Visiting Student

What does it mean to be a visiting student?

A visiting—or transient—student—is a student who is taking a select class (or classes) to transfer back to another college, known as the visiting student’s “home college”. Want some more details? Learn more

Why be a visiting student?

Taking classes as a visiting student is a great way to stay on track for graduation. You might even be able to get ahead to lighten your course load for future semesters. The benefits of taking classes as a visiting student at Sinclair are numerous. You will:

Save money! Sinclair offers one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio.
Enjoy flexibility and convenience. With countless online options and three locations throughout Southwest Ohio, Sinclair makes it easy for you to fit the classes you need into your busy schedule.
Receive exceptional instruction from excellent faculty. The average class size at Sinclair is 16:1, ensuring that you get the individual attention you need from your instructors.
Make meaningful connections and take advantage of Sinclair’s partnerships with businesses throughout the community as networking opportunities.
Never worry about whether your credits will transfer.

How do I enroll?

Apply

The first step is applying for admission. On the application, you’ll need to indicate that you are a visiting student.

Log In

After you’re accepted, you’ll log in to your Sinclair Portal using the username and password provided in your acceptance email.

Choose Courses

Then, you’ll select your courses. Visit the online Registration Portal to choose the courses you’d like to take at Sinclair.

If the Sinclair course(s) you plan to take does not have prerequisite course requirements and course registration for your desired term is available, you can register for your classes.

If the Sinclair course(s) you plan to take requires prerequisite coursework, complete the following steps:

Revisit your Application Portal.
Upload a copy of this Course Selection form
Upload documentation that indicates you meet the required prerequisite; be sure that these documents include your name and the name of the college/university where the credit was earned. Typical documentation includes:
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Degree Audit Reports
- Advising Reports
- Other documents may be used for course placement in math and English if you have not previously earned college credit. If you graduated high school within the last three years, you can upload a copy of your final high school transcript or a copy of your ACT or SAT score report.
Once your documentation has been reviewed, a staff member in Admissions will contact you for additional details or to confirm you have met any required prerequisites.