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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Complete the appropriate Application for Admission and read the college catalog and credit class schedule.

  • Become familiar with the courses that meet the requirements for your course of study by reviewing the college catalog. Beginning in summer 2008, the catalog is available online.
  • If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, obtain the transfer guide that applies to your goals. Always check with your transfer college to see if the credits for the courses you intend to take at SCC will transfer.
  Admissions
Administration Building
Room 1113
636-922-8237

Apply for financial assistance.

  • Contact the Financial Assistance Department.
  • It takes 3-4 weeks after applying to find out if you qualify for financial assistance.
  • If you are receiving the A+ Grant, please contact Financial Assistance and inform your academic counselor that you are receiving this grant.

Financial Assistance
Administration Building
Room 1115
636-922-8270

Take the Academic Skills Assessment test. No appointment necessary!

  • All first-time freshmen who plan to enroll in 6 hours or more (two or more classes) their first semester must take the assessment. It is strongly recommended that the assessment be taken before seeing an academic counselor to register.
  • Assessment results are required to enroll in math, English, and reading, and for all first-time freshman taking 6 hours or more.
  • If a student has already completed English and/or math at another college, the full assessment is not needed; however, proof of prerequisite will be required if a student wants to enroll in math or English.
  • Please submit your completed application for admission at the Assessment Center, at the time you plan to test.
Assessment Center
Student Center Room 133
636-922-8629

Meet with a counselor and register for classes.

  • First-time freshman taking 6 hours or more (two or more classes) are required to speak with an academic counselor in order to enroll. Freshmen registering for the fall semester will be directed to sign up for a Smart Start registration session (if registering prior to July 4th).

Before meeting with an academic counselor, consider the following:

  • Check the college catalog to make sure you meet course requirements.
  • If you had prerequisite courses at a college other than SCC, you will need to have the transcript or grade card in your admissions file or with you when you register to show proof that you have met that prerequisite (proof of prerequisite).
  • Check SCC Connection on our Web site to see if the course(s) you want are still open.
  • COL 101 is required of all first-time freshmen who take 9 hours or more in fall or spring, or 5 or more hours in summer.

For an appointment, call 636-922-8241 or 636-922-8246, or go to ADM 1204.

  • Freshmen taking less than 6 hours and students with previous college credit are not required to meet with a counselor. However, all students are encouraged to meet with a counselor before enrolling.
Transfer or Career Technical Programs
Administration Building
Room 1204
636-922-8241
636-922-8246

Plan for success.

  • Twelve (12) credit hours is the minimum for full-time status as a student for fall and spring.
  • Six (6) hours is the minimum for full-time status for summer.
Time Commitment for a 3-Credit-Hour Course
Term
Credit
Hours
Weekly
Hrs. in Class
Weekly
Study Time

Total Time
Commitment

Fall/Spring
3
3
6
9
Summer
3
6
12
18

Maximum Credit Hour Recommendation
Job/Family
Weekly Hours
Maximum Credit Hours
 
Fall/Spring
Summer
0-20
15
8
21-29
12
6
30-39
9
4
40
6
3
 

Pay tuition and fees.
The amount you owe is on the registration statement that you will receive after you register. YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM YOUR COURSES IF YOU DO NOT PAY BY THE TUITION DUE DATE.

Alternative Payment Plan (Nelnet)
SCC has contracted with an outside vendor to provide students with an alternative tuition payment plan for SCC students. For more information, visit the college Web site at http://www.stchas.edu/students/paying.shtml. You will be assessed a fee for this service.

Cashier's Office
Administration Building
Room 1117
636-922-8231

Obtain your picture ID and parking tag.

  • Two to three weeks before the start of classes an ID can be obtained in the lobby of the Administration Building.
  • After the first week of school you can obtain an ID in the Campus Services Building.
  • Bring your tuition receipt with you and license plate number.
Campus Services
636-922-8545  

Buy textbooks.

  • Take your registration statement to the Bookstore* and staff will assist you in the selection of required texts.
  • Book prices vary widely.
  • Textbooks can be ordered online to be picked up at the Bookstore.
  • Books are usually available one month before the beginning of each semester.
Bookstore
Cafe/Bookstore

636-922-8426

Log on to SCC Connection

SCC Connection allows you to view your schedule, pay your tuition, and receive your grades! Please wait two business days after you have registered for classes before your initial login.

Go to SCC Connection

 

SCC Help Desk

636-922-8555

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