Welcome Advising

Advising - New Students Steps

FIRST TIME AT PALO ALTO COLLEGE STUDENT
 

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

  • Submit Application for Admissions online
  • Submit GED/high school/college transcripts
  • If needed, schedule appointment for testing (Test Fee Up To $15)
  • Take test & receive scores (writing sample results may take two weeks)
  • Make appointment for Group Advising Session

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

  • Meet with Counselor/Advisor for Group Advisement Session
  • Bring copies of your transcripts and test scores
  • Schedule required SDEV 0170 course (Strategies for Succeeding in College)
  • Secure list of other possible courses for registration
  • 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
  • Print schedule and tuition bill

STEP 3 : BURSAR’S OFFICE (Student Center, rm. 130)

  • 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 Registering online, log on, then Account Summary to view and print Financial Aid credited
  • Receipt of payment secures your enrollment in classes