The Saddleback College Admissions and Records office is dedicated to student access and success by providing accurate and timely services and information regarding application, registration and academic (college) policies in a responsive and respectful manner to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Special Office Hours for Commencement
Due to Commencement activities, the Admissions and Records Office will have special hours on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and congratulate all of our graduates!
Support Schedule
Summer Hours
Starting the week of May 26, 2025 to August 8, 2025 the Admissions and Records will have special Summer hours:
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday: Campus closed
We are available to support you via email at scadmissions@saddleback.edu. Please provide your student number or other student/applicant identifying information when sending an email.
We are available to support you via Zoom Chat from Monday - Thursday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Zoom Chat Link (PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android):
https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/s/86365086053
(949) 582-4555
Monday - Thursday:
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the Admissions and Records Line Virtually
Saddleback College is using the QLess system to eliminate the need for students to wait in long lines to receive service. QLess allows students to virtually join a line without having to physically wait in line. When a student is next to receive service, the student will be notified to return to the service area.
- QLess Check-in
- Text “Saddleback College” to (949) 353-6381
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday:
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Admission and Registration Information
Admission is open to anyone who meets one of the following criteria:
- 18 years or older
- High school graduate or successfully passed CA High School Proficiency or GED exam
- Non-high school graduate with Certificate of Completion
- K-12 students who qualify for Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment
- International students, Additional Admission Steps Required
Apply for admissions to Saddleback College if:
- You have never been a student at Saddleback College or IVC.
- You have not been in attendance at either college for at least two consecutive semesters.
- You submitted an application for a future semester and wish to attend a current one.
Your email account will be created within 24 hours after your admission application is processed.
If you need to recover your password at any time, please go to the Technical Help page and follow the instructions in the "How do I reset/change my password?" section under the "Important Information to Remember" heading.
Spring 2025 Registration
- October 14, 2024 - Registration begins of assigned appointments
- November 20, 2024 - Open Registration (anyone can register - no appointment needed)
Summer 2025 Registration
- April 1, 2025 - Registration begins of assigned appointments
- May 1, 2025 - Open Registration (anyone can register - no appointment needed)
Fall 2025 Registration
- May 5, 2025 - Registration begins of assigned appointments
- June 18, 2025 - Open Registration (anyone can register - no appointment needed)
Spring 2026 Registration
- October 14, 2025 - Registration begins of assigned appointments
- November 20, 2025 - Open Registration (anyone can register - no appointment needed)
Help and Notices
Click here for the Annual Security Report
You can obtain a hard copy of the Annual Security Report by contacting the Saddleback College Police Department at (949) 582-4585.
The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The security of your information is extremely important to us. Please view our FERPA page to know your rights. If you are a parent or guardian of a student, we would like you to read this information about our privacy policies regarding student records.
Registrar Email: jfeigert@saddleback.edu.