Admission to Sinclair is open to all applicants except international students on the F-1 visa. Some academic majors have additional requirements, which must be completed prior to actually beginning the program. These include all of the Allied Health programs, Legal Assisting, the Police Academy, Early Childhood Education, A.S.E.P., ACE, Honda’s PACT, and the A.I.S/A.T.S. degrees.

All K-12 students, except those high schools students enrolled in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program, Tech Prep or Quick Start classes must apply for the College Advance Program with the written permission from their parents/guardians and their school district. Enrollment in any course at Sinclair is at the discretion of the academic department.

The following enrollment steps must be completed in order for students to participate in this program.

1.  Apply online at www.sinclair.edu

2.  Submit the paper application to Registration & Student Records, Building 10, Second Floor. It can be obtained from your high school counselor, Admissions, Building 10, Room 10112, or Registration & Student Records, Building 10, Second Floor. 

Complete the application and declare PI (personal interest) as your academic program.  There is a $20.00 one-time non-refundable application fee that will be assessed at your initial registration.

2. Complete and submit the ACE Petition and Registration Form

Complete with Signatures

Obtain and complete ACE Petition & Registration Form. It can be obtained from your high school guidance counselor, at Sinclair in the Admissions, Registration & Student Records or on the Sinclair website at www.sinclair.edu

The ACE Petition & Registration Form must be printed and the appropriate signatures obtained. It cannot be submitted over the Internet.

Academic Advising Building 6, First Floor. Each quarter, prior to submitting your ACE Petition & Registration form to Registration & Student Records, you must meet with a Sinclair academic counselor to approve your class(es). Your academic counselor will inform you if placement testing is required. Once the classes are approved, your counselor will sign your ACE Petition & Registration Form, which authorizes you to enroll in that particular class. If you want to take a class under a different academic division, the process of meeting with a Sinclair academic counselor must be repeated.

Submit Completed Form

Submit your signed and completed ACE Petition & Registration Form to Registration & Student Records, Building 10, Second Floor.

3. Pay for your classes and obtain your student I.D.

Pay your tuition fee bill at the Bursar/Cashier’s office, Building 10, Second Floor, or through Telephone Registration, (937) 512-5454 by the quarterly registration payment deadline.

Obtain your Tartan Card in Building 10, Second Floor. You can deposit money on your Tartan Card and use it as a debit card in the Parking Garage, at any of the Sinclair food facilities, or the Tartan Campus Store. You will need this card for access to the Teleports, the Library or the Physical Activities Center (PAC).

4. Purchase your books and attend classes

Purchase your books at the Tartan Campus Store, located in Building 7, First Floor.

Attend Your Classes with other college students and enjoy your learning experience at Sinclair.

Current/Returning ACE STUDENT: How to Register Each Quarter

1. Complete and submit the Petition & Registration For each quarter

Complete with Signatures

Obtain and complete ACE Petition & Registration Form from your high school guidance counselor, at Sinclair in the Admission or Registration & Student Records or on the Sinclair web site at www.sinclair.edu

The ACE Petition & Registration Form must be printed and the appropriate signatures obtained. It cannot be submitted over the Internet.

2. Academic Advising—Building 6, First Floor

Each quarter, prior to submitting your ACE Petition & Registration Form to Registration & Student Records, you must meet with a Sinclair academic counselor to approve the class(es). Your academic counselor will inform you if placement testing is required. Once the classes are approved, your counselor will sign your ACE Petition & Registration Form, which authorizes you to enroll in that particular class. If you want to take a class under a different academic division, the process of meeting with a Sinclair academic counselor must be repeated.

3.  Submit Completed Form

Submit your signed and completed ACE Petition & Registration Form to Registration & Student Records, Building 10, Second Floor.

Pertinent Information for Parents/Guardians and Students Participating in the College Advance Program

• Under the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), parents have certain rights with respect to their children’s educational and web records.  These rights transfer to the student when s/he reaches 18 years or older OR when they attend a school beyond the high school level.  A person participating in the College Advance Program is considered as any other college student.  Access to the student’s records by parents or guardians is only permitted with a written Release of Information form signed by the student.
• College classes are intended for college students.  An academic counselor can limit participation in any class based on specific circumstances.  Parents still retain the responsibility to restrict enrollment for any course that they feel inappropriate for their child.
• All students admitted to Sinclair Community College agree to adhere to the rules, regulations and policies set forth in the Student Code of Conduct.  Students are entitled to the same fundamental rights, privileges and immunities that are guaranteed to all citizens of the United States.  In addition to their inherent rights and privileges as a Sinclair student, students voluntarily assume the obligation to fulfill the responsibilities of all citizens as  well as the obligations identified in the college’s missions and other lawful functions.  The college has the right to develop policies, procedures and standards, which will ensure protection of the rights of each member of the college community.
• Sinclair Community College is committed to providing a learning experience of the highest quality and an environment conducive to learning and student success.  Students are expected to:
• Obtain, read and comply with the college catalog, Student Handbook, and any other published regulations relating to student responsibilities.
• Be respectful of the rights of others.
• Comply with the directions of college officials.
• Respect and comply with all laws and rights of good citizenship.
• Respect the freedom to teach and the freedom to learn.

Sinclair maintains a safe educational environment for all students.  However, additional or extra safety measures are not provided for minor age students.Sinclair students are not monitored on campus and are able to use all facilities as well as campus computing equipment.