Special / Visiting

Steps to Apply

Students not seeking a certificate, diploma, or associate degree may enroll as a special/visiting student for a maximum of 12 semester hours of credit.

01 – Apply for Admission

Complete an application for admission . Within the application, you will complete the residency process with the Residency Determination Service (RDS). You will receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN), which you should include in your application.

02 – Financial Aid

03 – Transcripts

Special credit student do not have to submit transcripts for courses that do not have prerequisites. Visit the transcripts FAQ page for more information.

If a course has prerequisites that you have completed at another college, you must submit an official transcript to verify courses completed.

Official transcripts must be submitted via an electronic transcript service or mailed in a sealed envelope. NOTE: Faxed and/or emailed transcripts are not considered official.

Submit official transcripts to [email protected] or mail to:

04 – Determine Placement Testing

Vance–Granville prioritizes students’ high school GPA and standardized test scores for placement in college classes. Tests to determine readiness and skill level in English, reading, writing and math are administered to applicants pursuing a degree, diploma and certain certificates who did not graduate from a U.S. high school or who have no other admission criteria for placement. Test results are used to place students at the appropriate class level and to determine if transition instruction is needed.

For more information and to learn about exemptions, please refer to the Student Assessment & Placement Testing section of our College Catalog.

05 – Meet with an Academic Advisor

Meet with an Academic Advisor virtually or at any campus location. Once you have been advised, be sure to register for classes, finalize financial aid or pay tuition, then purchase books and be ready for classes to start. You’re a Vanguard!