Senior Onboarding and Registration - SOAR

SOAR Early Registration Day has passed, but you can follow the steps below if you are planning to attend Chabot College this Summer or Fall 2025.
 
About SOAR Early Registration Day:

Each April, Chabot College hosts the Senior Orientation and Registration (SOAR) event. This event is designed for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend Chabot College in the upcoming Summer / Fall terms.

SOAR provides an early registration opportunity, allowing students to secure their classes ahead of time and get a head start on their college journey. Participating in SOAR helps students navigate the transition from high school to college more smoothly. Be sure to check this website regularly for updates.

The Chabot College application for Summer / Fall 2025 is now open! Follow the SOAR Steps below to get started.

 

Click here to watch a recording of our SOAR presentation.

Please email us if you would like to receive a copy of the SOAR presentation: cc-soar@chabotcollege.edu

Contact Us

SOAR Team
Phone (510) 723-6722
Email cc-soar@chabotcollege.edu
Hours New Student Support Center Hours
Building & room Building 700 - Room 714A

Peer Guide Support
Peer Guides are here to help with questions about enrollment, registration, financial aid, and more!

Phone (510) 723-7686
Hours Peer Guide Hours
Building & room Building 700 - First Floor

Follow Counseling on
Instagram for Updates:
@chabotcounselingcenter

 

SOAR Steps for new students starting Summer/Fall 2025:

 

High school seniors attending the following districts and schools should apply to Chabot College using www.californiacolleges.edu:

  • Hayward Unified (Brenkwitz, Hayward High, Mt. Eden, Tennyson)
  • New Haven Unified (Conley Carabello, Decoto Ind. Studies, James Logan)
  • San Leandro Unified (Lincoln/SLVA, San Leandro High)
  • San Lorenzo Unified (Arroyo, East Bay Arts, Royal Sunset, San Lorenzo High)

1. Login page for California college education portal, featuring fields for username and password access with arrow directing to Log in with Gmail.
After you sign in to CaliforniaColleges, hover over the word "College" on the top menu and launch the application by clicking on "California Community Colleges Application." Select Chabot College and continue with the application. See your College & Career Staff or High School Counselor for help.

3. A visual representation of CaliforniaColleges.edu with indicators for accessing the College menu and launching the application.

 

All other High Seniors, apply to Chabot College using the link below:

Apply online to Chabot College

 To be considered a "SOAR" student:​

  • Under the “Education" section:​
    • Please choose the option “received high school diploma” and enter your future date of graduation​
  • Under the "Supplemental Questions" section:​
    • “Are you currently a high school senior?” answer YES​
    • Be sure to indicate which special programs/learning communities are of interest

IMPORTANT:

  • Use your personal email address not your high school email
  • If you are undecided about taking summer courses, complete the Summer Application, which will allow you to register for Summer and/or Fall. If you complete the Fall application and later decide to take Summer courses, you will need to complete a new Summer application

To learn about Chabot's degrees and certificates, take a look at our Learning & Career Pathways to explore majors and programs available. 

The 2025-26 Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA) application opens December 1, 2024.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for California state financial aid is April 2, 2025. This deadline applies to most state aid programs, including the Cal Grant. 

Once your application for admission has been processed, you will receive an email from Chabot College with your Student ID number (W#) and another email from OKTA with a link to activate your MyPortal account. The email from OKTA is not spam. It will include the "Activate your Account" link along with instructions.

Zonemail: Activate your Chabot student email account, called Zonemail.

If you need assistance, please reach out to the New Student Support Center or attend a New Student Workshop every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm.

Orientation helps you learn about our campus programs and resources.  It is also one of the core services for priority registration. Complete your online orientation. 

The orientation is fully online and takes about 45 minutes to complete. Have your W# ready to receive credit for completing the online orientation. 

Complete the Chabot College English and Math course selection tools. Both tools are located under Student Steps for Success in MyPortal.

If you are an English learner, please schedule an English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment for placement into an ESL course.

To connect with a counselor, please choose one of the options below.

Option A:
Sign up for a First Semester Planning Session

Schedule a First Semester Planning Session (FSPS)

Option B: Apply to a Learning Community to work directly with a Learning Community Counselor

Learning Communities are academic success programs designed to support students by providing the 3 C’s (Counseling, Classes, and Community). Space is limited.

First Year Experience (FYE): Centered around learning and career pathways.
MOVEMENT: Centered around Asian American history, literature, and culture.
Nesians Unite: Centered around Pacific Islander history, literature, and culture.
Puente: Centered around Chicano and Latinx history, literature, and culture.
RISE: Centered around students who have been incarcerated or justice impacted.
Umoja: Centered around African American/Black history, literature, and culture. 

Register for your classes

Sign-on to MyPortal and click on the Student Services tab to get to the registration link.

For assistance, please feel free to connect with us.

 

Your Checklist Before Classes Start:

Submit additional required forms to the Financial Aid Office during the summer.

See How to Check your Financial Aid Requirements.

Students with documented disabilities who would like academic accommodations for their college classes should contact the Accessibility Center for Education (ACE).

You can submit a copy of your IEP or 504 plan to become a Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) student. Submit paperwork and set an appointment with a DSPS counselor. 

Visit the DSPS contact webpage for contact information and hours.

Eligible students can receive free money for college, books, and transportation.

Special Programs provide students with additional resources to be successful. Learn more about Special Programs at Chabot.

The STEM Summer Bridge is a tuition-free, three-week program that welcomes all in-coming, first-year students entering Chabot College. Visit the STEM Summer Bridge Program website for more information.

Chabot’s goal is to cultivate a campus culture that empowers students and others to take a stand against any type of harm. Complete the Title IX - Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention training to.

Now that you have applied and registered for your classes, there are a few more steps to ensure you start the semester right!