South Puget Sound Community College

New Student Checklist

We are pleased you have chosen South Puget Sound Community College to further your education. This checklist outlines the important steps of our Student Success program.

Step 1: Apply for Admission
Apply early!!!

• Web Admissions Center online application
(Allow 72 hours for processing of online applications)
• Mail-in or submit in-person an Admission Application

Priority Admission Deadlines

• Summer Quarter 2008 - June 6, 2008
• Fall Quarter 2008 - Sept 5, 2008
• Winter Quarter 2009 - Dec 7, 2008
• Spring Quarter 2009 - March 20, 2009

Step 2: Transcript Evaluation
Complete the Transfer of Credit Application, if you:

• intend to apply transferred credits from another college towards a degree or certificate program
• anticipate receiving financial aid assistance
• plan on receiving veteran's educational benefits

Step 3: Placement Testing, Advising & Registration
After acceptance and receiving an SID, schedule a placement test and/or advising session, if you:

• intend to enroll in math or English courses, 10 or more credits, or pursue a certificate or degree
• prefer a test waiver to satisfy prerequisites, completed at another college
• need assistance with selecting classes
• seek knowledge of college resources, services and programs

Step 4: Tuition & Fees
Review college resources to assist with education expenses and funding

• Cost to attend
• Student Financial Services requirements
• Monthly Payment Plan