Steps for Enrollment - Admissions & Records

• Open Enrollment Policy
• Who May Apply
• Matriculation
• New/Former Students
• Continuing Students
• Kindergarten-12th Grade Admission
• Special Registration

Open Enrollment Policy

Unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section, or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to the California Administrative Code, and shall be held only in places fully open to all such persons.

Who May Apply

Admission to Ohlone College is open to anyone who:

• is a high school graduate,
• has a high school equivalency certificate (such as the California High School Proficiency Examination [CHSPE]) or General Educational Development (GED),
  or
• is 18 years of age or older and shows evidence of being able to profit from instruction.

Students Under 18 Years of Age

Students under 18 years of age qualify for admission by meeting one of the following requirements:

• Graduating from high school.
• Passing the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) or General Educational Development (GED) Examination.
• Meeting the K-12 admission requirements.

Matriculation

Matriculation is comprised of eight direct student-related components:

1. Admission
2. Placement;
3. Orientation;
4. Counseling and Advising;
5. Student Follow-up;
6. Coordination and Training;
7. Research and Evaluation; and
8. 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:

1. Enroll only in non-credit or Community Education classes;
2. Have an earned associate or higher degree; or
3. 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.

Did You Know…?

70% of the nurses in California received their education from community colleges. Source: Community College League of California. Learn more about Ohlone College's Registered Nurse program.

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.