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Admission

Foothill College Online Application

We're accepting admission applications for Winter and Spring.

  • Classes run on the quarter system, with late-start classes and a shortened summer session.
  • For important dates and deadlines, see the Academic Calendar.
  • Foothill has an open-door admission policy for all high-school graduates and non-graduates who are 18 years of age or older.

Filling Out the Application

If you have never applied for admission to Foothill College or you are a returning student and it's been awhile, please review Tips for Completing the Online Application to help you with the process.

 


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Foothill College Promise

Get your first TWO years of college free!


We encourage all first-time, full-time students to apply for Financial Aid.

After you submit your online admission application, complete a Financial Aid FAFSA or Dream Act Application.

Eligibility for Foothill College Promise  is not based on financial need but rather if you maintain full-time status for the quarter in which you receive benefits, excluding summer term.

Note: Effective fall 2021, only Foothill Promise students who meet one of the following criteria will have their required textbooks covered:

  • You qualified for the 2020-21 Foothill Promise program as a first-year student
  • You are a member of EOPS, Puente or Umoja
  • You are a verified current or former foster youth

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Admissions and Records

650.949.7325


A & R Help Form


Student Services Building 8100, Room 8101

 
 

Winter Hours

Regular Hours: Jan. 16–March 31

IN-PERSON SERVICES

Monday–Thursday:  8 a.m.–5 p.m.

*Friday:  8 a.m.–3 p.m. (Virtual Only)

Contact Us Virtually

Please contact us by Phone, Email, Chat or Help Form during business hours. NOTE: Phone service available 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 9 a.m.–Noon Friday.

HOLIDAYS & EXCEPTIONS

May 29: Memorial Day Holiday

June 19: Juneteenth Holiday

SUNNYVALE CENTER CLOSED

Please visit or contact the Main Campus for in-person or virtual services.


Academic Dates & Deadlines

Feb
21

Spring registration runs through April 9.

Mar
27

Final exams start through March 31.

Mar
31

Last day to request pass/no pass grade.

Apr
3

Spring recess starts through April 7.

Apr
10

View winter grades in MyPortal.

Apr
10

Spring quarter begins. How to add a class.

All Academic Calendar Dates

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