2011-2012 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Welcome to the Gaston College Online Application A message from the campus: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING: For all curriculum programs leading to an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate credential, the following admissions steps must be completed prior to registration.  The prefered date to have all of these admissions steps completed is at least two weeks prior to the registration period for the term you intend to enroll. 1.  Complete and submit the online admissions application.   *When completing this application, please choose the major or program of study that you intend to complete at Gaston College.  Students intending to complete just one or two courses at Gaston College and transfer these credits to another institution should choose Visiting Student as their program of study.   Notice to Dual Enrollment, Huskins, and Learn and Earn High School Students:  When asked for Entrance Status, please choose "Freshmen" on the drop-down menu.  Do not select "Transfer"  2.  Request that your high school mail an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office at Gaston College, 201 Highway 321 S., Dallas, NC 28034-1499.    The following documentation can be submitted in the place of a traditional high school transcript: *Official Adult High School Transcript *Official GED scores *Official transcript from an International Correspondence School *Official transcript from a state certified Home School *Official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university reflecting an Associate Degree or higher. 3.  Request that all colleges from where credit was received submit official transcripts. 4.  Upon completion of this online admissions application, please call the Office of Admissions at (704) 922-6214 to schedule a Compass Placement Test.  Compass Placement Test that evaluates skills in reading, writing, and math.  The placement test may not be required of any person who has scored 500 on the verbal or critical reading section and 520 on the math section of the SAT or who has scored 21 on the English section and 21 on the math section the ACT.  (All test scores must be less than five years old.)  A transfer student who has earned a "C" in both college level Algebra and college level English from a regionally accredited institution shall have the test waived.***  5.  Upon completion or exemption of the Compass Placement Test, all applicants are required to complete the online New Student Orientation.  Directions on how to complete the New Student Oriention will be given to the student upon completion of the Compass Placement Test.  If you have questions regarding the New Student Orientation, please call the Office of Admissions at (704) 922-6214. Applications without a social security number: Applications submitted without a Social Security Number require significant additional processing.  If you choose not to disclose your SSN, processing of your application will be delayed significantly.  In addition, you should be aware that for some purposes, for example tuition tax credit documents (1098T) and federal financial aid, social security numbers are required. Thank you!  Last updated: 6/24/2010 8:57:00 AM ET Application Instructions Complete this online application. After you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button located on the left column of the application and follow the directions. Print the application agreement statement that appears after you submit the completed online application and keep it for your records. (Additional instructions may be included on the submittal screen) Make arrangements for official transcripts from all high schools and/or colleges attended and test scores to be sent to the admissions office. Make arrangements for official test-score reports to be sent to the admissions office. Official transcripts from all colleges from which you received college credit must be sent to Admissions regardless of the amount of time spent there. Transcripts become the property of Gaston College and cannot be returned or reproduced. High School Transcripts Some North Carolina public high schools have the capability to electronically send official high school transcripts when you apply online. We encourage you to visit your school counselor to verify coursework and grades prior to requesting an electronic transcript. To send an electronic transcript, you must: Complete this online application. Make sure you have entered the following information in your profile and/or application: First and Last name - This must match your NCWISE name (use the name that appears on your report card, or check with your high school counselor). NCWISE Student ID - Your NCWISE Student ID is your North Carolina public high school student identifier number and is only applicable to North Carolina High School students. Providing the NCWISE Student ID is voluntary and if provided, will give you the opportunity to request your high school transcript electronically. Current high school (or high school at time of graduation) Date of birth E-mail address Gender Be currently enrolled, or enrolled at the time of graduation, at a participating public high school in North Carolina that has converted from the SIMS system to NCWISE to manage student data. If you are not sure about your school's current status, or status at the time you graduated, check with your school counselor or office staff. If these conditions were met when you submitted your application, you will then be presented with the option of sending your high school transcript electronically to that school. Gaston College Admissions 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC  28034-1499 Website: www.gaston.cc.nc.us How to Use the Gaston College Online Application To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable). After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal. When you have completed the application please check your work. When you are ready, click the 'SUBMIT' button located on the left column to submit the application. Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application. This application is brought to you by the Xap Corporation.

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