The mission of the Saddleback College Emeritus Institute is to promote lifelong learning by providing academically rigorous, mentally stimulating, socially engaging, and health improving courses for older adults in south Orange County and online.

How to get started

Step 1: Submit an Application for Admission

 Complete the Saddleback College CCCApply Application

*You may also apply (and register) in person at the Saddleback College Admissions & Records Office in the new Gateway Building, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA. If you have question about the online application, please contact the Admissions & Records office at  (949) 582-4555 x 0. 

Step 2: Create Your Password

Once you have been admitted to SC and given a student email address, you will need to create a password. For instructions, click here to watch a short video.

Step 3: Register for Classes

Follow the steps below to register:

  • Locate the CRN (5-digit identifier) for each course you want. The CRNs are listed in the printed schedule booklets and the online schedules.
  • Go to apps.saddleback.edu.
  • Login with your college email address and password. If prompted, complete the Multi-Factor Authentication text/call.
  • Select the MySite icon. Click the card with the semester you are registering for.
  • Find the card "STUDENTS! Start Here 1st" and scroll down to step #7. Click “Register for Classes.”
  • On the next screen, click "Register-Waitlist-Drop classes."  
  • Select the term and click Continue. At the top of the screen, click on "Enter CRNs."  
  • Enter the CRN, and click Add Summary. When you have added all the classes, scroll to the bottom. 
  • The course will appear as “Pending” or as "Error" 
  • For a "Pending" class, select "Web Registered". The status for your added classes will change from “Pending” to “Registered.”
  • The "Error" message means the class is Full. 
  • To add your name to the class waitlist, use the dropdown menu and select "Web Waitlisted."
  • Scroll to the bottom and select Submit

Step 4: View & Print Registration Information

  • The summary 
  • The Admissions & Records Office will also send a confirmation email to your college email address in approximately 24 hours.