Read the application form. Gather and copy all required documents to prove identity and residency, as well as evidence of attendance and graduation from high school or other learning institutions. You will be required to attach these copies to your application form.
Fill out the application, beginning with your name, address, Social Security number, phone number, email address and emergency contact information. Contact information must be accurate and current. College personnel may need to contact you to notify you of schedule changes or to mail your course grades, etc. You will be asked how long you have resided at your current address. This information is used to determine if you are eligible for in-state tuition rates in state-funded educational institutions.
List each of the schools you have previously attended, including accurate contact information. The office of admissions and records will use this information to verify your eligibility to attend college and to accurately assess your previous educational experience. This is necessary to transfer credits from your previous school to your current one.
Claim your major. This means to state your discipline of study. If you are unsure or need help with claiming your major, ask to speak with a general academic adviser. This information will help the admissions department to assign you to an academic adviser who specializes in your particular discipline of study.
Proofread the application to ensure that all areas are correctly completed. Sign the application (or provide an electronic signature) and submit to the office of admissions and records (or equivalent).