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Visiting Students are those students enrolled with another institution but chose to take a class (i.e. during the summer) at Gaston College to transfer credits back to their institution.

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
   Request that all colleges/universities previously attended submit official transcripts to above address.
   
   
3. Take placement test
   Make arrangements to 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.
   
   
4. Attend 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 who submit in-transient form to Registrar's Office will receive an orientation package in the mail.

5. 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 and Counseling 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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