Enrollment Tutorial for New Students

Steps for the enrollment process:

If brand new,you will  have to set up an account with CCCApply, which will provide a gateway into any of the California community college districts.

To do this, click here: Application for Admission to College.  Once there, click on "create account." If you do not want to do this by yourself, you can get help online. You can also find a campus near you to find in-person help.

After completing the process (above), you will return to the same spot Application for Admission to College and click "Sign in."  You will then create an account with SDCCD.

Below are more detailed instructions about creating your account with CCCApply.

How to use CCCApply:

If you are brand new (or have not taken a class since Fall 2024), you will have to register with the new system, CCCApply.  You can do so here: Application for Admission to College

• You will be setting up an OpenCCC account, which can then be used to enroll in any California State Community College. 

• Verify that you are legitimate by entering a phone number or email address.  A code will be sent.  Fill this in. and select "verify".

• Enter contact information as requested.

• For password, make sure and SAVE IT!

• NEW:  After you have begun to apply, you will be asked to verify your account with ID.me.  This will take you away from the site to set it up.  When you have completed this process, you will be sent back to your application.   There is an option to decline this, but will require a trip to the college in person.

• On the My Applications page, select "Start a new Application"

• On the Welcome page, select the term you are enrolling in.

• For educational goal,  do NOT select "undecided goals." It's best to select "improve basic skills." 

• For your intended major or program, choose "Emeritus 55+."  Click continue.

• On the Profile page, fill in any previous names and mailing address (select the same as the Permanent address as signed in previously).  Click continue

• On the Education page, complete questions on education.

• On Needs and Interests page, complete the questions.

• On Demographic information, complete the questions (voluntary)

• Submission (review, click on consent, under Submit check the two boxes, then click "submit my application").  

• Make sure and save (print) your confirmation.  Click "Continue."

• Answer the survey questions.

• Check your email for further instructions.  It may take up to 2 hours.

Below are screenshots which are part of this process

Once you are enrolled as a student, you can search for Emeritus classes here: Spring 2026 Schedule

You can also find additional instructions for enrolling in classes here: Enrollment Tutorial for Returning Students

Here are some additional tutorials created by SDCCD that you might find useful:

Dropping a class

Waitlisting a class

How to use CCC Apply (for new students and students who have not taken classes since Fall 2024)

Update your personal information on the portal (Don't forget to update your personal email address inside your portal to ensure you receive emails at your preferred address!)

If you are having trouble enrolling, you should email or call the campus where the class is taught. If you are not sure what campus a class is taught at, you can call any of the campuses below for help. Here are some of the email addresses and phone numbers for SDCCE:

Educational Cultural Complex (ECC): SDCCEECC@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-4956

Cesar Chavez Campus: SDCCECesarChavez@sdccd.edu  -- 619-388-1910

North City Campus: SDCCENorthCity@sdccd.edu   -- 619-388-1800

West City Campus: SDCCEWestCity@sdccd.edu  -- 619-388-1873

Mid City Campus: SDCCEMidCity@sdccd.edu -- 619-388-4500

CE Mesa: SDCCEMesa@sdccd.edu  -- 619-388-1950

You can find a map of our campuses here: Campuses | San Diego College of Continuing Education