Applying at Craven

Craven Community College maintains an "open door" admissions policy. Prospective students may apply either online or via a paper application. Here are the instructions:

Online application

As you attempt the Online application, you'll review an information page, then begin the application. At that point, if you can NOT view the login page, be sure your browser's privacy settings ARE NOT set to override automatic cookie handling AND Java Script is enabled.

Select the Craven Application for Admission to begin your application. Once you complete and submit the application, the Student Services Office will process the information.

Paper application

You may download a Paper application and submit it to the Student Services Office. The paper application is available for download HERE.

When you apply

After completing and submitting an application, you will meet with a counselor who will process your application. As part of the process, you must complete the following steps:

1. Request any high school, GED, and/or college transcripts to be sent to the Student Services Office. A counselor will provide you with Transcript Request Cards. You may also view our Requesting Transcripts from other Colleges information.

2. Take the COMPASS Placement Test, if needed. The placement test is free and is not Pass/Fail. It aids in determining the appropriate English, Reading and Math courses for you to take at Craven.

• COMPASS - Things to Know

• COMPASS - Sample Questions

• Tips for Taking COMPASS® Tests

• Calculator Guidelines for COMPASS® Testing

3. Return to Student Services after your placement tests to pick up your scores and find out who your advisor will be. If no test was necessary, an advisor will be assigned during the initial meeting with a counselor.

4. Meet with your advisor to register for classes. Your advisor will be assigned to you based on the curriculum you choose. Be sure to bring your placement test scores with you when you meet with your advisor.

5. When you have finished meeting with your advisor, proceed to the Business Office to pay (or use your financial aid) and pick up your schedule.

That's it – you'll then be enrolled at Craven Community College!

Illegal aliens

The North Carolina Community College System requires that undocumented or illegal aliens who apply to receive post-secondary college-level education should supply written documentation of their eligibility as set forth in Federal Law, 8 USC Section 1641. It is the applicant's responsibility to satisfy the college that the applicant is eligible for post-secondary education benefits. Anyone who is unable to satisfy this requirement will not be allowed to enroll in Craven's credit programs. However, undocumented or illegal aliens may enroll in non-college level courses or programs, including GED preparation courses, Adult Basic Education, Adult High School, English as a Second Language and other continuing education courses less than college level.