Next Steps After Admission

I'm Admitted. Now what?South Central College makes it easy for you to get started with your education. With just a few steps, you will be ready to begin college at SCC.

Now that you are admitted, below are your next steps to begin your academic career at SCC:

  • Summer Admits (for enrollment beginning in June): Online Orientation and the Advising and Registration sign-up will be available in March.
  • Fall Admits (for enrollment beginning in August): Online Orientation and the Advising and Registration sign-up will be available in March.
  • Spring Admits (for enrollment beginning in January): Online Orientation and the Advising and Registration sign-up will be available in October.

 

  1. STAR ID
    The STAR ID is a username used to login and maintain your academic record (example: ac1234cd).
    • If you have not activated your STAR ID or you have forgotten it or your password, visit https://starid.minnstate.edu.
    • The STAR ID and password are used to complete the online orientation and to register for classes.
    • If you have trouble finding or activating your STAR ID contact the helpdesk at 507 389-7280 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  2. Online Orientation
  3. Accuplacer
    Schedule your Accuplacer placement test, if required. This will determine course placement in reading, writing, and math. SCC offers both College Readiness (CR) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for those students who need it. 
  4. Advising & Registration (A&R)
    Schedule your on-campus Advising & Registration session. During this session, you will meet with your faculty and/or academic advisor to discuss your program and register for classes.
    • Select your campus and major
    • Select a date that fits your schedule
    • Complete the online reservation form
  5. Start Up
    Attend Welcome Week’s Start Up the week before each semester begins.  This event is for all SCC students.