Overview
The First Stop Center is EVC's Welcome and Onboarding Center. We are available to students and community members by providing assistance with general questions and connecting individuals to campus resources. Whether you are a new and prospective student or returning student, the First Stop Center will get you started or continue on your educational and career path and help you navigate the college system. Make us your first stop at EVC!
Welcome Desk
Visit the Welcome Desk in Student Services Complex Lobby for 1-on-1 assistance registering for classes or creating the SJECCD Secure Login Portal ( Self-Service, Canvas, etc.)
Use the QLESS Kiosks at the Welcome Desk or join the virtual line by texting or TEXT “EVC” TO (510) 916-3219 to meet with Admissions and Records or Financial Aid.
For any additional support our First Stop team is here to support you every step of the way.
Getting Started
Follow our New Student's Checklist to become a college student.
- Apply and get your EVC Student ID# (Admissions and Records)
- Set up your SJECCD Secure Login Portal including Canvas, Self-service, MyHealth Portal (First Stop Center)
- Complete the EVC New Student Orientation
- Make a counseling appointment (Counseling office, S - 2093)
- Register for classes (First Stop Center)
- Apply for Financial Aid (Financial Aid office, S - 1000P)
- Buy textbooks (EVC Bookstore)
- Attend classes (Check your class schedule)
Placement
Math And English
Meet with our Academic Counselors who will match you with the appropriate courses and provide you an educational road map to ensure your academic success!
ESL
Placement tests are only offered to ESL students. It is now easier to place into your Math and English classes.
Guided Self-Placement for English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
To find out which classes are right for you, ESL students take the Guided Self-Placement at Evergreen Valley College. If you would like to register for ESL classes at EVC and would like to take the Guided Self-Placement, please click on this Calendly link to schedule. You may also contact the First Stop Center at 408-780-0420 or email GetStarted@evc.edu to make an appointment.
To learn more about ESL classes at EVC, please see our ESL pages.
Below are the placement options you may choose when meeting with an EVC Academic Counselor:
Self-Guided Placement
- California State Assembly Bill 705 mandates that all students who are seeking to complete a degree have the right to self-place into transfer level English and Math.
- You can so complete the quiz using ourGuided self-placement tool
High School Transcript (US)
- All students should bring a copy of their U.S. high school transcript with them when they first meet with an EVC academic counselor.
- If you are unable to obtain a copy of your high school transcript, but remember your high school GPA, you can self-report this GPA when meeting with your EVC academic counselor.
AP Scores
- Pass the AP English Language or Literature Composition Exam or the AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam with a score of 3 or above.
- Provide proof of these results when meeting with an EVC Academic Counselor.
College Transcript
- If you completed courses at another college and think it can count towards transfer credit, complete an EVC prerequisite verification form
- When meeting with an EVC academic counselor, provide a completed prerequisite verification form and a copy of the college transcript.
Helpful Links
Helpful resources for EVC Students:
- How to Request Parking Permit PDF
- Instructions to create an account on SJECCD Secure Login Portal (PDF)
- Instructions how to use Canvas
- Instruction for new students to join online orientation (PDF)
- Instruction on how to register for classes on Self-Service (PDF)
- Tutorial video on how to register for classes on Self-Service (YouTube)
- Tutorial video on how to drop a class on Self-Service (YouTube)
- ESL New Student's Checklist (PDF)
- Tutorial video on how to create an account on SJECCD Secure Login Portal (Vietnamese)
- Don't know which classes to choose? Schedule an appointment with a counselor today.
- Need help with class registration? Contact First Stop Center via email: getstarted@evc.edu or phone: (408)780-0420
Drop for Non Payment
Students are responsible for paying their bills prior to the start of the term. The District has implemented a Drop for Non-Payment policy, where students with a balance over $100, will be dropped from future registered classes and a hold will be placed on their accounts. Students will not be dropped if they are part of an exempt group or have setup a payment plan.
A list of Drop for Non Payment dates is on our Event Calendar under Financial Aid.
For Assistance paying online via Self Service please visit Welcome Desk in Student Services Complex
Choose Your Program Or Major
As a college student you must select an educational path/goal to work towards. Do you know your path? Check out MyPath: Career Coach to browse programs, take a career quiz, and start your path! Start here!
Location/Hours.
The First Stop Center
Welcome Desk
Student Services Complex
Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 1 pm
Email: getstarted@evc.edu
Phone: (408)780-0420
For faster service, please include:
Full Name
EVC ID#
Phone #
Email
Contact
Bryana Perez
Bryana.Perez@evc.edu
S-1113