Four Steps to Enroll at Clovis Community College

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Step 1 Apply Online

Application Process

  1. Apply online at CCCApply by first creating an OpenCCC account. 
  2. While logged into your OpenCCC account, Start A New Application to apply to Clovis Community College. If you have any issues completing/submitting the application, you can contact our helpdesk at 1-844-887-2223. 

High School Students

If you are currently a high school student who wishes to take CCC courses along with your high school classes, there are two options:

  • High School Enrichment - current high school students take college courses on the college campus or online for college credit.
  • Dual Enrollment - current high school students take college classes on the high school campus for both high school and college credit. For more information on Dual Enrollment, please contact your high school counselor.

Timeline

After your CCCApply application is submitted:

  • You will receive a confirmation email from CCCApply.
  • You will then receive a welcome email from SCCCD Admissions & Records within 24-48 hours containing your college student ID number for State Center Community College District (SCCCD). Memorize your SCCCD Student ID and keep this email accessible for future reference.
    • If you have not received your email within 48 hours, make sure to check your spam/junk folder then call our Admissions & Records office at 559-325-5200 for assistance.

My Portal and Student Email

Your admissions welcome email will also contain your login information for My Portal, where you can access your student email, Canvas, Self-Service, and other important information. Follow the directions in the email to log into My Portal or watch our My Portal Login Tutorial. 

For login assistance call the Student Systems Support call center at 559.499.6070 or visit the Technology Help webpage for additional information.

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Step 2 Complete Online Orientation

First Time Student

Students who have never taken college classes after graduating high school/receiving their GED are required to complete an online orientation before registering.

Complete the online orientation at www.scccd.edu/orientation. The orientation can also be accessed in My Portal in the “Resource Links” section.

You will need to know your SCCCD login information to enroll in the course and complete this orientation. It may take 1 to 2 business days to clear your orientation hold. If you do not know your login information, visit the Technology Help webpage for assistance.

Returning or Transfer Student

Students who have taken college courses after graduating high school/receiving their GED are not required to complete the orientation. However, it is highly recommended students complete the orientation for important information about our district and colleges. 

Complete the online orientation at www.scccd.edu/orientation. The orientation can also be accessed in My Portal in the “Resource Links” section.

You will need to know your SCCCD login information to enroll in the course and complete this orientation. If you do not know your login information, visit the Technology Help webpage for assistance.

Step 3 Meet with a Counselor

Meet with a counselor who will help you determine the appropriate courses to take and develop a Student Education Plan (SEP).

Clovis Community College counselors utilize an assessment process that includes measure criteria for initial course placement in alignment with AB705/AB1805, which ensures our students' right to access transfer level coursework in English and Math. For more information please visit the Multiple Measure Placement Process page. 

Academic Counseling

New and returning students may speak with a counselor at CCC or Herndon campus as well as online (times and days may vary). Click the link for more details.

Academic Counseling

Veteran Students

Clovis Community College is proud to have a Veteran Center on the main campus. Follow the link for more information.

Veteran Education Services

Step 4 Register for Classes

Once you receive an email with your assigned registration date, you can register for classes online using Self-Service. Log in to My Portal to access Self-Service to register for classes. For full details and instructions on how to register, visit the Registration Help webpage.

Need help?

Our Welcome Center staff are available to assist you with any of the steps above. Visit the Welcome Center webpage for location and hours or call 559-325-5421. You can also visit our Welcome Center YouTube channel for helpful tips and tutorials.