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At Clover Park Technical College we want you to be successful, so we have lots of ways for you to find out more about our certificate and degree programs.

Step 1

Paying for College / Apply for Financial Aid

Create a financial plan on how to pay for college, and apply early
for possible financial aid, including scholarships, grants and loans.


Step 2

Learn Enrollment Process / Select a Program of Study

  • Review career training programs at http://www.cptc.edu/careers
  • Schedule a free career interest assessment. Call 253-583-8765.
  • Attend a New Student Advising Workshop
         Every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., Lakewood Campus
         Questions? Call 253-589-5548.
  • Attend a Program Information Session
         Most 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m.
         in the facility or classroom of where the programs are taught.
         For more info http://www.cptc.edu/advising


Step 3

Establish College Placement

  • New to College?
    Take the college placement COMPASS assessment. Cost $19.00.
    Go to http://www.cptc.edu/compass or call 253-589-5800 for more information
  • Have College Transcripts? Submit Official Transcripts to Student Records:
         Attention: Transcript Evaluator
         Clover Park Technical College
         4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
         Fax: 253-589-5852


Step 4

Meet with A Counselor / Advisor for an Education Plan

  • Come prepared, bring:
         Official COMPASS scores taken in the past two years, or
         College transcripts from any Washington State college, or
         Transfer Report from CPTC Transcript Evaluator
         for out-of-state transcripts
  • Schedule an appointment with Counseling & Advising, 253-589-5548.
  • Advising & Counseling Office Hours:
         M, T, Th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
         W 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
         F 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Step 5

Apply for Admission

  • Submit completed Admission Form to Student Records/Registration, Building 17
  • Pay the $50.00 admission fee.


Step 6

Register for Classes / Pay Tuition