Learn how to connect with us and set an advising appointment below.
Step 1. Apply
Complete an enrollment application online.
Step 2. Transcripts
Send your official college transcripts* and complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to ensure accurate advising and courses are transferred appropriately. If you are pursuing a degree, send your official high school transcripts or high school equivalency exam (HSE) to the Enrollment Services Office before the end of your first semester.
Step 3. Meet with an Advisor and Register
Email an advisor from your PSC email account at advising@prairiestate.edu. Discuss college placement, programs, courses, etc. During the session, you will either register or be directed to complete your college placement exam.
Step 4. Meet with an Advisor and Register
Schedule an appointment with a first-year experience advisor. Discuss college placement, programs, courses, etc. During the session, you will either register or be directed to complete your college placement exam. Set up your appointment here!
Step 5. Pay for College
Establish payment. You can refer to the business office for payment options, financial aid for grants and loans, veteran services for benefits, or the PSC Foundation[BROKEN LINK] for scholarship opportunities.
Questions about tuition and fees also can be answered by the Business Office. Call (708) 709-3577.
Step 6. Purchase Books and Supplies
View the assigned books by selecting "textbook information" on the Pioneer Portal.
*Official transcripts are not required for enrollment at PSC. It is recommended that official transcripts be received and evaluated as soon as possible to ensure adequate advising and progress towards a degree or certificate.
Step 1. Update your program and contact information
Speak with a member of Enrollment Services at enrollment@prairiestate.edu to verify your intended program and contact information. Documentation may be required when verifying your residential address.
Step 2. Select your courses and register
View your audit or submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to ensure correct course selection. Register for courses via Pioneer Portal.* or complete the Registration Form. If you need assistance choosing courses, email an advisor from your PSC email account at advising@prairiestate.edu.
Step 3. Pay for College
Establish payment. You can refer to the business office for payment options, financial aid for grants and loans, veteran services for benefits or the PSC Foundation for scholarship opportunities.
Step 4. Purchase books and supplies
View the assigned books by selecting "textbook information" on Pioneer Portal.
Step 5. Begin your classes!
Have a great semester!
Step 1. Apply
Complete an enrollment application online.
Step 2. Transcripts
Send your official college transcripts* and complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to ensure accurate advising and courses are transferred appropriately. It is also recommended that you send your official high school transcripts or high school equivalency exam (HSE) to the Enrollment Services Office before the end of your first semester.
Step 3. Meet with an advisor and register
Email an advisor from your PSC email account at advising@prairiestate.edu. Discuss college placement, programs, courses, etc. During the session you will either register or be directed on how to complete your college placement exam.
Step 4. Pay for College
Establish payment. You can refer to the business office for payment options, financial aid for grants and loans, veteran services for benefits, or the PSC Foundation[BROKEN LINK] for scholarship opportunities.
Questions about tuition and fees also can be answered by the Business Office. Call (708) 709-3577.
Step 5. Purchase Books and Supplies
View the assigned books by selecting "textbook information" on Pioneer Portal.
Step 1. Apply
Complete an enrollment application online.
Step 2. Transcripts
Send your official college transcripts* and complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to ensure accurate advising and courses are transferred appropriately. If you are pursuing a degree, send your official high school transcripts or high school equivalency exam (HSE) to the Enrollment Services Office before the end of your first semester.
Step 3. Meet with an Advisor and Register
Email an advisor from your PSC email account at advising@prairiestate.edu. Discuss college placement, programs, courses, etc. During the session, you will either register or be directed to complete your college placement exam.
Step 5. Pay for College
Establish payment. You can refer to the business office for payment options, financial aid for grants and loans, veteran services for benefits, or the PSC Foundation[BROKEN LINK] for scholarship opportunities. Questions about tuition and fees also can be answered by the Business Office.
Step 6. Purchase Books and Supplies
View the assigned books by selecting "textbook information" on Pioneer Portal.
*Official transcripts are not required for enrollment at PSC. It is recommended that official transcripts be received and evaluated as soon as possible to ensure adequate advising and progress towards a degree or certificate. Please note, official high school transcripts reflecting completion of secondary school are required if you plan to apply for financial aid.
What If I Never Attend?
Course attendance is important to academic success. You must attend the courses you register for at Prairie State College. If you register for a course and never attend, you run the risk of being dropped from the course(s). If you will be unable to attend any courses in which you enrolled, you must drop them. Refer to the academic calendar and the college refund table for applicable dates. Use the A-Z index where information is arranged alphabetically.
We want international students to have a successful academic and personal experience while attending PSC. Prior to enrolling at PSC, international students must have successfully completed the equivalent of 12 years of schooling, including primary and secondary levels.
You must comply with the following requirements:
International students who are transferring to Prairie State College from another school must complete the required Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) requirements in order to transfer their I-20 and maintain their F1 student visa status. You may risk your visa status and violate the student visa regulations if you fail to do so.
You must complete the following if you are transferring to PSC:
Your transfer is not completed until you register for classes. Upon completion of the above steps, you will receive a new I-20 from a Prairie State College DSO.
Course attendance is important to academic success. You must attend the courses you register for at Prairie State College. If you register for a course and never attend, you run the risk of being dropped from the course(s). If you will be unable to attend any courses in which you enrolled, you must drop them. Refer to the academic calendar and the college refund table for applicable dates.
View the current Enrollment Guide to learn more about how you can start near and go far.