First-Time Degree-Seeking College Student

Applying to Walters State

We're so excited that you've decided to enroll at Walters State Community College! Please follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Complete the Free Walters State Application

Once admitted to the College, follow directions included with your acceptance letter to activate your MyWS student account and begin checking your alerts and Senators Mail.
Walters State Community College Application

 

Step 2 - Apply for Financial Aid

Once you have applied for financial aid, please begin checking MyWS for financial aid updates. Only eligible students enrolled in approved degree/certificate programs can receive financial aid. 
Apply for Financial Aid

 

Step 3 - Apply for Walters State Scholarships

Once you have applied for financial aid, please begin checking MyWS for financial aid updates. Only eligible students enrolled in approved degree/certificate programs can receive financial aid. 
Apply for WS Scholarships

 

Step 4 - Submit Transcripts

Submit official high school transcript, GED/HISET scores, or home-school transcript. If you have attended college for dual enrollment at another institution, submit your official college transcript.
Transcript Request Form

 

Step 5 - A - Upload Test Scores

Submit Your ACT or SAT scores (if test was taken within the last five years) or register for a Placement Exam. Students who choose not to submit ACT/SAT scores or do not have valid scores may choose to take a placement test or be automatically placed into learning support courses.
Upload Test Scores

 

Step 5 - B - Submit Test Scores

Degree-seeking students over the age of 21 who have not taken a transferable college-level English and math will be required to take the Accuplacer exam for placement purposes in English, math, and reading. High School Equivalency recipients who do not have a prior college-level math or English may also take the Accuplacer exam regardless of age. 

Students who do not have valid scores may choose to take a placement test or be automatically placed into learning support courses.

Register for Placement Exam

 

Step 6 - Submit Prior Learning Assessment Application

Review types of prior learning and complete the Application for Prior Learning Assessment to request credit.
Prior Learning Assessment

 

Step 7 - Submit Proof of US Citizenship and Lawful Presence

Click on the link below to submit your information.
Submit Proof of US Citizenship

 

Step 8 - Complete Online Orientation

Watch your MyWS and Senators Mail accounts for notifications when Online Orientation opens.
Go To MyWS

 

Step 9 - Schedule Academic Advising Appointment

After completing online orientation, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to select and register for classes (watch your MyWS and Senators Mail accounts for notifications).
Go To MyWS

 

Step 10 - Submit your final, official high school transcript to Admissions

Regular High School Diploma
Submit official high school transcript, which must include graduation date and diploma type.

High School Equivalency Diploma
Submit official scores from the agency that administered the high school equivalency examination. Partial high school transcripts must also be submitted, if applicable.

Transcript Request Form

 

Step 11 - Pay for Classes

Fees may be paid online through MyWS or at any Walters State campus. For additional information regarding fee payment, please visit the Cost & Aid Office.
Cost & Aid Office

 

Step 12 - Certify Registration with the Selective Service

Pursuant to federal and state law, males who are 18 but not yet 26 years old, and are citizens of the United States or a resident of the United States must register with the Selective Service System. Certification of this registration must be furnished to the office of Senators Central. Individuals born on or after January 1, 1960, who did not register with the Selective Service System, must furnish the school with information that the failure to register was not knowing and willful. These individuals must furnish the college a copy of the response from the Selective Service System to the office of Senators Central. Individuals may obtain their selective service number at: http://www.sss.gov.

Applicants are required to certify registration with the Selective Service or provide a valid reason for not registering before enrolling in classes.

Selective Service System

 

Step 13 - Check your MyWS Account Regularly

Remember to regularly check your MyWS student account for alerts related to other admissions and/or financial aid requirements.
Go To MyWS

 

 

 

 

 

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