First Time Freshmen

What is a First Time Freshman?

A “First-Time Freshmen” is a student who has not previously attended any college after high school graduation or completion of a GED.

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Important Policies for First Time Freshmen

Requirements for Unconditional Admittance

For unconditional admission and to be classified as degree eligible, applicants must have on file at the institution a completed application for admission, and one of the following:

Official high school transcript with posted graduation date from a public, private, or home school program equivalent to the Alabama High School Diploma, as defined by the Alabama State Board of Education.
Official GED certificate issued by the appropriate state education agency

First-time college students may be conditionally admitted pending receipt of official final high school transcripts. Failure to submit official transcript with posted graduation date by the end of the first semester of enrollment will prevent future registration and release of official Calhoun transcripts. First-time students with a conditional admission status will not receive federal financial aid.

Official high school transcripts including the date of graduation must be received in the Admissions and Records office prior to students being awarded financial aid.

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Conditional Admission

Students who have not submitted all required documentation will be admitted under conditional status. Failure to provide documentation by the end of the first semester of enrollment will prevent a student from future registration and official transcript release. Students with a conditional admissions status are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Unconditional Admission

Students who have submitted all required documentation will be admitted under unconditional status.

Helpful Information

Visit our Tuition and Fees page and Payment Information page for details about tuition costs.
Currently enrolled students will skip steps 1 and 3 of the 5 Simple Steps. You may need to meet with an advisor (step 4) if you need to discuss your major or change majors.
Visit the Admissions page for useful information.
To schedule advising services, please visit the Advising Page.
Once tuition is paid, you may acquire the following:
- ID Card (Students must present schedule to have ID card made)
  - Decatur – ID can be made in Chasteen Student Services Center
  - Huntsville-Research Park – ID can be made in the Sparkman Building Foyer, Information Desk
Calhoun Bookstores are located on both the Decatur campus and the Huntsville-Research Park Site. If you are receiving financial aid, please see appropriate semester book charge dates/times by visiting the Bookstore site.
You may find it helpful to visit our Phone/E-mail Directory. There you may look for contact information by department/area or you can go to an alphabetical listing if you know the person’s name that you need to contact.