Santiago Canyon College

Steps for non-OUSD High School Students & Orange Education Center (OEC) Adult Students

Dual Enrollment/Steps for non-OUSD High School Students & Orange Education Center (OEC) Adult Students

Apply online at sccollege.edu/apply. Click “Apply Now."

Students need to enter their high school GPA and coursework when applying. If students leave the high school data blank on the application, they will be directed to take the Guided Self-Placement or submit high school transcripts to be placed into English, math, and courses that have prerequisites.
Students currently taking a college course can skip this step and go to Step 4.
Students who took a college course last semester can skip this step and go to Step 4.
New and returning students who have not taken a class in more than one semester must re-apply.

Summer and Fall online application available starting April 1.
Spring and Intersession online application available starting November 1.
Students will receive an email with a Student ID # that is 7 numbers and starts with a 2. This is your SCC Student ID #, which you will need for your Special Admit Form (formerly CAP Form).

After you apply to SCC, you will receive an email with your WebAdvisor account information. WebAdvisor is SCC online interface.
Follow instructions in the email and set up your WebAdvisor account immediately to be able to continue with the rest of the steps.
How to Set Up Your WebAdvisor Account.
Students who need help with WebAdvisor login can reach out to the SCC Student Help Desk for assistance.
Change or Reset WebAdvisor Password

Visit sccollege.edu/dualenrollment and click on Orientation (under Getting Started)
Watch the Dual Enrollment Orientation video.

The Special Admit Form requires a student to have applied to the college and received their Student ID Number.
The form requires:

Student signature
Parent/Guardian signature
High school counselor or authorized designee signature

Fill out the online Special Admit Form. Use the electronic signature feature to sign the form. How to Use the Electronic Signature Option.
Students who are currently enrolled in grades K-8 must obtain approval and signature from the SCC Academic Dean.
Once all the signatures are attainted, scan the form and submit it to admissions@sccollege.edu. How to Scan a Document Instructions.
Your registration is restricted until the completed and signed Special Admit Form is submitted to the Admissions & Records Office admissions@sccollege.edu.

If you plan to enroll for a course that requires a prerequisite, you must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the prerequisite or take the appropriate assessment.
If you completed your prerequisite in high school, submit an unofficial copy of your HS transcript or AP score to the SCC Counseling Office. Follow the instructions on the Prerequisite Clearance website..
If you have not completed Algebra II or Integrated Math III or higher, you will not be cleared to take courses that have Algebra II (Intermediate Algebra or SCC Course Name MATH-080) as a prerequisite. Courses that require completion of MATH-080 or Algebra II include but not limited to ECON-101, ECON-102, CHEM-100, CMPR-120.
If you applied to SCC at a time you did not complete the Algebra II requirement but now have that completed, you will need to fill out the Prerequisite Clearance Form and submit your transcripts to prereq@sccollege.edu.
Refer to the Prerequisite Clearance website for more information.

Go to Understanding Your Course Placement Recommendation for step-by-step instructions on how to access your English, math, and reading placement.
If your math results are 4 or higher, you have met the requirement for courses that have the MATH-080 (Intermediate Algebra) as a prerequisite.

Check your assigned Online Registration Date in WebAdvisor.
As required by state law, K-12 students will receive a later priority registration time not to displace regularly admitted students.
General registration dates are available through sccollege.edu/admissions, click on Registration Dates.

You may register for class(es) on or after your registration date through WebAdvisor.
If the class is closed/full, you may add yourself to the wait list. You are responsible for managing your waitlist. Refer to the Waitlist Policy for further information.
If you would like to register for a class AFTER the term has started, attend the first day of class and request an Add Authorization. If it is an online class, you may email the instructor to request an Add Authorization.
How to Add a Class with an Add Authorization.
Students who need help with WebAdvisor login can reach out to the Admissions and Records Office at admissions@sccollege.edu for assistance.

The Enrollment Fees (in-state fee) is waived for Dual Enrolled Students who are in grades 9th-12th and enrolled in less than full-time within RSCCD. However, Dual Enrolled Students will be responsible for other mandated and required college fees if the course(s) are taken at the college.
The fees must be paid in full within 3 days of registration (weekends and holidays included). If the fees are not paid in full within 3 days, the student may be dropped from their course(s) for non-payment. The day you register counts as the first day.
Students enrolled full-time within the Rancho Santiago Community College District (which includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College) will be charged the current Enrollment Fees for all units. Full-time is defined as 12 units for the Fall and Spring semesters and 6 units for the Summer and Intersession terms.
Pay On My Account

Your class may require textbooks and other class materials. Visit SCC Hawk Bookstore to check for the required textbooks for your class(es).

Welcome and congratulations on taking this step of earning college credit while in high school through Santiago Canyon College Dual Enrollment Program!

NOTE - Your high school has to approve your participation in dual enrollment. Please make your high school counselor or principal aware of your interest and get their approval.