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How to enroll as a General Student

To become a student at Merced College you must complete Five Easy Steps:

1.      Complete your Application for Admission online through the California Community Colleges website.

To become a matriculated student, you must complete the following steps. To begin the matriculation process visit our website at Enroll Today. The steps are listed as follows:

  • Apply Online - complete our online application

  • Complete Orientation - complete our in-person or online orientation

  • Meet with a Counselor - meet with a counselor to plan courses you will take

  • Register for Classes - register for classes through the Merced College Portal.

We recommend you refer to your high school transcript to answer the questions accurately.

2.       Complete the New Student Orientation online by logging into your student portal to get additional information about what to expect as a student:

  • Academic resources and student support services

  • Campus processes, such as registration and placements

  • Helpful technology tools, such as Canvas and MC4ME

3.       New students should Meet with a Counselor before registering for classes.  A counselor will review your Placement Questionnaire and help you understand where you have placed.  A counselor will also help you plan the courses you will take your first semester.  Please provide a copy of your unofficial high school transcript when you meet with a counselor.

4.       You can now Register for classes through the Student Portal