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    • 1.  Submit Application

    Complete an application to ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ. You will receive a letter of acceptance that gives you information about signing up for orientation and lists any additional information you may need to provide to complete the admission process.

    2.  Submit Transcripts

    You must submit your transcripts from:

    • The high school you graduated from
    • General Educational Development (GED) if you received a State of Florida High School Equivalency diploma
    • Any college you previously attended
    • Any vocational school you previously attended

    Use ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ’s Transcript Request Form to request official transcripts from high schools and colleges. Visit the to request GED transcripts. Each transcript must be sent directly from the school or college to ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ by mail or electronic transfer. Faxed copies are not official transcripts. Be aware that some colleges charge a small fee for issuing transcripts and will not respond to your request until the fee is paid.

    3.  Apply for Financial Aid

    View ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ’s Financial Aid and Scholarships section to learn more about applying for and tracking your financial aid. Your first step is completing the as soon as possible. The FAFSA is the primary source used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. You may also be able to apply for scholarships through the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Financial Aid Office; 784-7254.

    4. Advising

    You must consult an advisor if you are:

    •  A new student
    • A student who is transferring to ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ from another college
    • A former ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ student who is resuming your studies after an absence
    Applying To: Seek Advisement From:
    Associate Degree Program Advisor or Campus Director
    College Certificate Program Advisor, Campus Director, Department Chair, Program Manager, or Appropriate Faculty
    Bachelor’s Degree Program Consult the web pages of the bachelor’s degree program you wish to enter to learn about its specific application and advising process.

    5. Orientation

    All new and transfer students are required to complete GPS New Student Orientation before they receive advising and register for classes. Orientation is offered at every ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ campus and center. For more information, email the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Career Development Center or call 784-7412.

    6. Placement Testing

    New students may be required to take a college placement test before enrolling in ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ. Placement tests are offered at every ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ campus and center.  After consulting your advisor, make your testing appointment by calling the ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Testing Center at 784-7214.

    7. Register for Classes

    Register for classes online through using these instructions. If you need assistance, contact the Office of the Registrar.

    8. Pay Tuition and Fees

    Pay your tuition and fees before the payment deadline; otherwise, you will be dropped from your classes. You can make payments through or at the in Building B, Highlands Campus, or at your hometown ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ campus or center.

    9. Purchase Books

    Purchase textbooks and supplies at the , located in the lobby of Building B, Highlands Campus, or online. Bring your class schedule with you to make sure you purchase the correct textbooks.

    10. Get an ³ÉÈ˶¶Òõ Student ID and Parking Decal

    Student IDs and parking decals can be obtained at the Highlands Campus Welcome Center in Building B.Â