
Admission
Student Classifcations
What's Yours?
To understand Foothill admission and placement testing procedures, you need to know your student classification. See the definitions below.
Continuing Student
You were enrolled at Foothill last quarter (does not apply to Summer Session).
Former Student
You've attended Foothill, but were not enrolled during the previous quarter (does
not apply to Summer Session).
Freshman
You've completed fewer than 45 units of college credit.
Full-Time Student
You're enrolled in 12 or more units this quarter or you're enrolled in six units during
Summer Session.
International Student
You have applied and been accepted to the Foothill College International Students Program
New Student
You've never enrolled at any college
New Transfer Student
You have attended a college other than Foothill
Non-Resident Student
You have not met California residency requirements and must pay non-resident tuition
Sophomore
You've completed 45 or more units of college credit and haven't earned a degree

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