How to Enroll as a Military-Affiliated Student

A new Cypress College application must be completed by all NEW and RETURNING students (those who have had a break in attendance of one or more semesters).

After completing the application process, a student ID will be assigned to you within 3 to 5 business days.

Once you’ve received your Cypress College Student ID, you’ll start the VRC Intake process.

You’ll need specific documents to provide proof of your military-affiliated status and academic history for the intake form. We recommend referencing our VRC Intake Guide to make sure you have everything you’ll need prior to submitting.

After completion, our VRC Support Staff will contact you to schedule an intake meeting.

To inquire about the status of your intake or if no student ID has been assigned to you after the 3 to 5 business day waiting period, please contact the VRC at (714) 484-7150 for additional support.

Next, you’ll need to complete your Cypress College Online Orientation and Guided Placement in your myGateway student portal.

The Online Orientation can be found by logging in and clicking “CC New & Returning Orientation” in the left-hand side menu of the page.

The Guided Placement can be found by using the Search Bar feature at the top of the page and searching “Cypress College Guided Placement.”

All students are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid, even if they are planning to use VA education benefits.

Once eligibility has been determined, students will receive a Financial Aid Award letter from the Financial Aid office.

Once your VRC Intake is completed, we’ll help you schedule an appointment with a VRC Counselor to create your comprehensive student education plan.

If not previously submitted, please bring copies of required documentation, including:  Joint Services Transcripts

• DD-214
• Certificate of Eligibility (if applicable)
• Unofficial College Transcripts from prior institutions (if applicable)

Continuing students using VA education benefits are required to see a VRC counselor prior to registration and must complete a Veteran Enrollment Form before their next semester at Cypress College to ensure that benefits are processed in a timely manner.

Counseling appointments can be scheduled by calling the VRC at (714) 484-7150.

Course registration, adds, and drops must be completed online using myGateway.

Priority registration is offered to all Veteran students with their DD-214 on file with the Cypress College VRC. To maintain this benefit, Veteran students:

• Must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA
• May not accumulate more than 100 units of degree-applicable courses at Cypress College

If you believe your priority registration status has been removed in error, please schedule an appointment with a VRC Counselor for support with filing an appeal.