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• International Student: "New college student. That is coming from outside of the United States.”
• College Freshman/New Iowa Central Studentt: "New college student. Have never attended college, but may have taken credits in high school."
• Former Iowa Central Student: "Previously attended Iowa Central, but have not been registered for classes in the last two years. Not currently in high school."
• High School Student: "High school or homeschool student interested in taking college credit classes while still in high school."
• Transfer Student: "Transferring coursework from a previously attended college or university."

Guided Pathways are academic tracks that help you explore your interests, choose the right major, and complete the courses you need to reach your education and career goals.

If you're not sure what you want to study yet, don’t worry! You can start in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Guided Pathway. This option gives you the flexibility to take general education courses while you learn more about your interests and career options.

Here are a few examples of Guided Pathways you might see on the list:

• Health Sciences – for careers like nursing, dental hygiene, or radiologic technology*
• Business and Marketing – for students interested in accounting, business administration, or entrepreneurship
• Education and Public Services – perfect if you’re thinking about teaching, law enforcement, or social work
• Liberal Arts and Sciences – ideal for students still exploring or planning to transfer to a 4-year college

* Indicates programs with additional admission requirements. Be sure to visit the specific program page for more details.