Enrollment Services / Admissions

Registrar
123 Acheson Technology Center (ATC)
(810) 989-5500, Fax: (810) 989-5541
enrollment@sc4.edu
Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Enrollment Services Office provides the following services:

• Maintenance of student academic records

• Collection and distribution of grades

• Certification of Athletic Eligibility

• Evaluation of transfer credit

• Advanced standing credit (i.e. AP, CLEP, etc.)

• Verification of degrees/certificates

• Calculation of academic honors

• Distribution/collection of admission related materials

• Distribution/collection of class schedules and other registration related materials

• Registration and payment (including drops, adds, and withdrawals)

• SC4 official/non-official academic transcript requests

• SC4 enrollment verifications

• Residency verifications (used for billing purposes)

• Name and address changes

CAMPUS TOURS
SC4 campus tours are provided free of charge upon request. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Enrollment Services office to schedule a tour with a Student Ambassador. Tours include visits to Student Services offices, buildings, classrooms and programs of specific interest. Requests for tours can be made by calling (810) 989-5500 or visiting www.sc4.edu/tour.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

Admission to St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is open to all applicants who are high school graduates or who have successfully completed the General Education Development (G.E.D.) test, and students who have stopped attending high school if their high school class has graduated by their intended semester of enrollment.

SC4 strongly encourages students to submit a Social Security Number on the application for admission. The Social Security Number is used as the single unique identifier that facilitates the coordination of a student's academic record, especially those submitted by external institutions. Without the Social Security Number, the college cannot provide tuition related Federal Tax Credit information and may have difficulty providing the accurate coordination of academic records.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR NEW STUDENTS
(First-time enrollment following high school graduation)

1. Application
   Anyone wishing to apply for admission must complete an SC4 Application for Admission. Applications are available from high school counseling offices, by contacting the SC4 Enrollment Services Office directly at (810) 989-5500, or through the SC4 Web site (www.sc4.edu).
   
   A record of high school grades, and/or G.E.D. scores, is required to be submitted with the application. This record can be obtained by contacting the high school from which graduation occurred. If for some reason the high school is no longer in existence, students are encouraged to contact the Michigan Department of Education for further information.

2. Assessments
   SC4 supports the concept that its students should be competent in reading comprehension, writing, and math skills in order to succeed in both their college courses and their lifelong career choices. Recognizing the college's commitment to quality education for its students and the communities they represent, SC4 requires students enrolling in SC4 for the first time following high school graduation to complete either the SC4-administered COMPASS assessment tests or the ACT (valid tests are those completed within the last three years). These assessments are used to develop an educational plan tailored to the skills of each student. Scores are used for course placement. A preview of the COMPASS assessment is available at http://act.org/compass/sample/index.html. Students are encouraged to visit the Web site prior to testing.
   
   The COMPASS assessment tests are given free-of-charge on campus and at off-campus centers.
   
   Applications and information for high school students regarding the ACT can be obtained by contacting the high school counseling office or by contacting the SC4 Academic Achievement Center at (810) 989-5567. To schedule the COMPASS assessment, call the Enrollment Services Office at (810) 989-5500 or Academic Achievement Center (810) 989-5555.

3. Orientation
   New students attending SC4 for the first time following high school graduation are required to complete an orientation session prior to enrollment. Orientation provides students with important information on SC4 requirements and procedures and prepares students for their academic advising appointment with an advisor. As a convenience to students, orientation sessions are completed online at www.sc4.edu. Contact the Enrollment Services Office at (810) 989-5500 for assistance.

4. Advising
   All new students attending SC4 for the first time following high school graduation are required to meet with an SC4 advisor in the Student Success Center. The purpose of the appointment will be to develop a Personal Educational Plan consistent with career goals and to select classes for their first semester of enrollment. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Student Success Center at (810) 989-5520.

5. Registration
   Upon completion of all requirements, students will be allowed to register for classes by selecting the days and times they would like to attend. Classes are offered at a variety of different times, including day, evening, and weekend. In addition, some classes are offered via the Internet/online, and in accelerated or short-term formats. Once class times have been selected, students will be free to register either online via www.sc4.edu/wave or in person. Once the student's registration information has been processed, a printed registration statement may be printed that details class schedule and billing information.

6. Activate student e-mail
   All students must activate their new student e-mail account. SC4 uses e-mail to communicate important information about: billing, classes, deadlines, events, refunds, and registration. Students should remember to check their SC4 e-mail account often. For assistance, call the Helpdesk: (800) 630-8918 or (810) 989-5858.

ABILITY TO BENEFIT ADMISSION
(No high school diploma or G.E.D.)
Adults who did not graduate from high school or complete the General Education Development (G.E.D.) may be admitted to SC4. They are required to follow the same enrollment requirements as those students attending SC4 for the first time following high school graduation. Eligibility for finalcial aid for these students requires demonstrated "Ability to Benefit". For additional information, contact Enrollment Services at (810) 989-5500.

TRANSFER ADMISSION
Transfer students, those who have attended another college/university, are required to submit an SC4 Application for Admission to the SC4 Enrollment Services Office. Applications may be obtained through the SC4 Web site or by contacting the Enrollment Services Office directly at (810) 989-5500. In addition, official high school transcripts must be submitted along with any college/university transcripts that the student wishes to be evaluated for transfer credit to SC4. For more information regarding the transferability of courses, students may access the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Web site at www.macrao.org or may contact the Registrar at (810) 989-5550.

Upon submission of the completed application, transfer students are required to meet with an SC4 advisor prior to enrollment. Once the appointment has been completed, students are free to register for classes online via www.sc4.edu/wave, in person in the Enrollment Services Office, or at one of the off-campus centers.

EARLY ADMISSION - HIGH SCHOOL GUEST ENROLLMENT
The Early Admission – High School Guest program affords high school students and age-appropriate homeschooled students the opportunity to get a head start on college by allowing them to take college credit courses prior to graduation.

High school juniors and seniors and age-appropriate homeschooled students may be admitted to SC4 on a semester-by-semester provisional basis upon completion of the following admission procedure:

1. Early Admission Application
   High school juniors and seniors and age-appropriate homeschooled students must submit a completed Early Admission Application prior to each semester of enrollment to the SC4 Enrollment Services Office. (Students planning to attend SC4 starting with the summer session, which begins annually in June, following high school graduation will also be required to submit the SC4 Application for Admission as a new student.) The application must bear the signatures of the designated high school official if enrolling under the Dual Enrollment payment option, parent/legal guardian (if under 18 years of age), and student. In addition, the application must list the course(s) in which the applicant intends to enroll.

2. ACT Scores or Compass Assessment Scores
   High School Guests planning to register in an SC4 college credit English and/or math course(s) are required to complete the appropriate assessment tests prior to registration in one of these courses. If the ACT test has been completed, a copy must be sent to the SC4 Enrollment Services Office in order to fulfill the assessment requirement. If the ACT has not been completed, the student must schedule an appointment to complete the SC4 COMPASS assessment test(s) prior to registration.
   Assessment tests may be taken on campus in Port Huron by calling Enrollment Services at (810) 989-5500, the Academic Achievement Center at (810) 989-5555, or at the off-campus centers.

3. Course Prerequisites
   It is the responsibility of all High School Guests to meet course prerequisites prior to registration. Guests who have not met required course prerequisites will not be allowed to register.

4. Dual Enrollment
   High school juniors and seniors may qualify to register as High School Guest students at SC4 under the Dual Enrollment Program established by the State of Michigan. Dual Enrollment is a form of payment whereby the student's high school pays for college tuition, books, etc.
   
   Additional questions regarding Dual Enrollment should be directed to the student's local high school official or to the Michigan Department of Education at (517) 373-4213.

5. Registration
   High School Guests are required to register in person either in the Enrollment Services Office or at one of the off-campus centers. Students are responsible to pay for all tuition and fees that are not covered by the high school. Payment schedule compliance is required to maintain class registration. For specific information regarding registration times, refer to the Schedule of Classes (www.sc4.edu/wave) for the semester you intend to enroll or see the SC4 Web site.

6. Activate student e-mail
   All students must activate their new student e-mail account. SC4 uses e-mail to communicate important information about: billing, classes, deadlines, events, refunds, and registration. Students should remember to check their SC4 e-mail account often. For assistance, call the Helpdesk: (800) 630-8918 or (810) 989-5858.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION FOR UNDERAGE STUDENTS
(Must apply each semester)
Admission may be granted on a conditional, semester-by-semester basis for students less than 16 years of age. Students who are academically qualified will be considered for admission as a guest by the Registrar once they have satisfied the following:

1. Must complete and submit the Early Admission Application form, including parent/guardian signature .
2. Must complete assessment testing (i.e. COMPASS) at SC4 to demonstrate college level skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math
3. Must meet with an SC4 Advisor to discuss desired courses and establish an academic plan
4. Must receive instructor permission for each desired class section in order to officially register and attend classes at SC4.

Students attending SC4 under Conditional Admission are considered "guests" to the college and must follow the above process prior to each semester of enrollment. Guest students are not eligible to receive financial aid assistance and may have limited participation in college related clubs and activities.

COLLEGE GUEST ADMISSION
(Must apply each semester)
College students attending another college/university in Michigan may be admitted to SC4 as a College Guest on a provisional basis by submitting a completed Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application. These applications are available in the Registrar's Office at each Michigan college/university and in the Enrollment Services Office at SC4, or through the SC4 Web site at www.sc4.edu.

College Guests must apply each semester of enrollment and the application should bear the official signatures of the college/university home school where the student is enrolled. Failure to obtain the appropriate signatures could result in SC4 classes not transferring back to the student's home college.

College Guest students are not required to meet with an SC4 advisor prior to registration or to complete assessment tests. Registration for classes may be completed online via www.sc4.edu/wave, in person in the Enrollment Services Office, or at one of the off-campus centers. For a complete listing of courses and registration information, please refer to either the Schedule of Classes (www.sc4.edu/wave) or the SC4 Web site. To review transfer course equivalencies, refer to the (MACRAO) Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Web site at www.macrao.org.

Note: It is the position of SC4 that College Guests have met all SC4 course prerequisite requirements and will therefore be allowed to register accordingly.

RETURNING STUDENTS
Former students who have not enrolled in SC4 college credit courses for two consecutive calendar years are required to complete an SC4 Returning Student Update Form in order to reactivate their student file. The information provided is used to update the student's demographic and academic information. Once a completed form has been processed by the Enrollment Services Office, a student may register online via www.sc4.edu/wave, in person in the Enrollment Services Office, or at one of the off-campus centers. Former students are not required to see an advisor prior to registration. However, due to continuous changes in the SC4 curriculum and Michigan college/university transfer information, an advising appointment is highly recommended. Students may contact the Student Success Center directly to schedule an appointment at (810) 989-5520.

COLLEGE GRADUATE ADMISSION
(Students with an associate degree or higher)
Students seeking admission to SC4 who have completed an associate, bachelor's, master's, or higher degree may do so by completing the SC4 Application for Admission. Students with a college degree are not required to see an SC4 advisor prior to registration but may schedule an appointment with the Student Success Center at (810) 989-5520. Once the application has been processed by the Enrollment Services Office, students will be allowed to register online via www.sc4.edu/wave, in person in the Enrollment Services Office, or at one of the off-campus centers.

Note: College Graduates are required to meet course prerequisites prior to enrollment.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS
123 Acheson Technology Center (ATC), (810) 989-5500

St. Clair County Community College welcomes international students to its campus community. Applicants from other countries will be admitted on an individual basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. Apply for admission. The International Student Application for Admission is available online at www.sc4.edu/international. To request a printed copy, contact Enrollment Services at (810) 989-5500.
   Application deadline dates for each semester:

Fall semester		July 1
Winter semester		November 1
Spring semester		March 1
Summer semester		March 1

2. Submit a notarized statement of financial solvency for the amount of $13,500 ($8,500 for Canadian commuter students). This information is required for all students planning to enter the United States. It is required by St. Clair County Community College in compliance with regulations set forth by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. The U.S. consulate officials require evidence of financial support before a visa is granted.
   Students are required to submit evidence that they will have the funds necessary for the entire length of time they plan to study at the college. Students may not include expected income from employment during the academic year or summer months as proof of resources.
   

3. Submit a certified English translation of school records (high school diploma, and, if applicable, college transcripts).
   

4. Submit a copy of birth certificate and passport (passport not required for Canadian applicants).
   

5. Applicants must provide proof of English ability by submitting official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an ELS Language Center. No other scores will be accepted. Students must score a minimum of 512 on the paper-based version of TOEFL, or a minimum of 68 on the Internet-based version of TOEFL. The minimum ELS proficiency level required is 109. The St. Clair County Community College code for TOEFL is 1628. Students' home countries whose official language is English need not submit English proficiency scores.. See the International Student Application for Admission for a complete listing of English-speaking nations.
   Non-U.S. applicants are also exempt from the TOEFL requirement if they have completed one full academic year at a college or university in the United States as a full-time student or earned an accredited bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree from a college or university in the United States. Applicants from Puerto Rico must meet the TOEFL requirement.
   

6. Submit completed Financial resources form (found in the International Student Application for Admission).
   

7. Submit Summary of INS Regulations for F-1 Students form (found in the International Student Application for Admission).
   

8. Submit International Student Transfer form, if transferring from a different U.S. college or university to SC4 (found in the International Student Application for Admission).

Upon completion of the steps listed above, students will be issued a Form I-20. Applicants are required to pay a $100 SEVIS I-90 fee (effective September 1, 2004) when they are issued a Form I-20. If you need a visa to enter the United States (visa-exempt countries include Canada and Bermuda), you must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee before going to the United States embassy or consulate for your visa interview.

You may complete the I-901 form and make payment by using the following options:

ONLINE
This is the fastest option. Go to www.fmjfee.com. Payment via credit or debit card is required. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted credit cards. Debit cards must contain the logo of either Visa or MasterCard.

BY MAIL
Complete the paper version and mail, along with your check or money order (do NOT send cash) payable to "I-901 Student Exchange/Visitor Processing Fee", to:

I-901 Student Exchange/Visitor Processing Fee
P.O. Box 970020
St. Louis, MO 63197-0020
United States

Go to www.fmjfee.com or www.ice.gov for more information. You may also contact SC4 at (810) 989-5500.

Upon arriving in the United States, it is required that international students purchase health insurance. Proof of health insurance coverage is required in order to maintain F-1 status. (Canadian students do not have to purchase health insurance; instead, submit a copy of Canadian Social Insurance card.)

International students should notify the SC4 International Student Liaison within ten days of their arrival in the United States. International students must complete their pre-enrollment steps of online orientation, academic assessments, and academic advising prior to registering for classes.

CANADIAN RESIDENTS
All Canadian residents must apply for admission to the college by completing the International Student Application for Admission.

Lambton County residents are charged tuition at the same rate as Michigan (out-district) residents. However, St. Clair County Community College participates in a Tuition Reciprocity Agreement with Lambton College that allows Lambton County residents to be charged at in-district tuition rates. To qualify, students must enroll in a program at SC4 that is not offered at Lambton College. Students must receive approval from the Lambton College Registrar and submit the Tuition Reciprocity form to SC4's Registrar's Office, 123 Acheson Technology Center, in order to be reassessed at in-district rates. Contact Enrollment Services (810) 989-5500 or Lambton College (519) 541-2403 for additional information.

Canadian students planning to commute must obtain a Form I-20 from the Enrollment Services Office each semester. The Form I-20 is used to cross the Blue Water Bridge. Canadians living within 75 miles of the U.S. border may attend college either part time or full time.

Note: The Lambton County Tuition Reciprocity Agreement is subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Trustees.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Students interested in enrolling in college credit classes at SC4 for the purpose of personal enrichment may do so without having to complete the admission requirements of first-time college students. Personal enrichment students are required to submit an SC4 Application for Admission. On the application, the student must designate their "major" as PERPE – Personal Enrichment. The only remaining requirement is that the student must meet all course pre-requisites prior to registration, including assessment tests if required.

Note: Financial aid dollars cannot be used toward the completion of courses taken for the purpose of personal enrichment.

Note: Once the Application for Admission has been processed by the Enrollment Services Office, personal enrichment students may register online via www.sc4.edu/wave, in person in the Enrollment Services Office, or at one of the off-campus centers.