Start Taking Credit (Degree Seeking) classes

Follow the following steps to begin your academic studies at Carroll. If at anytime you need assistance, Admissions Office and the Advising and Transfer Center staff will be happy to assist you.

Apply for admission

Before you register for classes you need to apply for admission. 

Request transcripts

Send your high school transcript showing graduation and official transcripts for all completed college coursework. In addition, to earn credit for AP coursework, send offiical transcripts from Educational Testing Services.  

Submit your enrollment application  in person to the Admissions Office, mail it to the Admissions Office or fax it to 410-386-8428.

Assess your skills

Schedule and take your placement tests by calling the Testing Center at 410-386-8450. If you have a disability, request special accommodations prior to scheduling your tests from the Office of Support Services at 410-386-8329.

Explore your financial aid options

Visit Financial Aid online or speak with a staff member in room A114 to learn about scholarships, grants, veteran’s benefits and the "FACTS" payment plan . Processing of the FAFSA form, which is required for Maryland State and Federal Aid as well as many scholarships, takes several weeks, so apply early!

The deadline for filing the FAFSA for Maryland State Aid is March 1 for the following fall term.

Visit the Admissions Office

If you have completed 12 credits at another college/university, scored above 550 on the verbal or math SAT, or 21 on the verbal or math ACT, you may be eligable to bypass some or all of the placement tests.

Send official documentation to the college and consult with an admissions professional in room A 101. Walk-in assistance is available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Admissions Office.

Sign-up for the First Advising Session - receive your test results

Receive your placement test results at a First Advising Session, which is typically within a week after taking the test(s). Appointments are required. You can schedule your First Advising Session when you take your placement test(s) or call the Testing Center to arrange an appointment.

First Advising Sessions are conducted in a small group or virtual format. If you choose the virtual format, your test results and instructions will be sent to you electronically. If you choose the group format, an advisor spends approximately an hour providing essential advising, transfer and registration information; explains your test results and assists you with course selection. Either option requires you to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for classes for the first time. If you complete the virtual session, you may visit the Advising and Transfer Center anytime during drop in hours to register. All high school students should visit the Admissions Office, in A-101 to register. Parents are welcome to attend.

Register for classes

New students need to complete the registration process during the First Advising Session as an advisor's signature is required.

Transfer students may download a Credit Class Registration Form. Printed forms are also available in Credit Course Schedule. Submit your completed registration form to the Records and Registration Office in room A114. 

Returning students who have previously taken classes at Carroll may register online.

Registration forms are processed daily Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check the schedule for payment due dates

Learn when your payment is due from credit class schedule. A payment plan is available for the Fall and Spring semesters. Ask the Cashier for information on the "FACTS" payment plan .

Attend orientation

New Student Orientation introduces Carroll’s services, activities, policies and more. Our Virtual Orientation is another good source for preparing you for your Carroll experience.

Go to class

Meet your professors. Make new friends. Learn and grow.