Admissions Information Checklist

Westchester Community College has more than 65 different degree and certificate programs. Prospective students are welcome to attend an Information Session hosted by an admissions counselor to learn more about the college, our programs and services. For dates, times, locations, and to RSVP:
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All students are encouraged to apply online. Students applying online must pay the $50 non-refundable application fee with a credit card. Students using the paper application must submit the application with the $50 non-refundable application fee (check or money order) to the Office of Admissions located in the Administration Building Room 210. To apply online or download the admissions paper application:

All applicants must have their high school send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions located in the Administration Building Room 210. Official Transcripts may be sent by mail or by email to [email protected]. Current high school students must submit an official final transcript with date of graduation or bring their original diploma to the college upon graduation as well. High School Equivalency Diploma recipients must submit their original GED Diploma and scores.

Applicants who have attended a prior college must have an official college transcript sent to the Transfer Credit Evaluator in the Registrar’s Office located in the Administration Building Room 107. Colleges that are members of the Credentials eScrip-Safe Network (click here for list of participating colleges) may have their transcripts emailed directly from their former college to [email protected]

Placement testing is required of all new full-time students. The results are used by Academic Counselors to place you into appropriate courses. Click here to view more information about placement testing.

New York State Public Health laws require all students, regardless of age, enrolling in 6 or more credits must be in compliance with the NYS Meningitis Law and all students enrolling in 6 or more credits who were born on or after January 1, 1957 must provide proof of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella. Documentation should be brought, faxed, emailed or mailed to the Student Health Office located in the Student Center Building. Click here to download the immunization form.

Students who have lived in New York State for one year, but do not or have not lived in Westchester County for six months, must present a Certificate of Residence from their county of legal residence. Click here to review the applications for the Certificate of Residence.

Financial aid applications are available through the Financial Aid Office. Apply for financial aid early. If you have any questions about financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or call 914-606-6773.

After you have completed the testing requirements (or been waived) and submitted health records, you will be ready to meet with an Academic Counselor for advisement and registration in the Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success located in the Student Center Building. The Counselor will discuss your academic goals, review your academic record and testing results with you, and help you register for courses.

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Once you have registered for your courses, you must pay your tuition and fees. For more information regarding payment, please contact the Bursar’s Office at [email protected] or call 914-606-6992. For more information about Tuition payments, click here.