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Steps to Enrollment
STEP 1. APPLICATION (ADMISSIONS)
An application must be
completed by all
NEW
students and returning students who have had a
break in enrollment (Fall or Spring terms). You may apply online at
and click on “Apply for
Admission”.
Upon completion of the application process, you will be sent a
Student
Identification Number (new students)
by e-mail. This is mandatory for
all the other steps of enrollment information which is available on page 5.
STEP 2. ORIENTATION
All new students are required to participate in
Orientation and Assessment unless specifically exempted from this
process. When you submit an application for admission and you have
received your SBVC student ID number, you will need to complete the
following:
Student orientation session – This can be completed online:
•
Online, visit the web site:
Orientation to college will dispel most of your unfamiliarity about SBVC.
Through orientation, you will know course offerings and services culture.
STEP 3. ASSESSMENT
After completing your orientation, you must take the assessment exam for
placement into
English, reading and math, or English as a Second
Language (ESL).
To schedule an assessment appointment, please go to
. You may also visit
for
more information.
Note:
Assessment testing begins promptly at the times
designated, so do not be late. You
must
bring your
Student
Identification Number
and a
valid photo identification card.
New
students must bring an orientation completion certificate at time of test.
STEP 4. COUNSELING
As a new student, meeting with a counselor is very important. A counselor
is an excellent resource to help you with career choices and to answer
questions that you have regarding your educational goal. Counselors
will help you find the right level of course study and assist you in creating
an Educational Plan as well as direct you to other services. You may also
visit:
http:www.valleycollege.edu/student services/counseling/counseling-
services
.
Schedule an appointment with a counselor for a two-year
educational plan during a “non-registration” time period. The recommended
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