In order to complete an NOCE application, each student must create an account with OpenCCC.
If you have applied to Fullerton College, Cypress College, or any other California Community College using OpenCCC, you may skip to step 3A, choose “sign-in,” and proceed to the NOCE application instructions. If you are a new applicant, please continue following the steps.
Step 1:
On the NOCE website, hover over Admission & Registration.
The drop-down menu will appear, hover over Getting Started, click on New Students: How to Apply
Step 1A:
Scroll down the page until you see the dark blue block that says “Apply for a Banner ID to Register for All NOCE Programs!”
Click on the yellow application button. 
Step 1B:
Submit your information on the page as directed.
Once finished, click on the Submit Interest Form! At the bottom right of the page.
Step 1C:
Click on the Apply Now button 
to continue to the application.
Step 2:
If you are a new user, select Create an Account.
Step 2A:
Type Mobile Phone or Choose “Use email Instead” and click “Text (Email) My Verification Code”.
Step 2B:
Type 6-digit CCC Account Security Code received in a text message or email and click “Verify Mobile Phone.”
Step 3:
Complete Create Profile.
Step 3A:
Create Profile: Contact Information – Type Email Address, Check Box to confirm Terms of Use, confirm housing status, and enter your current address (if applicable). Click “Next” when complete.
Step 3B:
Create Profile: Personal Information – Type Legal First Name, Middle Name (if applicable), Last Name, Preferred Name (if applicable), and Date of Birth. Click “Next” when complete.
Step 3C:
Create Profile: Credentials – Create a password for your CCCapply following the guidelines and click “Create Account.”
Step 4:
Step 4: Verify Your Identity (Optional)
You can choose to verify your identity now or later. Verification helps protect your information, but it’s not required to complete your NOCE Application.
If you’d like to verify now, you have two options:
Option 1: California DMV Wallet with Mobile Driver’s License (mDL)
A state-sponsored tool that allows you to verify your identity online and in person using an app on your mobile device.
Option 2: ID.me
A secure, third-party verification tool used by many state and federal agencies to confirm identity online.
Verification is optional, not required.
Not ready to verify?
Select “What if I can’t verify my identity? Verify Later” and then click “Decline Verification” to skip this step and finish creating your account.
Step 5:
You’ve completed part 1 of the application! Please click the following link to follow instructions on how to complete part 2. How to Apply to NOCE – Application Part 2
Please click on the Continue button 
to proceed to part 2!
