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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.

To start, please select the application below that best describes you.

First Time Freshman

A student who has not previously attended any college after high school graduation or obtaining of a GED is considered a first-time freshman.

Dual enrollment students will be considered first-time freshmen after graduation from high school and must submit a first-time freshman application.

• Submit Shelton State application online. Apply Now! (Note: Applicant must use their personal email address.)
• Submit an official high school or GED transcript documenting graduation.
• Submit official College transcript if attended as a dual enrollment student prior to graduating high school.

If you have questions regarding admission to the College, please email us at admissions@sheltonstate.edu or text 205.528.4301.

Transfer Student

A student who has attended another college or university prior to enrolling at Shelton State is considered a transfer student.

• Submit Shelton State application online. Apply Now! (Note: Applicant must use their personal email address.)
• Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
• Submit an official high school or GED transcript documenting graduation.

If you have questions regarding admission to the College, please email us at admissions@sheltonstate.edu or text 205.528.4301.

Transient Student

A student enrolled at one college but taking classes at another that will count towards their degree at their home college is a transient student.

• Submit Shelton State application online. Apply Now! (Note: Applicant must use their personal email address.)
• Submit a transient letter listing specific approved courses for the appropriate term.

Note: Transient students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

If you have questions regarding admission to the College, please email us at admissions@sheltonstate.edu or text 205.528.4301.

Re-Admitted Student

A former Shelton State student who has not attended the College within one calendar year is considered re-admitted. The former student will be required to submit a new application for admission.

• Submit Shelton State application online. Apply Now! (Note: Applicant must use their personal email address.)
• Submit an 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.

If you have questions regarding admission to the College, please email us at admissions@sheltonstate.edu or text 205.528.4301.

Dual Enrollment Student

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.

Accelerated High School Student

A student who earns college credit while still in high school is considered an accelerated high school student.

• Submit Shelton State application online. Apply Now! (Note: Applicant must use their personal email address.)
• Submit and upload a completed Accelerated High School Permission Form within your application portal.
• Provide a copy of your current high school transcript.
• 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.

Note: Student must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in 11th or 12th grade, and meet all prerequisite requirements listed in the SSCC College Catalog. Students must submit appropriate ACT/SAT scores or complete placement testing.

International Student

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

International Student Application Deadlines