Freshman Advantage gives first-time college students the opportunity to receive an early registration date at Saddleback College by completing the steps below.

Fall 2025 Semester

Mandatory Steps

  • Apply - Submit your Fall 2025 application online. The Fall 2025 Freshman Advantage application is open from October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025. The general Fall 2025 application opens February 1st. First-time college students are invited to apply for Fall 2025 during the early application period but can also apply after February 1st.
    • High school seniors enrolled in a Saddleback College course during the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semester do not need to apply for Fall 2025. Your account is active. 
  • Complete all steps of the Pre-registration Checklist beginning February 3, 2025 - This process consists of four steps:
    • Step 1: New Student Orientation
    • Step 2:  Math and English Guided Self Placement (GSP)
    • Step 3: Student Advisement
    • Step 4: First Semester Plan
    • Review your Permit to Register email for instructions and your MySite login credentials. From the MySite login page, be sure to select Fall 2025.
  • Check your Pre-registration Checklist card - Be sure you have completed all steps by the deadline, 5/6/25 or earlier. (Completed steps have a green check-mark.)
  • Register - All eligible first-time college students will be assigned a Fall 2025 Freshman Advantage Early Registration Date. Freshman Advantage Early Registration continues for the following semester, Spring 2026.

Need Help Completing Your Pre-registration Checklist Steps?

Attend an in-person workshop. You can schedule a Freshman Advantage Workshop by calling (949) 582-4572.

Recommended Next Steps

  • Apply for Financial Aid - Complete the free FAFSA or California Dream Act application online.
  • Speak with a Counselor - Counseling Open Labs for first-time college students will be offered leading up to Freshman Advantage registration in early May. Academic counselors will be available to help students plan out their first semester of classes and create an academic plan.