New Student Guide

Create an OpenCCC account using a personal email (or log in if you already have an account) by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below and submitting the online application for De Anza College.

You will receive a Welcome email within 7-10 business days with your unique college-wide identification number (CWID).  

Apply Now

Contact the Office of Outreach for assistance with your application. 

Contact Admissions and Records if you have not received your CWID.

Financial aid is money that can help you pay for college, including tuition, books, supplies, and other expenses. Apply for financial aid to find out what you may qualify for.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens apply for federal and state financial aid, including:

• State and Federal Grants and Fee Waivers
• Assistance Programs such as EOPS, CARE, and CalWorks
• Work Study
• Loans
• Scholarships

The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) helps eligible non-U.S. citizens apply for financial aid if they meet certain California residency and eligibility requirements under AB 540, AB 2000, or SB 68, and any of the following apply:

• You are undocumented.
• You have a valid or expired DACA status

Submit FAFSA

Submit CADAA

Reach out to the Financial Aid Office for assistance and helpful tips on how to complete the applications above.

Once you’re admitted, you’ll receive an email with your 8-digit Campus-Wide ID (CWID). You’ll need your CWID to set up your password and access our online services (e.g., MyPortal, Canvas, campus wifi, and more).

Your next step: Set up your MyPortal password. Use the MyPortal Log-In Tips for instructions on setting up your MyPortal password.

MyPortal Log-In Tips

Note: It may take up to 24 hours for your new student ID number to work with these services. If you receive an error when logging in, please wait 24 hours and try again.

The New Student Orientation helps you get ready for college. You’ll learn about important steps, resources, and support to help you start classes and succeed.

New Student Orientations are offered online and in-person by the Office of Outreach.

Register and complete an orientation before you start your classes.

New Student Orientation

Contact the Office of Outreach with any questions.

Your placement helps you determine which math, English, or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses you should enroll in.

You can check your placement by following the steps outlined in this guide:

Find Your Placement

A comprehensive education plan is your roadmap for reaching your academic goals. Use Degree Works to view your plan, track the courses you’ve completed, and see what classes you still need to complete to earn your degree or certificate.

This roadmap helps you determine which classes to pick. 

Click on this guide to access Degree Works:

You Need an Education Plan 

If you are unable to locate your education plan in Degree Works or have questions about your plan or which classes to take, contact your counselor for assistance.

Remove Registration Holds:  You may have a registration hold preventing you from enrolling in classes. Check your hold to see which department placed it, then contact that department for help resolving it.

Register for Classes:  You can register for classes online through MyPortal when:

• Your enrollment appointment begins, and
• There are no holds on your account.

You will be assigned the earliest date and time you can enroll in classes. You can find your enrollment appointment in MyPortal.

Use the Registration Guide to view holds and register for classes.

Registration Guide

You can pay all fees online when you register for classes or by clicking on the Bill Payment icon in the Apps section of MyPortal. 

Reach out to the Cashier's Office for any questions. 

De Anza College offers learning communities, programs, and resources to support you. Explore the available services by clicking the link below.

Student Services