Take the first step to a new you
At West Shore Community College we believe learning is a life-long journey. Our commitment to this philosophy shows itself in our individualized approach to each person’s educational experience. At West Shore you will become more independent and more sound in your thinking, make better decisions, grow in self-esteem and gain greater control over your life.
An education at West Shore will give you the skills you need to face the many challenges in a rapidly changing world. You will not only gain the ability to think critically and communicate effectively, you will also acquire the hands-on skills and confidence necessary to continue to adapt and learn and grow, long after you leave our campus. An education at West Shore will stay with you and serve you, in your local community and in the world.
So how do you get started? Choose your path below!
Please follow the steps below to begin your educational experience at West Shore Community College, a place where students come first! For the best course selection, complete these steps early.
Apply for admission
Apply for Financial Aid (recommended)
Take Placement Exams and/or Submit Transcripts
Attend Orientation, Register for Classes, & Submit Payment
Apply for admission
Apply for Financial Aid (recommended)
Take Placement Exams and/or Submit Transcripts
Attend Orientation, Register for Classes, & Submit Payment
If you are a previous dual enrollment student or have not attended classes for two or more years, you must re-apply for admission.
Whether you have been out of school for some time or have decided to change directions, thank you for choosing to continue your education with West Shore.
West Shore may transfer courses that you have already taken toward a degree or certificate if:
Apply for Admission
Click this link to apply.
Send Transcripts
Have official transcripts from any institutions you have attended sent directly to:
West Shore Community College
Registrar’s Office
3000 North Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
You will receive a letter from the Registrar once your transcript has been evaluated. If you do not apply for admission prior to sending your transcripts, they will not be evaluated.
Submit Test Scores
If you have not taken college-level English or Math, you will need to either submit ACT scores or take the ACCUPLACER assessment in the Learning and Testing Center. To schedule testing, please contact the Learning and Testing Center at:
231-843-5528
or email testingcenter@westshore.edu
Meet with an Advisor
It is highly recommended, but not required, you meet with an advisor. An advisor will walk you through the registration system and provide you with important information you will need to know to be a successful West Shore student.
West Shore may transfer courses that you have already taken toward a degree or certificate if:
- The coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution
- You earned a C (2.0) or better for the course
- If you have attended another college in the state of Michigan, you can check the Michigan Transfer Network to see how your courses will transfer to West Shore
Apply for Admission
Click this link to apply.
Send Transcripts
Have official transcripts from any institutions you have attended sent directly to:
West Shore Community College
Registrar’s Office
3000 North Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
You will receive a letter from the Registrar once your transcript has been evaluated. If you do not apply for admission prior to sending your transcripts, they will not be evaluated.
Submit Test Scores
If you have not taken college-level English or Math, you will need to either submit ACT scores or take the ACCUPLACER assessment in the Learning and Testing Center. To schedule testing, please contact the Learning and Testing Center at:
231-843-5528
or email testingcenter@westshore.edu
Meet with an Advisor
It is highly recommended, but not required, you meet with an advisor. An advisor will walk you through the registration system and provide you with important information you will need to know to be a successful West Shore student.
If you only need to take a class or two with us to meet a requirement at another college or university, you picked the right place!
Many of our courses transfer to public and private universities and tuition at WSCC is very reasonable.
All prospective Guest students must complete Part I of the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application.
Students should ask the Registrar at their current college or university to complete Part II and submit it to the WSCC Student Services Office.
Does the class transfer back to your college? Check out the Michigan Transfer Network.
After you complete your course at WSCC, visit my.westshore.edu to log in and request your transcript to be sent to your college.
Many of our courses transfer to public and private universities and tuition at WSCC is very reasonable.
All prospective Guest students must complete Part I of the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application.
Students should ask the Registrar at their current college or university to complete Part II and submit it to the WSCC Student Services Office.
Does the class transfer back to your college? Check out the Michigan Transfer Network.
After you complete your course at WSCC, visit my.westshore.edu to log in and request your transcript to be sent to your college.
Please follow the steps below to prepare for your dual enrollment experience at the College.
Step One: Get Ready
Talk to your parents and your high school counselor about:
Step One: Get Ready
Talk to your parents and your high school counselor about:
- High school graduation requirements
- Course selection and scheduling
- Extracurricular commitments
- Transportation
- Costs (you may be obligated to pay for tuition, fees and/or books and dual enrollment students are not eligible for financial aid).
- Complete the West Shore Online Application
- You will be mailed a username and password after you complete the admissions process.
- You must take the ACCUPLACER or the ACT.
- ACT Minimum Scores:
- English – 18
- Reading – 17
- Math – 16 (only required if you want to take a math course or course with a math prerequisite)
- If you do not meet the minimum ACT scores, you must take the ACCUPLACER.
- ACCUPLACER Minimum Scores:
- WritePlacer – 5
- Reading Comprehension – 76
- Math – 40 (only required if you want to take a math course or course with a math prerequisite)
- There is no cost to take the ACCUPLACER, which can be completed in the Learning and Testing Center located on the second floor of the Schoenherr Campus Center on a walk-in basis.
- Log into my.westshore.edu and complete the Online Orientation.
- Meet with your high school counselor to discuss course selection.
- You may also speak to a West Shore adviser for assistance in course selection and college academic planning. Call: 231.843.5510 for an appointment.
- Complete a Dual Enrollment Registration Request Form every semester you wish to take classes.
- Request the form from your high school counselor or print it from the link listed below.
- Obtain required signatures.
- Dual Enrollment students cannot register online. Registration is completed by West Shore.
- You may view your schedule online (see Step 9: Online Services for directions on how to access your schedule).
- Attendance is important to your success.
- If you must withdraw from a course, speak with your high school counselor first.
- Courses must be officially dropped with the Student Services Office at West Shore by submitting a Dual Enrollment Change of Schedule Form and a WSCC Withdrawal Form.
- Check with your high school counselor and West Shore’s Student Services Office for implications before you stop attending or withdraw from any classes.
- You will be billed for any tuition and fees not covered by your high school after the drop/add period.
- Books are typically not covered by the high school and are purchased and paid for at the college bookstore.
- Use my.westshore.edu to access your class schedule, account, and grades online.
- Use your username and password to access your information.
Note: Some courses may be used to complete high school graduation requirements. However, some universities will not accept transfer of these classes if they were used for high school credit. Talk with your high school counselor if you need to use dual enrollment courses for high school credit.
Education is a lifelong endeavor. At West Shore, we have multiple options. Some courses are for credit and some are not. You choose!
Are you seeking new learning experiences or opportunities to enhance your knowledge and abilities? Check out our Leisure & Enrichment or Business Training schedules! There are no entrance requirements or examinations, offered at little or no cost and conducted on the college campus or at off-campus sites throughout the college district.
Want to take a traditional college course but not sure if you should take it for a grade? Check out our audit information and apply now!
Are you seeking new learning experiences or opportunities to enhance your knowledge and abilities? Check out our Leisure & Enrichment or Business Training schedules! There are no entrance requirements or examinations, offered at little or no cost and conducted on the college campus or at off-campus sites throughout the college district.
Want to take a traditional college course but not sure if you should take it for a grade? Check out our audit information and apply now!
At West Shore, home schooled high school students have the same opportunities as public school students to enroll in our Dual Enrollment program.
Students can begin to earn college credit even before they complete high school!
Please follow the steps below to prepare for your dual enrollment experience at the College.
Step One: Get Ready
Talk to your parents about:
Students can begin to earn college credit even before they complete high school!
Please follow the steps below to prepare for your dual enrollment experience at the College.
Step One: Get Ready
Talk to your parents about:
- High school graduation requirements
- Course selection and scheduling
- Extracurricular commitments
- Transportation
- Costs (you may be obligated to pay for tuition, fees and/or books and dual enrollment students are not eligible for financial aid).
- Complete the West Shore Online Application
- You will be mailed a username and password after you complete the admissions process.
- You must take the ACCUPLACER or the ACT.
- ACT Minimum Scores:
- English – 18
- Reading – 17
- Math – 16 (only required if you want to take a math course or course with a math prerequisite)
- If you do not meet the minimum ACT scores, you must take the ACCUPLACER.
- ACCUPLACER Minimum Scores:
- WritePlacer – 5
- Reading Comprehension – 76
- Math – 40 (only required if you want to take a math course or course with a math prerequisite)
- There is no cost to take the ACCUPLACER, which can be completed in the Learning and Testing Center located on the second floor of the Schoenherr Campus Center on a walk-in basis.
- Log into my.westshore.edu and complete the Online Orientation.
- Meet with your high school counselor to discuss course selection.
- You may also speak to a West Shore advisor for assistance in course selection and college academic planning. Call: 231.843.5510 for an appointment.
- Complete a Dual Enrollment Registration Request Form every semester you wish to take classes.
- Obtain required signatures.
- Dual Enrollment students cannot register online. Registration is completed by West Shore.
- You may view your schedule online (see Step 9: Online Services for directions on how to access your schedule).
- Attendance is important to your success.
- If you must withdraw from a course, speak with your high school counselor first.
- Courses must be officially dropped with the Student Services Office at West Shore by submitting a Dual Enrollment Change of Schedule Form and a WSCC Withdrawal Form.
- Check with your parents and West Shore’s Student Services Office for implications before you stop attending or withdraw from any classes.
- You will be billed for any tuition and fees not covered by your high school after the drop/add period.
- Books are typically not covered by the high school and are purchased and paid for at the college bookstore.
- Use my.westshore.edu to access your class schedule, account, and grades online.
- Use your username and password to access your information.
Note: Some courses may be used to complete high school graduation requirements. However, some universities will not accept transfer of these classes if they were used for high school credit. Talk with your parents if you need to use dual enrollment courses for high school credit.