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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

New, Transfer & Readmit Student Info

We welcome you to SIPI where "Expect Success" rings true within our learning community. As a two-year institution, SIPI prides itself on how we prepare our students to be lifelong learners. 
 
The following Steps need to be completed before your first day of classes. Refer to Academic Calendar for all dates.
 
 
Step 1:  SIPI Counselors Will Contact You for Placement Scheduling.

Placement Testing

Required for first-time students. Placement testing lets you know where you stand academically in English, Reading, and Math so Advisors register you for the right classes. A staff member will contact you to schedule your test.

Testing will occur on campus.

New Students:
Upon completion of your placement test, your scores are sent to the Academic Chair of your program of study. The Academic Chair will assign an Advisor, and your Advisor will contact you.
 
Transfer Students:
SIPI must have all transcripts from all previous institutions attended. An Academic Advisor from your program of study will contact you for class registration. Please see Academic Calendar for Registration date.
 
Re-Admit Students:
If you have any questions, please contact your Academic Support Counselor or your Academic Advisor.
 
Step 2:  Pay Fees
Your deposit must be received before obtaining your email, Brightspace, or registering for class. Pay.gov
 
Step 3:  Complete Anytime

Eagle Email

Contact [email protected] to set up your school email account. Set up email BEFORE setting up Brightspace. Click here for more info.

Brightspace

From your sipi.edu email, including your student ID#, contact [email protected] to set up your Brightspace account. 

 
Step 4: Complete Before or During New Student Onboarding

Student ID

All students must have a student ID. You may also obtain before Onboarding by scheduling with [email protected], or obtain during new student onboarding.
 
FAFSA

Contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance with your FAFSA at [email protected].

 
New Student Onboarding:
 
NSO is scheduled May 5, 2025 | 7:30 AM - 5 PM
NSO is required for new students and transfer students. Re-Admit students we would love for you join.
Note: NSO is an in-person event. SIPI is not able to accommodate an online orientation at this time. 
 
For questions contact your counselor by last name:
Last name A through L:  Karen Gomez: [email protected] | 505-922-6516
Last name M through Z:  Mechelle Crazy Thunder: [email protected] | 505-346-7740
 
 
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