Here’s a handy checklist to the steps for enrollment at North Lake College. Print this page and check the boxes
as you complete each step.
Apply for Admission.
You can apply online by visiting www.northlakecollege.edu and clicking “Apply Now” at the top of the
screen. You can also apply in person at our North, Central, or South Campuses.
After applying for admission, you should receive a welcome letter with your student ID number. Once
you have received your student ID number, you are ready to proceed to the next steps. If you do not
receive an ID number, please contact the Admissions office.
Create Your eConnect Account.
Use your ID number and email address to join eConnect at http://econnect.dcccd.edu.
Apply for Financial Aid.
Check your financial aid status by logging in to eConnect.
Submit Supporting Documents.
Depending on who you are, this might include a high school transcript, previous college or university
transcripts, proof that you have had a bacterial meningitis vaccine, and/or special paperwork for
international students.
Take (or Exempt Yourself from) Assessment Tests.
Ask NLC Admissions officers, or visit the college’s Admissions & Registration website, to find out if you
need to take an assessment test. Contact us if you have any questions.
Sign up for Orientation.
Sign up by emailing registrar-nlc@dcccd.edu or visiting us at the Central Campus Admissions office
(A405), North Campus, or South Campus.
Talk to Advising.
Discuss your class schedule and long-term plans.
Registration.
New students must register in person. Most other students can register online through eConnect.
Pay Your Tuition.
Visit the cashier’s office in the A building, or sign on to http://econnect.dcccd.edu, to sign up for
payment installment plans, or pay your tuition by cash, check, money order, credit, or debit cards.
Get Textbooks and Supplies.
Our campus bookstore is located in the K building, between the cafeteria and art gallery.
Get Your Student ID Card and Parking Decal.
Take your paid fee receipt and a photo ID to the Student Resource Center (L240) to receive your
student ID and free parking permit.