First-Time Freshman

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We are so excited that you have chosen FDTC as the first stop on your college journey. We know the experience of attending college for the first time can be both scary and exciting. We are here to help make this process as easy as possible for you.

Follow the 7 steps below and you'll be attending classes before you know it!

Step 1: Apply to FDTC

Step 1: Apply to FDTC

The easiest step of the whole process is to simply APPLY!

Complete your online application here!

DACA applicants should start here.

Step 2: We Need a Few Things From You

We need you to send us your official high school transcript or GED and any test scores that you might have. Some applicants may be eligible for an Admission Waiver or Provisional Acceptance.

Official High School Transcript or GED

Ask your high school and/or college(s) to email an official transcript to admissions@fdtc.edu or mail to the FDTC Admissions Office;

Florence-Darlington Technical College,
Office of Admissions,
2715 West Lucas Street,
Florence, SC 29502-0548

You can also order your transcripts online through a transcript delivery service such as NeedMyTranscript or Parchment or Scribbles. Contact your school, school district or education program to determine which delivery service to use.

Official Transcripts can be hand-delivered to the FDTC Admissions Office in a sealed envelope from your high school or college.

Test Scores

Test scores are not required for admission to FDTC but are used for placement in classes. Read more about Placement Tests.

If you have SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer scores within the past 5 years, please submit your Official Score Report electronically to admissions@fdtc.edu or by mail to:

Florence-Darlington Technical College
PO Box 100548
Florence, SC 29502-0548

Official Score Reports may also be submitted directly to the Admissions Office in the 5000 Building, Room 5313

Step 3: Access Your New Accounts

It's now time to access your student email, myFDTC Self-Service, and your Desire2Learn(D2L) accounts.

We will be sending you all the directions you need to access these accounts so don't worry. You should receive this information the following business day after submitting your application.

If you have any trouble accessing these accounts once you have received your sign in information, reach out to our IT Help Desk at 843.661.8123 and they will make sure you can get in.

Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid

This step is very important! At FDTC we want to make sure you explore all of your options for financial aid. The majority of our students qualify for some kind of aid so there is a very good chance that you do to.

Apply for Financial Aid

Step 5: Register for Courses

Once you've been accepted, it's time to schedule an appointment with our Advising Center to register for courses. They will help you to make sure you're in the right classes for your degree path.

Schedule an Appointment

Step 6: Pay for Tuition

Your almost there! Now that you've registered for courses and finalized your financial aid, its time to contact our Business Office to pay for tuition. They are happy to walk you through this process and will make it as seamless as possible. Tuition Payment Options

Business Office
businessofficear@fdtc.edu
843.661.8324
5000 Building 2^nd Floor

Step 7: Schedule a Campus Tour and Register for Orientation

The final step in your journey to become a student at FDTC and a part of Stinger Nation is to schedule a VIP Campus Tour and Register for Orientation. These will help you to better familiarize yourself with the campus, on-campus activities, and what student life will be like.

Schedule a VIP Campus Tour

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