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Graduation Rehearsal:

Date/Time: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm SHARP!

Location: West Ashley High School Auditorium

Graduation Ceremony:

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Location: West Ashley High School

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GRADUATE MEMO Fall  2024 Updated 10.17.24

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1. Students with GEDs

·         CSU accepts students who have GEDs!

·         These students are processed just like any of our traditional freshman students and we will send an academic reference form to a teacher/counselor of their choice in the place of requesting SAT/ACT scores.

o    After they get accepted to CSU, we will ask them to do a math and English placement test so that we know what course they should be placed into. The placement test is free if done on campus.

·         Students with a GED are given a $5,000 merit-based scholarship as well as what they are eligible for through the FAFSA and can receive most of our other general scholarships if they meet the scholarship-specific requirements.

·         We plan to start workshops in the near future for transfer and GED students to help them through the application process, as well as getting logged into their various school applications and email. We understand this can be more difficult for non-traditional and older students.

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Charleston Southern University (CSU) does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services. CSU admits students under this policy in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Charleston Southern University - Your Passport to Purpose

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Charleston Southern University is a Christian college in South Carolina, where you will learn to think broadly and deeply, to engage truths that ignite your curiosity, and to ask questions of the world and yourself. Preparing servant leaders to pursue significant lives. Your purpose is our mission.

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We offer free practice tests and learning resources to help students prepare to succeed on each of the ACCUPLACER tests.

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Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

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Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

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Applying to the college is easy (and free)!

Now it is time to get down to business and start your college career. Below are five steps to help you apply to the college, register and get ready for class!

1. Apply Now

Apply Now -Whether you are a new applicant to TTC or a returning student, create an account on Apply Now and complete the online application. Check out the how-to video on this page for step-by-step instructions.

Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will be able to view any supplemental items needed to complete your application steps on your Apply Now account.

Proof of high school graduation or a GED (required to receive financial aid)

Copy of high school diploma or GED
Or

Official high school transcript showing graduation date (preferred)

You may ask your high school to send a copy to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu, have it mailed directly from your school, or hand deliver to TTC Admissions in a sealed envelope.

Request a copy online from Parchment (there is a fee); electronic copy sent to TTC.

Verification of legal presence in the United States

Required for all new applicants, per South Carolina law

For most students the documentation required is a clear picture/copy of a driver's license or state-issued identification card.

For more details and examples of documents that can be used, please visit the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act page.

Placement testing for math and English coursework

Valid, qualifying SAT/ACT test scores: a. SAT: 530 Evidenced-based Reading & Writing, 600 Math, b. ACT: 19 English, 22 Math.

ACCUPLACER Placement Test (FREE in the TTC Testing Center).

Weighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (final, official transcript required).

High school diploma or GED plus D2L math placement test.

Prior college credits in math and/or English.

A navigator or academic advisor can help you choose the best option.

2. Financial Aid

Financial Aid - Apply for all aid, including SC lottery-funded tuition assistance, by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some state scholarships (LIFE) and aid programs may not require a FAFSA, but students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA and have their results sent to TTC.

3. Orientation

Orientation - Complete a Navigate to Success session in-person or online.

4. Register

Register - Make an appointment and meet with your assigned academic advisor or navigator to register for classes. Once you register, purchase your books and obtain your Student ID.

5. Pay Tuition

Pay Tuition - Pay tuition and fees by the published deadlines.

Attend Classes - Congratulations! You are now ready to attend class. Check the calendar to see when classes start. Be sure to attend class or log in and participate in an online class on the first day so you are not dropped from the class roster.

Online Application

Creating your Apply Now account and submitting your application electronically is the quickest and easiest way to apply. This allows TTC to communicate with you through your personal email about the status of your application. It also ensures the accuracy of your data. Once you have applied, you will also be able to review and upload many of the supplemental items that are needed to complete your application. These supplemental items are based on the type or category of student, such as first-time freshman, transfer or returning student.

Save time - upload or email your documentation
Once you have submitted your application through Apply Now, you can upload many of your required documents instead of waiting in line! Required documents may include a state-issued ID card/driver's license, copy of high school diploma/GED, high school transcripts, and any standardized test results (SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER). When submitting official documents from other sources, such as official college or high school transcripts, please have any documents sent directly from the college/school to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu or through services like the National Clearinghouse or Parchment. If electronic submission is not possible, please have them mailed directly to the Admissions office at Trident Technical College

If you have questions about determining or establishing classification as a South Carolina resident for tuition purposes, you may visit the Residency page or email specific questions to Norman Ashbee, Admissions residency coordinator, at norman.ashbee@tridenttech.edu.

Paper Application

If you are unable to access Apply Now, you may print the admission application. Once you have completed the form, you can mail, email or bring the application to an Admissions office on any Trident Technical College campus. Paper applications are also available at the Admissions office.

NOTE: There are separate applications for Nursing and Health Sciences programs. Visit the links for more information.

Workforce Training (formerly Continuing Education)

Workforce Training programs are professional development and personal interest courses that do not award academic credit but are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). You do not have to apply and be admitted to the college to take these noncredit courses. Learn more.

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Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

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Application - YES

Create an account on Apply Now and complete the online application, selecting “First-Time College Freshman” as your student type. Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will be able to view any supplemental items needed and monitor the processing of your application on your Apply Now account.

High School Diploma/Transcript- YES

You must provide proof of completion of a high school diploma or GED. Acceptable forms of proof of high school graduation include:

high school transcript*

high school or GED diploma

military record verifying high school completion

Note: A high school certificate of completion is not acceptable proof. While official transcripts are not required, they may be needed for scholarship purposes. TTC has a limited number of programs that do not require a high school diploma or GED.

*Students graduating from high school within the last five years who can provide a final, official transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher during the admission process will not need to take the placement test and will be eligible to enroll directly into college-level courses.

English Proficiency - YES

Submit one of the following:

A final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from the last five years

Qualifying SAT (480 Critical Reading; 530 Revised SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing)

Qualifying ACT (19 English)

Take the TTC Placement Test

Math Proficiency - YES

Submit one of the following:

A final, official S.C. high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from the last five years

Qualifying SAT (580 Math; 600 Revised Math)

Qualifying ACT (22 Math)

Take the TTC Placement Test

Proof of Citizenship - YES

Submit one of the following:

South Carolina driver's license

ID

FAFSA Student Aid Report

For US Citizenship Verification form option, click here.

Transient Permission - NO

Transient permission is only required of students who are currently enrolled at another college and wish to take courses at TTC to transfer back to their home institution.

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