SCC First-time College Students

Picture of Students StudyingYou are a first-time student if you have never attended college before, even though you may have taken college classes while in high school.

This is an exciting, promising new beginning for you! Your decision to attend Sacramento City College is the first step on an eventful journey. Along the way, you will be enriched by many new ideas and challenges. SCC faculty and staff are caring individuals committed to your growth and success throughout this ever-changing journey.

California Community Colleges are committed to serving adults of all ages who can profit from instruction, and they have a special responsibility to ensure equal access to post-secondary education. The colleges provide transfer education, employment preparation, instruction, continuing and community education. To enable students to participate successfully in the programs of the college, many student support services are also provided.

If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid, begin the process as early as possible. You may also qualify for a fee waiver based on your income or if you are currently receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance or Social Security Disability (SSI). Contact the Financial Aid Office, 558-2501, Rodda North Building, Room 167.

How to Enroll

Step 1 - Admission: Complete an online application for admission at http://wserver.scc.losrios.edu  [Rodda North 159 - (916) 558-2351]

Step 2 - Assessment: Take the English, reading, and math assessment; thereafter, a counselor uses your profile and assessment results, along with other criteria to help you select appropriate classes [Student Services Building Room 121 - (916) 558-2540]

Step 3 - Orientation: As a first-time college student you will be given information on a variety of academic programs, policies and procedures. A tour of the campus will be provided where you will learn more about our support services. You will also receive assistance in selecting and scheduling classes. [Rodda North 138 - (916) 558-2147]

We also offer Orientation - Online

Step 4 - Counseling/Advising: You will receive advice in selecting courses and information regarding transfers, certificates or degree programs, majors and career planning. [Rodda North 147 - (916) 558-2204]

Step 5 - Registration: If you take advantage of steps one through four, you will be able to enroll during Priority 1 enrollment. You may register through Telephone Enrollment Services at (916) 286-4400 for local and out-of-state calls or (800) 700-4144 for long-distance within California. Or, you may choose to register online at http://wserver.scc.losrios.edu . Are you reading this too late for Priority 1 registration? You may still register during Priority 2, open, or late enrollment.

Step 6 - Get your Student Access Card The Student Access card is your: Official College Photo ID Card, Regional Transit Pass Card, College Library Card, GoPrint Card, Discount Card at Participating Stores

Exempt Criteria
This process is strongly recommended to any student who wishes to receive a certificate, an A.S. or A.A. Degree, or transfer to a four-year institution. You can, however, be exempt from participating in orientation, assessment, counseling or advisement if you have:

  • Completed an associate degree or higher; or
  • Satisfied at least two of the following and do not wish to participate:
    • Identified a goal of upgrading job skills;
    • Enrolled in fewer than six units;
    • Concurrently enrolled in another post-secondary institution; or
    • Have no degree or occupational objective.
  • If you have been declared exempt, you will be notified that you are covered by an exemption and given the opportunity to elect whether or not to participate in the matriculation process or any part of the matriculation process.

For further information, please contact dornk@scc.losrios.edu or call (916) 558-2390.