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A P P L I C AT I O N1540 Northway DriveSt. Cloud, MN 56303-1240(320) 308-5089Fax (320) 308-5981TTY (320) 308-5988www.sctcc.edu

Applying to St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeFive A’s Lead The Way!1. ApplicationApplications to the college will be taken beginning the thirdTuesday in September for programs starting in the nextcalendar year. To apply, please submit an application, a 20 application fee, and an official high school transcript orGED scores. Applicants who have previously paid theapplication fee will not be required to re-submit the fee. Ifyou need additional clarification, please call theAdmissions Office at (320) 308-5089. To learn moreabout your program of choice, log onto www.sctcc.edu/info-sessions to sign up to attend an InformationSession. The sessions are presented by faculty fromeach program and are an excellent way to seeclassrooms, labs and more! Please note: Additionalapplication may be required for health majors.2. AcceptanceOnce you have applied and met the admissionrequirements, you will receive an acceptance letter to thecollege. Acceptance to the college does not guaranteeadmission to your program of choice. You will receive achecklist that will indicate your next steps to complete theapplication process. Failure to complete the itemsindicated on the checklist may result in cancellation.3.AssessmentTo register for college level courses, students attendingSt. Cloud Technical & Community College must providedocumentation that they meet a basic level of collegereadiness. All students will be required to take theACCUPLACER assessment within thirty days ofacceptance to the college.The ACCUPLACER Assessment will not determine if youcan attend the college, but will identify areas wherecollege readiness course work may be required. Aftercompleting the assessment, students will be provided acourse placement statement that will help plan theirschedule.To prepare for the assessment, students may review basicmath skills and reading. They may also take sample testsat:www.google.com – Key in accuplacer h/mathlab/Students pursuing AA, AS, or AAS degrees should reviewcollege math and algebra sample tests.Exemption from Testing:Students meeting certain criteria may be exempt fromtaking the Accuplacer test. You will receive notification inyour acceptance letter if testing is needed. Exemption fromtesting is most commonly due to previous completion ofcollege coursework, ACT scores or previous Accuplacertesting.A student wishing to test at a location other than SCTCCmust send an email to jfiereck@sctcc.edu after testing.Please provide the location and date testing was complete,or send a copy of the Accuplacer scores to SCTCC, 1540Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303 or by fax at320-308-5981.Students will receive a notice if exempt from testing. Ifexempt from testing, students should make anappointment to tour the college and attend a programinformation session.4. Attend an Information SessionInformation Sessions are available for every program atSCTCC. During the session, you will be able to discussinformation regarding degree vs. diploma options, transferof credits, assessment test results, what a typical day islike for your progam, tool lists, scholarships, tour theprogram area and more. The sessions are presented byprogram faculty and academic advisors from September toMay.To sign up for an Information Session, log ontowww.sctcc.edu/info-sessions.5. Attend RegistrationRegistration sessions are held on campus prior to the startof each semester. Registration is mandatory for allstudents seeking a college degree, diploma or certificate.You will receive an invitation to attend a specificregistration date. Prior to registration, students arerequired to complete an electronic college orientation andactivate their student email.Registration benefits include: Registering for classes Familiarizing yourself with the campus and servicesavailable for students Meeting other new students Talking with Admissions, Financial Services, Counselors and having your questions answered Renting lockers and purchasing books Obtain student I.D. Learning about sports, student clubs, StudentSenate, and other student activities Financial Aid Workshops Parent WorkshopCheck out our catalog at www.sctcc.edu/catalog.

Application for AdmissionSt. Cloud Technical and Community CollegeTo make arrangements to visit the campus call (320) 308-5089 or go to www.sctcc.edu/tour-sctcc.This application is for admission into all programs at St. Cloud Technical & Community College.Additional applications may be required for Health majors.International StudentYou may obtain an international application by contacting the Admissions Office at (320) 308-5087or logging onto www.sctcc.edu and selecting the international student application to access all needed forms.Do not use this form.Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)PSEO is a State of Minnesota Department of Education Program that allows high/home school students to take collegecourses while still in high/home school. PSEO application and more information is available at www.sctcc.edu/pseo.Deadlines for application are June 1st for Fall semester and November 1st for Spring semester.Visiting Student (Non-degree Seeking)If you do not wish to enroll as a degree seeking student and plan to take fewer than a cumulative totalof 16 course credits, you should contact the St. Cloud Technical & Community College Office of Records andRegistration at (320) 308-5075 for visiting student enrollment forms. Visiting students may enroll without submittingan official application and transcripts, but must meet all regular course placement requirements.Note: You can also access a St. Cloud Technical & Community College application on-line at www.sctcc.edu.Note: The college is asking you to provide information that includes private and/or confidential information understate and federal law. The college is asking for this information in order to process your application.You are not legally required to provide the information the college is requesting; however, the college may not be ableto effectively process your application if you do not provide sufficient information.With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of information, access to this information will be limitedto school officials, including faculty who have legitimate educational interests in the information. Under certaincircumstances, federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent: To other schools in which you seek or intend to enroll, or are enrolled of the release;To federal, state or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit or evaluation;As appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of, financial aid;If the information is sought with a subpoena, court order, or otherwise permitted by other stateor federal law and To an institution engaged in educational research or accrediting agency.Minnesota State Colleges and Universities abide by the provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbidding discriminationon the basis of sex and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity. This document can be madeavailable in alternate formats, such as large print or cassette tape, upon request.If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that thearrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on yourchances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.Please remove the application and submit it to the Admissions Office

Personal DataName (Last, First, Middle)Social Security NumberDate of ApplicationMany colleges/universities use Social Security numbers for student identification purposes on student records. Providing your Social Securitynumber is voluntary. If you do not provide this number, your application will still be processed. This data is requested for purposes ofadministration, program evaluation and consumer and alumni data. Your number also may be used to create summary information aboutMnSCU programs through data matches with other state agencies.Current Mailing Address (House/Apartment Number, Street, P.O. Box/Rural Route)CityStateZip CodeCountyPermanent Address, If Different From Above (Street, P.O. Box/Rural Route)CityStateZip CodeCountyHome Phone()Cell Phone()What state are you a resident of?Length of residency?E-Mail AddressAre you a U.S. citizen?Permanent Resident (If Applicable) Yes No If not, type of VISA: Refugee Resident Alien Other F1 F2 B1 B2Name used in high school records or in other education records and transcripts if different from above (Optional) (Last, First, Middle)Activities/interest: Baseball Volleyball Basketball Softball OtherAdmissions DataName of course of study, major, or curriculum you plan to follow; e.g. accounting, auto mechanics, nursing.(Check college policies for admission requirements to specific programs of study.)Choice of ProgramWhat is your current education intent at this institution? Certificate Associate in Arts Associate of Science Diploma PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) Associate of Applied Science MN Transfer Complete Courses and TransferDo you planto take on-line classes only? YesWhat term do you intend to begintaking courses? (check one only) FallDo you plan to attend: Full time (12 or more credits) No(year) Spring Summer Session(year) Part time (fewer than 12 credits)Have you attended this college before? Yes No(year)Do you plan to take all of your classes on-line? Yes NoIf yes, last date attended:Have you taken your Accuplacer Test? Yes NoEducational DataDo you have a high school diploma?Month/Year Yes NoIf yes, date graduated:If no, do you have a GED? Yes NoAre you currently in high school? Yes NoPlanned graduation date fromhigh school:Are you a high school student planning to take college courses under the Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEO)? Yes NoIf yes, please contact your high school counselor.High school attended:CityHave you earned college credits from any other post-secondary institution? Yes NoStateZip Code(If transferring credits, request that official transcripts be sentdirectly to the Admissions Office of the college. Graduates ofMnSCU Colleges only need to fill out the next section of this application.)College/University InstituteCityStateDates of AttendanceCollege/University InstituteCityStateDates of AttendanceCollege/University InstituteCityStateDates of AttendanceSignature RequiredDatePlease go to the next page and complete the confidential information form and request for transcript.