Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Getting Started as a Student at A-B Tech

The steps below will help you get started as a curriculum student. Curriculum students are those taking for-credit courses. If you are interested in non-credit classes, see our Continuing Education page.

Need something else? Check our Fast Answers if you are a current, prospective, or previous student with other questions.

Step 1: Apply for Admission as a Curriculum Student:

Click here to submit an application to become a curriculum student (you are also welcome to come and complete your application at one of the computers available in the Bailey Building).

Step 2: Decide if you want to be a Classified or Unclassified Student, as follows:

Classified students:

• Choose to pursue certificate, diploma, or degree programs
• Are eligible to be considered for Financial Aid (click here for your Financial Aid checklist)
• Meet with an advisor with expertise in their programs of study

If you are a classified student, you must complete the following steps:

1. Submit official transcripts:
   • High school/GED transcripts
   • College transcripts, if applicable (English & Math credit may substitute for placement testing)
2. Complete the Accuplacer assessment, submit SAT/ACT, Compass, or Asset scores (3 years old or less)
   • Sign up for the Accuplacer
   • Be sure to check out the preparation sites listed in the online placement testing publication.
3. Meet with an advisor to declare a major and receive further instructions

Unclassified students:

• Typically plan to take only a few classes and are not eligible for financial aid
• May meet with an advisor if proof of a course pre-requisite is needed to register
• Can register for classes through Webadvisor. Check your registration date/time in page 3 of the PDF version of current publication schedule.

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