Steps to Enrollment

Students must complete the following Student Success Support Program (SSSP) steps before registering for classes if one of the following educational goals is selected on your application:

• Obtain an Associate Degree or Certificate
• Obtain a Bachelor Degree
• Transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor’s degree
• Improve your English, reading, or math skills
• Discover career interests or prepare for a new career

Students attending high school may register concurrently for Skyline College classes. To get started, interested students must follow the Concurrent Enrollment Steps.

College Online Application

ALL new or former students applying to Skyline College must complete an online application to enroll in classes. Applications must be submitted online through the CCCApply application. Upon completion of the online application, a welcome email is sent with the username and a link to create a password for the student portal (WebSMART).

1. FINANCIAL AID

   • Students who are US Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens can apply for state and/or federal Financial Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Students who meet the AB540, AB2000, or SB68 exemption requirements can apply for the California Dream Act at www.caldreamact.org. Select Skyline College (school code 006673) as a recipient for the FAFSA.

2. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

   • Skyline College offers online orientation to students which provides information about important college policies and procedures, specific information about certificate, degree and transfer goals, and useful resources that help students be successful in achieving their goals. Additional information about orientation can be found on the Orientation website If you are one of the categories below, you can skip this step:
     1. Taking Classes for Job Training/Personal Enrichment
     2. Taking Classes to Fulfill Another College's Requirements
     3. Student that has earned an Associates or higher degree from an accredited institution
   • NOTE: Skyline College offers ESOL New Student Orientations. For details, please contact the Counseling.

3. ASSESSMENT:

   • We look forward to helping you succeed in your academic career by helping you find the English, Math, and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses that will maximize your success.
   • As a California Community College student, you have the right to begin your education in transfer-level English and math courses, which will allow you to finish these courses within a year and graduate faster.
   • Here’s how we help you find the right courses:
     • We will use the information you entered into CCCApply when you applied to Skyline College. This typically includes your overall U.S. High School Grade Point Average (GPA) and the English and Math courses you took in U.S. high school. 
     • If you did not submit this information in CCCApply, you can submit it (or update it) any time in WebSMART:
       1. Go to WebSMART
       2. Click on Student Self-Service. Open Student Dashboard → Student Records → High School Transcript Information. Fill out the appropriate fields in this section. 
   • If you completed high school in a foreign country, submit an English/Math Evaluation Request form on the prerequisites website.
   • To view your placements:
     1. Go to WebSMART
     2. Click on Student Self-Service. Open Student Dashboard → Student Records → Student Profile → Prior Education and Testing
   • For additional information about assessment, exemptions, and multiple measures assessment, visit the Assessment Services website.

4. COUNSELING & STUDENT EDUCATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT

   • New students will meet with a counselor as an important step in the enrollment process. Skyline College’s counseling service assist students in establishing their educational goals and identifying support services to achieve those goals. It is important to meet with a counselor each semester to:
     1. Develop/update your Student Education Plan (SEP)
        • New Students must meet with a counselor to receive a registration date for WebSMART
        • Continuing students must have a current SEP on file to be eligible for priority registration
     2. Discuss your academic progress
     3. Continue to learn about and use important student services that enhance student success
     4. Discuss any personal issues that may be impacting academic success
   • The Counseling Center provides comprehensive services for students who seek assistance in dealing with a variety of concerns. For more information, please visit Skyline College Counseling.

5. REGISTRATION & FOLLOW-UP SERVICES

   • Students register for classes through WebSMART at all three San Mateo County Community College District campuses: Skyline College, College of San Mateo, and Canada College. Fees are due at the time of registration. View instructions on paying fees on the Payment of Fees page of the catalog.

6. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS

   • Before the end of the first semester at SkylineCollege, submit official transcripts from all external institutions. If applicable, submit military Joint Services Transcript (JST) from jst.doded.mil website. Send your JST, along with academic transcripts from all previous colleges attended, to transevaluation@smccd.edu.
   • Modified SSSP services are available for students with disabilities. For more information contact the Educational Access Center (EAC).