Follow the checklist below to apply to Columbia College and register for courses.
If you are a high school student interested in dual enrollment, please visit Columbia College Dual Enrollment and follow the High School Student Application Steps.
If you are interested in community education courses, please visit Columbia College Community Education.
Apply to Columbia College through CCCApply. Please allow a minimum of 1-2 business days for processing.
Columbia College places all incoming students into college-level math and English. You can learn more about placement in the current Columbia College Catalog.
If you have Advanced Placement scores from high school or have already completed college-level math or English coursework, please meet with a counselor to determine the best placement for you. Call (209) 588-5109 to schedule.
Visit Columbia College Financial Aid for more information applying for federal and state aid.
Approximately 80% of Columbia students are eligible!
Send official, sealed transcripts from all of your prior colleges.
High school transcripts are NOT needed by the Admissions & Records Office unless you have taken two years of foreign language with at least a C- in the highest level course, and/or, one year of high school chemistry with at least a B grade. If you meet one or both of these, please request your official high school transcript to be sent to the Admissions and Records Office.
Official Transcripts from Other Colleges, College Board AP Scores or High Schools Columbia College requires new students to submit official transcripts of coursework completed at other colleges, College Board AP Scores and high schools. These official documents are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis and should be received well in advance of your registration date. High school transcripts are required only if you have been out of high school for five years or less.
Request the institution mail your official transcripts to:
Columbia College will only accept official transcripts that are received in sealed envelopes/unopened envelopes. These documents will become the property of Columbia College and cannot be reproduced or released for any purpose. (Education Code Section 76000, 76001 and 76002, Labor Code Section 3077; Board Policy 5010)
Please contact the Admissions and Records Office if you have any questions, (209) 588-5231
Columbia College's orientation programs provide new students with a first look at the online tools, in-person assistance, and ongoing resources available to support our newest Columbia College "Claim Jumpers." Not only will your orientation experience set you up for success as a new student, it also helps you obtain your earliest possible course registration date and time. Visit Columbia College Orientation for your orientation options.
Register for classes any time on or after your priority registration date and time. Learn how to register
