Admission – Steps to Getting Started

Follow the simple steps below for admission to Alvin Community College. We encourage you to complete the admission process early in order to avoid delays. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at admiss@alvincollege.edu.

1. Meet with a counselor or advisor if this is your first time to ever attend college. Bring with you a completed Application for Admission. If you have previously attended college, skip step one.

2. Mail or drop off your completed Application for Admission in the Registrar’s Office (Building A).

3. Request official documents verifying your previous education. Students are responsible for contacting the school or agency to make the request. Have documents sent to the Alvin Community College Registrar’s Office; 3110 Mustang Road; Alvin, Texas 77511.
• High school or home school graduates who have never attended college – high school transcript verifying graduation.
• Individuals who have passed the General Educational Development (GED) test – an official report of scores
• Individuals who have attended a university or college elsewhere – an official transcript from each school.

4. Take mandatory placement test. See the Testing section for test scheduling and exemption information.

5. Meet with a counselor or advisor to go over test results, degree plan, and course selection. This step is optional for students who have previously attended college.

6. Register for your classes via the web, telephone, or in person.

7. Pay for your classes online with a credit card or by check/cash in person at the Business Office, located on the first floor of Building A. Installment payment plans are also available. Phone 281.756.3509 for more information.

8. Attend new student orientation or complete orientation online and return post-test to the Advising Office.

More Admission Information

> International Student Admission (F-1 Visa Holders)
> Special Admission Requirements
> Testing
> Transcripts for Admission