Apply for Admission

All students must start here.

When you click Apply Now, you’ll be taken to CCC Apply, the official application system for all 116 California Community Colleges.

What happens in this step:

• You create a CCC Apply profile (this is required for any CA community college)
• You receive a CCC ID (Note: this is NOT your Foothill ID)

Important: A CCC ID contains letters and numbers. This ID cannot be used to register for classes or access Foothill services.

Due to statewide fraud prevention requirements, most students must complete identity verification before moving forward.

You’ll be asked to verify your identity using one of these options:

• ID.me
• DMV Wallet

This step may include:

• Taking a photo of your ID
• Taking a short selfie or video using your camera

You must complete identity verification to continue your application.

Once verification is complete, you should be automatically directed to the Foothill College application.

After completing CCC Apply and identity verification, you’ll submit your Foothill College application.

What happens next:

• Foothill receives your application
• Within 1–24 hours, you’ll receive a Foothill College ID (CWID) 

NOTE: If you don’t receive anything during the first 24 hours, please contact the Admissions and Records Office.

Your Foothill College ID (CWID)

• 8-digit number
• Numbers only (no letters)
• This is the ID you’ll use to:
  • Register for classes
  • Access student services
  • Make counseling appointments

Don’t confuse your CCC ID with your CWID—they are different.

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Choosing a Major Matters

When completing your Foothill application, you’ll be asked to choose a major and educational goal.

Avoid selecting “Undecided. Students who choose “Undecided” do not receive priority registration.

TIP: Choose the option that best fits your current interests—you can change your major later.

What 

Sometimes the system may:

• Show an error message
• Time out after submission
• Appear like nothing happened

Don’t panic—in most cases, your application was successfully submitted.

What to Do

1. Sign back into your CCCApply account
2. Check Submitted Applications or In Progress Applications
3. Confirm your application status

You can also find:

• Your application confirmation number
• Your application ID

Having this information helps Admissions & Records assist you if needed.