Admission

Foothill College Online Application

We're accepting admission applications for fall term.

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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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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Class Schedule

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Fall Hours

Sept. 25–Oct. 6

- Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (In Person & Virtual)
- Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (In Person & Virtual)

Oct. 9– Dec. 15

- Monday–Thursday:
  8 a.m.–5 p.m. (In Person)
- Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (Virtual Only)

HOLIDAYS & EXCEPTIONS

- Nov. 10 Veterans Day Observance
- Nov. 23-26 Thanksgiving Recess

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.

SUNNYVALE CENTER CLOSED

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

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Admission

Foothill College Online Application

Filling Out the Application

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Admissions and Records

Fall Hours

Sept. 25–Oct. 6

Oct. 9– Dec. 15

HOLIDAYS & EXCEPTIONS

Contact Us Virtually

Last day to add 12-week, quarter-length classes.

Last day to drop for a full refund or credit for 12-week, quarter-length classes with no record of grade.

Campus closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Last day to drop with a grade of W.

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