Apply for Admission
Southern State makes it easy to apply for college! We have no mandatory grade point averages, specific test requirements or other intimidating admission guidelines.
You have never attended this college before
You are in middle/high school (grades 7-12)
You have missed one or more terms of attendance
You are moving from another college or university to study here
You attend another college or university and want to take SSCC classes for transfer back to your home institution
You are a current service member, veteran, or military affiliated family member
Currently Accepting Applications for:
- Summer Semester 2025-2026 – Semester begins May 26, 2026
- Fall Semester 2026-2027 – Semester begins August 24, 2026
Steps to Apply
Step 1 – Complete a New Student Application for Admission
- Summer & Fall 2026 Application
Select this application for the Summer or Fall 2026 terms. Summer and Fall applications will be processed after January 12, 2026.
There is no fee or deadline to submit the application for admission. If you are a student in grades 7-12 and interested in College Credit Plus (CCP) please complete the College Credit Plus Application for Admission. If you are a Returning Student who has missed one or more terms, please complete the Application for Returning Students.
Step 2 – Request Transcripts
Contact your high school to request that your final transcript be sent to the Office of Admission.
Step 3 – Complete a Placement Assessment Test
Continue to Placement Assessment.
Step 4 – Schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor
Meeting with an Academic Advisor is required for your first term of enrollment. Schedule an appointment by calling 937-393-3431, ext. 2825 or by emailing advising@sscc.edu.
NOTE: Southern State Community College does not participate in the Department of Homeland Security's Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP). As such, the College does not accept non-US resident students for enrollment.
Office of Admission
The staff of the Office of Admission is happy to answer any questions you may have. We want to make your transition to Southern State seamless! The office is located on Central Campus and operates from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
- Phone
- 800.628.7722 x2607
- admissions@sscc.edu
- Mailing
- Office of Admission
- Southern State Community College
- 100 Hobart Drive
- Hillsboro, OH 45133
Amanda Thompson- Registrar
- 800.628.7722 x2616
- athompson@sscc.edu
Lauri Bolitho- Admissions/CCP Specialist
- 800.628.7722 x2607
- lbolitho@sscc.edu

