Application for Admission

An application for admissions to Hartnell College is required if you are a new student to Hartnell or are a returning student after an absence of one year or more.   Concurrent Enrollment students are required to submit a new application every term. 

Students may apply for admission by completing the online CCCApplication.  The application process is free and without obligation.  CCCapply is supported by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.  To begin the application process, please follow these steps. 

STEP 1:   Log into OpenCCC Apply

New Users will need to create an OpenCCC account and Returning users will sign in with their username and password.  (the username and password are OpenCCC is different than the Hartnell PAWS Self-Serve username and password)

If you experience problems logging onto OpenCCC Apply, please call 1-877-247-4836 or email support@openccc.net

STEP 2:  Complete and Submit Online Application

Answer all questions to the best of your ability and be sure to click the "submit" button at the end of the application.  You will receive a confirmation email shortly after submitting your application for admissions.  

STEP 3:  Review Confirmation Emails: 

New Students will receive 2 follow-up emails.  

• A Welcome to Hartnell email will arrive in your inbox soon after submitting the OpenCCC Application.  This email details for next Steps for Student Success
• Followed by a New Applicant email containing your Hartnell Student ID# and instructions to log in to PAWS Self-Serve. 

Continuing/Returning Students will only receive one confirmation email and will be able to access their PAWS account 1-2 working days after submitting their application. 

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Admissions and Records Office at 831-755-6711 or email admissions@hartnell.edu

BEGIN APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please allow at least 2 working days before you register.