New Student's Checklist

This checklist is designed to assist new students in the admission and registration process.  If you have questions about any of the requirements, please contact the Admissions and Records Office at (901) 333-5924.  International Students should go to the following Web site for more information: http://www.southwest.tn.edu/international/.
 
Complete an application for Southwest.  You may apply online, or print an application from http://www.southwest.tn.edu/ApplyOnline.htm.

Submit  your application and pay $10 application fee to Cashier's Office at any of Southwest's locations or mail your completed application and $10 fee (Check or Money Order) to:

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Admissions and Records
P.O. Box 780
Memphis, TN 38101-0780
Request that an "Official" copy of your high school/GED scores, college transcript(s), be sent to the address above.
Complete the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Hepatitis B vaccination forms in the Admissions Application.
Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable).
  • Federal Pell Grants are available as well as scholarships.
  • To determine if there is need for assistance; Southwest uses the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/), which takes into consideration the factors that affect a family’s financial status. An application is also available on any of the campuses/centers/sites.
  • For more information please visit the Financial Aid Office's Web site.
Complete testing requirements.
  • If you are under age 21 you will need to submit your official ACT® scores.  If you have not taken the ACT®, contact the Testing Office for a testing schedule. Dates are also posted on the Testing Center's Web site.  If you have taken the test, your scores should be on your high school transcripts.
  • If you are over 21 you must schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS™ test. (Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System/English as a Second Language (COMPASS/ESL).
  • Note: The COMPASS™ test is administered continuously throughout the semester. Make plans to come in and test at your convenience and avoid the rush at Registration. For more information about the COMPASS™ test please contact the Testing Centers.
    • Macon Cove Campus, Farris Building, Room 2182, (901) 333-4170, fax (901) 333-4701
    • Union Avenue Campus, C-Building, Room 204, (901) 333-5127, fax (901) 333-5501
    • Or visit our Web site at http://www.southwest.tn.edu/testing
Complete New Student Advising.
  • Required for all new, degree seeking students
  • New Student Advising Sessions allow you to meet with an academic advisor, receive pertinent information, register for classes and more.
  • Please call Advising and Counseling to schedule a time for New Student Advising at either the Macon Cove (901-333-4594) or Union Avenue (901-333-5122) Campuses.
Pay all of your tuition fees, or ensure that your financial aid is in place that covers the full tuition for your courses.
Have your Student ID made.
  • Your Student ID is required for borrowing books from the library and selling textbooks.
  • Student IDs may be obtained from the Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs office at the Macon Cove (Farris 1101) or Union Avenue (B Building, Room 106) Campuses. 
Get your "Parking Permit."
Purchase your textbooks.
  • Go to either of the main campuses to purchase your textbooks, or order your books online via http://www.efollett.com.
  • Textbooks for the Macon Cove Campus, Whitehaven Center, and Millington Center can only be purchased at the Macon Cove Campus after the first week of class. Textbooks for the Union Avenue Campus, Maxine A. Smith Center, and Gill Center can only be purchased at Union Avenue Campus after the first week of class.
Report to Class.

IT IS THAT SIMPLE!   WELCOME TO SOUTHWEST!