• APPLICATION
• CLASSES
• SCHEDULES and CATALOGS
• HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE (INSTRUCTIONS)
• REGISTRATION AND WITHDRAWAL DATES
• TRANSCRIPTS
• FEE PAYMENT AND REFUNDS
• TRANSFERRING

• GRADUATION

When can I begin to apply to the college?

Classes begin throughout the semester at Santa Ana College. An application is required for every NEW student. Former students who are returning after an absence of two full semesters or longer must also complete an application prior to registering for a class. An early application provides an early registration date. The initial application date for each semester is as follows: 

For more information, click on: Admission to the College

• ONLINE APPLICATION is available for Summer & Fall 2008.

• A paper copy of the application can also be obtained at the Santa Ana College Admissions office OR
• The application form can be downloaded from the SAC Admissions web site under “Forms” on the menu. 

To download an application form, click here.

Application forms for international students are available at the International Student Center on the Santa Ana College campus.  Please call (714) 564-6047.

Applications can also be downloaded from the International Student Center's Web site.

International Student Center's Web site

An application CAN NOT be mailed.  You may apply online or in-person only.

For more information, click on: Admission to the College

YES! The Online Application is available for Summer and Fall 2008 on April 1st. Once you apply online you must:

*  Print the signature page.
*  Hand carry the signature page to Santa Ana College or
*  Fax the signature page: Santa Ana College (714-564-6455) or
*  Mail the signature page to Santa Ana College.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOUR RECORDS WILL BE PLACED ON HOLD UNTIL YOUR SIGNATURE PAGE IS RECEIVED.  THIS MEANS YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR ANY CLASSES UNTIL THE HOLD IS REMOVED.

Use the "Apply" link at: www.sac.edu

When do classes begin?

There are many variety of short and long term classes offered at Santa Ana College. Examples include: first eight weeks of the semester; second eight weeks of the semester; and quick study classes (six weekends in a row). 

Full semester, summer, and intersession courses begin:
 

For more information, click on: Admission to the College

Can I have a College Catalog mailed to me?

Contact the Bookstore at 564-6435. The cost is $5 for the catalog to be mailed and $3 when purchased at the Bookstore.

To view the RSCCD College Catalog, click here.

The class schedule for each semester appears on the college web site at www.sac.edu  and is available approximately 3 months prior to the semester start date.  

All students can obtain a PRINTED class schedule at the SAC campus bookstore. 

To view the SAC schedule, click on: http://www.sac.edu/schedule/

Summer 2008
Spring 2008

How does a new student get a registration date?

New students receive an appointment to register online or by telephone at the time that an application is submitted.

Registration appointment times can be obtained via the Online Records system by clicking on "Online Records" and entering your ID and pin number, go to Registration and look for the "registration appointment" link.

For more information, click on: Registration Information

Registration can be completed online at www.sac.edu or by telephone (564-6031) at the student's scheduled appointment date and time, or at any time after the appointment time.  Contact the Admissions Office to answer questions about registration.  Call 564-6005 (SAC) to talk to an Admissions staff member.

Mail in registrations are NOT ACCEPTED.

For more information, click on: Registration Information

There are two types of transcripts: OFFICIAL and UNOFFICIAL. An unofficial copy can be obtained from the college website at www.sac.edu    Go to Online Records or Register Now to access the Online Student Information System. Look for the Transcript tab on the main menu. 

All requests sent from the Admissions Office are OFFICIAL transcripts. Once the envelope is opened and reviewed by you, it becomes an UNOFFICIAL copy.

How can I request a transcript?

There are 3 ways to requests an official transcript: in person, by mail, or via the Santa Ana College website (see the Transcript Requests hyperlink below).

For information on how to request an official transcript online using a credit card, click on: Transcript Requests

All transcript requests require a written signature. REQUESTS CANNOT BE MADE BY TELEPHONE OR FAX. 

A copy of a transcript  can be obtained by mailing in a request. To download a transcript request form from the college web site, go to SAC Admissions, Go to FORMS.  Complete two copies of this form, send the appropriate payment, and mail to either college: 

                 SANTA ANA COLLEGE     
                 ATTN: TRANSCRIPTS     
                 1530 WEST 17TH ST.
                 SANTA ANA, CA 92706        

If you are unable to download this form, send a handwritten request to the above address. Be sure to include:  

• formal name, 
• maiden name, 
• social security number or PERM number, 
• date of birth, 
• dates of attendance at Santa Ana College, 
• how many copies you need to have sent, and 
• the address of the place/person where you would like the transcript sent,
• your signature on the request.

Transcripts can be sent to your home address so that the OFFICIAL copy can be hand-carried to another school.

The FIRST TWO COPIES EVER ordered are FREE, these copies must be requested in person.  

Free copies CAN NOT be requested using the online service.  

An emergency request can be completed within one working day, the cost is $8 per copy.
A non-emergency request can be sent within 7-10 working days, the cost is $3 per copy.

For more information, click on: Transcript Requests

NO! Santa Ana College will only provide a transcript of courses from schools within the Rancho Santiago Community College District—which includes Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon.

For more information, click on: Transcript Requests

Call the Admissions Office at (714) 564-6005 for Santa Ana College.

For more information, click on: Transcript Requests

Students who register online can now also pay online with a credit card until 9pm (Monday - Thursday).  Once the online registration is completed, from the registration screen, click on the button titled, "Pay fees now."

Students may now also pay by telephone.  Please call (714) 564-6400 to make your payment.

Where can I find information on fee payment and refunds? 

See the Class Schedule for detailed information on fee payment. The cost is $20 per unit for in-state students. Non-residents are charged $191 (beginning in Fall 2008) plus $20 per unit. Student fees include a $14 health fee (mandatory when the class is held on the Santa Ana campus) and a $7.50 fee for the student ID (optional).  Parking permits cost $16 (optional). [Summer student fees differ]

See the Class Schedule for detailed refund policies. For a quick answer, call the Cashier's office at Santa Ana (714) 564-6965 or the cashier's area at SAC during registration period, (714) 564-6018.

For more information, click on:

• Tuition and Fees
• Payment Options
• Fees Refund Policies

Do I need to provide transcripts from the school I previously attended?  When do I do this?

After you apply, you should have copies of your college courses sent to the Admissions Office. After the transcript is evaluated, it is suggested that an appointment be made to meet with a Counselor to review past transcripts and to make an educational plan for your future classes at Santa Ana.

How do I get a copy of my Associates Degree?

Contact the Graduation Office at Santa Ana (714) 564-6052.

                                         

Last updated: 5/22/08 ct