SCC vice president hopes enrolling for college is a New Year's resolution

Published: 12/19/2013

SCC currently is enrolling for the spring 2014 semester, admission is open to all students, and students may begin taking classes in January. SCC has a number of offerings for first-time college students, transfer students, returning learners, high school juniors and seniors who want to dual-enroll and high school students graduating in December who want to get an early start on taking college classes.

“Many jobs require a college education and the New Year is a great time to get started on educational goals,” said Chris Breitmeyer, vice president for academic and student affairs.

Breitmeyer offered his top 10 reasons to attend SCC:

1. Academic excellence: dedicated and experienced faculty and staff are focused on teaching and learning
2. Quality programs: college transfer programs and career technical programs
3. Access: open enrollment/admission
4. Cost: tuition is one-third the cost of nearby universities, and financial aid and scholarship options are available
5. Small class sizes: average class size is 22
6. Supportive environment: counseling, advising, tutoring, career services, veterans services
7. Developmental coursework: classes are available for students who are unprepared or underprepared for college-level work
8. Graduates are well prepared for the workforce
9. Student involvement: clubs, activities, athletic, cultural and educational events offer ways to connect with other students
10. Close to home

Spring registration will continue through Jan. 17. New students should visit www.stchas.edu/DiscoverSCC or call 636-922-8000. Current students should log on to www.stchas.edu/connect. 

SCC offices will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, and closed for the winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1. In-person registration will reopen on Jan. 2 and regular registration hours will resume from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. Important dates and deadlines are listed at www.stchas.edu/acacal. SCC classes are $95 per credit hour for in-district students, $143 for out-of-district, in-state students and $215 for out-of-state and international students.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.