SWAGºÏ¼¯

Step 1: .Ìý The first screen is asking you to set up an account, not log in.

• If you’ve applied to SWAGºÏ¼¯ before, skip to Step 2.
• If you try to apply and see an error message that your information is already in the system, email Admissions@SWAGºÏ¼¯ccc.edu for assistance.

You should receive your ID number and default PIN to the email address you used to apply in 24 - 48 hours.Ìý Save these in a safe place—you’ll need them soon!

Step 2:Ìý Find the class you’d like to take.

College classes, even if listed on your high school schedule, require SWAGºÏ¼¯ enrollment.

Taking a class at your high school?Ìý

• There may be more than one offering of each class at your school.Ìý For example, English Comp I may be offered 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 8th periods.Ìý Make sure to choose the class that is in your high school schedule or talk to your counselor about a schedule change, if needed.
• Write down the Course Reference Number (CRN).Ìý You will need it to enroll in your class in Step 4.

Want to take a class at your high school but your school isn’t listed?Ìý Contact Karly Little at LittleK@bartonccc.edu.

Check out the placement requirements for English and math classes

Students who do not meet these outlined requirements but want to try to take the course for college credit will need to follow our standard testing policy and make an appointment to test by contacting Mollie McReynolds, McReynoldsM@bartonccc.edu.

The retesting policy requires that you earn within 12 points of the placement score in order to retest.Ìý Each student can earn one retest per semester.Ìý

Step 4:Ìý Enroll in your classes!

• Use your SWAGºÏ¼¯ email address and password to sign in to the MySWAGºÏ¼¯ Portal.Ìý
  • Your email address is your name in this format:Ìý firstname.lastname@cougar.bartonccc.edu
  • The first time you sign in, use your birthdate in mmddyy format.
• Choose PAWS.Ìý
• Click the grey Student tab.Ìý
• Choose Registration.Ìý
• Add/Drop Classes.Ìý
• Choose your enrollment semester and submit.Ìý
• Use the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) found
• Add the CRN(s) to the Add Classes Worksheet and Submit Changes.Ìý

High school classes are not listed in the overall Course Search.Ìý Email Karly Little, LittleK@bartonccc.edu if you are unable to locate your CRN.

Step 5: Pay for Classes

Classes at high our partner high schools are typically three or five credit hours apiece.Ìý Rates below are per SINGLE credit hour.

• Full or partial payments on campus: check, cash, credit card, or money order.Ìý
• Full or partial payments by mail (Do not mail cash or money orders.):Ìý

SWAGºÏ¼¯
Attn:Ìý Business Office
245 NE 30 Rd.
Great Bend, KS 67530

• Full or partial payments over the phone by credit or debit card

• Pay online or set up a formal payment plan through the Student Financial Center in the student’s MySWAGºÏ¼¯ Portal.Ìý Online payment includes a small fee.

Important:Ìý Enrollments will be processed without payment.Ìý Completing an enrollment is indication that the student will take and pay for the class.Ìý Until paid, there will be a financial hold on the student’s account preventing future enrollments and transcript requests.

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Step 6:Ìý Give Access to a Third Party (like your parents/guardians)

As a college student, your information is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Ìý This means the College can’t discuss your student information with anyone but you without your permission.Ìý This protects your privacy to keep you and your information safe, BUT it also means that College employees can’t tell a parent or guardian how much you owe for tuition and fees.

To give us permission to provide financial information (including tuition/fees owed), follow these steps:

• Log in to MySWAGºÏ¼¯ Portal:Ìý mybarton.bartonccc.edu
  • Lookup ID and Forgot PIN
• Choose Student Financial Center
• Choose "Authorized Users" under My Profile Setup
• Choose "Add Authorized User"
• Enter the email address for the person you want to set up as a user on your behalf.
• Use the options to choose what you want that person to be able to view.

Step 6:Ìý Stay On Track with AdvisingÌý

Do you have specific questions about academic advising?Ìý Or do you want assigned to an academic advisor to help you with your college plans?Ìý Email Advisement@bartonccc.edu and include your name, ID number, and your question(s).

Having Issues?

Admissions Application Issues:Ìý Admissions@bartonccc.edu

Placement Testing Questions:ÌýMcreynoldsm@bartonccc.edu

Trouble Signing into the My SWAGºÏ¼¯ Portal—Follow the directions on the Portal Home Page then email:Ìý SWAGºÏ¼¯PortalHelp@bartonccc.edu

Trouble Locating Your Class at Your School:Ìý LittleK@bartonccc.edu

Specific Questions About Advising:Ìý Advisement@bartonccc.edu

SWAGºÏ¼¯ gathers a high school official’s signature for each student.Ìý

Transferability of ClassesÌý
SWAGºÏ¼¯ County Upward BoundÌý
Articulation AgreementsÌý(transfer to four-year colleges & universities)
High School Articulation Agreements (transfer from high school to SWAGºÏ¼¯)
Advising for High School Students