Become a Student

Applying for Fall Semester?

You may be exempt from placement testing! Our enrollment procedures have changed. Read the information below carefully.

General Admission Procedures for Fall 2019

  • If you graduated from a US high school within the last 10 yrs., you will be admitted and placed in classes based on your unweighted GPA, or other admission placement criteria.
  • If you graduated high school more than 10 years ago, you need to determine additional steps.

Steps for Admissions

Step 1. Research Career Options Find your Career Path with self-assessments, resources, job outlooks, salary ranges, and education requirements. Explore Academic Programs of Study

Step2. Complete the NC Residency Determination Interview. NC Residency Determination Details

Step 3. Submit an online application to be a Wake Tech Student Visit a campus Admissions Office if you need assistance (select Campus > Campus Resources for locations, hours, and contact info).

Step 4. Submit Official Transcript(s) Request official transcript(s) from high school, or high school equivalency, and previous college(s). Ask that transcripts be forwarded to [email protected] or mailed to:
         Wake Tech Admissions
         9101 Fayetteville Road
         Raleigh NC 27603-5696

Note: If you already have a college degree, you do not need to submit high school transcripts Unless you are a Health Sciences Applicant. Health Sciences requires all high school and college transcripts.

Step 5. Apply for Financial Aid Pro tip: Apply early!
If you qualify, Request Veterans Benefits 

Step 6. Activate Your Wake Tech Account Click the red "Activate Account" button within my.waketech.edu.

Step 7. Meet with an Advisor Once you’ve completed Steps 1-6 above, meet with an Advisor.

Step 8. Attend New Student Orientation

Health Sciences Programs

Additional Admissions Requirements
for Health Sciences

  

Online Courses

Take Online Learning Readiness Assessment If you are enrolling in online courses, you will need to complete the e-Learning Module.

Need more information before you apply?
Attend one of our GPS (Guiding Prospective Students) sessions! 

 

Need more information before you apply?
Attend a GPS Information Session to learn about the enrollment process and Wake Tech student life in a relaxed atmosphere where you can discuss your questions with Wake Tech Admissions specialist.

Need help, but can't make a session?
That's ok.
Meet with an Admissions Information Specialist on the Southern Wake Campus or Scott Northern Wake Campus – no appointment needed!