1. Fill Out Application for Admission Online

　　Apply Online! Students must complete an online application for admission prior to taking the assessment test. Please note it takes 24 hours for your application to upload to CMC's database. Please call 760-366-3791, ext. 4232 to obtain your CMC Student ID #, "Coyote Tracks ID #."

　　2. Take Assessment Test

　　The Assessment Test identifies the best level of English, reading, and mathematics courses at which students need to begin their college program of study. All matriculated students are required to take the Assessment Test, except those students who have completed English Composition and Intermediate Algebra with grades of "C" or higher at another accredited college or university. The Assessment Test is not a timed exam. Students should allow approximately two hours to complete the test comfortably. To schedule an appointment, call Admissions & Records at 760-366-3791, ext. 4232. Please remember to bring a picture ID and your CMC Student ID #. Testing is also available at the Base Programs Office: 760-366-3791, ext. 4368.

　　Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for the test. Results and score interpretation are provided immediately following the exam. Students should keep the test results and bring them when meeting with a counselor, advisor or when attending orientation.

　　Assessment Testing

　　Non-CMC students taking the assessment test at CMC for another college, will be assessed a $5.00 fee.

　　Before taking the Assessment Test you may want to practice with the free prep review test available at www.testprepreview.com On the left hand side, click on the second link in the list "Accuplacer Test Practice." Also visit www.collegeboard.com/students/testing/accuplacer for more information.

　　If you have taken the Assessment Test at the high school, please bring a copy of your Assessment Test results to Admissions & Records at CMC's Main Campus.

　　3. Participate in New Student Orientation and Register for Classes

　　Students enrolling for the first time are required to attend a small group orientation before classes begin. Please call （760） 366-3791, ext. 4232 to make an appointment to attend a two hour session. Please do not bring children to orientation sessions.  Schedules for Student ID Cards, Assessment Tests, and E-Orientation

　　4. Fill Out Financial Aid Paperwork

　　You may qualify for a Board of Governors Waiver （BOGW） for fees. See the Financial Aid Office for details. You may also be eligible to receive a Pell Grant or other forms of aid to assist with school expenses. Fill out the "FAFSA" application as soon as possible. Students applying for financial aid need to apply as early as possible to avoid delays in receiving funds. FAFSA applications are available in the Financial Aid Office in the Office of Student Services and the Base Programs Office, and online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov