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Enrollment Process

Follow these steps to complete the Ohlone College Enrollment Process online.

Application
Scholarship & Aid
Placement
Orientation
Registration
Payment

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1. Re-Apply Online

Visit the California Community College (OpenCCC) application and sign into your account, or create a new one. Once signed in, go to Start New Application.

Re-apply Online

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2. Submit Any Necessary Documents

You can view prerequisites by clicking the class title in the online class schedule. If you completed a prerequisite course at another institution, you will need to meet with a counselor to clear the prerequisite before you can sign up for the class.

Fremont Admissions Office Newark Admissions Office

3. Receive a Student ID Number

One to two days after you apply, you will get an email with your 7-digit Ohlone Student ID. This should be the same one you used when you last attended Ohlone College. If it is different, please contact the Admissions Office for assistance.

Didn’t get an email? Contact us

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4. Set Up a WebAdvisor Account

If you haven't done so already, sign up for your student email and WebAdvisor account — your official student online account.

Set Up WebAdvisor WebAdvisor Setup Instructions Email Setup Instructions

1. File Your FAFSA

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the Ohlone school code 00481. A new or renewal FAFSA must be filed every academic year. File early to be eligible for all types of aid!

Apply for the FAFSA

2. Review Your Student Aid Report

After your FAFSA is processed, you can view your Student Aid Report (SAR) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure to read your SAR comments and make needed corrections.

Review Your SAR

3. Submit Missing Documents

Your FAFSA will be sent to our Financial Aid Office. We may contact you requesting additional documents if needed. Please return all documents to the Financial Aid Office.

Review Available Missing Information Documents Visit the Financial Aid Office

4. Apply for Scholarships!

Check with the Financial Aid office for announcements about potential scholarship opportunities. These require separate applications and requirements vary.

Scholarship Information

1. Do I Need the Placement Test?

If you took placement tests when you last attended Ohlone, you may skip to Step 4. If not, you will need to complete placement testing or meet with a counselor to clear your placement or course requirements cleared at another institution.

Learn More About Placement Information on Prerequisite Clearance

2. Reserve Your Placement Session

Sign up for your placement session up to 30 days in advance. You can choose to complete both math and English at the same time, or complete each at different sessions.

Make Your Reservation

3. Prepare for Your Placement Session

Score higher placement by studying! With a higher placement you may be able to skip one or more basic math and English classes and get a head start on your academic goals.

Placement Study Guides and Preparation

4. Review Your Results

Your placement results will be available in your WebAdvisor account one to two business days after your session. Log in to your WebAdvisor account and go to Test Summary.

Review Your Results Understanding Your Placement Scores

1. Do I Need New Student Orientation?

If you completed the new student orientation when you last attended Ohlone, you may skip to Step 5. If not, you need to complete it now if you plan to attend during Fall or Spring.

Learn More About Orientation Orientation Exemptions

2. Sign Up for Your Orientation Workshop

After you have completed your placement sessions (Step 3), you can attend orientation. Review the Orientation Workshop schedule and reserve a seat at a time that works for you.

View Orientation Workshop Schedule Reserve Your Spot

3. Online Orientation Option

If you cannot attend an in-person orientation, sign up for Online Orientation. It may take up to 7 working days to complete the orientation and be cleared to register for courses, so plan accordingly!

Begin Your Online Orientation

4. Combo Orientation Option

If you haven’t completed your placement session, the Combo Orientation is for you. In a single four-hour session, you can complete your placement sessions and orientation. (This option is not available for late-start.)

1. Use the Registration Readiness Dashboard

The Registration Readiness Dashboard will tell you if there are any holds on your account that will stop you from registering for classes. Log in to your WebAdvisor account and select the Students menu. The link to the Dashboard can be found at the bottom of the page under Registration.

2. Check Your Registration Date

View the Registration calendar to see registration dates of different student groups. Your specific date and time will also be posted in your WebAdvisor Account.

Registration Calendar

3. Preselect Your Classes

Use the schedule you developed during Orientation to preselect your classes in WebAdvisor. On your registration date you will be ready to go with your classes saved in your preferred sections.

How to Preselect Classes

4. Register!

On your assigned registration date and time, Log in to WebAdvisor and register for your classes. If you already preselected your classes, use Express Registration for a quicker checkout.

1. When to Pay

Your enrollment fees are due at the time of registration. We allow up to five days after registering for you to make payment. If payment is not received within that time, you may be dropped for non-payment.

Understand Your Tuition and Fees

2. Pay Online

Pay your fees online by going to My Account in WebAdvisor. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or from your bank account.

Pay Online More About Online Payments

3. Pay In Person

Pay in person with cash, check or credit card at the Cashier's Office during open window hours. Or, place a check payment in the Cashier Drop Box.

Cashier’s Office Location More About in Person Payments

4. Set Up a Payment Plan

Go to WebAdvisor to sign up for a monthly payment plan through e-Cashier. Monthly payments can be made with a credit card or bank account and require a $20 nonrefundable fee.

Set Up Your Monthly Payment More About Payment Plans

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Enrollment Process

1. Re-Apply Online

2. Submit Any Necessary Documents

3. Receive a Student ID Number

4. Set Up a WebAdvisor Account

1. File Your FAFSA

2. Review Your Student Aid Report

3. Submit Missing Documents

4. Apply for Scholarships!

1. Do I Need the Placement Test?

2. Reserve Your Placement Session

3. Prepare for Your Placement Session

4. Review Your Results

1. Do I Need New Student Orientation?

2. Sign Up for Your Orientation Workshop

3. Online Orientation Option

4. Combo Orientation Option

1. Use the Registration Readiness Dashboard

2. Check Your Registration Date

3. Preselect Your Classes

4. Register!

1. When to Pay

2. Pay Online

3. Pay In Person

4. Set Up a Payment Plan

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Former and Returning Students - Admissions

Enrollment Process

1. Re-Apply Online

2. Submit Any Necessary Documents

3. Receive a Student ID Number

4. Set Up a WebAdvisor Account

1. File Your FAFSA

2. Review Your Student Aid Report

3. Submit Missing Documents

4. Apply for Scholarships!

1. Do I Need the Placement Test?

2. Reserve Your Placement Session

3. Prepare for Your Placement Session

4. Review Your Results

1. Do I Need New Student Orientation?

2. Sign Up for Your Orientation Workshop

3. Online Orientation Option

4. Combo Orientation Option

1. Use the Registration Readiness Dashboard

2. Check Your Registration Date

3. Preselect Your Classes

4. Register!

1. When to Pay

2. Pay Online

3. Pay In Person

4. Set Up a Payment Plan