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Steps to becoming a successful student:

1. Meet with an Admissions Counselor to discuss your interest in investing your future at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
2. Degree seeking students must take and courses only students may need to take the COMPASS test. This is Ivy Tech's assessment instrument that will assist you and your academic advisor in making appropriate course selectoins. Contact the Student Affairs Office to arrange a testing session. (There is no charge for taking the COMPASS test).
3. All new students should complete an application for admission. Degree seeking students should do this at the COMPASS testing session. Courses only students should complete the application at the time of registration.
4. All degree seeking students must have a high school transcript or GED scores on file before starting their second term at Ivy Tech. A request for transcript should be filled out at your COMPASS testing session.Students that have not yet completed high school or a GED should discuss their situation with their academic advisor.
   • If you have previously completed college coursework at a regionally accredited college or university, have an official transcript sent to us for assessment waiver and transfer purposes.
5. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Simply call Ivy Tech and tell the switchboard operator that you need to schedule an advising appointment and what program you are interested in.
6. Meet with your academic advisor at the appointed time to schedule classes. This is a good time to ask any remaining questions that you may have. Degree seeking students must meet with an advisor prior to registration. Courses only students are also encouraged to meet with an advisor.
7. Pay your fees. You are not officially registered until payment arrangements have been made with the Business Office. If you are receiving financial aid, check with the Financial Aid Office to make sure that all of your paperwork is in order.
8. Buy your books. Virtually every class uses a book. Books are available at the Campus bookstore in Whitewater Hall and the Connersville Instructional Center. Always get your books prior to the first class session. Read a few chapters ahead if possible so that you will be prepared for your first class. (Students planning to charge books against their financial aid balance should check with the Financial Aid Office for instructions.)
9. Attend a New student orientation session. If your advisor did not schedule a session for you, contact the Student Affairs Office to do so. This session will give you another opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the college.
10. Locate all of your classrooms before the first class meets. This is particularly important if you are not familiar with all of Ivy Tech's locations. Your classes may not all meet in the same building.
11. Attend every class. There are hundreds of reasons why you might consider skipping class. Our experience shows, however, that the single best predictor of class performance is attendance. The general rule is "be in class whenever possible." If you must miss a class, make sure to contact your instructor as soon as possible to explain your situation and to talk about making up the missed assignment.
12. Last but not least, contact your advisor, or the Student Affairs Office, whenever you have a question. Don't wait for a question to become a problem. We are here to help!

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