Getting Started - New Students

Attend a New Student Information Session
A prospective student? Never been to college?

• Information on Aims' programs, enrollment steps, using the catalog and class schedule, student services, special classes, and an optional campus tour
• Call to reserve a spot!
  • Greeley Campus - (970) 339-6292
  • Fort Lupton Campus - (303) 857-4022 ext. 4300
  • Loveland Campus - (970) 667-4611 ext. 3309

Complete Your Application for Admission
There is no application fee or deadline

Apply Early for Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA, loans, grants, scholarships, and student employment

• Apply online for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Check Aims' website for the most up-to-date listing of scholarships available

Meet the Assessment Requirements
What tests/courses/scores do you need to have?

• ACT scores (Reading 17, Sentence Skills 18, Math 19), or
• SAT scores (Verbal 430, Math 460), or
• Successful completion of college-level math and English courses, or
• Taking the Accuplacer computer placement test

Meet with an Advisor
Review requirements, registration assistance, career and course counseling

• Call to make an appointment!
  • Greeley Campus (970) 339-6251
  • Fort Lupton Campus (303) 857-4022, ext. 4300
  • Loveland Campus (970) 667-4611, ext. 3300

Register for Classes
In person or online - Make sure to register for a New Student Orientation (CSL 178)

Complete the Payment Process

• Tuition and Fee Payment Policy is printed in the semester class schedule
• 25% of tuition and fees needs to be paid prior to the first day of classes or all courses will be dropped

Purchase your Textbooks and Supplies
Books and supplies can be purchased on-campus or online

• Visit the Aims' bookstore in the College Center for new and used books
• Textbooks can be ordered online at www.efollett.com

Attend a New Student Orientation (CSL 178)
For students who have registered

• Things you need to know about books, student id, syllabus, using web services and more!