Senior Onboarding and Registration - SOAR

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.


Join a SOAR Presentation on Zoom to Learn More:

  • Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86908271474

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 can answer basic questions on enrollment, registration, financial aid and much more!

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

 

Steps to be eligible for SOAR Early Registration Day in April 19th, 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 on 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.

Activate MyPortal
MyPortal is where you can see your Steps to Success, financial aid status, DegreeWorks, and where you register and pay for classes. 

Newly admitted students will receive an email to activate MyPortal after receiving the W Number email from Admissions and Records:

  • Students will receive their initial MyPortal activation email to both their Zonemail and personal email addresses.
  • Check your email, with subject "MyPortal Login - Activation"

If you have not received a MyPortal activation email, click here for instructions

Log-in to your Zonemail account

Zonemail is your student email. It is important to check your Zonemail regularly as all official Chabot communication comes to this email (i.e. class and financial aid info)

You can find your Zonemail college email address and password in the "Student Help" card in MyPortal.

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. 

All students have the right to register for transfer-level English and Math classes and are encouraged to complete transfer level courses in the first semester of college.

You must complete the English & Math course selections in MyPortal in order to be eligible for priority registration and to enroll in English and Math courses. 

You can find the course selection links in the "Steps to Success" card in MyPortal.

A first semester student education plan is needed to be eligible for priority registration. A counselor will help you plan your first semester classes in one the two ways below:

Option 6A: Apply to a Learning Community

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

Change It Now (CIN): Centered for all students interested in multi-cultural literature, leadership, and social justice.
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.

Option 6B: Schedule a First Semester Planning Session

Attend a First Semester Planning Session (FSPS) to create an abbreviated, one-semester plan.

SOAR early registration begins on April 19th, 2025. To be eligible to register for your classes early you must complete the Online Orientation, English and Math Course Selection, and complete a student education plan. 

 

To-do List 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.

Summer Bridge is a tuition-free, three-week program that welcomes all in-coming, first-year students entering Chabot College. Visit the 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!