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Application Procedures

Admission policies to Triton College are established to accommodate the needs and goals of both degree candidate students and non-degree candidate students.

Degree candidates are those students who intend to earn a degree or certificate at Triton College. A degree candidate must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. Create an account and submit the Undergraduate Application at triton.edu/apply.
  2. Determine placement for students that require college-level math/English.
  3. Schedule your placement exam unless waived. To schedule an appointment, please visit triton.edu/testingcenter.
  4. Meet with an academic advisor. New students must meet with an advisor to register for classes. A dedicated advisor will assist with course selection, academic plans and registration. triton.edu/advising

Non-degree candidates are all other students enrolled at Triton College or those planning to take a course that requires college-level math or English. A non-degree student must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. Create an account and submit the Guest/Non-Degree admit type and submit the application at triton.edu/apply.
  2. Email registration@triton.edu with:
    1. Subject line "GUEST/NON-DEGREE REGISTRATION".
    2. A valid photo ID (state ID, driver's license, passport, etc.).
    3. Course and section you want to enroll in (if the course has prerequisites, attach unofficial transcripts showing you've met them).
  3. Allow two business days for processing. You’ll receive a confirmation email with payment details.

Triton College High School Transcript Procedure

All high schools must hold regional accreditation or state recognition.

  • It is recommended that all applicants submit an official copy of their final high school transcript through Parchment or another secured third-party vendor to transcripts@triton.edu.
  • International high school transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member to confirm that United States high school equivalency standards have been met. They may be reached at naces.org.
  • Home school transcripts will be accepted only from those students who have completed their education in accordance to state law.

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