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ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT
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STEPS TO APPLY AND ENROLL
Degree, Diploma, or Selected Certi cate Programs are required to:
1. Submit an application for admission in accordance with the admission policy. This
can be completed in writing or online at www.southwesterncc.edu. High school age students (traditional or home school) dually enrolling in high school and SCC classes will submit a one-page application through the Admissions of ce to the College Access Coordinator.
2. Submit an of cial transcript from a valid high school or a copy of high school equivalency scores to the Registrar’s Of ce.
• High school transcript MUST include the type of diploma awarded and the date
awarded. Of cial transcripts MUST have the of cial seal of the school and arrive
at SCC, unopened, from the issuing schools or agencies.
3. Submit of cial transcripts from ALL postsecondary institutions attended to the
Registrar’s Of ce.
• Institutions MUST be accredited by at least one of the “Regional Accrediting
Agencies.” Of cial transcripts MUST have the of cial seal of the institution and
arrive at SCC, unopened, from the issuing institutions.
• All transcripts from other institutions become the property of Southwestern
Community College and cannot be returned or reissued.
4. ALL transfer students, regardless of whether they are degree-seeking, must submit of cial transcripts to certify eligibility to take courses with prerequisites. All transcripts from other institutions become the property of Southwestern Community College and cannot be returned or reissued.
5. To ensure proper course placement, submit appropriate documentation of at least one of the following: SAT or ACT scores, high school GPA, or transferable English or Math course(s).
6. Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) to determine funding eligibility to support your education.
7. Log into mySCC and assigned webmail address.
8. Register for and then attend New Student Orientation—Required of all new students.
9. Meet with an assigned advisor to register for classes.
10. Attend class on the rst day.
NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)
In 2013 the North Carolina General Assembly (SB 402) instructed the educational entities in North Carolina to work collaboratively to create a centralized process for determining residency for the purpose of tuition and administration of state nancial aid. These entities included the University of North Carolina General Administration (UNCGA), the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). As a result of the legislative directive, College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) was selected to develop and administer the statewide Residency Determination Service. Southwestern Community College implemented the Residency Determination Service (RDS) on October 2, 2017.
All individuals applying to Southwestern Community College will be required to complete the online residency determination as part of the admissions process. It is recommended that ap- plicants complete the residency determination well in advance of the semester they wish to start. Upon completion of the residency determination, students will be issued a Residency Certi cation Number (RCN) which will be utilized at all colleges in NC. Southwestern Community College will continue to work with students who have business sponsorships, are using military bene ts or other exceptions allowed by the state. All other residency determinations will be made by CFI and not Southwestern Community College.
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