You're a New Student if you've never taken classes at Saddleback College or Irvine Valley college as a college student. New students, regardless of their educational background and goal, must apply for admission.
Enrollment Support
If you have any questions about applying and enrolling, Saddleback’s enrollment coaches are ready to help you! Contact us at scoutreach@saddleback.edu or (949) 348-6519 and an enrollment coach will get back to you.
Steps for Admission & Enrollment
- Step 1: Create your OpenCCCApply Account
- Step 2: Complete your Admissions Application
- Step 3: Your email account will be created within 24 hours after your admission application is processed. You'll receive a "Student Account Information" email with your Saddleback College email address. Use the included link to set up your network account and password for access to MySite, Webmail, Canvas, and more.
- Most New Students are required to complete matriculation.
- Matriculation is required for all qualifying educational goals.
A Saddleback College email account is automatically created with 24 hours using the Microsoft Outlook.com system. You may choose to forward your message to your personal email account by following the directions in the link above.
Only one admission application is needed to take classes at both Saddleback and Irvine Valley Colleges. By completing your application here, Saddleback College will be your College of Record. You must complete matriculation at the college where you applied (college of record).
IMPORTANT: The pre-enrollment process may take up to 5 business days to complete.