Get started at Calder Creek

Applying is free and takes about 15 minutes. No test scores, no essay.

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Winter term 2027

Full academic calendar

Nov. 9

Registration opens
Dec. 1

Priority date for aid
Dec. 18

Apply by
Jan. 5

Classes start

Five steps for new students

Most people finish them in two or three weeks.

Apply

Free, online, about 15 minutes. You get your student ID by email.

Start your application
Plan how to pay

File the FAFSA with our school code. Apply for Foundation scholarships with one form.

File the FAFSA

Scholarships
Find your starting classes

Most students place into math and English with high school grades. No test needed.

Placement options
Do orientation

Online, about an hour. Then book an advising visit to plan your first term.

Start orientation

Book advising
Register and pay

Sign up for classes in MyCalder. Pay in full or join a monthly payment plan.

Payment plans

Starting from somewhere else?

Same five steps, with a few changes.

Planning to transfer

You want a bachelor’s degree later.
- Choose a transfer degree in step 4.
- Meet a transfer advisor before 30 credits.
Transfer pathways
Training for a job

You want a certificate or degree for work.
- Some programs start every term, some once a year.
- Check your program’s start date first.
Career programs
In high school

Earn college credit at no tuition cost.
- Apply with a form signed by your school counselor.
- Take classes at your high school or Cedar Hollow Center.
Dual enrollment
Coming back

You took classes here or elsewhere before.
- Send old transcripts. We count what we can.
- Ask about a fresh start for an old low GPA.
Returning students
English or noncredit classes

English, GED or short courses, no degree needed.
- No application. Sign up for an English class at a free intake session.
- Many classes are free or low cost.
English and GED

Ready for winter term?

Apply by Dec. 18. Questions first? Call or text (555) 555-0110.