Congratulations on your admission to South Central College! Now that you’re in, here’s a checklist of tasks so you can take the next steps on your journey. We are excited to have you join us!
Complete Online Orientation
All new students must watch the 10-minute Online Orientation video that corresponds to your program area (See the program page for a detailed list of majors in each program area). All PSEO students should watch the PSEO orientation. There will be a quiz at the end of the orientation. (TIP: you must be watching in full screen on your device to access the quiz).
- Agriculture
- Business and Industry (Arts and Information Technology, Building and Design, Business, Human Services and Education, Manufacturing, Transportation)
- General Education and Transfer Options
- Health Sciences
- PSEO
Login to Your SCC Email
SCC Email is the main form of communication used by the college.
- Use the log-in instructions to set up your SCC email
- Secure your account with Multi-Factor Authentication
- The Help Desk page has more technology support information for students.
- If needed,
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Schedule Advising and Registration Session
- Check the Student Course Placement page to see if you are required to complete a course placement assessment. You should have received a notice from Admissions if this is required.
- During this session, you will meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your program, register for classes, and ensure you're ready to go when classes start.
If you've completed the list above, here are additional things you can do.
- Order Your Textbooks - Visit the SCC bookstore web page for detailed information as well as a video tutorial on how to order textbooks online:
- Apply for Financial Aid through the FAFSA website - By completing a FAFSA (Free Application to Federal Student Aid) you will secure your course registration and be allowed to charge your textbooks and school supplies through the college bookstore each term.
- Pay Your Bill - For videos related to financial aid and paying your bill in e-Services go to: https://southcentral.edu/Financial-Aid/your-financial-aid-status.html
- Check Important Dates - Be sure to review important dates regularly.
- Bookmark Our Students Resources page and complete the SCC Student Intake Survey. Doing so allows you to learn about our student resources and select the ones you have an interest in learning more.
- Learn About Essential SCC Technology
- Microsoft Office 365 - Did you know that you have access to all the Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) through your SCC email account? View instructions on how to install Microsoft Office 365.
- Watch this video introducing and navigating D2L Brightspace:
- Turn on Text Messaging
Select and choose text messaging in e-Services to receive important reminders and communications from SCC. Log into e-Services, click on Account Management, and select “Turn Text messaging On or Off.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my Star ID?
- Your STAR ID is the username you'll need 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 the Star Id website.
- Your STAR ID and password are used to register for classes and to log-in to a variety of services.
- If you have trouble finding or activating your STAR ID, contact the helpdesk at 507-389-7280 or
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When is Advising and Registration Available
- Fall Admits (for courses beginning in August): Advising and Registration sign-up available in April
- Spring Admits (for courses beginning in January): Advising and Registration sign-up available in mid-October
- Summer Admits (for courses beginning in late May): Advising and Registration sign-up available in January
