Welcome to Los Medanos College

Get Started with LMC

New or returning after a year away? APPLY NOWReturning Student? REGISTER NOW

Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact Admissions at (925) 473-7500 or the Welcome Center at (925) 473-7434 or you can email your questions to LMCquestions@losmedanos.edu

---

Ready to Become an LMC Student?

Get ready, Get set, Go!

• Step 1 - Application for New and Returning Students
  
  Watch this video to view the steps on how to apply

  How to Apply to LMC

  New and returning students who have not enrolled within the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) within the academic year must complete the online admission application.

  Start your Admission Application    

  

  Have questions about the application?

  Email us at lmcquestions@losmedanos.edu
  or call our Welcome Desk at (925) 473-7434.
  You can also visit our Welcome Center Monday - Thursdays  10AM - 4PM

  ---

  
  
  

  Which major or program?

  Take a Career Assessment prior submitting your application to find out which program or major is right for you.

  Take a Career Assessment   

• Step 2 - Get an Earlier Registration Date & Plan Your Courses
  

  New Student Orientation

   Click the button below and log in as follows:

  • User name = your first initial + last name + last 3 digits of your Student ID Number. Example: jsmith123
  • Password = your six digit birth date (mmddyy). The first time you log in, you will be required to change it.

  Orientation in English  Orientacion en Español   

   

  
  
  

  Complete the Guided Self-Placement

  You will be required to complete an online Guided Self-Placement to determine recommended course placement. 

  Take the Guided Self-Placement  

   

  
  
  

  Create an Educational Plan

  Counseling       Learning Communities       Disabled Students Programs & Services      

   

   

• Step 3 - How to Search & Register For Your Courses
  
  Watch this video to see how you can search and register for courses

  Search & Register for Courses:

   Register online through Insite and log in as follows:

  • User name = your first initial + last name + last 3 digits of your Student ID Number. Example: jsmith123
  • Password = your six digit birth date (mmddyy). The first time you log in, you will be required to change it.

   

  
  
  

  Ed Plan & Registration Workshop: 

  • Connect to your college email.
  • Get early registration.
  • Learn how to register for classes.
  • Must have an InSite account.

     Register for workshop   

• Step 4 - Be Financially Ready

  You May Qualify for Financial Aid

  You may qualify for a variety of financial aid programs depending on your financial needs and legal residency status. Apply for all types of Financial Aid from the links below.

  Federal Financial Aid     California Financial Aid    

  Need help? Sign up for a Financial Aid Workshop by calling Financial Aid at (925) 473-7525 or email financialaid@losmedanos.edu

  ---

  
  
  
  

  FREE Tuition for those who qualify!

  Apply to First Time+ Full Time= Free Tuition (FT3) and to Financial Aid and learn about the different type of aid. 

  Apply for FT3    Federal Financial Aid     

   

   

• Step 5 - Be Connected

  Open your college email account through inSite using the red "email" tile

  • Extended Opportunities, Programs, & Services (EOPS) 
  • CalWORKS
  • Student Life

• Step 6 - Be Ready for Class
  • Bookstore 
  • Canvas & Zoom 
  • Fees & Tuition
  • Library 
  • Transportation and Parking 
  • Tutoring services