Apply Santa Barbara City College offers an extensive program of postsecondary education, which is especially responsive to the needs and goals of our local community. Programs include transfer preparation, associate degree and certificate programs, and a variety of educational opportunities, both credit and noncredit, for persons wishing to develop new or expanded occupational skills. All new students must complete an Application to the College. Depending on a student's goal, there may be other steps prior to registration in classes. Once an application is received, the student will receive a packet of information from the Admissions Office outlining the appropriate steps to enrollment .
Students can complete the entire enrollment process prior to their high school graduation.
Required English and math assessment testing is offered at each school, with a Saturday make-up test offered at City College. All new students must complete an Application to the College. Depending on a student's goal, there may be other steps prior to registration in classes. Once an application is received, the student will receive a packet of information from the Admissions Office outlining the appropriate steps to enrollment . New Transfers are encouraged to see an academic counselor and have their transcripts of previous college work on file for evaluation.