Apply

Steps to Apply

1. Apply for Admission

Current Students

If you have enrolled in Delta courses in the past two semesters, skip to step 3.

New & Returning Students

If you are new to Delta or have not enrolled in courses in the past two consecutive semesters, apply (or reapply) for Admission early to ensure you can register for classes! If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Admissions & Records Office via Admissions, Records & Evaluations, or via chat at the bottom right of the Admissions & Records web page.

Apply to Delta College

Applications are processed daily. It may take a few hours to up to one (1) week to process your application. When your application is processed you will receive an email with your student ID and San Joaquin Delta College email to the email that was entered on your application. If you do not receive the email in one (1) week, please contact admissions and records through live chat.

The basic steps to complete and submit an application are:

Create an OpenCCC Account If you don’t already have one.
Sign-in to your OpenCCC Account and start an application.
(If you do not remember your username and password, select “Forgot” or contact support at 877-247-4836 or email at support@openccc.net)
Submit the San Joaquin Delta College Application Login-in and be sure your application is submitted.

Note: Do not use your school email when applying. Use a gmail or yahoo account. You will need access to the email you use after graduating high school.

If you do not receive the email with your Delta ID within one (1) week, please contact CollegeEarlyStart@deltacollege.edu.

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2. Wait for Email to activate MyDelta Dashboard (okta) for access and to check Delta Email

You can only complete this step if you have received the "Welcome to Delta College - Important information for New Students" email from "ADMISSIONS@deltacollege.edu".

If you have not received this email please check you email spam/junk box on your personal email account you used to fill out your admission application. This email will take a few hours to up to one (1) week to be received. If it has been over a week since you SUBMITTED your application, please contact Admission, Records and Registration via email st: admissions-followup@deltacollege.edu or LiveChat.

Once you receive this email, you can use your new Student email/username to MyDelta Dashboard (okta).

Activate you MyDelta Dashboard Login

In order to access the MyDelta portal and your Delta e-mail account, you will need to activate our single sign-on service called MyDelta Dashboard (okta).

To log into MyDelta Dashboard for the first time, click here: MyDelta Dashboard First Log-in,

MyDelta Dashboard First Log-in

Enter your Delta student email address (@ mustangs.deltacollege.edu) and choose “Reset via Email” and a link will be sent to the email address you used in your application for admission. Please follow the steps for creating your account (picking a strong password, adding a recovery phone number and selecting a security image).

After you have set up your password, log into your MyDelta Dashboard and access MyDelta by selecting the "MyDelta" and accessing your email by selecting "Microsoft Office 365 Mail" from the list of items.

OKTA Dashboard

Need additional help? Read our detailed directions on how to access your Email.

MyDelta E-mail (both via MyDelta Dashboard (okta)

3. Complete the College Early Start (CES) Form

Before you can enroll in Delta courses, you must complete the College Early Start (CES) form. It will be routed to your parent and school counselor to sign, electronically, upon your submitting it.

Note: You will need to enter the name and email addresses of a school official’s designee (typically a counselor or Principal).

School’s Contact / Authorized Signer Information Lookup

High School Students – Submit College Early Start form for:
- Spring 2024 CES form
Adult Education Students – Submit SB-554 College Early Start form

We will notify your counselor as soon as your CES form has been processed.

4. Clear ENG or Math Levels (if applicable)

Skip this step if you are not enrolling in ENG 1A or Math 12.

If you will enroll in English 1A or Math 12, you must request that the Placement Center clear your level.

Please wait until your CES form is processed prior to submitting your request.

Request to be cleared for English 1A or STATS/MATH

You will be notified via email once you are cleared

5. Register/Sign Up Online For Classes

CES Enrollment

Registration is conducted online only.

You may register for classes on or after your scheduled registration date and time, but not before.
Past fees and/or Administrative and Academic Holds must be cleared prior to registration.

View tutorial on how to enroll in classes by section

For more information on Delta’s registration, see: Register for Classes.

If you need assistance while registering for classes, please click on the Live Help support icon within Online Registration in your MyDelta portal or connect with our online via chat at the bottom right corner of the Delta Connect Center.

Be sure to log into Canvas on the first day of class and not risk getting dropped as a no-show!

MyDelta Portal

Check your Delta E-mail!

Your professors will contact you via your college email address.

Need Help?

Email us at: CollegeEarlyStart@deltacollege.edu

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Current Students

New & Returning Students

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