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one in four St. Charles County high school graduates chooses SCC.

Median Student Age: 20

Mascot: Cougar

Mascot Name: Scooter McCougar

Here START your future AT SCC.

St. Charles Community College is the choice of nearly one in four St. Charles County high school graduates. And it’s

no wonder, with small class sizes and professors who want you to succeed.

Whether your next step is transferring to a four-year institution or finding a job, you’ll find help around every corner. We have a dedicated faculty and staff who will help you succeed.

Beginning your education at SCC is a smart decision.

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There’s much more to learn: stchas.edu College Colors: Maroon and Gray

Male to Female Ratio: 2:3

Minority Student Population: 15%

our mission is Free tutoring and computer use

Courses that fit

The ACE Tutoring Center is a learning center dedicated to

SCC offers coursework in math, English and reading that

helping students with free tutoring and study skills. The largest

will prepare you for college-level classes. Placement in these

campus computer lab is available to students there for papers,

courses is determined by the results of the academic skills

projects and presentations, along with a Mac computer lab for

assessment that you'll take during the admissions process.

multimedia projects.

Career services

Academic counseling

SCC’s Career Services offers career counseling, job search

SCC’s academic counselors will help guide you toward

assistance, job postings, job shadowing opportunities,

productive academic decision making. And, if life gets

workshops and classes. The SCC-sponsored job fair in May

tough, SCC's mental health counselor can help you meet

is a big help, too.

the challenges head on.

Online and technical help

Learning Accommodations

Who has time to troubleshoot computer problems when

The Accessibility Services Office provides test accommodations,

there's homework to do? The SCC Help Desk is available when

registration assistance and alternate formats for learning. Be

you need technical assistance with any SCC online service.

sure to request services at least eight weeks in advance to ensure appropriate and reasonable accommodations.

library network access

Education abroad SCC offers opportunities to study abroad in England and France. Each spring semester, students can study at

In addition to the Learning Resource Center, which contains

Canterbury Christ Church University in Canterbury, England.

a collection of materials and electronic databases, you’ll have

Or, in the summer, travel to Cannes, France, for a six-week

access to an additional 25 million volumes through the

study tour. These trips provide cultural exploration and an

MOBIUS shared library organization. That's a lot of books.

opportunity to earn college credit.

At SCC, we are committed to providing you with the best instruction, resources and support services to help you succeed.

College Established: 1986

Extended Service Area: Lincoln, Pike, Callaway and Montgomery Counties

There’s much more to learn: stchas.edu/studentresources

success student Students From St. Charles County: 80%

Countries Represented in Student Body: 25

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Transfer degrees

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Finish strong

Transfer degrees are designed for transfer

After completing an associate

to a four-year college or university.

degree at SCC, you'll be prepared to move on to a four-year institution

• Associate of Arts • Associate of Arts in Teaching • Associate of Science

where you can continue your educational goals.

Career-technical degrees Start here

get to work

Career-technical degrees and certificates are

A focused, career-technical degree

designed to prepare you for the workforce.

or short-term certificate can get you

• Associate of Applied Science • Associate of Science • Certificate of Achievement • Certificate of Specialization

into the workforce quickly in the field of your choice.

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St. Charles Community College offers degrees and certificates in the areas of art, business, education, English/communication, health care, humanities, law, math, science, social sciences and technology.

There’s much more to learn: stchas.edu/academics

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Complete the Application for Admission

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Complete an application for admission online at stchas.edu/apply. For assistance, call 636-922-8234.

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Meet With an Academic Counselor and Register for Classes

Your assessment will be reviewed with you by an academic counselor who will help you select the

Apply Early for Financial AID and Scholarships

courses you need to get started and plan for success.

To make an appointment, call 636-922-8241 or visit

A wide variety of financial aid and scholarships are

stchas.edu/appointment.

available for students who qualify. Be sure to apply early

COL 101 (College Success Seminar) is required for

at fafsa.gov. If you are receiving the A+ Scholarship, tell

all first-time freshmen who take 9 hours or more in

your SCC academic counselor.

fall or spring semesters. It is also required if taking

Go to stchas.edu/aplus for more information, visit the

5 or more credit hours in the summer term.

Enrollment Services Department in the 1200 wing of the Administration Building, or call 636-922-8601.

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Take the Academic Skills Assessment and watch the what's Next? Presentation

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Pay Tuition and Fees

Pay your tuition and fees in full according to the current academic calendar to avoid being dropped from all your courses.

You must take the Academic Skills Assessment if you plan

SCC has contracted with an outside vendor to

to enroll in 6 credit hours or more (two or more classes)

provide students with an alternative tuition payment

your first semester. If you have taken the ACT®, be sure to

plan (Nelnet) to help accommodate different

bring your scores with you. If you’ve passed English and/

lifestyles and budgets. You will be assessed a fee

or math at another college with a grade of ‘C’ or higher,

for this service.

bring a transcript or copy of your grades. You may be exempt from all or a portion of the assessments. For

For more information, visit stchas.edu/tuition.

hours and more information, visit stchas.edu/assessment.

Following the assessment, watch the What's Next?

Registration and Beyond presentation at stchas.edu/ whatsnext.

You have arrived!

Compared to the universities where most

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of our students transfer, SCC's tuition is typically one-third the cost.

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A+ Scholarship Program The Missouri A+ Scholarship Program affords students who

have graduated and successfully met the requirements from a designated A+ Missouri high school the ability to continue their

Grants do not have to be repaid and are awarded

education tuition-free at any participating community college or

on the basis of financial need.

Low-interest

technical school within the state of Missouri.

loans can help finance your college The first steps

education. But remember, the money you receive must be repaid down the road.

• Students need to apply to SCC to obtain a student ID number.

The Federal Work Study Program

• All A+ students must complete a new FAFSA for each academic

offers a variety of part-time campus job opportunities.

year. The priority deadline to complete the FAFSA is June 1.

(Bonus: This will help build your resume!)

• All A+ students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit

Scholarships do not require repayment.

hours each semester and must meet with an academic

They range from a specific amount given in a particular

counselor to have coursework approved.

semester to a full scholarship of tuition and standard fees for up to four consecutive semesters.

Keep your eligibility

Do you qualify for the A+

• All A+ students must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative

Scholarship

Program at SCC? Ask your high school to forward a

GPA at the end of each term.

transcript indicating that you are an A+ eligible recipient

• All A+ students must meet the minimum satisfactory

and complete your FAFSA. Then just set up a meeting with

academic progress standards established by SCC.

an SCC academic counselor to build your schedule, and you're on your way.

There’s much more to learn: stchas.edu/aplus

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To be eligible for grants, loans, work study, scholarships and the A+ Program, go to fafsa.gov and fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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Cougar athletics

Getting involved at SCC is easy

Athletic opportunities at SCC include four intercollegiate

Whether you’re interested in the environment, sports,

sports teams: soccer and baseball for men, along with

religion, video games or politics, more than 40 student-run

soccer and softball for women. All four teams compete at

clubs and organizations will help you learn, grow and gain

the NJCAA Division 1 level. Club sports include basketball,

experience that will benefit you now and in the future. If

pingpong and SCC’s 13-time national championship-

you can’t find a club that’s right for you – start your own!

winning roller hockey team.

Cheer us on: stchas.edu/athletics

Stay connected with friends at SCC events The Cougar Activities Crew sponsors an array of events for you and your friends to enjoy on campus. With concerts, comedy acts, movies and games, you’ll never get bored hanging out at SCC!

Cultural and educational opportunities abound Experience education from a multicultural perspective through lectures, international film screenings and celebrations of nationally recognized heritage months like Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Pride Month, Asian-Pacific Islander Month and Women’s History Month.

Learn more about student life at SCC: stchas.edu/insidelook Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/sccstudentactivities

Center Stage Theatre Several classic and contemporary productions are performed annually, giving students and the community a chance to command the stage.

Art exhibitions Each year at least six exhibitions rotate through the SCC gallery and include work by students, faculty and local professional artists.

SCC Coffeehouse

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Share your creativity in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Open-Mic Night at the SCC Coffeehouse is a venue for expression of original work in art, prose, poetry and song held four times a year on campus.

Lunchtime concerts Enjoy your lunch and some free music by musicians from across the country, as well as local performers and SCC musicians.

International Film Series Art, culture and education come together at free, international film screenings. Popcorn is on the house!

Music performances The SCC Music Department puts together a rich mix of entertainment, including a concert band, orchestra, jazz combos, chorale ensembles and more. Join in – these concerts feature SCC students and community residents.

Enjoy an upcoming event: stchas.edu/calendars

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I'm Scooter McCougar, SCC's official mascot. Search for the SCC page on Facebook and get the inside scoop (hint: facebook.com/stchas).

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connected y a St Do you want to know more about what SCC is really like?

Get an insider’s perspective through the SCC bloggers, which include faculty, staff and students just like you. Then become a fan of SCC’s Facebook page for daily updates on upcoming events, important dates and deadlines, as well as class cancellations. SCC is also on Twitter (@ SCC_StCharlesCC) and Instagram (@stcharlescc), so you can know what’s happening both on campus and in the community.

Check out SCC’s blogs: stchas.edu/sccblogs

Read student success stories: stchas.edu/MyStory

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/stchas

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February

April

Begin your financial aid application process once your taxes are

Registration for summer and fall classes begins. Don’t forget: The

complete. You can start by completing a FAFSA application at

early bird gets the worm, so register early to build the schedule

fafsa.gov.

that works for you.

Trustee and Foundation scholarship applications are due March 1, so February is the time to start filling them out.

Other important dates

Download applications at stchas.edu/scholarships, or visit

First-time freshmen can learn about the registration process

Enrollment Services in the Administration Building for help.

and how to set up a schedule and register for courses through What's Next? Registration and Beyond. Visit stchas.edu/

March

whatsnext to view the presentation and complete the quiz.

It’s testing time, and we want you to be successful! To determine your starting level, most incoming students will be tested in English, math and reading. Testing is free and no appointment

You need to have completed your assessment and/or submitted your ACT scores before viewing the What's Next? Registration and Beyond presentation.

is needed. Visit stchas.edu/assessment or call 636-922-8629

Classes start in August, January and June, and tuition payments

for hours of operation.

are due to the Cashier’s Office before the start of each semester.

See other important deadlines: stchas.edu/finaiddates

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Textbooks for each new semester are available during finals week of the previous term.

Academic Counseling

Admission and Registration

Bookstore

Accessibility Services

Assessment Center

Financial Assistance

Call 636-922-8241, or email advising@stchas.edu.

Call 636-922-8627, or email access@stchas.edu.

Call 636-922-8234, or email enrollment@stchas.edu.

Call 636-922-8629, or email ac@stchas.edu.

Call 636-922-8448, or visit the Café-Bookstore.

Call 636-922-8270, or visit the first floor, Administration Building.

For general inquiries and new student info, call 636-922-8400 or visit stchas.edu/DiscoverSCC. 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty, and staff. The College adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ncacihe.org.