
STEP 1
COMPLETE RESIDENCY DETERMINATION
- Visit ncresidency.org to complete the NC Residency Determination Service online interview/application.
- Retain your username, password and Residency Certification Number (RCN). You’ll need it to log in to apply in Step 2.
- Visit isothermal.edu/start for tips on completing the RDS application.
- Need help on this or any step? Call 828-395-4193.
STEP 2
APPLY
- For admission, complete an application: isothermal.edu/start.
- For financial aid, complete the FAFSA: fafsa.gov. Contact Financial Aid at [email protected] or 828-395-4198 with questions.
STEP 3
REQUEST ADMISSION DOCUMENTS
- Have your high school or GED Center send your official, final transcript to: [email protected], or Isothermal Admissions Office, P.O. Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160. You may be able to request an official high school transcript through the CFNC (admission application) webpage. If not, contact your high school.
STEP 4
PARTICIPATE IN COURSE PLACEMENT
- Testing may be optional for most students! Submit your official high school transcript to
[email protected] and check with your academic advisor.
STEP 5
MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR
- You will be given an advisor and a login to Patriot Port, our student portal. For more information, log in to Patriot Port (isothermal.edu/patriotport) to contact your college navigator/faculty mentor or visit https://isothermal.edu/students/advising/meeting-your-advisor.html.
STEP 6
REGISTER AND PAY FOR CLASSES
- For more information, visit Patriot Port (isothermal.edu/patriotport).
- Register now for Summer and Fall 2023.
- For more information on paying for classes, call 828-395-1298.
STEP 7
ATTEND ORIENTATION
- More information is available at https://www.isothermal.edu/getstarted/orientation/index.html.
- Class schedules are available online on Patriot Port at isothermal.edu/patriotport.
Enroll now for Fall and Summer 2023 classes!
828-395-4193 I www.isothermal.edu/admissions I [email protected]