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Beginning October 1, 2026, Identity verification is now a required step in the California Community College enrollment process. Your application cannot be sent to Gavilan College until your identify has been verified.

HAVE YOUR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS READY BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
(acceptable documents listed below)

There are multiple ways to verify your identity:

ID.Me verifies your identity online by scanning an acceptable ID document and matching selfie using facial recognition

Best for Students who:

Do not have access to a mobile device
Live Outside CA

CA DMV Wallet provides a secure way to verify your identity.

Best for Students who:

Have a smartphone
Have a valid CA Drivers License or ID card

Choosing Verify Later will allow you to complete your application, however ONLY gives you additional time to complete identification verification. Your application will not be sent to the college until verification is complete.

To verify your identity with ID.Me, you must provide two documents: (one MUST be a photo ID)

1. ONE Photo Identification

☐ State identification (ID) card
☐ Driver's license
☐ Passport
☐ U.S. Permanent Resident Card
☐ Other Government Issued Photo IDs

2. AT LEAST ONE Other Identity Document

☐ W-2 Form
☐ Address verification — any bill or financial statement showing your name and residence address dated within the year
☐ Official birth certificate (with official translation, if applicable)

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WHO SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONS

✓NEW and NEW TRANSFER: First Time to Gavilan College

A student is considered a New and New transfer student if they have never enrolled for credit courses at Gavilan College or were a high school dual enrolled student the last time of enrollment at Gavilan College.
New and New Transfer Student must apply for admissions.

✓RETURNING STUDENT

A student is considered a "Returning Student" if they previously attended Gavilan College but missed two or more semesters (not including Summer)
Returning students must apply for admissions again before registering for classes.

✓HIGH SCHOOL/ DUAL ENROLLED STUDENT

A student is considered a High School/Dual Enrolled if currently in grades 9-12 and seeking to earn college credit.
High School/Dual Enrolled students must apply for admissions.

Things you should know:

We strongly recommend that you provide your social security number on the application. This will enable you to retrieve your myGAV login more quickly, apply for financial aid, and claim the education tax credit that you will be eligible for.
If you are a temporary/permanent resident, provide the INS number from your residency card.
Be sure to check for accuracy. Any mistakes or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application. The processing time of your application may take up to 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with information on how to obtain your Gavilan ID number and PIN.

For more information on Identity Verification, follow these links