1. Get Started

• Complete a new student information form to get a SWIC ID Number*.
• Set up your eSTORM and SWIC email to start getting important info. 
• Make sure your applications for financial aid and scholarships have been submitted (if applicable).
• Upload proof of residency into your eSTORM Student Center.  
• Check the To-Do List in your eSTORM Student Center for other items needing completion.

*Dual credit students do not need to complete the application again and may not need to show proof of residency. Retrieve your student ID number during eSTORM set-up.

October 1, 2022	FAFSA Application Opens
March 1, 2023	Foundation Scholarship Priority Deadline
April 3, 2023	Registration for Summer and Fall 2023 Opens
June 5, 2023	Summer Classes Begin
August 19, 2023	Fall Classes Begin

2. Choose Your Path

• Explore degree and certificate options to find the best plan for your goals.
• Review your high school transcript with an academic advisor for course placement.
• Select the days, times, and format that work for you and register for classes.

Course Placement

An academic advisor will review your high school transcript and determine eligibility for college level English and/or math using one of the following:

1. 7^th Semester GPA
2. SAT or ACT score
3. Grades in English and/or math
4. SWIC Placement Test

3. Prepare for Day One

• Make payment arrangements and review payment due dates.
• Complete the online New Student Orientation.
• Find your classes with a guided or self-guided campus tour.
• Get your textbooks, available to buy or rent from the SWIC Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
• Pick up a student ID card and parking sticker/ Metro pass from Public Safety.