Admissions & Registration

• New & returning* students apply to the college at cypresscollege.edu/apply-now.
• Continuing students do not need to reapply.
• Fall and summer applications filing period opens October 15.
• Spring application filing period opens September 15.
• The Office of Admissions and Records can be reached at (714) 484-7346, admissions@cypresscollege.edu, or by clicking on the Live Help link to the right.
• Get help with the application process through our Welcome Center.  

*Students are considered returning students if they have previously enrolled at Cypress College but have not attended for one or more semesters, or have attended another U.S. college or university.

• Students are encouraged to complete the online orientation via myGateway.
• In-person orientation appointments can be scheduled by the Assessment Center, (714) 484-7223.

New Students

• Make an appointment to attend a group counseling session and create an Abbreviated Student Education Plan. Appointments can be made through the Online Counseling page.

Continuing Students & Returning* Students

• Express counseling sessions are available during peak registration periods to answer any general questions regarding schedule planning. Students are recommended to meet with their major counselor during the semester for a 30-minute appointment for academic planning.

*Students are considered returning students if they have previously enrolled at Cypress College but have not attended for one or more semesters, or have attended another U.S. college or university.

English and math assessments are no longer required. Instead, Cypress College uses Guided Placement.  The Guided Placement is a quick 5-minute questionnaire that helps transfer and degree seeking students select the best English, ESL, and/or math course options. Cypress College uses Multiple Measures, including your major, overall high school GPA, high school math courses, and any other relevant information such as AP, SAT, ACT scores. Students working toward certificates who do not intend to transfer or already have degrees may not need English, Math, or other General Education courses, which you can verify using Program Mapper. If you have additional questions, you may make an appointment with a counselor through our Counseling Center. 

• Apply for Financial Aid at fafsa.ed.gov or the California Dream Application (for eligible AB-540 students).
• The Financial Aid Office is located on the 1^st floor of the Cypress College Complex, room 120.

Visit the Financial Aid website.

• Students receive registration appointments by email and can view their time on myGateway’s “Check Registration Appointment” under Registration tools on the student tab.
• Fees are due at the time of registering and can be paid by debit or credit card on myGateway.
• Check/money order payments can be mailed, placed in the drop box or made in person.

Cash payments must be made in person. Admissions & Records is located on the 1^st floor of the Student Center, (714) 484-7346.

• Log in to myGateway and DegreeWorks to discover how these tools will help you be a successful student.
• Buy your books.
• Buy your parking permit, if needed. Visit cypresscollege.edu/parking/ for more information.
• Visit campus before school begins to find the location of your classrooms.

See your counselor in your major to create a comprehensive educational plan and to get more information about the courses you should take. Make an appointment by calling the Counseling Center at (714) 484-7015. 

Special Admit students are high school students who wish to attend Cypress College and high school at the same time. Though enrollment fees are waived for high school students, they must pay for the health fee (currently $19) and any material fees. Special admit students must fill out two applications: the main one and the Special Admit Student Program Application. NOTE: Special admit students may take up to 11 units ONLY.

Cypress College partners with area school districts to offer high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while attending high school. Students enrolled in dual enrollment courses earn credit for college classes that may be eligible to transfer to a CSU or UC institution. Courses offered in the dual enrollment program may be taken at the college or high school campus. Click here for information regarding Dual Enrollment.

The Charger Experience Program (Promise) is designed to provide all incoming students the foundation for success through direct engagement with academic programs and comprehensive understanding of support services.

Benefits include:

• Two years of free tuition for all first-time college students
• Priority registration and full-time placement
• Academic, career, and transfer counseling, including a student education plan
• Activities, support services, and events
• Personalized support from Charger Experience counselors

Visit the Charger Experience Program web page or email the program at chargerexperience@cypresscollege.edu.

California Residents:

• Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit (Waived for CCPG recipients)
• Health Fee: The health fee is $21 per semester, $18 for summer session, and $16 for each intersession
• Material Fee: Certain classes require additional fees. Refer to the course descriptions in the Schedule of Classes.

Non-Residents:

2023-2024

Non-residents of the State of California are charged tuition at $362 per unit, which includes the $20 Capital Outlay fee per Education Code Section 76141. Non-resident tuition is in addition to the enrollment fee required to be paid by all students. If you believe you should be reclassified as a resident student, it is your responsibility to request a change in your classification in the Admissions and Records Office prior to registration.

Other Fees:

• Associated Student Benefits: $13 per semester
• Campus Photo ID Card: $2.50 per semester
• Parking Permit*: Automobiles – $40; Motorcycles – $20
• Student Representation Fee: $2 per semester

Note: Campus Safety will ticket for no student parking permit beginning the SECOND week of the semester.  Your parking permit allows you to park in designated student parking at Cypress and Fullerton Colleges as well as our Anaheim Campus.

For information regarding residency, please visit our Residency page.

If you are an international student on an F-1 visa, you may be eligible for the International Students Program.

Cypress College has an excellent credit ESL program that has been recognized statewide for its success. Students can find more information about credit ESL courses, including ESL 110C, our transfer-level composition course that meets the same requirements as ENGL 100, on the following pages: 

• ESL Department Website
• ESL Department Catalog Overview page
• ESL Assessment page