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Ready to apply? Use the orange button below to start the free Washington state community college application. You need a valid email address, know your residency status and have an idea of what area of study you are interested in. For detailed information on how to get started, visit Become a Student. 

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When Do I Apply?

You can complete the online application anytime, but you need to submit your application before the application deadline every quarter so you can make it through all the remaining steps before your first day of class.

New Student Application Deadline (with no prior college experience)

Before You Apply

Become a Student

While the admission process for most areas of study begins with our online application, there are specific details for returning students, students seeking basic education, high schools students and international students, and plenty of helpful information for getting started in our Become a Student section.

What to Study

Exploring the different topics you can study is an important part of your college experience. Work with academic counselors and build an academic plan. Start exploring areas of study to find videos, photos and tesimonials form students who have completed a program. Plus, some program have specific admission steps which can be found on the area of study pages only.

Explore our areas of study on the What to Study page.

What is Next?

Completing your online application is the first step. Next, you need to explore how you pay for college, get scheduled for placement assessment, and learn about new student orientation, counseling, and the registration process. 

Contact Admissions

1810 N. Greene St. MS 2151
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
509-533-8020

Location

Student Services Bldg. 15

Hours

Fall – Spring
Mon: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tue – Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer
Mon – Thu: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. - noon

Start Your Application Process

Follow these six steps to get started.

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Step 1 - Apply

Ready to apply? Use the orange Apply Now button on the top of this page start the free Washington state community college application.

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Step 2 - Financial Aid

Anyone, regardless of financial status, can attend the Community College of Spokane. We have the resources you need for scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.

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Step 3 - Placement Testing

Being placed in the right classes early in your college career makes it more likely you will successfully complete your degree or program. Let us help you begin your studies in classes that aren't too hard or too easy.

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Step 4 - Orientation

Learn about campus and culture, online resources, forms and deadlines or explore career options, schedule an Academic Advising Session, and get ready for registration.

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Step 5 - Counseling

If you are unsure which classes you need to take and when you should take them talk to one of our counselors to plan your schedule.

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Step 6 - Register

During the registration process, students reserve their spot in their classes for the quarter. Second-year students are given priority registration so they can secure the classes they need to graduate.