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Apply as a Returning Student

We’re glad to welcome you back to Butte College! If you are transferring into Butte or it’s been a year or more since you last attended, you’ll need to apply. Just follow the steps below to get started.

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Reapplying is Simple and Free!

You will reapply to Butte through CCC Apply. After you complete your CCC Apply application, you will receive an email with your Butte College student ID number, the username for your student email address, and a temporary password.  While you wait, complete Step 2, Apply for Financial Aid.

When you apply, you’ll choose a major or goal. Explore your options at butte.edu/programs.

 CCC Apply

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Complete a Financial Aid Application

Applying for financial aid is one of the first steps toward paying for college. 

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for grants, scholarships, fee waivers, work-study, loans, and other financial aid programs. 

To continue to be considered for financial aid at Butte College, you must submit a new financial aid application each academic year. If you have already completed a FAFSA or CADAA, be sure the Butte College School Code is included on your application (FAFSA: 006972; CADAA: 00807300).

LEARN MORE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID

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MyBC is Your Student Portal
 Reactivate your Butte College account to access email, registration, and student tools. You’ll receive an Admissions email within 7 days with your username, email, and student ID.
 
To Activate Your Account:
  • Visit the MyBC Portal & Click  "Log In.” 
  • Enter your MyBC username and password (from your Admissions email). 

MyBC Portal

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Get reconnected with Butte College and plan your return.

If you have not completed Orientation before, you will need to complete it before registering for classes.

Not sure if you’ve completed Orientation? Contact us at 530-893-7480 or welcomecenter@butte.edu and we’ll help you check.

If you already completed Orientation, you do not need to complete it again. However, if you’ve been away from Butte College for a while, Orientation can be a helpful refresher. You’ll get updated information, reconnect with campus resources, and meet with a counselor to plan your next steps.

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Get ready to start your journey at Butte.

Build Your Schedule!

Register For Classes

Need Help Getting Started?

Not sure where to begin? We’re here to help. Our team can answer questions about applying, exploring programs, signing up for Orientation, applying for financial aid, and planning your next steps at Butte College.

Get Help Applying

Application help is here!

One-on-One Support: Meet with us individually in person, on Zoom, or over the phone.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Drop-In Help Near You: Join us at an Info and Enrollment Session near you for in-person support. 

REGISTER FOR AN INFO SESSION

Visit Butte College

See what Butte College has to offer!

We host individual and group tours for prospective students, families, community members, organizations, and school groups.

Whether you want a general campus tour or would like to see something specific, we can help you plan a visit that fits your needs.

BOOK A CAMPUS TOUR

Five Butte College graduates pose together in their caps and gowns.

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