STEPS TO BECOME A FULLERTON COLLEGE STUDENT
Follow all the steps below to become fully enrolled as a Fullerton College student.
STEP 1: APPLY TO FULLERTON COLLEGE
The Fullerton College application is online and free! Apply to Fullerton College to receive your Fullerton College Banner ID and gain access to MyGateway.
Click the button below if you need assistance applying to Fullerton College:
STEP 2: COMPLETE THE FULLERTON COLLEGE ONLINE ORIENTATION
Learn valuable things about Fullerton College, it’s programs and services, and how to receive assistance with your educational planning.
The orientation can be accessed by logging into MyGateway using your new Banner ID, click the “Fullerton” tab, click “New and Returning Students”, and then click “Fullerton College Orientation”.
Please note that you must pass the online orientation quiz at the end before meeting with a counselor.
Click the button below if you need assistance accessing the online orientation:
STEP 3: MEET WITH A FULLERTON COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Meeting with a Fullerton College counselor helps you create a Student Education Program Plan (SEPP) that outlines which classes align with your goals and ensures you enroll in the required courses. Meeting with a counselor also helps determine appropriate class placement as a Fullerton College student.
Schedule a counseling appointment* below:
* These appointments are only for new, first-time college students.
* Students who took COUN 100/140 should have already completed this step!
After meeting with a Fullerton College Counselor, use your SEPP to register for classes.
STEP 4: COMPLETE A FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), whichever is applicable to the student. Students must complete only one application, not both.
For help identifying which financial aid application applies for you, please click the button below:
* In order to qualify for the North Orange Promise, students must have a complete 2026-2027 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) on file with Fullerton College. This includes any verification documents requested by the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office.
After submitting a Financial Aid Application, the Financial Aid office may request additional information. Log in to the financial aid verification page linked below in order to complete further requirements after submitting a financial aid application.
STEP 5: REGISTER FOR FULLERTON COLLEGE CLASSES
Check email or MyGateway for your registration appointment.
Click the button below if you need assistance registering for classes:
Informative Events
Join us for these events to learn more about Fullerton College, it’s programs and services, and much more!
For more details, visit: outreach.fullcoll.edu/upcoming-events/
FC NIGHT
Students, parents, and support systems, welcome! Find out more about the Promise benefits and requirements.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:00pm
Fullerton College Quad
321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
For more details on FC Night, visit: promise.fullcoll.edu/fcnight/
START Program
START is a ONE day event where you will meet FC staff, register for Fall 2026 classes, learn about different student services programs, and much more!
Various Dates in July-August 2026
9:00am-12:00pm -OR- 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fullerton College Quad
321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
For more details on START, visit: promise.fullcoll.edu/start/
Interested in 2 Years of Free Tuition as a First-Time College Student?
All promise steps below must be completed before August 24, 2026
SIGN THE PROMISE AGREEMENT
Sign the Promise agreement to officially become a Promise Student at Fullerton College!
The Promise Agreement is accessible through the New Student Checklist
Click the button below if you need assistance accessing your New Student Checklist:
Register for 12* Units or More
Students are required to have full-time enrollment (12* or more units) during the Fall/Spring semester to qualify for the North Orange Promise.
* If receiving Disability Support Services (DSS), you may be able to enroll in less than 12 units as determined by a DSS counselor.
* Career Education (CE) students who do not start the semester with all 12 units, but accumulate 12 or more units throughout the semester are eligible.
Click the button below for additional assistance with registration:
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Step 1: Apply to Fullerton College
The Fullerton College application is online and free! Apply to Fullerton College to receive your Fullerton College Banner ID and gain access to MyGateway.
Click Here To Apply to Fullerton College
Click the button below if you need assistance applying to Fullerton College:
STEP 2: COMPLETE THE FULLERTON COLLEGE ONLINE ORIENTATION
Learn valuable things about Fullerton College, it’s programs and services, and how to receive assistance with your educational planning.
The orientation can be accessed by logging into MyGateway using your new Banner ID, click the “Fullerton” tab, click “New and Returning Students”, and then click “Fullerton College Orientation”.
Please note that you must pass the online orientation quiz at the end before meeting with a counselor.
Click the button below if you need assistance accessing the online orientation:
STEP 3: MEET WITH A FULLERTON COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Meeting with a Fullerton College counselor helps you create a Student Education Program Plan (SEPP) that outlines which classes align with your goals and ensures you enroll in the required courses. Meeting with a counselor also helps determine appropriate class placement as a Fullerton College student.
Schedule a counseling appointment* below:
New Student Group Advising Virtual Counseling Session Fullerton College Counseling Center
* These appointments are only for new, first-time college students.
* Students who took COUN 100/140 should have already completed this step!
After meeting with a Fullerton College Counselor, use your SEPP to register for classes.
STEP 4: COMPLETE A FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), whichever is applicable to the student. Students must complete only one application, not both.
For help identifying which financial aid application applies for you, please click the button below:
Which Is The Correct Financial Aid Application For You
* In order to qualify for the North Orange Promise, students must have a complete 2026-2027 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) on file with Fullerton College. This includes any verification documents requested by the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office.
After submitting a Financial Aid Application, the Financial Aid office may request additional information. Log in to the financial aid verification page linked below in order to complete further requirements after submitting a financial aid application.
STEP 5: REGISTER FOR FULLERTON COLLEGE CLASSES
Check email or MyGateway for your registration appointment.
Click the button below if you need assistance registering for classes:
Steps on How to Register for Classes