Enrollment Process Checklist
Submit an Admission Application - You can apply online (DaytonaState.edu/apply) or in person at any campus. Continuing Daytona State students are still required to submit a new application for all bachelor’s programs in order to change levels. Each bachelor's degree has unique additional admission requirements. Visit their program pages for more details.
Submit Final, Official Transcripts - Submit final, official high school or GED® transcript, including a graduation date. Students who graduated from a home school program, including a Personalized Education Program (PEP), are required to submit a home school verification. Students who are home schooled outside of Florida must submit proof they met the graduation requirements of their State. Submit final, official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. An official transcript is one that arrives in a sealed envelope. Electronic transcripts may be accepted if they are sent directly from the issuing institution. If you graduated high school or have attended college in another country, please download the information sheet, Evaluating Credentials from Outside the U.S., and follow the instructions. Contact Admissions for more information about your transcript requirements. Please DO NOT submit your original international documents to the College. To prevent a registration hold and potential delays in financial aid, students are required to submit all transcripts. (Adult Education students do not need to submit transcripts.)
Complete a Financial Aid Application - Apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Financial aid is available to qualified students enrolled in an eligible program to assist in meeting educational expenses. Applicants should complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility. Daytona State's school code is 001475. Processing time is 4-6 weeks. Additional information about Financial Aid or Daytona State College scholarships is available from the Office of Financial Aid Services. (Adult Education students are not eligible for financial aid.)
Complete Placement Requirements – Fulfill placement requirements by taking the P.E.R.T. for college credit programs or the CASAS for vocational credit programs. If you have previous coursework or have taken the SAT, ACT, AP or IB, please submit official records to Admissions. Applicants starting in a Florida public high school in 2003 or after and graduating from a Florida public high school with a standard high school diploma as well as active duty military are exempt from any placement testing. Meet with an Academic Advisor to determine the most appropriate placement method for you. Visit the Assessment web page to schedule your appointment.
Complete Online Orientation – Log in to Falcon Self Service in the student portal (My.DaytonaState.edu) using your College username and password. Click on the Orientation link within the Holds section of your portal. Complete orientation before attending your New Student Advising session. (Adult Education students are not required to complete this orientation.)
New Student Advising - Scheduling your new student advising session is the next important step towards enrolling in class. All sessions are in a group format, with an opportunity for Q & A. If you have questions after this session, you can schedule an individual follow-up appointment. Visit the Academic Advising web page to schedule your group session.
Register for Classes - Log in to Falcon Self Service in the student portal (My.DaytonaState.edu) using your College username and password. Look for the graduation cap icon and select “enroll by my requirements.” Help guides with step-by-step instructions are available at www.daytonastate.edu/help.
• Some degrees have unique registration requirements. Visit their program pages for more details.
• Adult Education students will be registered by Falcon Center Registration staff on any campus after receiving their placement results.
Pay for Classes - Pay for your classes either in person at the Office of Student Accounts or online. REMEMBER - you are not officially registered until you have paid in full. Online payments may be made by logging in to the Falcon Self Service in the student portal (My.DaytonaState.edu) using your College username and password. Select "Financials" from the menu bar and then select "What I Owe." You can click/expand the Term row to see the due date.
Obtain Your Student I.D., Parking Decal and Books - Get your student ID card and parking decal at the Question and Answer Center on the Daytona Beach Campus or the Falcon Center on a regional campus. You can also get your books in person or online at https://www.daytonastate.edu/student-resources/bookstore/index.html