STEP 1 -- APPLY FOR ADMISSION
All NEW students to South Mountain Community College must complete a Student Information Form. The following are four ways to do this:
- Use the on-line Student Information Form.
- Call one of our registration operators at 602.243.8123, and they will take your information on the telephone.
- Call 602.243.8123 to receive the form, complete it, and submit it in person at the South Mountain Community College Registration and Records Office.
- Call 602.243.8123 to receive the form, complete it, and FAX it to the South Mountain Community College Registration and Records Office at 602.243.8199.
Apply online.
Advisors at South Mountain Community College are available on a walk-in basis. It is best to come in well before you plan to enroll. Many classes and programs fill up long before the semester begins and, often, there are additional steps that need to be completed after the first meeting with an advisor. The following are several steps a student can do in order to get the most from a meeting with an advisor:
- Have official transcript(s) sent to South Mountain from all colleges and schools previously attended. Some programs also require high school/GED transcripts for admission.
- Obtain a copy of the current college catalog and read it through. The catalog gives the official information about all of the academic programs, registration policies, and procedures.
- Read the current class schedule. It has all of the important dates, class times, phone numbers, and office hours.
- Think of questions to ask before your visit.
NOTE: many students start as "undecided." Your Advisor can help you choose courses that will apply to most degrees and give you an introduction into your areas of interest.
The test is a collection of three placement exams designed to identify skill levels in English, reading, and mathematics. Scores are used to decide which courses to take. Students placed in the proper level courses have a much better chance of success. Testing is free.
STEP 4 -- EXPLORE STUDENT RESOURCES
You will find there are many ways you can receive academic, financial, or career assistance and several areas to get involved in the South Mountain Community.
STEP 5 -- SELECT CLASSES
Work with an advisor to choose the classes best suited to your educational goals and schedule. An Advisor's signature is required to enroll in a class with the prefix of ENG, CRE, MAT, or RDG; or to register for eight or more credits.
South Mountain Community College offers students six different registration options to meet the needs of their students.
There are a variety of payment options available to South Mountain students. Visit the Cashier's office on campus or check out the Register for Class section of this Web site.
STEP 8 -- OBTAIN YOUR STUDENT ID AND PARKING STICKER
Pick up your student ID and a window parking sticker at the Registration and Records Office. Both services are free.
Purchase your books at the South Mountain bookstore. It is advisable to buy only the main textbook before classes begin. The instructor may tell you that some materials are optional.
STEP 10 -- GO TO CLASS!