Steps for New Students

Application

• File an application online at www.santarosa.edu/admissions/
• Be sure to keep your 9 digit SJRC Student I.D. number (SID) and PIN in a secure place.

• New students must complete assessment. English or ESL assessment is critical to help you and your counselor determine which courses are appropriate. Math assessment is necessary for students planning to earn an Associate Degree, transfer to a four year college, and for some vocational programs. A chemistry placement test is also available.
• For a testing schedule and study guides, check online at www.santarosa.edu/assessment/. Call (707) 527-4661 for Santa Rosa or (707) 778-3908 for Petaluma.
• Students may also use the following in order to place into SRJC English and math courses:
  1. successful completion of English or math courses at another college
  2. a score of 3 or higher on College Board AP exams in English or math, or
  3. scored as “ready” for CSU college level English and math through the EAP (STAR) testing at their high school

• Register for COUN 270, the Introduction to College course, which is the most complete orientation for first time students and gives priority registration. COUN 270 is offered in the spring and summer and you can register at www.santarosa.edu/portal/.
• Attend a Drop-in Orientation on the Santa Rosa Campus. The schedule is online at www.santarosa.edu/app/orientation/ or call (707) 527-4375. For Petaluma Campus information call (707) 778-3914.
• Complete an online orientation at www.santarosa.edu/orientation/.

• During the months of June, July, and August, after completing assessment and an orientation, go to the Welcome Center to speak with a counselor. For more information check online at www.santarosa.edu/app/new-student-programs/welcome-center.shtml
• For counselor availability August through May, please call (707) 527-4451 (Santa Rosa) and (707) 778-3914 (Petaluma).
• For adult reentry students, please call (707) 527-4375 for counseling availability.
  To make the most of your meeting with a counselor:
  • Review the current Schedule of Classes online at www.santarosa.edu/schedules/ and make a list of possible classes
  • Bring transcripts from other colleges
  • Bring AP test scores or EAP test results, if applicable.

• Check the online academic calendar to view dates for Open Registration at www.santarosa.edu/schedules/academic_calendar/.
• Register for classes online at www.santarosa.edu/portal/.

• Financial Aid: http://www.santarosa.edu/finaid or call (707) 527-4471 (Santa Rosa) or (707) 778-2461 (Petaluma).
• Scholarships: http://www.santarosa.edu/scholarship or call (707) 527-4740.
• EOPS: http://www.santarosa.edu/eops or call (707) 527-4383.
• Disability Resources: http://www.santarosa.edu/disability_resources or call (707) 527-4278.

Questions and comments about this page may be sent to hizard@santarosa.edu.