Seeking a degree or certification at Sinclair Community College
Seeking to enroll at Sinclair after high school graduation or completing a GED, or adults with no prior college classes and planning on earning a degree or certificate at Sinclair or another college/university.
Step 1
Apply to Sinclair by completing an Application for Admission in one of these four ways:
- Submit an application online.
- Mail application to the address provided on the application
- Submit the paper application in person to the Enrollment Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor Lobby
- Submit the paper application to the reception desk at one of our four Learning Centers
Need help filling out your application for admission? Learn more now →
Step 2
Complete Placement Testing
Visit the Enrollment Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor lobby or contact an area Learning Center. Math, reading and writing assessments are used for course placement only.
NOTICE: Tartan ID card or a state/government issued ID is required for placement testing.
Step 3
Attend New Student Orientation
Staff at the Enrollment Center will schedule students for this mandatory information session.
Step 4
Meet with an Academic Advisor
The advisor will help you to select appropriate courses based on your educational goals and placement test results. Academic advisors are located in Building 11, Third Floor (Room 11-346).
Step 5
Develop a Class Schedule
Access Sinclair’s online student system (Web Advisor) at http://my.sinclair.edu to view the current course schedule. On-campus staff at Sinclair Central, Building 10, Second Floor, will help schedule days, times and sections of courses and show you how to access online registration.
For questions, please call (937) 512-3000 or 1-800-315-3000.
Need to know more about selecting a class schedule? Find out more now→
Step 6
Register for classes, in one of these three ways:
- Online at http://my.sinclair.edu by clicking the "Web Advisor" tab, selecting "Student" and then "Register".
- In Person at the Office of Registration & Student Records in Building 10, Second Floor
- In Person at one of our four Learning Centers.
Delayed class registration? Find out more about a few reasons that could delay your registration→
Step 7
Obtain a Tartan Card (Student ID)
You can obtain your Tartan card from the Office of Registration & Student Records in Building 10, Second Floor, or through one of our four Learning Centers after submitting your initial course registration.
Need more information about acquiring your Tartan Card? Find out more now→
Step 8
Pay for Classes
Your next step is to pay for your classes by the quarterly deadline in one of these five ways:
- Online at http://my.sinclair.edu, click on the "Web Advisor" tab, then "Student", then "Finances", and finally, "Pay Now"
- In-Person at the Bursar's (cashier's) office in Building 10, Second Floor
- Mail to: Bursar's (Cashier's) Office, Sinclair Community College, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402-1460
- FACTS Tuition Payment Plan: This allows you to separate your tuition bill and make payments. Find out more by visiting the FACTS Web site.
Need more information about paying for classes? Find out more now→
Have Questions or Need Further Assistance?
Please visit the Enrollment Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor Lobby.
Other Helpful Information
Enrollment Center Hours of Operation
| Hours* | Open | Last Test Start Time | Close |
| Mon–Thurs | 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| *No Saturday hours during summer quarter and winter break. Please arrive at least 2 hours prior to closing for placement testing. | |||
Access your Student E-mail Account
This is how Sinclair will communicate with students about registration, financial aid, and payment. Once your Admissions application has been processed, students will receive an e-mail account. To access the e-mail account, please visit http://my.sinclair.edu. Once logged in, you can access your e-mail by clicking on the "Student E-mail" tab. For additional technical assistance accessing the e-mail account, students should call the Sinclair Help Desk at (937) 512-HELP (4357).
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
All degree and certificate seeking students can apply for financial aid by completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Sinclair's code is 003119. Please allow 1–4 weeks for processing and the actual awarding of aid. For additional information, call (937) 512-3000, or toll-free for Ohio and Indiana residents, 1-800-315-3000.
- Priority deadline for the academic year: May 1
- Deadline for fall quarter: August 1
- Deadline for winter quarter: November 15
- Deadline for spring quarter: February 15
Purchase Books and Course Materials
Obtain your fee bill at http://my.sinclair.edu (click the "Web Advisor" tab) and take it with you to purchase your books and required course materials at the Sinclair Bookstore in Building 7, First Floor, or purchase them online at http://bookstore.sinclair.edu. For additional information, you can also call (937) 512-2506
Disability Services
Applicants with disabilities who would like assistance can contact the Office of Disability Services, Building 10, Fourth Floor, Room 10-421, (937) 512-5113. You can also learn more by visiting the Disability Services Web site.
Career Services
Career Services offers free services, including an extensive career library, computerized career guidance system, career/life development workshops and career counseling. For more information, you can contact the Office of Career Services by phone at (937) 512-2772 or by visiting the Career Services Web site.
Residency Information
Residency information obtained from the application for admission (more than the current address) will be used to determine residency for tuition purposes. Please refer to the Sinclair catalog for a comprehensive description of residency related to the fees that are assessed by Sinclair. If you feel you qualify as a State of Ohio or Montgomery County resident, please contact the Office of Registration & Student Records, (937) 512-3000 or via the Registration Web site, for specific policies, procedures, timeframes and required documentation.
