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New Students are those students from high school or transferring from another institution seeking an Associate Degree, Certificate or Diploma. If you are a new student attending Gaston College, please follow the admissions process below.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

For all programs, the following steps must be completed for admission into Gaston College.
  1. Complete and submit application
    Complete application online or pick up application at the Admissions Office on the main campus, Dallas Campus, 2nd floor Myers Center. Submit completed application to:
  2. Gaston College
    Office of Admissions
    201 Highway 321 South
    Dallas, NC 28034-1499

  3. Submit an official high school transcript
    Request that your high school mail an official high school transcript to:
    Gaston College
    Office of Admissions
    201 Highway 321 South
    Dallas, NC 28034-1499
The documentation listed below can be submitted in the place of a traditional high school transcript:
    • Official Adult High School transcript
    • Official copy of GED scores
    • Official transcript from an accredited Correspondence School/Institution
    • Official transcript from Home School
    • Official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university reflecting an Associate Degree or higher.

Note: Request that all colleges/universities previously attended submit official transcripts to above address.

  1. Take placement test
    Take the COMPASS placement test. (available test dates). If you have taken the SAT, ACT, COMPASS, and/or ASSET within the past five years at another college or university, please request that the scores be submitted to the Admissions Office. For information call 704.922.6214.

  2. Apply for financial assistance (if applicable)
    Apply for financial assistance at the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible, if needed. Find out How to apply.

  3. Complete new student orientation

Complete a New Student Orientation session to help ensure academic success and learn more about student resources, college policies, procedures, and publications.

Please note: Students will be given specific information about orientation after their placement testing session. Students who are exempt from placement testing will receive an orientation postcard in the mail.

  1. Meet with a counselor or academic advisor
    After attending an orientation session, meet with a counselor or academic advisor for:
The offices for Admissions, Records and Registration, Counseling, and Financial Aid are located:
    • Dallas Campus, 2nd Floor Myers Center
    • Lincoln Campus, Room 205

Congratulations as you embark on this wonderful opportunity of a lifetime. For questions concerning admissions please contact 704.922.6214.

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