Enrollment

Step One: Discover Your Program

Learn more about Pickens programs:

• Complete the career exploration assessment
• Explore our offered programs of study
• Connect with our career advisors

Step Two: Apply

Complete the free online application. You will receive an email confirming your application submission and will be provided with the next steps. We accept applications year-round, and upon completion of this step, you will receive email and text confirmation from our registration department. Completion of your application does not mean you are registered for the upcoming semester. Registration occurs twice a year (depending on the program). Please see above for the registration timeline and dates. Please contact our registration department at 303.344.4910 ext. 27797 with any questions regarding your application status.

Step Three: Apply For Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid. Pickens financial aid department will follow up within one month of the program’s start date. Please reach out to the financial aid department at 303.344.4910 ext.27733 for information and support.

Step Four: Entrance Exam

Please complete the required on-campus entrance exam, if applying for one of the programs below. Completion of the entrance exam is mandatory to be eligible for registration. The following programs require the entrance exam: Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician, Medical Assisting, Veterinary Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, & Master Automative Service Technician. Click here to schedule your entrance exam.

The entrance exam is free, and tests for 8th grade level english literacy. The test is comprised of 25-30 multiple choice questions. In place of taking the test, applicants can submit evidence of successful completion of college level courses or proficient scores on standardized literacy tests (click here to see the list of accepted evidence in place of entrance exams).

Step Five: Register

Register once the program’s registration window opens. Check the 2025 Registration timeline for information.

If you have completed all the necessary steps to be eligible for registration, on the morning of your program’s registration window opening you will get an email from pickensregistration@aurorak12.org. Complete & submit the form attached to this email immediately. Registration staff will place students based on a first come first serve completion of this form.  If your seat is secured, you will receive a confirmation email from our registration department. If your program of choice is filled, you will receive an email from our registration department with the option to join the program’s waitlist.

Step Six: Acceptance Fee

Pay the $100 mandatory acceptance fee by 3pm on the same day you receive confirmation of securing your seat in the program. You will receive this invoice, via email. This can be paid through your student portal, or by contacting our cashiers office at 303.344.4910 ext.10130. This fee is mandatory and non-refundable. If the 3pm deadline is missed, your spot in the program will be forfeited to the next eligible applicant.