New Degree or Certificate Seeking Student - How to Apply

Submit a Skagit Valley College Application, available from the Admissions Office orapply online byusing theOnline Application from the Washington State Community & Technical Colleges Web Admissions Center. Be sure to select Skagit Valley College as the College you are applying to before submitting your application.

If you are a:

• High school student—Submit a copy of your official high school transcript to the SVC Admissions Office.
• Transferring college student—Submit a copy of your official transcript from all colleges and universities attended to the SVC Admissions Office. Full transfer credit will be awarded for courses taken at any post-secondary institution accredited by the regional accrediting commission for higher education. Note: a high school transcript is not required for transfer students.

The COMPASS & ASSET placement test is required of all students except those who provide transcripts from other colleges that show they have successfully completed the requisite math and English composition courses. Test appointments will be scheduled during the application process and should be completed before registration. Placement scores must be current (taken within the last three years).

At the conclusion of your ASSET or COMPASS test, you will be given a registration access time. Before registration, you will participate in a small group or individual advising session and prepare a schedule of study. You will also be required to complete the enrollment process and pay all tuition and fees at the designated times.

New Drop-in Student

If you would like to attend SVC but are not seeking a degree or certificate, you may register as a "drop-in" student by using the Non-Degree Seeking Registration Form. Students who plan to enroll in math or English composition, or take 10 or more credits must complete an ASSET or COMPASS test.

Returning Degree or Certificate Seeking Student

Returning students refers to students who have taken a break for one or more quarters.  (Exception:  Students who do not enroll for Summer.)  If you have attended or applied to Skagit Valley College before, there is no need to fill out the application for admissions again. 

Please contact the Registration office at (360) 416-7700 to get a registration access time. When you have your Registration access time you can log on to MySVC and register. Be sure to update your contact information.

International Students

The International Programs Office provides services to international students attending Skagit Valley College.

For complete details on getting started visit the International Student Programs web directory.

If You Are a Veteran

If you are a veteran or a dependent of a deceased or 100% service connected disabled veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits.  If you plan to apply for VA educational assistance, you are required to apply for admission to Skagit Valley College and to apply for educational benefits through the Veterans' Education Office at the college. If you have earned credits at other colleges, you must furnish transcripts at the time of application or during the first quarter of enrollment.

You should be prepared to pay expenses for three months, since the Veterans' Administration sends benefit checks at the end of the months during which students have pursued studies.

You should also make certain the objective you plan to pursue is authorized by the Veteran's Administration. Any changes in your class schedule must be reported immediately to the Veterans' Education Office. If it is discovered that you are failing to attend classes or taking courses not applicable to your stated educational objective, benefits may be terminated. It is your responsibility to report any changes, drops, adds, or withdrawals to the Veterans' Education Office as well as to the Registrar's Office.

Satisfactory progress reports are issued quarterly and must be submitted to the Veterans' Education Office as required. Failure to comply may result in termination of VA benefits. Skagit Valley College also reserves the right to refuse re-certification to those who fail to make satisfactory progress in accordance with established college scholastic standards.

Work-study positions may be available in veteran's offices on the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses as well as the local community for veterans qualifying under Chapters 30, 31, 32, and 35.  For more information, contact one of these offices.

Applications for educational benefits are available in the Veterans' Education Office. When you submit an application for veteran's benefits, you must submit a copy of the DD 214.

Visit the Veteran's Education Website

If You Are Military Personnel

As a member of the Servicemember's Opportunity College (SOC) program, Skagit Valley College grants credit for military schools and training, American Council on Education and the SOC program. A maximum of 67 credits for non-traditional learning may be granted toward the Associate in Arts General Studies.

A SOC applicant must take a minimum of 12 credits at SVC. The total number of credits required is 90.

Non-traditional credit for Associate in Arts University and College Transfer is limited to 15 credits, including Learning Into Action, which may be applied to elective requirements only. Minimum resident credit requirements may be waived for active duty military personnel under this program.

Running Start

High school juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher are eligible for Running Start. To become a Running Start student, talk with your high school counselor.  You must submit an admissions application, a current high school transcript, and take the complete ASSET or COMPASS test.  A signed Running Start Program Form is required at the time you register.

Visit the Running Start Website.

College in the High School

High school juniors and seniors (11 or more high school credits earned) with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher are eligible to participate in the SVC College in the High School program (CHS). College in the High School classes meet both departmental and college-wide general education learning outcomes. The courses are taught by qualified faculty at local high schools under the supervision of SVC department chairs. Community members may also be able to enroll in CHS classes. To be eligible and enrolled in the College in the High School (CHS) program, you must follow all regular SVC policies and regulations regarding student performance, behavior, and course prerequisites. Completion of CHS classes results in the awarding of SVC college credit and will also count toward the student's high school diploma. Fees for the courses must be sufficient to cover the full cost of operating the program. If you are a high school student, ask your school counselor or faculty about these courses; class availability varies.

ABE, GED & ESL Getting Started

Students enrolling in Adult Basic Education(ABE) or English as a Second Language(ESL) classes are charged $25.00 per person per quarter. An ABE/ESL tuition waiver may be granted for students whose combined monthly household income (includes spouse if married) is:

• $1,358 for a one-member family
• $1,821 for a two member family
• $2,285 for a three member family
• $2,749 for a four member family

Call 416.7664 for amount for additional dependents.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Skagit Valley College offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses for students who do not have a high school diploma and who need instruction in reading, writing, math, or GED (General Education Development) test preparation. Courses are individualized to meet the needs of each student. Daytime and evening courses are available. Students may enroll for day classess at anytime during the quarter. Prospective students must apply in person at any campus or center.

|Check out our current ABE courses

General Educational Development (GED)

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction has authorized Skagit Valley College, as an official testing agency, to give the General Educational Development test to qualified applicants. This is a nationally used test for people who do not have a high school diploma. Upon satisfactory completion of such tests, the state superintendent will issue a Certificate of Educational competency, Grade 12.

If you would like to take the GED test, contact (360) 416-7654. To help prepare for the tests, you may enroll in Adult Basic Education classes. Anyone 19 years of age or older is eligible for the testing program; a testing fee is required. People under the age of 19 may test for the GED with the approval from their high school. SVC also offers GED test preperation for adult students who receive a TANF Grant. Courses are offered through WorkFirst.

Visit our GED Tesing Center page

English As A Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language classes provide instruction to non-native speakers of English. Classes emphasize beginning to advanced listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computational skills. Job readiness is a component of all Adult ESL courses, as well as the practical use of English in everyday life.

Courses coded 040 or higher are offered to students who have been admitted to campus credit programs. Academic ESL classes are intended to prepare non-native speakers of English for transition into academic studies at Skagit Valley College.

New students interested in signing up for ESL courses should attend one registration sesson. To make an appointment please call (360) 416-7654.

Check out our current ESL courses