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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.

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Apply for Financial Aid (recommended)
3. Take Placement Exams and/or Submit Transcripts
4. Complete Online Orientation
5. Sign up for New Student Registration, Meet with an Advisor, Register for Classes

If you are a previous student at West Shore Community College and have not attended classes for two or more years, you should complete the following steps:

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Apply for Financial Aid
3. Meet with an Advisor (Optional)
4. Register for Classes

Follow these steps to transfer to West Shore with a minimum disruption to your academic and career pursuits. We’ll assist you every step of the way.

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Submit Transcripts and/or Submit Placement Exams
3. Complete Online Orientation
4. Meet with an Advisor (Optional)
5. Register for Classes

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.

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

Placement Tests
If you have not taken college-level English or Math, you will need to either submit SAT 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.

Please follow the steps below to begin your educational experience at West Shore Community College as a Guest Student.

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Complete and submit the Guest Application Form to admissions@westshore.edu. Download the form here.
3. Submit unofficial transcripts

Does the class transfer back to your college? Check out the Michigan Transfer Network.

Please see instructions on the Dual Enrollment page.

Education is a lifelong endeavor. At West Shore, we have multiple options. Some courses are for credit and some are not. You choose! Please follow these steps if you want to take a traditional college course but not sure if you should take it for a grade.

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Review our Audit Information
3. Submit Transcripts and/or Submit Placement Exams to take courses that have a prerequisite
4. Register for classes
5. If you'd like to audit your courses, please complete this form and return it to sturecord@westshore.edu.

There are also many 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.

Please see instructions on the Dual Enrollment page.

1. Apply to WSCC
2. Ask your employer to complete this form and return it to cashier@westshore.edu
3. Submit transcripts and/or submit placement exams to take courses that have a prerequisite
4. Register for classes