Waubonsee welcomes all students who can benefit from the courses and programs we offer. Below you’ll find some checklists to help you get started here. The steps you’ll take depend on the kind of classes you want to enroll in and what your educational goals are.

If you have questions, please contact us at (630) 466-7900, ext. 5756 or admissions@waubonsee.edu, and we’ll be happy to help.

Students interested in Community Education or Workforce Development courses should complete the Noncredit Registration Form.

Use this checklist if you are . . .

• enrolling as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more)
• seeking a degree or certificate, or
• applying for financial assistance, or
• transferring in college credit.

1. Complete and submit the New Student Information Form. Once the form is processed by Admissions, you will be issued a student ID/X number that you will use throughout your Waubonsee career.
2. Obtain appropriate course placement in English and math based on your ACT scores, placement testing results or previous coursework. Visit our Course Placement page for more details.
3. Schedule an appointment for Registration and Planning (RAP), where you’ll learn how to use the college catalog, credit schedule and your test scores to select and register for courses. Schedule a RAP session online or call (630) 466-7900, ext. 5756.

4. At RAP, you will be required to make a full or partial tuition payment. See Payment Options.

5. Attend New Student Orientation.

Use this checklist if you are...

• enrolling part-time (fewer than 12 credit hours)
• don’t meet any criteria for “new full-time and/or degree-seeking student.”

1. Complete and submit the New Student Information Form. Once the form is processed by Admissions, you will be issued a student ID/X number that you will use throughout your Waubonsee career.

2. If you plan to take English or math courses, obtain appropriate placement based on your ACT scores, placement testing results or previous coursework. Visit our Course Placement page for more details.
3. Meet with an admissions representative prior to registering (highly recommended). Call (630) 466-7900, ext. 5756 or e-mail admissions@waubonsee.edu.
4. Register for courses in person, by mail, or by fax. You can register at the same time you submit the New Student Information Form
5. Full or partial tuition payment is due at the time of registration. See Payment Options.
6. Attend New Student Orientation (highly recommended).

Current high school students 16 years of age or older will be permitted to enroll in credit courses for which they have met the prerequisites. Students must submit written authorization from their designated high school official noting course(s) to be taken and if course(s) will be used to meet high school requirements.   For more information, contact Registration and Records, (630) 466-7900, ext. 2370.

Enrollment is limited to 7 credit hours per semester.  Students who are also participating in dual enrollment programs may petition for an enrollment overload.

High school students younger than 16 years of age may be admitted to a credit course with the prior approval of the Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Life.  Letters of recommendation, transcripts and placement testing may also be required.  For more information, contact the office of the Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Life at (630) 466-7900, ext. 2969.