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Who is a New Visiting Student?

  • You do not want a degree from CCAC
  • You go to another college and want to take a course(s) at CCAC
  • You have never attended CCAC or taken a CCAC course

Steps to Applying and Getting Started

Find the Course(s) you are Looking for

  1. From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
  2. Type the course name or course name and number into the search
  3. Click the magnify glass to search
  4. Your search results will appear
    • Use the filters on the left to narrow your results


Alternate Solution - Using Advanced Search Tab

  1. From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
  2. Choose the Advanced Seach tab
  3. Choose your Results View
    • Catalog View (Card View)
    • Section Listing (Detailed View)
  4. Select your Term for the term drop-down menu or enter the date you want to meet
  5. Select a course from the Course and Sections section
    You can add multiple courses to your search results to see all the listings
    • Choose the Subject from the subject drop-down menu
    • (Optional) Enter the Course Number
    • (Optional) Enter the Section ID
    • (Optional) You can add more courses by clicking the + Add More... button
  6. (Optional) Choose the Days of the Week
  7. (Optional) Choose the Location from the location drop-down menu
  8. (Optional) Choose the Start Time and End Time
  9. (Optional) Choose the Course Type from the course type drop-down menu
  10. Click the Search button
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Alternate Solution - Using Subject Search Tab

  1. From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
  2. Choose the Subject Seach tab
  3. Choose your Course you want to learn more about
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Confirm Credit will Transfer

Always confirm with your home school that our course will be accepted in transfer. For more detailed information on a course use the CCAC Catalog and search under Courses/Master Syllabi.

  1. From a web browser, go to https://catalog.ccac.edu/
  2. From the left-side menu, click Courses/ Master Syllabi
  3. Use the drop-down menu to choose the correct catalog
  4. Use the Course Filter to narrow and search your results
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Apply or Enroll at CCAC

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Is this your first time attending CCAC?
  • Yes
  • No

Create your CCAC Account

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Create Account Demographic InformationEnrollment InformationAccount InformationComplete the Account Process

Reminder

  • You must have an active email account, which is checked regularly. This email address will receive all the communications from admissions and then transferred into your student account and is considered your "personal" email address.  
    • It is not suggested to use a work or temporary email address.
  • The email address and password used here will be what you use if you need to come back to your application, register for an event or log into the application system. 
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Were you a previous CCAC Student, but now a Visiting Student?

Because you already have a student account, you will need to go to registration to reactivate your account. You do not need to reapply. 


  1. From a web browser, go to https://discover.ccac.edu/

  2. Click Create Account 

  3. Fill out the Demographic Information

  4. Fill out the Enrollment Information

  5. Select when you anticipate enrolling at CCAC from the drop-down menu 
  6. Select Area of Interest, the selected "Visting Student or Not pursuing a degree..."
  7. Select your Academic Program, the selected Non-CCAC VISITING student
  8. Select a Location
  9. Select if you are a US Citizen 

  10. Fill out the Account Information

    This password and email will be used if you do not complete your application and need to come back.

  11. Complete the reCAPTCHA

  12. Click the Create Account button    


You do not need to reapply. 


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(Optional) Financial Aid from Home College

Check with your home college to see if you are eligible to use your financial aid to pay for course(s) from CCAC. This allows students to take coursework at two institutions at the same time.

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Does the Class have a Pre-Requisite?

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Does the class have a pre-requisite?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you completed the pre-requisite somewhere else?
  • Yes
  • No
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Submit a copy of your unofficial college transcript when you go to register.

You will need to take the placement test. 

Go to the Placement Testing webpage to see how to sign up.


You do not need to submit any additional paperwork.
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Confirm your Account Information

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Before you visit, you will need:

  • Photo ID 
  • Proof of permanent residence
  1. From a web browser, go to https://ccac.edu/enrollment/registration/index.php#virtual-registration-welcome-center
  2. Click "Join Now" Button
  3. Zoom will launch
  4. You will be in a virtual waiting room. The next registration staff member will be able to assist you. 


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Register for Classes

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Before you begin

It is suggested you have a copy of your unofficial transcript (high school/other college(s)).


Meet with an Academic Advisor

Go to https://ccac.edu/academics/academic-advising.php#how-to-meet-with-an-advisor to see all the ways to meet with an advisor. 

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Use CCAC Self-Service

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Before you begin

You will need to have an active NetID to complete these steps.

  1. From a web browser go to: https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Student/Courses/ 
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Registration Form

  1. From a web browser, go to https://www.ccac.edu/about/forms.php#registration-and-advising-forms
  2. Select Registration form
  3. Complete and sign the DocuSign Registration form
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Pay for Classes

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Pay by Credit CardPay by Bank WirePay by Electronic Check

Pay by Credit Card

  1. Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students‍ 

  2. Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar

  3. See the Account Payment Screen

  4. Click Pay by Term button

  5. Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term

  6. Click Continue button

  7. Select Payment Method from Drop Down Menu

  8. Choose Credit or Debit Card from Method drop down menu

  9. Click Continue button

  10. Enter Card Number in Card Number Box

  11. Click Continue button

  12. Enter Name on Card, Card Expiration Date, and Card Verification Code (Security Code)

  13. Click Continue Button

  14. Review Payment Information
    If you need to correct anything about your payment, click the back button.

  15. Click Submit Payment Button

  16. Confirmation Page will appear

  17. Payment confirmation will be sent to your CCAC Academic Email


Alternative Way - Bank Wire

  1. Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students‍ 
  2. Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar
     
  3. See the Account Payment Screen
  4. Click Pay by Term button
  5. Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term
  6. Click Continue button
  7. Select Payment Method from the Drop Down Menu
  8. Select Bank Wire from Method drop down menu
  9. Click Continue button
  10. The Choose the Country Page will appear
  11. Type in the Country the payment is coming from in the Country you are paying from box
  12. Click Continue button
  13. Payer Information Page will appear
  14. Fill out the address of the Payer Information
  15. Click Continue button
  16. The Guaranteed Exchange Amount page will appear
  17. Click Accept button
  18. Click Finish button
  19. An email with instructions will be sent to the email address you entered on the previous page.
  20. Payment confirmation will be sent to CCAC Academic Email

Alternative Way - Electronic Check

  1. Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students
  2. Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar
  3. See the Account Payment Screen
  4. Click Pay by Term button
  5. Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term
  6. Click Continue button
  7. Select Payment Method from Drop Down Menu
  8. Select Electronic Check (checking/savings) from Method drop down menu
  9. Click Continue button
  10. Fill in the Name on Account box
  11. Select the Account Type under drop down menu
  12. Enter the Routing Number in Routing Number Box
     
  13. Enter the Bank Account Number in Bank Account Number Box
  14. Re-enter the Bank Account Number in the Confirm Account Number box
  15. Click Continue button
  16. Review the Authorization Page
  17. Check I Agree box
  18. Click Continue button
  19. Review Payment Information
    If you need to correct anything about your payment click the back button.
  20. Click Submit Payment button
  21. Confirmation page will appear
  22. Payment confirmation will be sent to CCAC Academic Email



You can also set up a payment plan - Setting up a Payment Plan in the Online Student Account Center‍ 

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