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Upcoming Semesters

Fall 2025

Classes start Aug 11
Late-Start classes begin Oct 13

Spring 2026

Classes start Jan 12
Register as early as Nov 10

Summer/Fall 2026

Registration opens in April

First time at WCC? Let's get ready to apply!

We're excited to welcome you to Woodland Community College! The steps below will guide you through the process for getting ready to register. Everyone gets admitted, so let’s go!

Your Steps

Complete your application

Apply for Financial Aid

Login and watch your orientation

Meet with a counselor

Register for classes

FAQs & Support

1

Complete your application

Create an OpenCCC account using a personal email (or sign in if you already have an account) and fill out the application for Woodland Community College.

This step is only for new students or students returning after being gone for two or more semesters. If you took a class last semester, you can just register into a class.

Start my application

Application FAQs

If you need help or don’t have access to a computer, it is possible to visit your local campus and complete the application in person:
- Building 700 at Woodland Campus
- Building 100 at Lake County Campus
- Front Desk at Colusa County Campus
Our staff can help with a variety of questions:
- Outreach can help you fill out your online application form.
- Admissions & Records can help you troubleshoot application issues.
- DSPS can assist students who need accessibility accommodations.

Walk me through how to complete my application

While you wait for your application to process, we recommend starting your Financial Aid application below.

2

Apply for Financial Aid

It's free to apply and can open the door to making college affordable for nearly every financial situation.

How to apply for aid

3

Login and watch your orientation

Within 24 hours after submitting your admission application, we will send you a few welcome emails to your personal email account. There you will find your Student ID number and steps to set up your Campus ID and password.

The online orientation will provide an overview of your campus and the resources, technology, and staff available to assist you in successful completion of your goals.

Log in to your online orientation

Login FAQs

You will need your YCCD Student ID number to log in. If you don’t have your ID, you can find it on the ID Lookup page.

To sign in, enter your YCCD Email Address and Password:

Your YCCD Email Address format:

First letter of your last name (uppercase)
Followed by your 7-digit Student ID
Ending with @go.yccd.edu

Default Password:

First letter of your first name (capitalize)
First letter of your last name (lower-case)
Last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number (SSN).
If you did not enter an SSN on your application, use the last 4 digits of your student ID#.
Birth month (two digits, ex: May is 05)

How to log in for the first time

How to access your Student Email

4

Meet with a counselor

It really helps to talk through your education goals with someone who can guide you to finish college as efficiently as possible. Meet with a counselor before the semester starts to make sure your education plan is perfect for you.

Schedule a Counseling Appointment

Counseling FAQs

It’s highly recommended that every student review their education plan with a counselor as early as possible before or during your first semester.

With the assistance of a counselor, you will select the best courses for your goals at WCC. Counselors will make recommendations and develop an educational plan to fit your academic goals.

You are not required to meet with a counselor if you meet two or more of the following criteria:

I have completed an associate or higher degree (specify college, degree, month/year awarded and include copy of degree or transcripts)
I am concurrently enrolled in high school
I will be enrolling in performance classes only (e.g. music, drama, physical education activity classes)
I am currently enrolled at a four-year college or university (transcripts required)
I am enrolling in fewer than six units
I am not planning to earn a degree or certificate
I am enrolling in job-skill upgrade, self-improvement, or general interest courses
I am an English language learner taking ESOL classes.
I am enrolling in classes for which I have previous training

In order to be granted exemption, you will need to complete and submit a request to Admissions & Records.

Requests must be sent via email to WCCadmissionsinfo@yccd.edu with all of the following information:

Indicate the corresponding numbers of the two or more exemption criteria that apply to you,
Your Student ID number
Scanned copies of any required verification documents.

All email requests for an exemption must be sent from your student YCCD email account in order to verify your identity. Please make sure to include all necessary information and verification to avoid delay.

How to make a counseling appointment

5

Register for classes

Register for courses through your Self-Service portal.

How to register

Registration FAQs

Your Priority Registration date is assigned based on your student status and you won’t be able to register before your specified date. Your priority is determined by things like the number of units you have already completed, if you’re enrolled in special programs, and/or registration eligibility.

Most new students (attending college for the first time) will be able to register on Day 6 after registration officially starts.

Log in to Self-Service and check your notifications for your “Priority Registration Date” as shown in the screenshot below.

Priority Registration notification in Self-Service

When you register for a class and all the seats are filled, Self-Service will place you on the waitlist, or if you register in person you will be asked if you want to be placed on the waitlist.

Being on the waitlist means that all seats in the class are taken, and you will be waiting for a seat to open up.

Then if students drop themselves out of the class, seats will become available. The college will enroll students from the waitlist into the class automatically. As students are enrolled, students remaining on the waitlist will move up closer to the top of the list.

Walk me through how to register using Self-Service

How to waitlist a course that’s already full

First time at WCC? Let's get ready to apply!

We're excited to welcome you to Woodland Community College! The steps below will guide you through the process for getting ready to register. Everyone gets admitted, so let’s go!

Get ready to apply

These steps will guide you through the process for getting ready to register. Everyone gets admitted, so let’s get started!

1

Complete your application

This step is only for new students or students returning after being gone for two or more semesters. If you took a class last semester, you can just register into a class.

Start my application

Application FAQs

Once you are moved into the class from the waitlist, you will be notified that you are enrolled and have 10 calendar days to pay your fees.

Pay your fees right away within 10 calendar days, so you don’t get dropped from the class and lose your place on the waitlist.

If you do not want the class, you can go to Self-Service and drop it from your schedule; however, please keep in mind that you cannot be placed back in your previous position on the waitlist.

Walk me through how to complete my application

How to waitlist a course that’s already full

How to drop a class you no longer want to take

While you wait for your application to process, we recommend starting your Financial Aid application below.

2

Apply for Financial Aid

It's free to apply and can open the door to making college affordable for nearly every financial situation.

How to apply for aid

3

Watch online Orientation

The online orientation will provide an overview of your campus and the resources, technology, and staff available to assist you in successful completion of your goals.

Log in to your online orientation

Login FAQs

You will need your YCCD Student ID number to log in. If you don’t have your ID, you can find it on the ID Lookup page.

To sign in, enter your YCCD Email Address and Password:

Your YCCD Email Address format:

First letter of your last name (uppercase)
Followed by your 7-digit Student ID
Ending with @go.yccd.edu

Default Password:

First letter of your first name (capitalize)
First letter of your last name (lower-case)
Last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number (SSN).
If you did not enter an SSN on your application, use the last 4 digits of your student ID#.
Birth month (two digits, ex: May is 05)

How to log in for the first time

How to access your Student Email

4

Meet with a Counselor

It really helps to talk through your education goals with someone who can guide you to finish college as efficiently as possible. Meet with a counselor before the semester starts (if you can) to make sure your education plan is perfect for you.

Schedule a Counseling Appointment

Counseling FAQs

It’s highly recommended that every student review their education plan with a counselor as early as possible before or during your first semester.

With the assistance of a counselor, you will select the best courses for your goals at WCC. Counselors will make recommendations and develop an educational plan to fit your academic goals.

Continuing Students

I’m a current student and have been taking classes within the last year.

Exempt Students

You may not need to meet with a counselor depending on your educational background or plans for study. If you meet two or more of the following criteria, you are not required to meet with a counselor:

I have completed an associate or higher degree (specify college, degree, month/year awarded and include copy of degree or transcripts)
I am concurrently enrolled in high school
I will be enrolling in performance classes only (e.g. music, drama, physical education activity classes)
I am currently enrolled at a four-year college or university (transcripts required)
I am enrolling in fewer than six units
I am not planning to earn a degree or certificate
I am enrolling in job-skill upgrade, self-improvement, or general interest courses
I am an English language learner taking ESOL classes.
I am enrolling in classes for which I have previous training

In order to be granted exemption, you will need to complete and submit a request to Admissions & Records.

Requests must be sent via email to WCCadmissionsinfo@yccd.edu with all of the following information:

Indicate the corresponding numbers of the two or more exemption criteria that apply to you,
Your Student ID number
Scanned copies of any required verification documents.

All email requests for an exemption must be sent from your student YCCD email account in order to verify your identity. Please make sure to include all necessary information and verification to avoid delay.

How to make a counseling appointment

5

Register for classes

The best place to register for classes is online through Self-Service.

How to register

Registration FAQs

Your Priority Registration date is assigned based on your student status and you won’t be able to register before your specified date. Your priority is determined by things like the number of units you have already completed, if you’re enrolled in special programs, and/or registration eligibility.

Most new students (attending college for the first time) will be able to register on Day 6 after registration officially starts.

Log in to Self-Service and check your notifications for your “Priority Registration Date” as shown in the screenshot below.

Priority Registration notification in Self-Service

When you register for a class and all the seats are filled, Self-Service will place you on the waitlist, or if you register in person you will be asked if you want to be placed on the waitlist.

Being on the waitlist means that all seats in the class are taken, and you will be waiting for a seat to open up.

Then as students drop themselves out of the class, or are dropped for non-payment, seats will become available up until the Thursday before classes begin for the term.

The college will enroll students from the waitlist into the class automatically. As students are enrolled, students remaining on the waitlist will move up closer to the top of the list.

Walk me through how to register using Self-Service

How to waitlist a course that’s already full

We're here to help you succeed!

New Students FAQs

If you need help or don’t have access to a computer, it is possible to visit your local campus and complete the application in person:

Building 700 at Woodland Campus
Building 100 at Lake County Campus
Front Desk at Colusa County Campus

Our staff can help with a variety of questions:

Outreach can help you fill out your online application form.
Admissions & Records can help you troubleshoot application issues.
DSPS can assist students who need accessibility accommodations.

Student Guides

Find your guide to explore support services available for many kinds of students and goals

First-time college students

Returning to college after a break

High School Students

earning college credit with Dual Enrollment

Servicemembers & Veterans

Undocumented Students & Dreamers

English Language Learners

Información para estudiantes de inglés.
انگریزی بولی سکھن آلیاں لئی معلومات

Events & Campus Visits

Harvest Dinner Shopping Event – Eagles Essential Marketplace

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

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Visit a Campus

Get help from our team

Events & Campus Visits

Harvest Dinner Shopping Event – Eagles Essential Marketplace

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Virtual – UC Davis Avising

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Visit a Campus

We're here to help students get started!

Outreach staff can help You

Walk through how to complete your application

Answer general questions about the college

Help with navigating Self-Service

Outreach Team

Contact & Hours

Alberto Miranda

Outreach Specialist

Let's pick out the right classes for your goals!

ACademic Counselors can help you

Pick a major and plan out your education

Select the right classes

Develop long-term goals

Counseling

Contact & Hours

Rajdeep Kaur

Counselor

Application or registration issues? We can help!

Admissions & Records staff can help you

Problems with your college application

Troubleshoot account access

Evaluate transcripts from other colleges

Add or drop courses

Admissions & Records

Contact & Hours

Jerry Lomeli

Student Services Technician

Need help paying for classes? We're here to help you qualify for financial assistance.

Financial Aid staff can help you

Complete your aid application

Connect with additional assistance programs

Receive and maintain your financial aid

Financial Aid

Contact & Hours

Kimberly Reed

Financial Aid Director

Attend a Registration Event

Our campuses offer a few events during each enrollment period to provide a quick way to complete all the registration steps from application to counseling.

Alumni Stories—Mariana

Mariana found her path at WCC and is now pursuing her degree in engineering at UC Davis.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
Mariana S. —Class of 2024

Community

Our campus welcomes Undocumented Students & Dreamers

Identity & Engagement Center

At WCC, any program or staff displaying a butterfly logo represents a designated safe space, where trained allies are available to offer support and understanding of the unique challenges faced by undocumented and Dreamer students. Look for the butterfly to connect with those who are ready to help guide you on your path to success.

Dream Center

Connect with an entire community on campus

Explore by Area of Interest

Explore all Areas of Interest

next steps

I've picked my classes. When can I register?

If you have completed all of the steps above, you are well prepared for registration. In the next step you’ll find out when and how you can register for classes.

Continue to next step

Now is a good time to apply for Financial Aid!

Have a few minutes? It’s extremely helpful if you apply for financial aid BEFORE registering for classes. This ensures you only have to pay for what you actually owe.

How to apply for Financial Aid

Getting Started

Upcoming Semesters

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Summer/Fall 2026

First time at WCC? Let's get ready to apply!

Your Steps

Complete your application

Login and watch your orientation

Meet with a counselor

Register for classes

Complete your application

While you wait for your application to process, we recommend starting your Financial Aid application below.

Apply for Financial Aid

Login and watch your orientation

Meet with a counselor

Register for classes

First time at WCC? Let's get ready to apply!

Get ready to apply

Complete your application

While you wait for your application to process, we recommend starting your Financial Aid application below.

Apply for Financial Aid

Watch online Orientation

Meet with a Counselor

Register for classes

We're here to help you succeed!

New Students FAQs

Student Guides

First-time college students

Returning to college after a break

High School Students

Servicemembers & Veterans

Undocumented Students & Dreamers

English Language Learners

Events & Campus Visits

Harvest Dinner Shopping Event – Eagles Essential Marketplace

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Virtual – UC Davis Avising

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Get help from our team

Events & Campus Visits

Harvest Dinner Shopping Event – Eagles Essential Marketplace

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

Virtual – UC Davis Avising

Virtual – UC Davis Advising

We're here to help students get started!

Walk through how to complete your application

Answer general questions about the college

Help with navigating Self-Service

Let's pick out the right classes for your goals!

Pick a major and plan out your education

Select the right classes

Develop long-term goals

Application or registration issues? We can help!

Problems with your college application

Troubleshoot account access

Evaluate transcripts from other colleges

Add or drop courses

Need help paying for classes? We're here to help you qualify for financial assistance.

Complete your aid application

Connect with additional assistance programs

Receive and maintain your financial aid

Attend a Registration Event

Alumni Stories—Mariana

Mariana found her path at WCC and is now pursuing her degree in engineering at UC Davis.

Community

Our campus welcomes Undocumented Students & Dreamers

Connect with an entire community on campus

Explore by Area of Interest

I've picked my classes. When can I register?

Now is a good time to apply for Financial Aid!

Woodland Campus

Lake County Campus

Colusa County Campus