Helpful Information for New Students

 

Application

• Complete your admission application.

Required Forms

• As a new student, if you wish to access services through our office, we ask that you complete our Request for Services Form.
• If you intend to use a VA educational benefit, we ask that you complete our Statement of Understanding.

Student Success Appointment

• Once you have completed your Request for Services Form, you can expect to hear from our Student Success Specialist within 1-3 business days.
• You can also call 707-527-4326 to reach our Student Success Specialist.

Orientation

• Complete your online orientation in your student portal.
• The link for Online Orientation can be found in the Admissions & Registration block.

Financial Aid

• Apply for financial aid and scholarships.

Placement

• Review your placement options for math and English.
• Placement options vary depending on length of time since high school graduation.

Counseling

• If you intend to use VA education benefits, call 707-527-4326 and schedule an appointment to meet with a Veterans Academic Counselor to have an education plan created.
• At the time of the appointment, please be prepared to request official transcripts for any previous college coursework.

Priority Registration - Veterans/Service Members Only

• Apply for priority registration.

Registration

• Register for classes by logging into your student portal. 
• Reference your education plan when selecting your courses.
• Once you have finalized your schedule, you must complete Certification Request Form if you wish to use a VA educational benefit.
• Please note, VA will only pay for courses required to complete your program of study.

Learning Supports

• Learn more about whether you qualify for learning supports in the classroom by calling 707-527-4326 to schedule an appointment.
• You can also request more information at the time of completing our Request for Services form by checking the box for "Learning Supports".
  • Please note: Within the Request for Services form, when the "Learning Supports" box has been checked, there is a field where you can upload a copy of your disability rating, if service connected.

Residency Status

• Residency classifications can be complex. If you see out of state charges on your invoice, contact the SRJC Office of Veterans Affairs at 707-527-4326 for assistance determining what options you might have.
• Potential solutions for out of state tuition charges:
  • Military, Veteran, and Military Dependents Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request
  • Residency Reclassification Request Form
  • California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request (AB 540)

Applying for VA Educational Benefits

• Navigate to the U.S.D. Veterans Affairs website.
• Under the Education block, select the link "Apply for education benefits".

Transcript Evaluation

• Students using VA education benefits are required to submit official transcripts for all previous college coursework as well as military training.
• Student-veterans using VA education benefits must submit their DD214 (Member 4) to evaluations@santarosa.edu.
• College transcripts and Joint Service Transcript can be sent to:

Admissions and Records

Santa Rosa Junior College

1501 Mendocino Ave

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

OR

• Send them electronically to evaluations@santarosa.edu.
• Once transcripts and/or DD214 have been received by SRJC and you have registered for classes, complete the Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.