If you’re new to Stark State College, you likely fall into one of these three groups. Please note the differences in the steps to register for class below.

• New student |  If you are attending college for the first time and you have been admitted, you must participate in an advising session with a Gateway advisor – in-person, by phone or virtual appointment – to register for classes.
• Transfer student  |  Students coming to SSC from another college who have been admitted must participate in an advising session with a Gateway advisor – in-person, by phone or virtual appointment – to register for classes.
• Transient/Guest student  |  Admitted students attending Stark State for a session with permission from a home college or who are taking courses for personal knowledge or to update skills must participate in an advising session with a Gateway advisor – in-person, by phone or virtual appointment – to register for classes.

To schedule an advising session, contact main campus Admissions or Stark State College Akron.

• Main campus, North Canton  |  Call 330-494-6170 or email admissions@starkstate.edu
• Stark State College Akron  |  Call 330-494-6170 ext. 4670 or email akron@starkstate.edu

If you are currently enrolled as a student at Stark State, or you’ve only been away for a semester or two, the steps below are everything you need to register for classes.

• Update your financial aid information, if necessary, to ensure your award is on track. Learn more about the financial aid process by contacting the Financial Aid Office at studentservices@starkstate.edu.
• Schedule an appointment with your advisor to choose your classes. You can easily schedule an advising appointment with your academic or Gateway advisor through your Starfish Success Network. To access Starfish, sign into mySSC >> general tools >> Starfish. You can also see your advisor’s contact information in your academic profile widget when you log in to mySSC.
• Register for classes online via mySSC, in person with your advisor or the Returning Student Advising Center (RAC). If you would like more information on how to register, see the Registration Information tab.
• Pay your bill – be sure to familiarize yourself with the myBill+Payment tool on mySSC. This is where you will find your most current invoice, sign up for a payment plan and make payments. Even if you qualify for financial aid, you need to check your balance in myBill+Payment on a regular basis to ensure you’re classes are paid in full.

Advising

All students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before scheduling classes. Advisors can help answer questions and put you on the best path to achieve your goals.

New students who have completed less than 15 credit hours are assigned to a Gateway advisor. This advisor is assigned at initial enrollment to the College.

Students who are seeking a certificate only and students with more than 15 credit hours are transitioned to a faculty advisor within the division of their major or program area.

If you are unsure who your advisor is, please log on to mySSC and view the academic profile widget. The contact information for your advisor should be listed there. If it is not or if you have questions, please reach out to Gateway Student Services by studentservices@starkstate.edu or call 330-494-6170.

Starfish Success Network is the platform that will be used most to communicate with your advisor. Through Starfish, you can schedule an advising appointment and reach out with questions. To access Starfish, sign into mySSC >> general tools >> Starfish.