Applying for Admission to Alabama Southern is easy. Alabama Southern has an open-door admission policy. Admission to college coursework may require graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma (GED). Students without a high school diploma or GED may apply for selected programs after passing the Ability to Benefit Test. An official transcript of all previous academic work is also required. Various programs of study have different admission requirements. Effective immediately, December 2008, all new applicants must present a photo i.d. prior to admission.
Apply for Admission
Submit your application for admission to the Admissions Office and have your official high school transcript, GED documentation, and/or official transcripts from all other colleges attended sent to the Registrar's Office. In addition, you must also submit a completed residency verification form and selective service verification.
Apply for Financial Aid
All students are required to apply for financial aid. Submit your application and financial documentation to the Financial Aid Office. It is necessary to apply for financial aid well before your planned date of enrollment. Visit the Financial Aid section for complete instructions. Students may also apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Take the Asset/ Compass Placement Test
The Asset/ Compass Placement Test is required of all new degree seeking or vocational/occupational students and any transfer student who has not had an English or mathematics course and wishes to take one. Exceptions: If a student has had the ACT and has scored 20 or above in English and 20 or above in math, the student is exempt from taking the Asset/Compass Placement Test. However the 20 in Math does not place students in transfer math coursework.
See an Advisor & Select Classes
An advisor in your major will assist you in selecting classes and in helping you complete a class schedule.
Register for Classes
After you meet with your advisor, you will go to the Student Development Office to have your schedule of classes entered in the college's computer system. Returning students can register online.
Obtain Parking Decal
Parking decals are issued during registration. Students must complete a Vehicle Registration Card to receive a parking decal.
Pay Tuition & Fees
All tuition and fees must be paid at the time you register. Registration is not complete without this important step.
Purchase Books & Supplies
Take your schedule of classes to the bookstore and personnel will assist you. Pell Grant and scholarship students who wish to charge books may purchase books the first day of class.
Drop/Add Classes
Students can adjust their schedules during the first week of classes. Students must obtain a drop/add form in the Student Development Office, and then see their advisor to reschedule classes before submitting the form to the Registrar's office.
