FAQ
Open enrollment statement:
Salt Lake Community College is an open enrollment institution. Meaning that there is no minimum ACT or GPA requirement to be admitted.
Application
Salt Lake Community College's net price calculator can give you an estimate of how much students similar to you paid to attend Salt Lake Community College as well as help estimate how much financial aid you may receive.
The only requirement for admissions is to have earned either a state-recognized high school diploma or a state-issued General Education Diploma (GED). Salt Lake Community College is an open enrollment institution which means that there is no minimum ACT or GPA requirement to be admitted.
If you are currently working towards your GED, you could be eligible to start a program within the School of Applied Technologies and Technical Specialties.
Online admissions applications are generally processed 1 to 2 business days after they have been submitted. An admissions letter with your SLCC Student ID Number and other instructions as to what to do next will be sent via US Mail the next business day.
To apply as an international student, please contact the International Student Services department.
Your SLCC Student ID Number will be mailed to you via US Mail within 3 days after the application has been submitted and the admissions fee paid. At this point you can also retrieve your Student ID Number by entering your name, birthdate, and the last four digits of your social security number* on the SLCC website. You can also obtain your SLCC Student ID Number by presenting photo ID to any SLCC Student Services Office.
*You must have included your social security number on your admissions application for the Student ID retrieval link to work.
Scroll down to the “Forgot Password” section and submit your username/email address to receive a password reset email. If you don’t know your username/email address, please contact the Admissions Office for help with activating your account or resetting your password for the admission application portal.
Please contact the Admissions Office for help with activating your account or resetting your password for the admission application portal.
The application fee to SLCC is $20, and is valid for 3 years. If you do not attend classes in the semester of your original application, or if you stop attending classes for a period of 3 semesters or longer, you will need to submit a free Admissions Application Update.
Next Steps
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Scholarships & Tuition Waivers
- See webpage for deadlines and how to apply.
- Financial Aid
- See webpage for FAFSA assistance and deadlines.
- Undocumented students who graduate from a Utah high school may be eligible to apply for both SLCC scholarships and several private scholarships. For more information about scholarship opportunities for undocumented students, contact the Dream Center.
- Scholarships & Tuition Waivers
- Sign up for Orientation
- Placement Testing
- Register for Classes
- How to Register: You register online, through MySLCC: Click on the Register Tab and use the ‘Add/Drop Classes’ link.
- Class Schedule: You can find the schedule of classes being offered in MySLCC; go to the “Registration” tab and click on the link titled Banner. Select the term you’re interested in attending, and ‘Browse Classes.’
- For help, visit the registration tutorials online.
Classes
- Arts, Communication, and Digital Media
- Business
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Manufacturing, Construction, and Applied Technologies
- Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education, and Human Services
- Visit our Choosing a Major webpage.
- Career Services
- Meeting with a career coach can help you explore different programs, majors, and career fields, along with opportunities and partnerships SLCC has within the community. Focus 2 Career is a free online career and education exploration assessment you can take.
- Refer to our Academic page to help you discover and map out completion of a certificate or degree. Here you will find step by step information on how to get started, what first 5 classes are suggested for your Area of Study & the career coach and academic advisor who can help you plan out courses.
- The Academic Catalog is another place to learn about specific program requirements. Use the catalog to learn how many credits are required to complete your certificate or degree. Here you will find a list of programs, graduation maps and course descriptions to help you plan your coursework.
- DegreeWorks is a web-based checklist that helps you and your academic advisor to track your progress towards graduation and map out your educational plan. Access DegreeWorks from MySLCC to view your Academic Audit & calculate your GPA. Use the What-If function to view other potential degree options.
Transfer
Additional Transfer Guidelines
- Apply to attend Salt Lake Community College
- Order your official transcripts from your previous school and submit them electronically (best option), by mail, or in person.
- Complete the Request for Transcript Evaluation Form.
If you have taken courses at another institution, submit an official transcript at slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation when you apply to SLCC. Your classes will be evaluated so you receive the credit you have earned.
High school students who have AP test scores will send an official copy of the scores from the testing company to SLCC. Former and concurrent enrollment students returning to SLCC will need to complete the Admissions Update form in MySLCC.
High School (Concurrent Enrollment, Early Enrollment, Withdrawal and Home School)
- Driver License number or State ID number (number needed on application).
- ACT or Accuplacer (CPT) scores, ACT scores must be official (math scores are acceptable if taken within one year of application, English is acceptable within two years).
- High school transcript - must be official (in a sealed envelope).
- Parent Permission Form
- Permission letter from the high school counselor, principal, or vice principal (must be on letterhead). The letter must state the student is currently enrolled in high school and has permission to attend SLCC early.
- Students in a home-schooled setting must complete the Verification of Home School Status, which can be found under Forms.
- High school age students not attending high school (dropped out) must obtain a letter from the school district stating the student has been released. The Verification of Official Withdrawal form is available under Forms.
You must demonstrate current college level proficiency by placing in ENGL 1010 and MATH 1010 or 1030. Math test scores must be within 18 months to be accepted. English scores do not expire and are accepted at any time. ACT and SLCC Placement Process scores (SLCC or other UT institutions) are accepted for placement.
*Note: Test scores must be official so make sure they are on your high school transcripts or request transfer scores to be sent directly to us. Contact us at 801-957-4214 for the email address currently accepting test scores.
If you are under 18 and have graduated early from home school, you will need to complete the SLCC Admissions Application and choose the Early High School Graduate student type. You will also need to provide your homeschool diploma or a statement that your graduation requirements have been met, and a current school district release form.
If you are under 17, you will also need a Parent Permission Form. For more information, please visit our Early High School Graduate Admissions page.
If you are under 18 and have graduated early from home school, you will need to complete the SLCC admissions application and choose the Early High School Graduate student type. You will also need to provide your homeschool diploma or a statement that your graduation requirements have been met, and a current school district release form.
If you are under 17, you will also need a Parent Permission Form. For more information, please visit our Early High School Graduate Admissions page.