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

Complete the Special Admit Packet: Special Admit Students will be blocked from registering until the Special Admit Form is completed and submitted to the Fullerton College Admissions and Records Office. Email confirmation will be sent once your classes have been approved and cleared for you to register.

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: Schedule an appointment with a counselor to create an educational plan and choose the right classes for your goals.

Register Early: Classes can fill quickly, so register as soon as your registration window opens. Registration dates are assigned about a month before the term begins.

To view your registration date:

1. Log in to myGateway.
2. Click Tools in the top menu.
3. Select Student Tools → Student Services.
4. Click Registration Appointment Time (or select Registration Notices in the top-right corner).
5. In your Student Profile, choose the correct term from the dropdown menu on the left.
6. Click the Registration Notices icon in the top-right corner to view your Time Tickets.

Your registration date and time will appear under Time Tickets. The From date/time shows when your registration window opens.

Tip: You cannot register before your assigned date/time. Set a reminder to register as soon as your window opens—classes fill up fast!

Visit the How to Register page for step-by-step instructions on adding classes through myGateway.

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.