Apply: Ensure you have completed your online application to Fullerton College.

Financial Aid: Apply for financial aid through FAFSA or California Dream Act if applicable.

Assessment: Complete any required assessments or placement tests.

Orientation: Complete the student online orientation to get familiar with the campus and its resources. Visit Online Orientation for video instructions on how to complete the online orientation.

Meet with a Counselor: A counseling appointment will only be made once you have an established file in the VRC. Call 714-992-7102 or come into the VRC to make an appointment to see the veterans academic counselor. Bring unofficial/official transcripts at the time of your appointment. Official transcripts will be required prior to the start of your 3rd semester. Two weeks before and two weeks after registration each semester, counseling in the VRC will be done on a walk-in basis.

Priority Registration: Veteran Students who are members or former members of the Armed Forces of the United States who received an honorable discharge, a general discharge, or other than honorable discharge are granted priority registration for enrollment for any academic term.

Priority registration is not an automatic process. You must request priority registration prior to the start of the registration period by submitting a copy of your military ID (CAC), DD214, NGB 22, or NOBE (DD2384) to the Veterans Resource Center located in Building 1900, Room 1902.

Register Early: Classes can fill up quickly, so register as soon as you are able. Your registration date will be assigned roughly a month before the term starts. To view your registration date, simply login to myGateway and navigate to Tools > Registration > Registration Appointment. Fullerton College uses College Scheduler for registration and it generates a variety of daily schedules to fit your needs based on criteria you input, such as campus location, desired courses, and work breaks.

You can visit how to register for a step-by-step guide to adding your desired courses.

Certification: After you have registered for classes, you must turn in your Request for Certification form.

• If for any reason you enroll in a class not on your SEPP, you must first email the VRC counselor to make the appropriate updates, and then turn in your Request for Certification.

• All requests or questions regarding VA certification may be sent to VRCCertifications@fullcoll.edu.

DD214: Turn this into the Veterans Resource Center to obtain priority registration.

Letter of Eligibility: Bring this letter in as soon as you receive it. This is the letter the VA will send you once you have been approved for your GI Bill® or Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. If you changed schools, you will receive a new one once the VA approves the change.

Student ID: Obtain your student ID card, which you’ll need for various campus services.

Parking Permit: Purchase a parking permit if you plan to drive to campus.

Textbooks: Buy or rent textbooks early, either from the campus bookstore or online.

Supplies: Gather necessary school supplies such as notebooks, pens, and a backpack.

Campus Map: Get a campus map and locate your classes before the semester starts.

Tour: Consider taking a campus tour.

Tutoring Center: Take note of tutoring services and academic support available: https://academicsupport.fullcoll.edu/tutoring-center/.

Library: Familiarize yourself with the library and its resources: https://library.fullcoll.edu/.

Health Services: Be aware of health services and counseling available to students: https://health.fullcoll.edu/.

Check Email: Regularly check your student email for important updates and information. E-mail address changes are done in myGateway. After you log into the myGateway system, click on the Update Information within the My Information widget. If you do not have access to myGateway, please complete the student information change form to place a new email on file.

Canvas: Get comfortable with the Canvas learning management system if your classes use it.

Clubs and Organizations: Explore clubs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities to get involved and meet new people.

Events: Attend campus events and workshops to enhance your college experience.

Transportation: Plan how you will get to campus, whether by car, public transportation, biking, or walking.

Transportation Fee: With the mandatory transportation fee that Fullerton College students pay each semester, you have unlimited access to the OC Bus (for school, work, shopping, the beach) during the current fall and spring semesters that you are currently enrolled. Visit the Fullerton College Pass Program for more information. For currently enrolled students at Fullerton College, bus passes will be automatically uploaded to your OC Bus App account on the first day of the semester.

Parking: Know where to park and give yourself extra time on the first few days.

Calendar: Keep a calendar or planner to track important dates and deadlines.

Syllabus: Review the syllabus for each course and note key assignments and exams.

Technology: Ensure you have the necessary technology, including a reliable computer and internet access.

Distance Education Department: Find Canvas FAQs, Netiquette tips, laptop lending program and more at https://online.fullcoll.edu/.

Online Tools: Familiarize yourself with online tools and platforms used by your instructors.