It is always recommended that interested students take a campus tour before applying. If at any time you'd like to talk to a student services staff member about all that what we currently offer for continuing education and workforce/professional development, please call (785) 309-3100.
Compass Placement Testing
All new degree or certificate seeking students are required to provide evidence of their starting levels in Reading and Math. The free test takes about 30-45 minutes. Placement testing is done at Enrollment Days or for walk-in test hours, please call Student Services. Students who have the appropriate scores on the ACT or SAT, have taken English or Math to the required level at another college, or have earned an Associates degree in the past may not need to take the assessment exam. Scores will need to be submitted to Student Services before
Ordering Books
Books are ordered for students enrolled in full or half time programs in May and are available for purchase in August. Book cost estimates are available in advance.
Ordering Uniforms
Students are expected to order his or her own uniforms through Salina Tech’s uniform vendor. During Enrollment Days the uniform vendor will be on site to take orders and answer questions.
Apply for financial aid (optional)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at the financial aid office or on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you plan to apply for any kind of aid (grants, loans, and scholarships). The application process can take 6-8 weeks to complete, so apply early! You will need your current tax return information and/or your parent(s) tax return information if you are less than 24 years old and unmarried. For more assistance, call (785) 309-3100.
If you cannot attend an Enrollment Day, please contact Student Services to schedule appointments to complete these tasks. Call 785 309-3100.
New Student Orientation
New students enrolling in a technical certificate or degree program are required to attend one orientation day.
For students enrolled in technical certificate or degree programs beginning August 23,
Orientation Days are:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
--OR--
Thursday, August 12
Attendance is required at one of the two orientation days unless otherwise approved by the Director of Student Services in advance.
Orientation topics will be announced at Enrollment Days or in letters to enrolled students after June 1. Students will take ID photos at his or her orientation day.
You now have the directions to begin your college trip —enjoy the ride!
Student Services Office Hours of Operation are 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
SATC Staff are here to help you.
Lara Duran, Director of Student Services, Admissions/Recruitment Staff, or Trish Hayden, Learning Resource Coordinator and other staff are also available by appointment if you cannot find them during office hours. See our staff directory for contact information.
Fall 2010 Semester begins Monday August 23. For other important dates, please see our SATC college calendar
