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We are excited about your interest in attending Orange Coast College. To begin the admissions steps, choose your starting point. 

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NEW STUDENT
Student attending Orange Coast College for the first time.
A student walking his bicycle on campus
RETURNING STUDENT
Previous student who attended OCC.
A high school student visiting the campus
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Students who are currently in high school and will be in high school during the semester they wish to take classes at OCC.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Students who live outside of the U.S. and want to attend Orange Coast College.

Questions?

Contact Admissions & Records at arinfo@occ.cccd.edu or call our Answer Center at (714) 432-5072.

Admission to Orange Coast College is granted to those applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • High school graduation.
  • Certificate of Proficiency or a G.E.D. from the State of California.
  • Attainment of 18 years of age and who, in the judgment of college officials, is capable of profiting from instruction at our college.
  • Enrollment between the 9th to 12th grade and recommendation for advanced academic or vocational college level study. 

Students enrolled as 9th-12th grade students may enroll for courses at Orange Coast College under provisions of the Education Code, sections 76001 or 76001.5, and in accordance with the district's policy and the following guidelines:

  • Students must be enrolled as 9th-12th grade students at their schools.
  • The course is an advanced academic or vocational experience for the student and not available at their regular school.
  • Students must have a Dual Enrollment form, signed by the principal or the designee of their school, recommending the specific course or courses.

For more information, please visit Dual Enrollment.

If you need to take a GED test, visit the following link to find local GED test centers. California Testing Centers