
{"id":119,"date":"2021-05-26T15:13:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T15:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:55:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:55:45","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"layout-hero-container alignfull\" style=\"margin-top: -78px; background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/hero.png) no-repeat; background-size: cover;\">\n    <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Female student smiling\"><\/span>\n        \n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"headlines\">\n            <h1>We&#8217;re your first step toward becoming a Schoolcraft student.<\/h1>\n            <p>Ready to become a student?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/application.schoolcraft.edu\">Apply Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"value-benefits-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"value-1\"><p>Take a tour and explore what we have to offer.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-2\"><p>Apply to become a Schoolcraft College student.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-3\"><p>Kickstart your academic journey with resources.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container intro gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"deck\">Welcome to Schoolcraft College! We know you come in with an excitement to start pursuing your goals. In order to get started, you need to apply to become a student. The problem is that it may be overwhelming to know where to start, but we believe starting your college journey should be easy and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office has helped start the path for thousands of students go after their dreams and succeed. Getting admitted opens the door toward whatever you want to achieve, whether you\u2019re new to college or a former college student pursuing a new degree or looking to add skills\/training\/certification. Maybe you simply want to enrich yourself. Whatever the reason, we\u2019re glad you\u2019re here and we\u2019ll take a personal interest in helping you succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to become a student today. If you\u2019re not ready yet, consider taking a tour or requesting additional information. Don\u2019t let another potential semester slip by.&nbsp;Instead get started on the path you\u2019ve always dreamed of doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button move-up-25\"><a href=\"https:\/\/application.schoolcraft.edu\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prospects.info.schoolcraft.edu\">Request More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-testimonial-container alignfull\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/bg-circles.png) center no-repeat; background-size: contain;\">\n\n    <div class=\"quote\">\n        <p>&#8220;I will always be thankful that Schoolcraft offered me the chance to be the student and person that I desired to be.&#8221;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"person\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/testimonial-jharrison.png\" alt='' \/><br \/>\n\n        <div class=\"author\">\n            <span class=\"name\">Jessica Harrison<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"study\">Secondary Education, 2020<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center-heading\">How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-steps-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"step1\">\n        <span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n        <h3>Apply<\/h3>\n        <p>Become a student by creating an online account and completing a web form.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step2\">\n        <span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n        <h3>Send Info<\/h3>\n        <p>Submit any required documents associated with your application process.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step3\">\n        <span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n        <h3>Get Going!<\/h3>\n        <p>Welcome! Check out our \u201cNewly Admitted\u201d web page to kickstart your journey!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center-heading hide-on-small\">We&#8217;re Here to Help<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"interaction-tabs-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"tab\">\n    <div role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Beneficial Values\" id=\"tablisting\">\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab1\">Take a tour and explore what we have to offer.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab2\">Apply to become a Schoolcraft College student.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n      <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"tablinks\" aria-controls=\"tab3\">Kickstart your academic journey with resources.<br \/><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab1\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1\">\n\n    <div class=\"img-content\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/sc-tour-2.jpg\" alt=\"Student leading a campus tour\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-content\">\n      <h3>Tour Schoolcraft College<\/h3>\n      <p>Give us a visit and explore all that Schoolcraft has to offer. We offer campus tours, culinary tours, and we also have virtual tours you can view at a time convenient for you. We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.schoolcraft.edu\/?category=campus-tour\">View Tour Information<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab2\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n     <div class=\"img-content\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/tab-2.png\" alt=\"Student smiling\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"text-content\">\n        <h3>Become a Student<\/h3>\n        <p>Apply to become a student in just a few steps. Schoolcraft College has an open door admissions policy, and there is no application or admission fee. Whether you&#8217;re a first time student, transfer student, high school dual enrolled student, or other type, we&#8217;re excited to support you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/application.schoolcraft.edu\">Apply to Become a Student<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab3\" class=\"tabcontent\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n    <div class=\"img-content\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/tab-3.png\" alt=\"Student gesturing to ask a question\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-content\">\n      <h3>Welcome to Schoolcraft!<\/h3>\n      <p>We have a variety of resources gathered to help you start strong on your path. Not only do we provide a new student orientation, but we also have regular information sessions for newly admitted students. 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