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The 4-H year is from July 1 to June 30, but you can enroll in 4-H year-round!*
The 4-H year is from July 1 to June 30, but you can enroll in 4-H year-round!*
2026-2027 Enrollment opens at noon on July 14 for Adult Volunteers and at noon on August 3 for Youth Members
2026-2027 Enrollment opens at noon on July 14 for Adult Volunteers and at noon on August 3 for Youth Members
*Some projects may have an enrollment deadline, but you can still join 4-H and participate in other 4-H activities. Please check with your county 4-H staff for more information.
4-H Members and Volunteers must re-enroll each 4-H year.
4-H Members and Volunteers must re-enroll each 4-H year.
The 4-H program year is July 1 to June 30. We encourage you to re-enroll as soon as the system opens for self-enrollment so you can continue to participate in 4-H activities. Please note that your enrollment must be set to Active status before you can participate.
County 4-H Staff are here to support you!
County 4-H Staff are here to support you!
If you have any questions on enrollment, please contact your county 4-H staff for help. They are your primary support to answer your questions on:
Online enrollment
Choosing a program
Available projects in your county
Online Enrollment
Online Enrollment
ZSuite is the official online enrollment platform for California 4-H. The enrollment system is used to manage participation in 4-H:
Track 4-H Member enrollment in different programs and projects.
Verify 4-H volunteers and their roles.
This information helps us plan and prepare for youth and volunteer needs.
IMPORTANT: Use Firefox or Chrome browsers.
IMPORTANT: Use Firefox or Chrome browsers.
Required forms linked from ZSuite are NOT accessible on Safari on iPhones or Macbooks.
ZSuite Basics
ZSuite Basics
Please note the following terms used in ZSuite. We will use these terms in the tutorials and information about changes in ZSuite.
Household Account
Household Account
The ZSuite enrollment system is organized by Household. Each Household Account contains the 4-H members and adult volunteers from that household.
Keep Info Up to Date
Keep Info Up to Date
Please update your Household Account if you move or change contact emails or phone numbers. Your Household Account has the primary contact information for you and your family.
Primary Profile
Primary Profile
The Primary Profile should be an adult who sets up and maintains the Household Account. They have the secure PIN to enroll Household Members in 4-H.
The PIN, or Personal Identifying Number, is one way to secure your Household Account from unauthorized logins or changes to enrollment. Please don't share your PIN.
Household Member
Household Member
Household Members are the youth and adults enrolling in 4-H.
Only individuals enrolling in 4-H as youth members or adult volunteers need to have a Household Member profile in ZSuite.
Group vs. Individual
Group vs. Individual
Individually enrolled 4-H Members and Adult Volunteers have Household Member profiles.
Group enrollment is for groups that are partnering with 4-H. Their information is only entered by county 4-H staff.
Start your Online Enrollment
Start your Online Enrollment
Each section below includes information to help you enroll in 4-H. Please use Chrome or Firefox browsers to access ZSuite. The Safari web browser is not supported.
Need help?
Need help?
Please see our Troubleshooting/FAQ page. You may also contact your county 4-H office for help with ZSuite.
Active Status
Active Status
Your enrollment is not complete until it has been approved by your county 4-H office and been set to Active status in ZSuite.
Member enrollment is not set to Active status until:
The enrollment and waiver forms are completed and submitted.
Enrollment fees are received by the county 4-H office.
Adult Volunteer enrollment is not set to Active status until:
The enrollment and waiver forms are completed and submitted.
Enrollment fees are received and recorded by the county 4-H office.
All required courses in the Campus learning management system are completed. (see Learning Center for more information)
In addition to the above, new adult volunteers must complete the following background clearance information:
Volunteer Interest Survey is completed and reviewed.
FBI/DOJ Fingerprinting and Background Clearance is obtained and approved.
Please allow several business days for approval.
4-H members and volunteers must be Active Status to participate in 4-H activities.
4-H members and volunteers must be Active Status to participate in 4-H activities.
Activities in the 4-H year includes 4-H meetings, projects and events held from July 1 to June 30.
What if my project or event ends after July 1?
What if my project or event ends after July 1?
Members who are completing a project from the previous 4-H year have until December 31st to complete their project without re-enrolling in the new 4-H year. Please note, however, that they may not participate in any new 4-H activities after July 1 unless they re-enroll.
Volunteers who are completing a project from the previous 4-H year have until November 30th to complete their project without re-enrolling in the new 4-H year. Please note, however, that they may not participate in any new 4-H activities after July 1 unless they re-enroll.
Program Leader Access in ZSuite
Program Leader Access in ZSuite
The following individuals have Management Permission in ZSuite:
Primary Community Leader
Assistant Community Leader
Co-Community Leader
Enrollment Coordinator
Please see our Program Leader Access page for tutorials and information on printing reports to help you manage your program.
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