Admission and Registration Procedures

Admissions Requirements and Procedures/Post-Secondary Students

Welcome to Sheridan Technical College! The following are the steps to enrollment:

1. Attend Orientation

Program specific orientation is held Monday through Thursday. Refer to the next page for the orientation schedule.

To register for orientation:

• Main (Hollywood) Campus: Report to Building 11, Office of Student Affairs no later than 8:30 a.m.
• West (Pembroke Pines) Campus: Report to the main office no later than 8:00 a.m.

2. Apply for Financial Assistance (OPTIONAL)

Prospective students requesting financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Please refer to the How to Apply for Financial Aid flyer (attached) for instructions. Also attached, is the Community Resource List which identifies agencies that provide financial assistance for post-secondary education. Delays in completing the FAFSA may affect your ability to register on time. This step can be completed simultaneously with admissions.

3. Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Students enrolled in a postsecondary program of 450 hours or more are required to take and pass a basic skills test in order to receive a vocational certificate at the time of program completion. Please refer to the next page for a list of basic skills exemptions. The TABE computer-based test is approximately 2.5 hours and assesses students in the areas of reading, math and language. To register please bring $15.00 and a valid picture ID. The test schedule and registration location is as follows:

• Main (Hollywood) Campus: M-Th report to Building 11, Office of Student Affairs no later than 9:00 a.m.

(Report to Building 11 no later than 8:30 a.m. when also attending orientation)

• West (Pembroke Pines) Campus: T, W, F report to the main office no later than 8:00 a.m.

4. Counselor Interview

You must meet with your program counselor/advisor to finalize the admissions process. Topics to be discussed include: TABE scores, TABE exemption, remediation, Florida residency for tuition purposes, etc. Test scores cannot be provided over the phone. Counselor contact information and office hours are available on the next page (no appointment necessary).

Items to provide:

• Valid picture ID
• Two (2) acceptable proof of FL residency (list attached)
• Completed Florida Residency Declaration form (form attached—use black ink only)
• Documentation for Basic Skills (TABE) exemption (if applicable-see back page for required documents)
• Proof of name change and/or additional documents may be required (if applicable)

5. Register for Class

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Prospective students can register upon receiving an acceptance letter. Registration is held throughout the year, so verify course availability and registration dates with the program counselor/advisor. Textbooks, uniforms, kits and all other required supplies must be purchased prior to the first day of class.

The Registration Office schedule is as follows:

• Main (Hollywood) Campus: Report to Building 12, M-Th 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & F 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• West (Pembroke Pines) Campus: Report to the registration window, M-F 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Basic Skills Exemption (TABE)

You may be exempt from the TABE if you:

• Entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma (official high school transcript required);
• Possess a college degree at the associate in applied science (AAS) level or higher from an accepted accredited college or university (official diploma or transcript required);
• Demonstrate readiness via the 2014 GED®, P.E.R.T, ACT, SAT, WBST and/or GAIN (official test results required);
• Active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services (paper order or ID card required);
• Pass a state or national industry certification or licensure examination that is identified in State Board of Education rules and aligned to the CTE program in which the student is enrolled (official test results required); or
• Enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is registered with FDOE.

Contacts/Office Hours/Orientation Schedule