STUDENT SERVICES

New, First-Time In College
Seeking a degree or certification from 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 three ways.  Students will receive acceptance letters within one week.

 
  • Submit application online at http://www.sinclair.edu
  • Mail application to the address provided on the application
  • Submit the paper application in person to the Enrollment Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor lobby. 
 

 Step 2

Complete Placement Testing.  Go to the Enrollment Center, Building 10, Fourth Floor lobby.  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.

 

 
  • Am I required to take a placement test? Do I need an   appointment?
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  • Where do I go for placement testing?
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  • Need to refresh some of your reading, writing or math skills?
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  • Need information of the ARC Center?

  •  Step 3

    Attend New Student Orientation.  Staff at the Enrollment Center will schedule students for this mandatory information session. 

     
  • Were can I find information about New Student Orientation?
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  • What is the New Student Orientation Schedule?

  •  Step 4

    Meet with An Academic Advisor or other counselor as assigned.  The advisor will help select appropriate courses based on the students' educational goals and placement test results.  Academic advisors are located in Building 6 First Floor.  Call (937) 512-3700

     
  • What will the Academic Counselor/Faculty Advisor do for me?

  •  Step 5

    Develop A Class Schedule.  Access Sinclair's online student system Web Advisor at http://my.sinclair.edu to view course availability.  On campus, staff at Sinclair Central, Building 10, Second Floor, will help students schedule days, times and sections of their courses and show how to access online registration.  For questions, call (937) 512-3000, or 1-800-315-3000.

     

     Step 6

    Register for Classes in one of these three ways: 

     
    • Online at http://my.sinclair.edu by clicking on the Web Advisor tab, select "Student" and then "Register"
    • Telephone (T-Reg) by calling (937) 512-5454 or 1-866-512-5454
    • In person at Registration & Student Records in Building 10, Second Floor
     
  • How do I register for classes and what are the three ways I can use to register?
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  • What are some reasons that could delay my class registration?

  •  Step 7

    Obtain a Tartan Card (Student ID) from Registration & Student Records in Building 10, Second Floor, after submitting the initial course registration.

     
  • How and when do I get a Tartan Card?

  •  Step 8

    Pay for Classes by the quarterly deadline in one of these five ways:

       
  • How, when and where do I pay for my classes?

  • Go the the Enrollment Center for assistance and questions, Building 10, Fourth Floor Lobby.

     Helpful Information:
      
    Enrollment Center Hours of Operation:

    Hours*

    Open
    No Test
    Will Be 
    Started After
     
    Close
     
    M – R
    8:00 am
    7:00 pm
    8:00 pm
     
    F
    8:00 am
    3:00 pm
    5:00 pm
     
    S
    8:00 am
    11:00 am
          12:00 pm
     
             *No Saturday hours during summer quarter and winter break.
               Please arrive at least 2 hours prior to closing for placement testing.

     

    Purchase Books and Course Materials. Obtain the fee bill at http://my.Sinclair.edu (click on Web Advisor) and students must take it with them to purchase their books and required course materials at the Tartan Campus Store in Building 7, First Floor, or purchase them online at Tartanstore.sinclair.edu.  For additional information, please call (937) 512-2506.


    Access the Sinclair E-mail Account. This is how Sinclair will communicate with students about registration, financial aid, and payment.  Once the application has been processed, students will receive an e-mail account. To access the e-mail account, go to “http://my.sinclair.edu”.  Once logged in, students can access their e-mail accounts by clicking on the “Student E-Mail” tab.  For additional technical assistance accessing the

    e-mail account, students should call (937) 512-HELP (4357) or 1-866-781-4357.


     

    Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships. All degree and certificate seeking students can apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Sinclair’s code is 003119.  Allow 1-4 weeks for processing and actual awarding of aid.  Students must also complete the internal office application available from the Financial Aid & Scholarships office in Building 10, Third Floor, Room 10343 or online at http://www.sinclair.edu/stservices/fas/index.cfm. Submit this form to the Financial Aid & Scholarships office by the deadlines noted below. For additional information call (937) 512-3000, 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

    NOTE: The deadline dates are the dates that all forms must be submitted to Financial Aid including the results of the students’ FAFSA application.  It is recommended that students begin the process 3-4 weeks prior to the deadline.  All communication from the Financial Aid & Scholarships office will be sent to the students’  Sinclair e-mail account.  Please check it regularly.

     


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