Successfully Enroll By Completing the Following Steps

	The first step for all new students - regardless of your academic goal - is to apply for admissions to Hartnell College Admission PowerPoint Guide - ADA Compliant NOTE: After 1 working day, you will recieve an email with important information pertaining to your Hartnell ID number, PAWS log in information, and Gmail information. All important information in order to continue for a successful enrollment process. P.A.W.S Account Set-up PowerPoint Guide - ADA Compliant To determine Financial Aid eligibility, submit a Financial Aid application. Applications include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act. Students may also complete the California College Promise Grant and submit to the Financial Aid Office. Contact the financial aid office if you have additional questions (831) 755-6806.
	Complete the Online Orientation for New Students in your P.A.W.S. portal. NOTE: To access your P.A.W.S portal, you will need to first access your student ID number. Follow the video or pdf instructions for assistance. Begin Online Orientation New Student Orientation PowerPoint - ADA Compliant
	Obtain course placement in Math, English, or English as a Second-Language. Placement Tool Guide - ADA Compliant Placement Tool NOTE: For recent high school graduates, we also use SAT, ACT, SBAC scores for course placement, please see a Hartnell College counselor for more information.
	Registration/Course Planning Guidance For returning students, please schedule an appointment online or by visiting the virtual front desk during business hours. Virtual Front Desk (Express Counseling) Email: Counseling@Hartnell.edu Online: Counseling Department
	Register online using the new Student Ed Planner Follow this link to the registration page for registration dates. Concurrent Enrollment Registration Click Here Concurrent enrollment students less than 9th grade must register in person. Please consult the schedule of classes for dates and times. (step-by-step guide for Logging into PAWS for First Time Users video or pdf ) (step-by-step guide for Registering for classes video)
	Pay all registration fees by the payment deadline date to avoid being dropped from your classes. Please see the Payment Deadline Dates. Pay online at P.A.W.S. for Students (Click on Make a Payment) Pay online using the Student Ed Planner for immediate payment.** Note: Payments using P.A.W.S. will take 24 hours to post. Use the Student Ed Planner and your payment will post immediately.
	We will be issuing Electronic IDs this semester as the college is closed for in-person services. The electronic ID will be managed on our website and or with a mobile device using the Touchnet Once Card App available in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Please follow the instructions below: Log into: https://catcard. hartnell.edu/ using your Hartnell ID and password (same as for PAWS, Canvas or Colleague) Click on Account, then Personal Information. UPLOAD photo. If you already have a photo then you DO NOT need to upload a new one. If you are having trouble with your login, email ithelp@hartnell.edu
	Follow up with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to achieve your academic goals. Check into any student support programs you might be eligible for (EOPS/CARE/CALWORKS, TRIO, Veterans, Foster & Kinship Care, MESA, ACE, and others) to make sure you’re getting all the support you need. Activate your student gmail account to recieve updates on information from Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and other departments on campus. Student Gmail Set-Up Instructions - ADA Compliant