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Advising - Former Student Steps

FORMER STUDENT: DECLARED MAJOR | UNDECLARED MAJOR

FORMER STUDENT / DECLARED MAJOR
with 15 earned credit hours or more
 

STEP 1: WELCOME ENROLLMENT CENTER (Applied Technology Center, Rm. 220)

  • Submit Application for Admissions online
  • Submit college transcripts of schools attended since last enrolled at Palo Alto College
  • If needed, submit appropriate test scores
  • If needed, schedule appointment for testing
  • Take test & receive scores (writing sample results may take two weeks)

STEP 2: ONLINE

STEP 3 :GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL ADVISING (Faculy Advisors)

  • Meet with Counselor for Group Advisement Session
  • Attend group advising session for your major or make appointment for individual advising with faculty advisor/academic department
  • Secure list of possible courses for registration

STEP 4: WEB/ IN PERSON (Web for Students)

  • Once you have selected your courses from the advising list, determine class times you can attend
  • Select appropriate course section and call numbers in order to complete your schedule
  • Register for courses following the directions in the class schedule

STEP 5 : BURSAR’S OFFICE (Student Center, Rm. 130) or STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Applied Technology Center, Rm. 220)

  • Pay for classes and secure payment receipt or
  • Complete payment plan contract, pay minimum due and secure payment receipt or
  • Student on Financial Aid: Access Web for Students log on, then Account Summary to view and print Financial Aid credited.
  • Receipt of payment secures your enrollment in classes

 


FORMER STUDENT / UNDECLARED MAJOR
with 15 earned credit hours or more
 

STEP 1: WELCOME ENROLLMENT CENTER (Applied Technology Center, Rm. 220)

  • Submit Application for Admissions online
  • Submit college transcripts from schools attended since last enrolled at Palo Alto College
  • If needed, schedule appointment for testing
  • Take test & receive scores (writing sample results may take two weeks)
  • Make appointment for Group Advisement Session

STEP 2 : GROUP ADVISING/REGISTRATION (See Appointment Card for Location )

  • Meet with Counselor for Group Advisement Session
  • Register for SDEV 0172 (Career and Life Planning)
  • Select your courses from the advising list, determine class times you can attend
  • Select appropriate course section numbers in order to complete your schedule
  • Register for courses following the directions in the class schedule/group session
  • Print out schedule and tuition bill

STEP 3: BURSAR’S OFFICE (Student Center, Rm. 130) or STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Applied Technology Center, Rm. 200)

  • Pay for classes and secure payment receipt or
  • Complete payment plan contract, pay minimum due and secure payment receipt or
  • Student on Financial Aid: Access Web for Students, log on, then Account Summary to view and print Financial Aid credited.
  • Receipt of payment secures your enrollment in classes