Admissions Requirements

To become a Thunderbird, you’ll need to meet one of these:

  • Graduate of an accredited high school

  • Earned a GED (or equivalent)

  • High school freshman in a gifted program with IEP + principal’s written permission

  • If none of these apply—you can still join us as a non-degree seeking student


Your Path to Becoming a T-Bird

1. Visit Campus

Experience Cloud firsthand! On your personalized visit you can:

  • Tour campus & housing
  • Meet with an advisor in your major
  • Chat with coaches or activity sponsors
  • Connect with an Admissions Counselor
  • Visits available: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    → [Schedule Your Visit]

2. Get Admitted

  • Apply for Admission → It’s FREE & only takes a few minutes. [Apply Here]

  • Send Official Transcripts → High school + any colleges you’ve attended. Must come directly from the school (sealed or electronic).

  • ACT/SAT Scores (optional) → Not required! If you don’t have them, you’ll take a placement test (ACCUPLACER) before enrolling.

    • Quick Codes: ACT = 1401 | FAFSA = 001909


3. Fund Your Future 

  • Apply for Scholarships → Cloud Academic & Foundation Scholarships (Oct 1 – Mar 1). Nearly 90% of Cloud students receive aid! [Apply for Scholarships]

  • Complete the FAFSA → Opens Oct 1 at StudentAid.gov.Use school code 001909.

  • Cloud also has opportunities for athletic scholarships & activity stipends. Ask Admissions for details!


4. Apply for Housing

Freshmen can apply for housing online starting mid-February (after your admission application is complete).

  • $100 reservation fee required

  • Priority deadline: June 1

  • First come, first serve for preferences


5. Get Enrolled

  • Incoming freshmen attend a New Student Enrollment Event on their chosen campus.

  • Can’t make an event? No problem—other enrollment options are available.

  • Non-traditional students: contact the Advisement Center to set up your appointment.


These are the steps for students new to Cloud County Community College. There may be additional steps or different procedures for other students. See Additional Admissions Procedures for more information.

International Students should follow the International Student Admissions Procedures.

Cloud County Community College reserves the right to deny a student admission or readmission if it is determined to be in the best interest of the college community to do so, or if the College is unable to provide the services, courses, or program(s) needed to assist the student in meeting educational objectives.