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For New Students

  1. Apply to the College

If you are a new student, or you have not completed a course in the last two semesters, you will first need to apply and be admitted to the College. You may apply online at CCC Apply (link opens in a new window). If you prefer, you may complete an application (pdf file opens in a new window) and send it to Admissions and Records, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA 95482. Applications may also be submitted in person at any campus.

  2. Apply for Financial Aid 

Contact the Financial Aid Department to see if you are eligible for grants, loans, scholarships, or fee waivers. Complete the paperwork before you register!

  3. Select your courses

If you are a new and need help making decisions, contact Student Services at 707-468-3048, or access the Online Advising web site.

  4. Register for classes

Register on the Telephone Registration system (“TELREG”) at 707-468-3353 or 1-888-835-8816. Check the College home page for registration dates.

  5. Get oriented to online learning

Mendocino College uses an online learning software system called ETUDES. Here is a tutorial (link opens in a new window) that will show you the basics of how to use ETUDES. At the beginning of each semester, the College has on-ground orientations at each campus. The dates and times are on the web and in the printed schedule.

Very Important: Some instructors require an on-ground, face-to-face orientation. Math and CSC 201 use different software. Be sure to read the course description carefully, to be sure you can meet all requirements of the course. If you have taken online courses before, and believe you can succeed without attending the orientation, you may discuss this with the instructor, but be sure to do so before the class begins. You may email David Bushway or call 707-468-3054 for information about orientations and other resources.

  6. Log in to your class

Log in to your course on the first day of the class.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All Math courses use Course Compass, go to the Online Math site (link opens in a new window) for complete directions.

• Go to the ETUDES portal (link opens a new window).
  

Login ID	Password
First 2 letters of first name + First 2 letters of last name + Last 5 digits of SSN (Type using all lower case letters) Example: Jose A. Garcia SSN: 111-22-3333 Username = joga23333	MonthDay of birth in school records (Type using all lower case letters) Example: Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/ 11/82) Password = 0411



• Click on the "log-in" button, and you will enter the classroom environment.
• Students are not allowed access to the classroom until the first day of the semester (or the first day of class, for late-start classes).
• We recommend that you bookmark the ETUDES portal on your home computer. That way, if our site is unavailable for some reason, you can still go to class.

After you get into the classroom, read any instructor announcements, find the syllabus, read it, and get going! If you have trouble logging in, email David Bushway, (Tech Support) or give him a call at 707-468-3054.

  7. Buy your books

Contact the Bookstore for information about course materials or hours of operation. Bookstore services are available at Ukiah, Lake, and Willits Centers.

  8. Go to class

Check in to you online classroom regularly. Try to create online relationships with fellow students, so you can support each other in learning. Email your instructor within the course if you need clarification.

  9. Get help if you need it!

Mendocino College offers services for tutoring, academic or personal counseling, and financial aid. Call for assistance right away, so you don't get behind! The Instruction Office can help direct you: 707-468-3014.