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Getting Started & Applying for Admission

Welcome

This website is designed to help you with the basic information you need to get started at Skagit Valley College. Please call Admissions at Mount Vernon Campus (360) 416-7697, Whidbey Island Campus(360) 675-6656, South Whidbey Center (360) 341-2324, or San Juan Center (360) 378-3220 if you need additional information or have additional questions.

New Degree or Certificate Seeking Student - How to Apply

  • Submit a Skagit Valley College Application, available from the Admissions Office or apply online by using the Online 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.

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    • 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.


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    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 Edu Apps (new student toolbox) and register. Be sure to update your contact information.

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    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.


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    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

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    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.


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    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.

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    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.


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