Steps for Enrollment - Admissions and Records
Open Enrollment Policy
All courses shall be open to enrollment by any student who has been admitted to the College, except that students may be required to meet prerequisites pursuant to Title 5 of the California Education Code.
Who May Register
Persons 18 Years of Age or Older
All persons 18 years of age or older are eligible for admission to Ohlone College as a California resident or non-resident. Anyone under 18 years of age who is a high school graduate or has been awarded a GED or California High School Proficiency Certificate may also enroll.
Students Under 18 Years of Age
Students under 18 years of age are expected to provide the information pertaining to parents on the back of the Application for Admission. They must also submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent (Certificate of Proficiency or GED) to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Matriculation
Matriculation is comprised of eight direct student-related components:
Admission; Placement; Orientation; Counseling and
Advising; Student Follow-up; Coordination and Training;
Research and Evaluation; and Prerequisites, Corequisites, and
Advisory Classes. All new students are expected to participate
in each of the matriculation components unless they meet at
least one of the following conditions:
- Enroll only in non-credit or Community Education classes;
- Have an earned associate or higher degree; or
- Plan to enroll only in one performance or activity class.
The Counseling staff assists students with exemption requests.
Ohlone College agrees to:
- Assess basic educational skills and career goals;
- Orient students to the College’s programs, services, and policies;
- Provide quality instruction;
- Provide quality counseling;
- Provide a wide variety of courses;
- Offer services to support each student’s education;
- Review student’s progress toward individual goals.
Ohlone College expects students to:
- Declare an educational goal;
- Attend classes;
- Complete homework assignments;
- Meet with a counselor to discuss available choices;
- Seek support services as needed;
- Strive to make progress toward their goals.
New and Former / Returning Students
All NEW students are expected to participate in each of the following matriculation components unless they meet an exception listed above.
Former / Returning students should read the instructions for Former / Returning Students.
- Submitting an online application is the fastest way to become an Ohlone College student and has the added advantage of providing email confirmation that the application has been received and the admission process completed. A student ID number will be emailed to each student once the admission process has been completed.
- Students may sign up for a WebAdvisor account at once the student ID number is received. A WebAdvisor account is necessary to register, add, drop, waitlist, and pay for classes online.
- Paper applications are also available in the printed Class Schedule or download and print the application (PDF) and should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or the Student Services Center on the Newark campus.
- Residency and visa information for students who are not U.S.citizens must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or the Student Services Center on the Newark campus.
- Students should submit official transcripts from all prior colleges and high school (if graduated from high school within the last five years) to the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or the Student Services Center on the Newark campus.
- Additional admission requirements exist for K-12 students; international students and Health Science Programs (Registered Nursing [RN], Physical Therapist Assistant [PTA], and Respiratory Therapy [RT]).
- Application packets for K-12 students are available online or from the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or the Student Services Center on the Newark campus.
- Application packets for the Health Sciences Programs are available from the Office of Admissions and Records on the Fremont campus or from the Health Sciences Division Office on the Newark campus. Please contact the Health Sciences Division Office at (510) 742-3100 for application deadlines.
- International students on or wishing to obtain the F-1 Student Visa must submit a completed International Student Application to the Ohlone College International Programs and Services Office. International Student Application forms, including detailed instructions regarding how to apply, are available at the International Programs and Services Office (Building 1, Room 1131 on the Fremont campus) and online.
STEP 2 – Take Placement Tests
Placement Tests are required for all students enrolling in English or math or in classes that require prerequisites. See Placement Center
for dates and more information.
STEP 3 – Attend Orientation/Counseling and Advising Session
Orientation schedules are available either at the Placement Center, at the Counseling Deparmtnet in Building 1 on the Fremont campus, or on the Orientation website. Students are required to attend an Orientation before registering for classes. Orientation is required for new students and includes the following information:
- How to create individual class schedules and register for classes.
- How to determine prerequisite eligibility.
- One-on-one advising with an Ohlone College counselor to develop a one semester Student Education Plan (SEP) based on student objectives and placement.
- Study skills and other strategies for college success.
- Ohlone resources and services.
- Students' rights and responsibilities.
- Requirements for transfer and earning an associate degree.
Orientation is an important first step in each student's partnership with Ohlone College to develop and realize educational goals. Attendance for the entire Orientation is necessary in order to complete registration. Exemptions and other options available to replace Orientation are made on an individual basis.
STEP 4 – Register and pay for classes
STEP 5 – Attend Classes
Former / Returning Students
As a former or returning student, you are expected to participate in each of the following matriculation components. But first you can now reactivate your student status without submitting an application by logging into WebAdvisor.
If you have forgotten your password, you can select “I forgot my WebAdvisor password” on the WebAdvisor menu and follow the instructions. If you have never used WebAdvisor at Ohlone College and never had a password, please select “Sign up for WebAdvisor Access (It’s FREE!)” from the WebAdvisor menu.
After following the directions to set up your account, you will have access to online services at Ohlone College.
STEP 1 – Plan individual course schedule
and educational program
- Meet with a Counselor to decide which courses to take.
- Follow-up with a Counselor to decide on an academic program, develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), declare
a major, develop transfer and career goals, or take other steps toward
meeting personal educational objectives.
STEP 2 – Determine prerequisite eligibility
- Check with a Counselor to determine whether prerequisites for English and/or
math courses have been met.
- Make an appointment with the appropriate Division Dean for questions about
prerequisites in subjects other than English or math. See the website for the appropriate department or the Directory for office and telephone numbers for making an appointment.
STEP 3 – Register and pay for classes
- Learn how to access and use WebAdvisor.
- Registration dates for continuing students can be found in the Academic
Calendar.
- Payment for courses is due at the time of registration. Final payment must be received a week prior to the start of classes.
- View Registration Video.
- Students who have declared an academic program or a major will be given an earlier registration appointment for the next term. Students who have not yet declared a major should see a counselor.
STEP 4 – Attend Classes
Continuing Students
Contuing students are tudents who attended Ohlone College as registered students in Spring Semester 2008.
STEP 1 – Plan individual course schedule
and educational program
- Meet with a Counselor to decide which courses to take.
- Follow-up with a Counselor to decide on an academic program, develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), declare
a major, develop transfer and career goals, or take other steps toward
meeting personal educational objectives.
STEP 2 – Determine prerequisite eligibility
- Check with a Counselor to determine whether prerequisites for English and/or
math courses have been met.
- Make an appointment with the appropriate Division Dean for questions about
prerequisites in subjects other than English or math. See the website for the appropriate department or the Directory for office and telephone numbers for making an appointment.
STEP 3 – Register and pay for classes
- Learn how to access and use WebAdvisor.
- Registration dates for continuing students can be found in the Academic
Calendar.
- Payment for courses is due at the time of registration. Final payment must be received a week prior to the start of classes.
- View Registration Video.
- Students who have declared an academic program or a major will be given an earlier registration appointment for the next term. Students who have not yet declared a major should see a counselor.
STEP 4 – Attend Classes
Special Admission
See K-12 Admissions (High School and Pre-High School Students).
Health Sciences Programs
- Registered Nursing Program
-
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
-
Respiratory Therapy Program
In addition to the basic requirements for admission to Ohlone College, there are specific requirements for admission to the Registered
Nursing (RN), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), and Respiratory Therapy (RT) Programs. Admission criteria may change
periodically and placement is limited by space. See the Health Sciences website for
admission criteria, application deadlines, advanced placement and challenge procedures, and Nursing information workshop dates.
International Students
"International student" is defined here as a student who possesses or wishes to obtain the F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States. International applicants must submit a completed International Student Application form to the Ohlone College International Programs and Services Office on the Fremont campus. International Student Application deadlines are May 31, 2008 for the Fall Semester 2008 and October 31, 2008 for the Spring Semester 2009.
The International Programs and Services Office issues the Immigration Form I-20 to international students who are admitted to Ohlone College. Students then use the Form I-20 to apply for an F-1 Student Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home country.
For more information, please visit the International Programs and Services website or call (510) 659-6439.
Residency Requirements
See Fees and Residency Information.
Military Personnel
Nonresident U.S. military personnel on active duty in California
(except those assigned for educational purposes to State supported
institutions of higher education) are granted a waiver of
non-resident tuition until they are discharged from their military
service. Their dependents are granted a waiver for a period of
one year and one day from the date they enter California.
Upon expiration of the waiver, evidence must be provided as to
the date the student surrendered his/her out-of-state residence
to become a resident of California. The student will be classified
as a non-resident and charged non-resident tuition until one
year has elapsed since the out-of-state residence was
surrendered.
Veterans should visit the Ohlone College Veterans Affairs website.
Programs Offering Special Registration
Special registration is available for students who qualify for Center for Deaf Studies and Special Services, Disabled Student
Program and Services (DSPS), and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS). Early registration is
important so that students can get the services they need to succeed.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Contact the Center for Deaf Studies in
Building 5, Room 5305 on the Fremont campus or Voice/TTY (510) 659-6269 for application, registration,
orientation, placement tests, and support services.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Taking Mainstream Courses: Register early to be certain support services (interpreters) are available
when needed for classes. Contact a Center for Deaf Studies counselor at TTY/VP (510) 659-7326 to arrange for services.
Disabled Students: Contact DSPS in Building 5,
Room 5101 on the Fremont campus or (510) 659-6079 to arrange for registration, orientation, and support
services.
EOPS Students: Contact EOPS in Building 1, Room 1140
at (510) 659-6152.
Learning Disabled Students: Contact DSPS in Building
5, Room 5101 on the Fremont campus or call (510) 659-6140 to arrange for registration, orientation,
placement tests, and support services.
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