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Five Easy Steps to Register for Classes at MC:

• 1 Apply Online

  First, what type of student are you? I'm ...

  • Still in K-8 or High School   
  • A Senior About to Graduate High School
  • An International Student   
  • An Undocumented Student   
  • A First-time MC Student or Returning After an Absence

  Help me figure out my student type

  Tips:

  • Within 24 hours of submitting your application, you will receive two emails. The second will contain your MC ID number. You will need this number for most services and transactions at Merced College.
  • Get help setting up your MC Student Portal.
• 2 Complete Online Orientation

  The online orientation is designed to give you essential information to the many programs and services MC has to offer.

  Go to the online orientation now!

  Note: You will need to log into the MC portal to access the orientation and get credit. Completion (credit for this step) is necessary to the registration process.

• 3 Take the Assessment Test (Placement)

  Check the Assessment schedule for times, locations & details
  

  Tips:

  • Graduating Seniors: The Assessment may be offered at your local high school campus.
  • No appointment is necessary and there is no fee.
• 4 Develop an Education Plan

  Sign up for a New Student Planning Session - Get Your Ed Plan!

  • Sign up for a session at Merced Campus or Los Banos Campus.
  • What is an Education Plan?
• 5 Register for Classes

  Register for Classes Through the MC Portal  (sign-in required)

  Just looking? Use Guest Search .

  Tips:

  • Once you complete ALL steps you will receive a Priority Registration Date.
  • Need help registering for classes? Attend a Registration Workshop.