Admissions - How to Apply

Applying for admission to SCC is FREE!

Congratulations on taking your first step toward a rewarding future! Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer, or PSEO student, South Central College invites you to apply and embark on the career path of your choosing.

1. Click the Apply Now button below (new applicants should click on "Create StarID").
2. Remember your username and password for future use.
3. Complete each screen and submit your application.
4. As of August 1, 2024, SCC no longer accepts admissions applications from prospective students outside the United States (U.S.) who are not already in possession of an “Initial I-20” and F-1 visa. Canadian citizens may apply as they do not need an F-1 visa for U.S. entry. SCC still accepts transfer students from inside the U.S.
5. The online admissions application for SCC is closed for Fall 2026. However, we continue to accept application on a case-by-case basis (for academic programs that have capacity) Through August 28, 2026. To pursue this option, you must apply in-person at either our Faribault or North Mankato campus. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Prospected International Students - SCC has reached capacity for the 2026-2027 school year. View more about the international student application process and when to check back.

You can contact us directly at admissions@southcentral.edu or 507-389-7220, option 1. You can also schedule an appointment using the options below.

Admissions Service Options

• Email: admissions@southcentral.edu for quick, general assistance
• Meeting/Tour: Schedule an on-campus tour or meeting with an admissions staff member.
• Phone Appointments: On the day of your appointment, the Admissions staff member will contact you at the phone number you provided when you booked the appointment.
• Video Appointments: A video appointment allows us to visually share information with you. Prior to your appointment, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to your scheduled appointment. 

Visit Us

To schedule a campus tour or to make an in-person, phone, or video appointment, please click on the appropriate button below.

 

Helpful information about a variety of student types can be found in the links below:

• New Entering Students
• High School College Credit: Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Early/Middle College, Concurrent Enrollment, and Articulated Credit
• International Students
• Transfer Students
• Returning Students
• Senior Citizens

• Students with Disabilities

• Visiting Students
• Veterans

General admission requirements for all prospective students:

• The applicant has a high school diploma  (Domestic or Foreign), GED certificate, or 2-year degree or higher from a nationally accredited college that will transfer to a University OR
• The applicant, who has neither a high school diploma (Domestic or Foreign) nor a GED certificate demonstrates the potential for being a successful college student, at the discretion of the college. This may require that you take an Ability to Benefit exam which must be scheduled with the Director of Admissions in advance of the date you intend to take the exam.  Financial Aid may or may not be available for students without a high school diploma or GED.

If you have already applied and been accepted please read the Next Steps After Admission Page.

Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.  In order to eliminate barriers, we take appropriate measures to assess each student's ability to participate and benefit through placement testing and counseling.  Based on the assessment and counseling, students are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation.

Admission to the college does not automatically qualify a student for all courses and/or programs of study or majors.  

South Central College considers all applicants, regardless of religious affiliation, race, color, creed, ethnic heritage, gender, age, sexual preference, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or physical ability. Students with disabilities are eligible for reasonable accommodations. If you need accommodations, please reach out to ds@southcentral.edu or 507-389-7339. Find more information on the Disability Services page.