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Student Checklists

Student Checklists

Step-by-step guides for application through enrollment, for each type of Coastline student.

What type of student are you?

New Students

Welcome! Here's your short list of how to get started.

New Student Checklist

1. Apply to Coastline

Go to: Apply Now

Check your email for login info within 3-5 business days.

2. Apply for Financial Assistance

Go to: Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act application.

3. Complete the Online Orientation

Go to: Orientation

4. Meet with a Counselor

Go to: Counseling

Plan out your classes with the help of a Coastline Counselor.

5. Register for Classes

Go to: Registration

Plan your schedule and check the Academic Calendar for important dates.

More info can be found on the New Students page.

Continuing Students

Glad to have you back for another semester! No need to re-apply.

Continuing Student Checklist

Returning Students

If you have attended Coastline College but have missed two or more semesters, you're a returning student. Time to re-apply!

Returning Student Checklist

1. Apply to Coastline

Go to: Apply Now

Check your email for login info within 3-5 business days.

2. Apply for Financial Assistance

Go to: Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act application.

3. Complete the Online Orientation

Go to: Orientation

4. Meet with a Counselor

Go to: Counseling

Plan out your classes with the help of a Coastline Counselor.

5. Register for Classes

Go to: Registration

Plan your schedule and check the Academic Calendar for important dates.

More info can be found on the New Students page.

High School Students

Currently in high school but ready to take college courses? Coastline is a great choice. Here's how to get started.

High School Student Checklist
Step 1:

Apply for admission to Coastline College. Refer to the Dual Enrollment Guide for a walkthrough of the application.

Within 3-5 business days after the application, you should receive an email Welcome Letter that has your:
- Coastline ID Number
- College email address and password
- Course registration start date and time
We encourage you to log into your student portal right away. Use the college email address and password you received. For a walkthrough of logging in for the first time, see this video.

Step 2:

Fill out the form below that applies to you. This form requests signatures by the student, parent/guardian, and a high school official. Once all signatures are in, Coastline will take 1-2 business days to process the form. Students, you will receive updates in your college email and you can view status of the form anytime in your Dynamic Forms dashboard.

You will access the form with your MyCoast account.
- Students taking a course at a Coastline campus or online: High School Release Form
- Students in the GGUSD, HBUHSD, and NMUSD College & Career Access Pathways: CCAP Consent Form
Step 3:

Log into MyCoast to complete registration!

More info can be found on the Dual Enrollment page.

Transfer Students

You are considered a Transfer Student if you're aiming to attend a 4-year University after Coastline. In other words, your goal is to transfer out of Coastline.

Are you transferring into Coastline? Welcome! You are a New Student.

Transfer Student Checklist

Military & Veteran Students

Coastline College offers priority registration to any member - or former member - of the Armed Forces of the United States who is a resident of California, and who has received an honorable discharge, a general discharge, or an other than honorable discharge within four academic years after he/she/they has left state or federal active duty.

Military Student Checklist

1. Talk to your Education Office to find out about the Military Tuition Assistance Program

2. Request an Unofficial Education Plan

Email your unofficial military transcript and unofficial college transcript, if applicable, to UnofficialEvaluations@coastline.edu. Dependents may email ELDCounseling@coastline.edu. Specify your closest military installation and your desired degree.

3. Apply to Coastline

Select "Military or Corporate Education Programs" from the "Special Programs" box located on the Supplemental Questions page (page 8) of the online application.

4. Receive your Acceptance email

It will contain your Coastline Student ID and login information for the MyCoast student portal. Please email ELDEnrollment@coastline.edu if you do not receive the email within 3-5 business days.

5. Register for Courses

Log into your MyCoast student portal to register for your course(s) during the registration window. For more information on how to enroll, visit the Register for Online Classes page.

6. Submit Payment/Tuition Assistance

7. Order Textbooks and Course Materials

Visit the Bookstore website to determine whether a textbook is required for your course.

8. Access your Course from the "My Classes" section of your MyCoast portal

All online courses are delivered through the Canvas Learning Management System.

9. Submit Official Transcripts to Coastline

Visit the Transcripts page for instructions on how to submit a transcript.

10. Contact the Counseling department to schedule a counseling appointment to create an Official Education Plan.

Email counselingdept@coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6162 to schedule the appointment. Include your student ID number, your best phone number, and your dates and times of availability.

11. Review the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines

More info can be found in Military & Veterans. Please contact your local Military Student Advisor or the Military and Contract Education Department if you need assistance.

Corporate Students

Coastline College's Extended Learning Division offers fee-based credit and not-for-credit courses/programs designed for business and industry in our local and global communities. For information on Corporate Education Partnerships, please contact Araba Mensah, Manager of Student Services and Partnerships, at (714) 241-6182 or amensah@coastline.edu.

Corporate Student Checklist

1. Talk to the Career Coach through your funding source to find out about their Education options.

2. Apply to Coastline

Select "Corporate Education Programs" from the "Special Programs" box located on the Supplemental Questions page (page 8) of the online application.

3. Receive your Acceptance email

It will contain your Coastline Student ID and login information for the MyCoast student portal. Please email corporatereg@coastline.edu if you do not receive the email within 3-5 business days.

4. Complete the Eligibility Process

Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (BHMT) Students, please select the "Get Started" tab on the Coastline's BHMT Website for information about program eligibility. Education Fund students visit the Coastline’s Education Fund Website.

5. Register for Courses

Log into your MyCoast student portal to register for your course(s) during the registration window. For more information on how to enroll, visit the Register for Online Classes page.

6. Order Textbooks and Course Materials

Visit the Bookstore website to determine whether a textbook is required for your course. If your class has required textbooks that must be ordered, you will be sent a book voucher to use to order your books two weeks prior to the start of your course. Vouchers will cover the digital version of the book, if available. If a digital book is not available, the voucher will cover the physical book and shipping costs.

7. Access your Course from the "My Classes" section of your MyCoast portal

All online courses are delivered through the Canvas Learning Management System.

8. Submit Official Transcripts to Coastline

Visit the Transcripts page for instructions on how to submit a transcript.

9. Obtain a degree plan

Students in a certificate or degree program must contact the Counseling department to schedule a counseling appointment to create an Official Education Plan. Email counselingdept@coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6162 to schedule the appointment. Include your student ID number, your best phone number, and your dates and times of availability. Students taking general education classes must email ELDCounseling@coastline.edu to request an unofficial evaluation.

10. Review the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines

More info can be found on your program-specific website. Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (BHMT) Students, please visit Coastline's BHMT Website for information about program eligibility. Education Fund students visit Coastline’s Education Fund Website.

Please contact your Military and Contract Education Department if you need assistance.

International Students

Coastline's International Student Program (ISP) provides services for international students studying - or who would like to study - on the F-1 student visa. We enroll roughly 70 students coming from different countries around the world.

Int'l Student Checklist

1. Download the International Student Application.

2. Complete the application, financial support form, and bank certification.

If you have a sponsor, make sure your sponsor signs the appropriate documents. Obtain your transcripts and make sure they are translated into English.

3. Mail or email your application to the International Student Program.

Coastline does not accept photos of documents. Please scan all documents. If you prefer to mail your documents, make sure you include the $55 USD non-refundable application fee and send to:

Coastline College

Attn: International Student Program

11460 Warner Avenue

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

More info can be found on the International Students page.