Yuba College Orientation

Welcome to Yuba College!

To help make your college experience rewarding and successful Yuba College requires all new, transfer, and students who have not enrolled at a district campus within the last three years to complete the Matriculation process.

You may be eligible for an exemption by meeting two(2) or more of the criteria listed below:

• Have completed an associate or higher degree (verification required)
• Will be enrolling in performance classes only (e.g. music, drama, physical education activity classes)
• Enrolling in fewer than six units
• Not planning to earn a degree or certificate
• Enrolling in job-skill upgrade, self-improvement or general interest courses
• Enrolling in classes for which you have previous training, i.e., firefighter taking a fire science class
• Completed at least 24 units at another college within the past three years and were in good standing (verification required)
• You are planning on enrolling in any of the following specialized programs: Cosmetology; AJ Academy, Fire Academy
• Still attending high school and attempting to enroll in a college course(s) through the Concurrent Enrollment program.

You will need to go to the registration counter, or to the Counseling Center, to process your exemption. Online students can email an exemption request form. Click here to access the Matriculation Exemption Request Form

Completing the Matriculation Process

The matriculation process includes:

1. Applying to the College
   If you have not already done so, you need to complete an application for admission. This can be done online. Once your application is accepted you will receive a Colleague Number (student ID #).
   
   
2. Completing the Placement Test
   The placement test measures your current level of ability in three disciplines that are key to success in college: English, math and reading. You must have placement scores to be eligible to enroll in courses in these three areas. Additionally, counselors use the placement results and other information when working with students to develop their course schedule.
   
   It is important that you take the test seriously in order to generate results that are an accurate reflection of your skill level in the three areas. It is suggested that you review basic math principles. You can also review some sample test questions by going to the Assessment Center page on this website. Check the Assessment Center page for current information regarding testing hours, etc. Click here to review the Assessment Center page.
   
   Note: if you have completed a college placement exam at another campus you can bring a copy of your scores for evaluation by the Assessment Center. If you do not have a copy of your scores you can sign a form to release your scores to Yuba College. If you have completed a course in English, reading or math at another college, bring a copy of your transcripts to show to your counselor. The counselor will determine the appropriate placement at the next level if needed.
   
3. Completing Orientation
   The orientation program covers four main topics:
   • Yuba College policies and procedures that you need to know to accomplish your goals and, more importantly, to avoid mistakes that may add one or more semesters of time;
   • Support services available;
   • Rights and responsibilities of students and,
   • Optional activities that are available that enhance a student’s college experience.

   The orientation is offered in two formats:
   
   One-hour orientation workshops conducted by counseling faculty, followed by small-group breakout sessions wherein you work with a counselor to develop a schedule of classes for the semester. The advantage of the workshop is that the counselor can respond to any questions you might have. Note: If you are a first-time college student you are strongly encouraged to select this option.
   
   An online orientation which requires passing the orientation quiz. Present the Orientation Verification Form to the Counseling Department. First-time college students enrolling in more than six units are required to see a counselor. All other students are encouraged to meet with a counselor if they have questions about course selections.
   
   

4. Follow up appointment with your counselor
   The focus of the initial meeting with your counselor after the orientation is to select appropriate courses for your first semester at Yuba College. At the follow up meeting, your counselor will want to hear about your educational/career goal. If you have already developed a clear-cut goal your counselor will help you develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP), a semester-by-semester listing of the courses you should take to achieve your goal. If you are unclear about what career you want to pursue your counselor can review the resources available to assist you.

If you want to reserve a space in an orientation workshop: click here for a schedule of upcoming orientation workshops. You must register in advance by calling the Counseling Department (530) 643-7766.

If you would prefer to complete the online orientation: click here to begin online orientation