Spring enrollment is now open at SCC

Published: 10/17/2016

Alex Crump came to SCC to change his life. Now a scholarship recipient and student employee at St. Charles Community College, he’ll be the first to tell you it worked.

“I’ve gone through some difficult things in my life; there were even a few times that I found myself destitute. I wanted to change my life and work in the same career as the people who helped me,” Crump said. He calls the criminal justice education he’s pursuing at SCC “excellent.” “The instructors are experienced, wise and helpful. They even helped my classmates and me find internships.” 

Whether you want to start your college education, switch gears or improve your life and career opportunities like Alex, St. Charles Community College provides a chance for a fresh start. Registration for spring 2017 credit classes at SCC is underway. Regular registration hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday. 

“Enrolling in classes is the first step to getting the education or degree students need,” said John Bookstaver, interim vice president for academic and student affairs. “SCC prepares students for careers that are in demand, or to transfer to a four-year institution.”

In addition to quality academic programs, SCC provides support and resources to encourage student success that include financial assistance, scholarship options, a free on-campus tutoring center, veteran resources, accessibility services, career guidance, a child development center and a number of clubs, activities, sports and events.

“SCC has changed my life forever, and I haven’t even graduated yet,” Crump said.

Many students enroll in general education courses that transfer to a four-year institution, but career degrees and certificates that require only 12-32 credit hours to complete are also available for those wanting a boost in or quick entry into the workforce. Such degrees and certificates are in the areas of art, business administration, business technology, computer science, computer-aided drafting, criminal justice, education, global culture, human services and health care.

To register for the spring semester, visit stchas.edu/DiscoverSCC or call 636-922-8000.  Academic advising is available by appointment (stchas.edu/appointment). The college is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Students new to SCC must first visit stchas.edu/apply.

Approximately one-third the cost of other area universities, SCC’s classes are $98 per credit hour for St. Charles County residents. Tuition is $147 per credit hour for out-of-district, in-state students and $215 per credit hour for out-of-state and international students.

Spring classes begin Jan. 17. (Holiday and other closures, as well as important dates and deadlines are listed on the SCC website under Admissions and then Dates and Deadlines.)

Find detailed information about registering for classes at SCC at stchas.edu/academics/students.html.

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.