Winter Credit Classes - Olympic College

Admissions & Registration
Admissions & Registration
New Student Admission
To be eligible for general admission to the college, ONE of the
following is required:
• High school or GED graduation, or
• 18 years of age or older, or
• A written release from the high school district
(Usually, applicants under the age of 16 are not offered general
admission.)
Fast registration
Students who wish to register for one to six credits may register in
person at their local campus registration office. For information, phone
360.475.7200 and press “O” to speak to a registration representative.
Students with previously completed degrees or professional certifications
may register without required advising if prerequisites are met.
Transfer credit
Course work at other colleges or universities may count toward degree or
certificate requirements.
1. Register and attend class.
2. Fill out and submit the “Request for Advance Standing” form
(available at any college campus or at www.olympic.edu/Students/
GettingStarted/recregforms)
3. Submit official college transcripts to Registration and Records.
For information contact registration or see www.olympic.edu/Students/Records/Transfer.
How to apply and register:
1 Submit your application for admission online www.olympic.edu/
Admissions, by mail or in person, to the Admissions Office (see pg.
11 for the paper application).
2 Apply for financial aid as soon as possible if needed (see page 5).
3 Admission letter will be sent to you by email or mail. The letter
will contain your student identification number (SID).
4 Take the assessment (reading, writing, mathematics). Phone
Student Entry and Advising Center or your local college campus
to schedule an assessment time (see page 5).
5 Attend new student advising. Phone the Student Entry and
Advising Center to sign up for a session. Take your assessment
scores with you.
6 Register. After advising, register in person at the registration
office at any campus.
7 Pay tuition. Pay online, in person or by phone within two
business days after registration (see page 8).
8 Buy books. Purchase books at the OC Bremerton, OC Poulsbo,
or OC Shelton bookstore, or online at http://ocbookstore.com.
9 Attend classes. Attendance is required. To add or drop classes,
an add/drop form must be submitted to the registration office.
Military & Veteran Applicants
• Military students can go to the OC Office at Naval Base Kitsap
(Bremerton and Bangor) to apply and register. See page 57 for details.
• Veterans benefit information and assistance in accessing veteran
educational benefits is available to those who qualify. In addition,
veterans may be eligible for an Olympic College tuition waiver. Contact
the Veterans Services Office for answers to questions or visit the
website www.olympic.edu/VeteransServices. See new information about eligible
dependents on page 75.
Running Start Applicants
High school juniors and seniors who wish to enroll in Running Start
(RS) classes at Bremerton, Poulsbo or Shelton campuses should follow
directions in the RS application packet available in high school counseling
centers or from the college. Please submit the general OC application for
admission, take the college assessment and then submit the separate RS
application together with a copy of the assessment scores and high school
transcripts (minimum 2.5 GPA required).
All admitted RS students must attend a RS orientation and meet with
both a high school counselor and college RS advisor prior to registration.
Priority applications due:
Winter 2008 November 15, 2007*
Spring 2008 February 15, 2008
Fall 2008 May 1, 2008
*Late applications for Winter accepted until January 4, 2008.
Admissions
College Service Center, First Floor – OC Bremerton
360.475.7479, 1.800.259.6718, x7479
E-mail: prospect@olympic.edu
www.olympic.edu/ForStudents
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-Th)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (F)
Registration and Records
College Service Center, First Floor – OC Bremerton
360.475.7200, 1.800.259.6718 x7200
www.olympic.edu/ForStudents
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (M-Th)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (F)
Running Start Office
College Service Center, Third Floor – OC Bremerton
360.475.7646, or 1.800.259.6718 x7646
E-mail:runningstart@olympic.edu
www.olympic.edu/RunningStart
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (F)
For more information go to
www.olympic.edu/ForStudents
Apply now for Winter Quarter! Winter classes begin January 7, 2008.
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