Apply to the College
Complete an application to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. You will receive a letter of acceptance that gives you information about signing up for orientation and lists any additional information you may need to provide to complete the admission process.
Submit official high school transcripts, or college transcripts if you are transferring to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø
You must submit your transcripts from:
- The high school you graduated from
- high school transcripts are not required if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher
- General Educational Development (GED) if you received a State of Florida High School Equivalency diploma
- GED transcripts are not required if you have a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Any college you previously attended
- Any vocational school you previously attended
The ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Transcript Request Form can be used to request official transcripts from high schools and colleges. Visit the to request GED transcripts. Each transcript must be sent directly from the school or college to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø by mail or electronic transfer. Faxed copies are not official transcripts. Be aware that some colleges charge a small fee for issuing transcripts and will not respond to your request until the fee is paid.
Submit Florida residency
A Florida Resident is a person who has established and maintained legal residency in Florida for at least 12 consecutive months (one year) immediately before the first day of classes for the initial term of enrollment. If you are under the age of 24 when you begin class(es), your residency will be based on your parent or legal guardian’s information. Unless you qualify as an independent person based on circumstances listed on the Florida Resident Declaration Form.
Complete your financial aid application
View ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø’s Financial Aid and Scholarships section to learn more about applying for and tracking your financial aid. Your first step is completing the as soon as possible. The FAFSA is the primary source used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. You may also be able to apply for scholarships through the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Financial Aid Office; 784-7254.
Complete placement testing, if needed
New students may be required to take a college placement test before enrolling in ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. Placement tests are offered at every ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø campus and center. After consulting your advisor, make your testing appointment by calling the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Testing Center at 784-7214.
Complete GPS New Student OrientationÂ
All new and transfer students are required to complete GPS New Student Orientation before they receive advising and register for classes. Orientation is offered at every ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø campus and center. For more information, email the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Career Development Center or call 784-7412.
Meet with your advisor to register for classes
You must consult an advisor if you are:
- Â A new student
- A student who is transferring to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø from another college
- A former ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø student who is resuming your studies after an absence
| Applying To: | Seek Advisement From: |
| Associate Degree Program | Advisor or Campus Director |
| College Certificate Program | Advisor, Campus Director, Department Chair, Program Manager, or Appropriate Faculty |
| Bachelor’s Degree Program | Consult the web pages of the bachelor’s degree program you wish to enter to learn about its specific application and advising process. |
Apply for Foundation scholarships at
Pay your tuition and fees
Pay your tuition and fees before the payment deadline; otherwise, you will be dropped from your classes. You can make payments through or at the in Building B on the Highlands Campus or at your hometown ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø campus or center.
Purchase your books and supplies
Purchase textbooks and supplies at the , located in the lobby of Building B on the Highlands Campus or online. Bring your class schedule with you to make sure you purchase the correct textbooks.
Get an ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Student ID and Parking Decal
Student IDs and parking decals can be obtained at the Highlands Campus Welcome Center in Building B.Â
