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Getting Started at Clackamas Community College
Welcome to CCC! We're glad you're here. Clackamas Community College has an open-door general admission policy, which means if you want to earn your education through us, we're glad to have you.
The following CCC getting started steps can be completed independently, but our team in the Admissions Center is also here to help answer questions as you complete your steps and are available for admissions appointments. Visit the Student Resources webpage for information on in person drop-in hours.
If you have attended CCC before, visit our Academic Advising webpage.
To learn more about CCC's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, visit our Academic Support webpage. For information about completing your GED or high school diploma at CCC, community education offerings, or if you are a student under 18 years old, visit our Academic Offerings webpage.
Have a question? Email us at welcome@clackamas.edu
Apply to CCC
Complete our online application. Once admitted you will receive an email with your next steps and a login for the student portal, myClackamas. If you have prior college credits, submit your transcripts.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships (if applicable)
Visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages to get started and then continue on to step three.
Complete New Student Orientation
Orientation is available in myClackamas and must be completed prior to class registration.
Determine Placement
Math and writing placements must be completed prior to class registration. Visit our Placement Assessment to get started.
Register For Classes
Visit our Advising webpage for how-to videos on class registration or to schedule an appointment.
Admissions Center
Our Admissions Center is here to help!
Questions?
Admissions appointments
We can help you navigate your getting started steps including:
- Applying for admission and accessing your CCC account
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Determining placement
- New student orientation
- Connecting with the advising office for first term registration help
- Referrals to support services, and more
Appointments available over the phone, Zoom or in person.
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Schedule an admissions appointment using the links below.
Meet the Admissions and Recruitment Team
Our Admissions Team is here for you! Click on any of the photos below to learn more about our team members, their interests and how to reach them.
Virtual admissions center
Take a look at CCC’s three beautiful campuses! Go to our Plan a Visit page to schedule a visit or view our campus virtually.
