Follow these steps

• Step 1: Apply
  

  Apply for Admissions, Financial Aid AND Access your Bear Cub email account.

   

  1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

  If you have never attended SRJC OR have not attended SRJC within the last year (or two semesters), please proceed directly to the application form:

  Application For Admission

  Note: If you are a transfer student: please read and follow the instructions for sending transcripts to SRJC.

   

  2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

  Federal Financial Aid FAFSA

  California Dream Act

   

  3. Access your Bear Cubs account

  You will need your Bear Cubs account for all future communication with the college. Learn how to access your Bear Cubs account.

• Step 2: Orientation
  

  Orientation

  Complete the online orientation in your student portal.

• Step 3: Check and Understand Your Placement
  

  CHECK AND UNDERSTAND YOUR PLACEMENT

  Assessment for placement is one of the critical steps to help students start on a successful pathway in college. It is also critical that you understand your placement options, and your rights to access transfer-level coursework. Learn More.

  NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: It is recommended that students with transfer credit from other colleges review the How to meet course prerequisites/corequisites (FAQ).

• Step 4: Counseling
  

  Counseling

  The Ed Plan workshop is your first point of contact with a counselor. Ed Plan Workshops will be offered mid-February-May.

  If you are a new student who is currently enrolled in your senior year of high school, please wait to sign up for the workshops.

  If you are a new student (not in high school) and in need of an Ed Plan, please contact our Santa Rosa office at (707) 527-4451 or the Petaluma office at (707) 778-3914 for a phone, zoom, in-person drop-in.

• Step 5: Check Status
  

  Check Status

  Check your priority registration assignment, Financial Aid status, required course prerequisites, and pay fees. Login to the SRJC Bear Cub Hub 

• Step 6: Register for Classes
  

  Register for Classes

  During priority assignment or open registration, login and register for classes under the "Add/Drop/Register" Link. Login to SRJC Bear Cub Hubl.

• Step 7: Attend a Welcome Day Event
  

  Attend a Welcome Day Event

  Welcome Day is a new and returning student orientation. It is an opportunity to meet faculty and staff, discover our innovative learning spaces, and get a jumpstart on the semester by purchasing books and parking passes, finding classrooms, getting your student ID, and meeting your fellow new SRJC students. The day also includes food and fun activities to celebrate the many successes you’ll have in the coming year. View the current Welcome Day Schedule

• Step 8: Prepare for Class/Take Care of Business
  

  Prepare for Class/Take Care of Business 

  Purchase Student ID Card with CubCard Premium, parking permit and books. Login to SRJC Portal to Purchase