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FRESHMAN ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS
Saddleback College
Application Process has begun! Seniors attending Saddleback College in Fall 2023 need to complete the Freshman Advantage process no later than May 10th, 2023 to earn Priority Registration.
Orange Coast College
Future Pirate Registration (FPR) is for all incoming Orange Coast College students. FPR offers in-person and virtual assistance throughout the registration process, as well as events designed for helping new students navigate the steps of becoming a Pirate.
OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest in technology and offers more than 135 academic and career programs, including one of the nation’s largest and most acclaimed public nautical programs. Nearly half the students on campus are enrolled in one of OCC's Career and Technical Education programs.
Irvine Valley College
The IVC Freshman Advantage Program is now open! This program is designed specifically for high school seniors planning to attend IVC in Fall 2023 and offers high school seniors the opportunity to apply early, receive an early registration time and enroll in their classes before most currently enrolled IVC students!
You must complete the entire admissions process by May 9th 2023 in order to receive your Freshman Advantage Early Registration time. Plan ahead as the admission steps may take 3-4 weeks to complete.
Community Colleges
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
It is the recommendation of the DHHS Guidance Office that any student who plans to attend a community college should meet with their School Counselor to establish goals and complete a plan of action to meet those goals. It is also recommended that a student meet with a counselor at the community college upon matriculation to discuss goals for completing certificate programs, completing an Associates Degree, or participating in the TRANSFER program to a four year university.
Who Can Attend A Community College?
A community college is a good choice for anyone who may want to attend a four-year school later, but who is not yet academically, personally or economically ready to begin study at a university. To be eligible to attend a community college, one must be 18 years of age, or possess a high school diploma. In the California Community Colleges, you can work toward an associate (two-year) degree in hundreds of academic and technical fields (which will enable you to transfer to a college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree); or, you can complete a one - or two-year training or certificate program in a choice of occupational fields, various health professions, and/or high-technology job fields.
What If I Want to Pursue a Four-year Bachelor's Degree but attend a Community College First?
All community colleges offer courses that meet the lower-division (first two years) of a four-year college or university. Counselors in transfer centers and counseling offices at the community colleges can help you plan your community college program to make sure that the courses you select are transferrable. You should also check the requirements of the college or university to which you plan to transfer, especially in your major subject. Many community colleges offer written transfer guarantee programs to specific universities. This information can be found in the community college transfer center or counseling center.
Career Education Vocational Programs
The California Community Colleges can help students get the training needed to qualify for a well-paying job with room for advancement. Career education vocational programs are offered in hundreds of areas that employers need. Areas of vocational (occupational) education include health occupations, electronics and computer sciences, business and finance, agriculture and industrial trades, and many others. Community colleges have up-to-date equipment and facilities and vocational instructors who are experts in their fields. Depending on the occupation you select, training may take from six months to two years. Associate degrees and certificates (shorter-term) programs are available in many fields.
For more information, please visit the California Community Colleges website.
SADDLEBACK PROMISE PROGRAM
The Saddleback College Promise Program will pay for the first two years of college for eligible students. Learn more about this opportunity and important deadlines here.