New Student Steps for Success

Registration & Academic Advising Workshop

Welcome!

We are excited to welcome you to Santa Ana College. Our Counseling Faculty and Classified Professional are committed to supporting you on this journey and providing you resources to inspire, transform, and empower you to succeed.

Counselor Resources

In-Person PowerPoint Link

Virtual PowerPoint Link

Student Planning Guide 2024-2025

Page 8 has a list of initial courses that you can add to your timeline based on your major while you wait to see a counselor.

Review Before Talking with a Counselor

Career & Academic Pathways Website Link:

This website provides an overview of our eight Career & Academic Pathways, all the majors, certificate options, and support services for students.

Steps for Registration Link:

This guide will guide you step by step how to register using self-service

Student Resources

Student Support Programs:

• Disabled Student Program & Services (DSPS)
  

• Asian Pacific Student Program: (APSP)
  

• U2 Scholars Program: Umoja/Ujima Scholars Program

• Undocu-Scholars Program

• SAC Pride
  

• Rising Scholars-Justice Impacted

• Athletic Counseling

• Guardian Scholars
  

Financial Assistance & Basic Needs:

• Financial Aid Office
  

• Scholarship Program

• Thrive Center-Food, housing referrals, and other assistance

• Health & Wellness

• Student Life

• Pregnant and Parenting Resources
  

Student Centers:

• Transfer Programs
  

• Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

• Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)

• Center for Teacher Education

• Career Center
  

• The Learning Center-Free Tutoring
  

Other Helpful Resources:

• Free Microsoft Office 365 (Including a sac.edu email account)

• Digital Dons-Loaner laptop program

• Distance Education Student Resources-online class

• Book Loan Program

• OC Bus Pass Program for SAC Students
  

What's Next?

Attend Student Conference SACDays (Success at College) Link:

The week before the semester begins we have a mini conference for students where you can meet your professors and participate in various information sessions

New Student Online Orientation

Schedule a 60-Minute Comprehensive Educational Plan Meeting with a Counselor