once a class has started or has become full, students must request permission to add the course from the instructor. If permission is given, an Add Permit Code (APC) will be issued to the student. Students are required to register for the course in MySite by the expiration date on the APC form.

 

Q: What are Co-requisites and Prerequisites?

A: Co-requisites are companion courses, required for enrollment in certain classes. Prerequisites are courses required to be successfully completed (with a grade of "A"/"B"/"C" or "P") prior to enrollment in the objective course.

 

Q: How do I clear a Prerequisite?

A: English or math prerequisites are cleared by the Matriculation Office.

For all other prerequisites, please contact the academic division office where the course originates. Please submit all evaluations two-weeks prior to your registration date.

 

Q: If I have applied in a previous term, do I have to re-apply to register for classes?

A: Students who were enrolled in the prior semester/term are considered "Continuing" students and are not required to re-apply. Students who have missed a semester or more, not including summer session, are considered "Returning" students and must submit a new application.

 

Q: How do I schedule a matriculation appointment?

A: A student must have a current application on file. Students must make their own appointment my contacting the Matriculation Office.

 

Q: How do I get my matriculation or assessment test results?

A: Log in to MySite (using you Student ID and PIN), go to "Information," and "View Test Results."

 

Q: Whom do I contact to make an appointment for orientation and advisement?

A: Please contact the Matriculation Office for orientation and advisement appointments.

 

Q: Do I need to submit my High School or other college transcripts to Saddleback College?

A: It is highly recommended to submit your High School or other college transcripts to Saddleback College.

Please see the information here for directions on how to send transcripts to Admissions & Records

If you are trying to receive clearance for Math or English courses, students should submit the transcripts to the Matriculation Office. Students may use unofficial transcripts for Math or English clearance.

Q: I applied online and have not received anything back.

A: Normally, you should receive an email response (your Permit to Register) within 24 hours of submitting an online application.

In some situations, there may be a delay due to information discrepancies with your application compared to an existing student record. In this case, you will be contacted by the Admissions staff by email or by phone to clarify any issues related to your application or student record.

Q: I am in the military and stationed here temporarily. Do I have to pay out-of-state tuition?

A: Members of the armed forces stationed on active duty in California are considered in-state for tuition purposes.
Spouses and dependents of an armed force member stationed on active duty in California shall be entitled to instate tuition for the duration of the student's enrollment at the California Community College. For more information, please visit the California Residency webpage.

Q: How many units are required to be a full time student?

A: You are considered a full time student if you are enrolled in 12 or more units.

Q: How do I change my mailing address, email address, phone number or name?

A: You can change your mailing address through your MySite student profile:

  1. Log in to MySite
  2. Click on My Information
  3. Click on Change Address
  4. Change your, address, phone, or preferred email information.
  5. Click on the Update button
To change your name you must complete and submit a Student Information Change Form. Once the form has been completed, come into the office with legal documentation or fax a copy of your driver's license to (949) 347-8315. You must always bring picture ID when completing any transaction in the admissions office..

 

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