Application Process
Applications are taken beginning on the third Tuesday in September one year prior to the start of the program. Class sizes are limited in many areas and waiting lists occur frequently. Consider applying early for your program. Priority will be given to completed applications received at least four weeks before the first day of classes.
Admissions Procedures
SCTCC has a rolling admissions policy. Applications are acted upon and students are notified of admission typically within 30 days of receipt of the following application materials:
- A completed online college application or a completed form available from our Admissions Office, all Minnesota colleges, and high school guidance offices.
- An official high school transcript and/or GED scores*.
- A $20 non-refundable application fee (check or money order) attached to the completed application. Interviews, aptitude tests, and interest inventories may be scheduled if additional information is needed.
*Completion of a high school diploma or the Test of General Education Development (GED) certificate.
Note: A person who has neither a high school diploma nor a GED certificate may be admitted if that person demonstrates potential for being a successful college student. These students must meet with a counselor, and additional testing may be required.
Important Facts
- Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to college-level courses, or a desired major/program. Some of the courses and programs may have prerequisites. Consult program descriptions for prerequisites and additional admissions requirements.
- Applicants using English as a second language will be required to take an English language proficiency test before registration. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. In order to eliminate barriers we take appropriate measures to assess each student's ability to participate and benefit through assessment testing and counseling. Based on the assessment and counseling, students are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation.
- Background checks. Some programs (e.g. Health/Human Services) require students to run a background check before they start taking classes. Please, refer to your program of interest webpage for more information.
- Minnesota Statute 135A.157. If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge, or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.
