Mt. SAC Important Message

New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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STEPS TO APPLY

Step 1: Complete OpenCCC Application

Apply to Mt. SAC OPENCCC Application

When selecting your Citizenship in Open CCCApply, select "STUDENT VISA (F-1)" regardless of your current status.

Step 2: Access Mt. SAC Student Portal

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Print: How to complete the F-1 International Student Application instructions

Claim your Student Account.

  • Go to the Mt. SAC “Student Account Claim” page: https://www.mtsac.edu/claim
  • Select “New Student” and enter your assigned User Name. Click “Submit” to continue.
  • Answer all questions with asterisk (*) based on your openCCC application. Click “Submit” to continue.
  • Copy the Claim Code or write it down (case-sensitive). Click “Login” to continue.
  • Enter your User Name and Claim Code for the password. Click “Login” to continue.
  • Enter your User Name and create a new password. For future logins, you will use the password you create.  Click “Submit” to continue.
  • "Password change status” confirms your new password. Click to continue and log in to your portal.

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Step 3: Complete F-1 International Student Application

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Access the F-1 International Student Application.

  • Log  in to your portal. To navigate back to the log in page, click the “Portal Login” link located on the
    red menu bar of the Mt. SAC homepage: https://www.mtsac.edu (top, right corner).
  • Click the “Student” tab at on black menu bar in your portal (top, left corner).
  • Find the “F-1 International Student Checklist” and click the link to the “F-1 International Application”.
  • Enter your portal User Name and password. Click “Log In” to continue.
  • Follow directions to answer questions and upload documents. Remember to save any changes and
    submit when completed.

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