ADMISSIONS

Shelton State Community College is an open admission institution. All students who have earned a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Any applicant without a high school diploma or GED is encouraged to contact the Adult Education Department by emailing GED@sheltonstate.edu. If you have questions regarding admission to the College, please email us at admissions@sheltonstate.edu.

First Time Freshmen

• Submit Shelton State application online.
• Submit Signature/Residency page.
• Submit an unexpired, government-issued photo ID by mail or email.
• Submit official high school or GED transcript documenting graduation.
• Submit official college transcript if attended as a dual enrollment student prior to graduating high school.

Transfer Students

• Submit Shelton State application online.
• Submit Signature/Residency page.
• Submit an unexpired, government-issued photo ID by mail or email.
• Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
• Submit official high school or GED transcript documenting graduation.

Transient Students

• Submit Shelton State application online.
• Submit Signature/Residency page.
• Submit an unexpired, government-issued photo ID by mail or email.
• Submit a transient letter listing specific approved courses for the appropriate term.
• Note that transient students are not eligible for federal financial aid.
• Email transient@sheltonstate.edu for more information.

Re-Admitted Students

• Submit Shelton State application online.
• Submit Signature/Residency page.
• Submit an unexpired, government-issued photo ID by mail or email.
• Submit official high school or GED transcript documenting graduation if not previously submitted.
• Submit official college transcript(s) if other colleges were attended after attending Shelton State.

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment students receive college credit with Shelton State as well as with their current high school.

Visit Next Steps to complete the admission process to register for the Dual Enrollment Program.

Note:  Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships.

Accelerated High School

Accelerated High School students begin college courses prior to high school graduation.

• Submit Shelton State application online.
• Submit Signature/Residency page.
• Submit an unexpired, government issued photo ID by mail or email.
• Complete the Accelerated High School Permission Form.
• Provide a copy of your current high school transcript.
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
• Meet all prerequisite requirements listed in the SSCC College Catalog. Students must submit appropriate ACT/SAT scores or complete placement testing.
• Complete all high school prerequisites. For example, an accelerated high school student cannot take college English courses until all high school English courses have been completed.

International Student

International Student Application Deadlines

Spring 2021 – January 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Summer 2021 – May 7, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Fall 2021 – August 6, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

For information about the International Student Admissions Process, visit International Students.