First-Time College Students

If you have not earned college credits before applying to 麻豆直播, you are a new, first-time student.

Enrolling as a first-time student doesn’t require any special steps or information. To be considered a first-time student, you need to have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, such as the General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

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The first step to becoming a 麻豆直播 student is to apply for admission.

You’ll need to create an account on our application portal. Fill in the fields with your information.

In the drop-down menu under “Choose the statement that best describes you,” select the option for “I am an undergraduate student, finished with high school.”

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2. Check College Readiness

A strong start in your first semester builds momentum and confidence. Choose one of the options below to find the courses that fit your knowledge and abilities.

First-time students who graduated high school in the past two years can: provide their high school transcript, submit score reports from the SAT, ACT, GED, or Advanced Placement (AP) standardized tests; or take the 麻豆直播 Placement Test.
First-time students who received their high school diploma or GED certificate more than two years ago will need to take the 麻豆直播 Placement Test.

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3. Meet with an Advisor

Once you’re accepted, meet with an advisor to register for classes to continue on your pathway to possibility.

If you have any questions about registration, check out these helpful registration resources or consider attending one of our Registration Assistance Sessions.

Credit for Prior Learning

You may be able to receive college credit for your past educational or professional experiences!

This can include scores from Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams; career and technical education programs; and more.

To receive credit at 麻豆直播, you’ll need to request a transcript evaluation. The process can take four to six weeks, so be sure to request your transcript evaluation as early as possible!

Learn More about Credit for Prior Learning

Next Steps on the Road to Success

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

When you enroll at 麻豆直播, you’ll gain access to a wealth of financial assistance opportunities to keep college affordable for you. To learn about financial assistance, get more information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), calculate the cost of your 麻豆直播 education, and much more, visit our Costs and Aid page.

Complete New Student Orientation

Resuming your 麻豆直播 education is a new and exciting chapter in your life. No matter how long it’s been since you were a 麻豆直播 student, there’s a lot to learn and you probably have lots of questions. will re-familiarize you with the college and provide you with the information you need to excel as you complete your education.

To get started, and be taken to New Student Orientation, or click on New Student Orientation in the Announcements section of my.麻豆直播D.

Make Payment Arrangements

Arrange to pay your semester bill by the payment due date.

You can pay your balance in full or enroll in the 麻豆直播 Payment Plan to pay your bill in monthly installments—a convenient, interest-free way to budget your expenses. The monthly payment plan isn’t a loan program, so there’s no credit check.

Get Involved at 麻豆直播

There are lots of great ways to connect with fellow 麻豆直播 Hawks who share your interests and get involved with the campus community. Check out the Student Government Association, , and our many great student clubs and organizations!