Admissions Information

New Students:

Are individuals who have not applied to the college and must provide the following information:

• Submit an official high school transcript (including final grades, grade point average, class ranking, and date of graduation) or an official copy of a GED Certificate.
• Submit official transcript from each college/university attended.
• Submit ACT scores or take the ACCUPLACER Assessment given at SCCC. Contact 620-417-1042 to schedule the ACCUPLACER assessment.
• Complete a Scholarship Application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office. Applications are accepted throughout the year with priority dates being April 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester.
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Schedule an appointment time for an All Saints Day (enrollment day) and/or meet with an advisor.
• Complete the registration/enrollment process as instructed by the Admissions Office.
• For students wanting to live in the Student Living Center, complete Student Housing Contract and submit with required deposit.

Former Students:

Students who have previously attended SCCC, but not within the last Academic Year, will be required to submit a new Application for Admission. Official transcripts of all college credits earned since last attendance (for degree-seeking or certificate students) must be submitted to the Admissions Office.

Transfer Students:

A student wanting to transfer from an accredited college/post-secondary institution is eligible for admission if the student is eligible to re-enter the institution last attended and meet the admission requirements of SCCC. Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended must be received and evaluated prior to being officially admitted and enrolled at Seward County Community College. A Transcript Request document must be completed and submitted. The Transfer Course Equivalences is available on the Board of Regents website.

Students who have been placed on academic probation:

A student from another college/university or who has been dismissed based on academic performance must follow this procedure:

1. Provide written request for admission to SCCC with an explanation of circumstances regarding the academic difficulties; the written request should include a statement of academic goals and should be addressed to the Dean of Student Services.
2. Complete a Transcript Request.
3. Complete an Application for Admission.
4. Provide official transcripts from all prior colleges attended.
5. Take the ACCUPLACER for course-placement purposes. Contact 620-417-1042 to schedule the ACCUPLACER assessment.
6. Limit SCCC enrollment to 12 credit hours or less per Fall/Spring Term or six credit hours or less per Summer Term.
7. Register with the Academic Achievement Center and attend a minimum of ten clock hours of tutoring per semester.
8. Be placed on Academic Probation and maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue SCCC enrollment.

Note: It is the responsibility of the transferring student to inform the Admissions Office if he/she has previously been academically dismissed at any college. Failure to disclose such information or falsification of information requested may result in immediate dismissal from SCCC.

Current High School Students:

High school junior and senior students may be admitted and enroll concurrently in college courses with written permission of their high school principal; students younger than high school juniors enrolled in a recognized gifted program may be admitted and enroll in college courses after advisement with college staff. Written permission of the school principal, a copy of the students Individual Education Plan (IEP), and ACCUPLACER or ACT assessment scores must be submitted prior to advisement.

Non-Degree Seeking Students:

Individuals wanting to enroll in classes for self-improvement, and not seeking a degree or certificate, may be admitted upon submission of Application for Admissions. These students are not required to submit transcripts or take the ACCUPLACER assessment.

International Students:

Please see our International Student Page for detailed procedures, forms, and special contact resources.

Special Student Status:

Students who have not graduated from an accredited high school or who have not successfully completed the GED examination may be admitted with Special Student status. Students must take the ACCUPLACER or ACT assessment for placement purposes. Schedule the ACCUPLACER Assessment by calling 620-417-1042. Upon successful completion of 12 credit hours at SCCC or receipt of a high school diploma or GED Certificate, the student will be accepted for regular admission; until such time the student is limited to 9 credit hours per semester.