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Special Credit Students are those students not seeking a degree but plan to take classes at Gaston College to enhance new employment skills, enhance present job skills, or for personal interest/enrichment.

We are delighted that you decided to continue your educational journey with Gaston College. Below are a few helpful steps to start you on a successful journey.

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:
   

   Gaston College
   Office of Admissions
   201 Highway 321 South
   Dallas, NC 28034-1499

2. Submit an official college transcript
   If taking a class that requires a prerequisite, submit college transcript.

Placement test needed if no college transcript has been submitted to Gaston College for classes that require prerequisites.

3. Attend a new student orientation
   Attend 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 when to attend orientation after each placement testing session. Students that are exempt from placement testing will receive an orientation postcard in the mail.

4. Meet with a counselor or academic advisor
   After attending an orientation session, meet with a counselor or academic advisor for:
• Degree Program information
• Selection of courses and registration

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 life time. For questions concerning admissions please contact 704.922.6214.

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