St. Cloud Technical College grants admission to all persons 16 years of age or older regardless of race, creed, color, veteran status, religion, gender, physical ability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission.

SCTC has a rolling admissions policy. Applications are acted upon and students are notified of admission typically within 30 days of receipt of the following application materials:

1. Completion of a high school diploma or the Test of General Education Development (GED) certificate.
2. A person who has neither a high school diploma nor a GED certificate may be admitted if that person demonstrates potential for being a successful college student. These students must meet with a counselor, and additional testing may be required.
3. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to college-level courses, or a desired major/program. Consult program descriptions for prerequisites and additional admissions requirements.
4. Applicants using English as a second language will be required to take an English language proficiency test before registration.
    

Admissions Procedures
Priority will be given to completed applications received at least four weeks before the first day of classes.

1. A completed college application form available from our Admissions Office, all Minnesota colleges, and high school guidance offices.
2. An official high school transcript and/or GED scores.
3. A $20 non-refundable application fee (check or money order) attached to the completed application. Students who have previously graduated from the college are exempt for the $20 application fee. Students who have left the college and plan to re-enroll in a future academic year will be required to pay a $20 application fee each time they re-apply.
4. Interviews, aptitude tests, and interest inventories may be scheduled if additional information is needed.
5. Applications are taken beginning on the third Tuesday in September one year prior to the start of the program. Class sizes are limited in many areas and waiting lists occur frequently. Consider applying early for your program.

Background Check for Health/Human Service Programs
State law requires that any person who intends to provide services that involve direct contact with patients and residents at a health care facility have a background check provided by the state. A student who is disqualified as a result of a background check will not be allowed to enter the program major.

An individual who is disqualified has the right to request reconsideration of the disqualification. It is the responsibility of the student to request reconsideration by the Commissioner of Health. An applicant who is considered to be disqualified during the reconsideration process will not be sent to a clinical site.

Admission requirements to health programs are very specific. Please refer to the handbook, website and attend orientation.

Please note, per Minnesota Statute 135A.157:

• If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on  your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.

Special Student Admission
Persons who are interested in registering for selected courses, but are not interested in pursuing a diploma or degree, are designated by the College as non-degree seeking students. These students are not required to complete the usual application or to submit high school transcripts. Students must declare a major once they have completed 16 credits.

To Transfer From Another College or University
To apply as a transfer student, 12 quarter or semester credits must have been completed with a “C” average or better at a regionally accredited college-level institution. Students who have earned less than 12 quarter or semester credits should apply as a first-year student.

Students who have earned college credits only through post-secondary education option (PSEO) should apply using a first-year student application. Applicants must submit:

1. A completed college application form. Questions concerning availability of program openings should be directed to the Admissions Office.
2. A $20 non-refundable application fee attached to the application form.
3. An official academic transcript from each previously attended college or university should be sent directly to the Office of Records and Registration.

Transcripts are official only when recorded on the transcript form and sent directly from the sending institution to the Office of Records and Registration. Transcripts mailed or brought by the student cannot be used for transfer.

International Student Admission Procedures and Post Secondary Enrollment Option information can be found by following the links below:

• International Student Admission Procedures
• Post Secondary Enrollment Option