Howard Community College maintains an open door policy of admission. Persons who have the maturity and ability to benefit from the college’s learning programs will be admitted on a space available basis without regard to race, gender, age, religion, ethnic background, marital status, sexual orientation, political persuasion or disability. No student will be denied initial admission to the college on the basis of previous educational experience, except as prescribed by law.

Standard admissions procedures include:
• completing and submitting the Application for Admission and $25 one-time, non-refundable application fee
• providing proof of legal residence upon request, such as a driver’s license or lease agreement. Post office box addresses are not sufficient proof of legal residence. (International citizens must provide proof of their immigration status. Original documents must be presented.)  See page 2 for more details regarding proof of legal residence. Please note: Students who refuse or fail to properly complete such a statement can be admitted to the college, but will be assessed at the out-of-state tuition rate.

Students are strongly encouraged to submit high school transcripts and/or transcripts from previously attended postsecondary institutions. This information is used to advise students and does not affect standard admission to the ­college. Application fees differ for some programs and are waived for active duty military personnel, Freshman Focus and Early Entrance applicants. The Rouse Scholars Program’s application fee is also waived for Maryland Distinguished Scholars, National Merit Scholars and Early Entrance students. Applicants to the clinical portion of the college’s various nursing programs, the Radiologic Technology program, and the Cardiovascular Technology program must submit an additional $25 application fee. All college application fees are waived for students eligible for the SAT and College Bound application fee waiver programs, which are based on financial need.

Additional admissions procedures are required for high school, transfer and previously dismissed students as well as for international citizens. Additional application procedures are required for those seeking admission to the Frederick K. Schoenbrodt Honors Program. Additional procedures are also required for students seeking admission to the clinical component of some health career programs such as nursing, cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, and emergency medical technician/paramedic. Students planning to enroll in Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium Programs must complete the specific admissions procedures jointly agreed to by consortium institutions (Howard Community College, Carroll Community College and Fred­erick Community ­College). Different application procedures are required for the James W. Rouse, Silas Craft Collegians, Freshman Focus and Early Entrance Programs (see page 41 for more details). 

Although admitted to the college, students may not enroll in particular courses unless they have the necessary educational background. The college has a mandatory basic skills assessment policy. Placement tests are required for most students planning to enroll in English or math courses or courses with English or math ­prerequisites. Placement test exemptions are possible (see pages 31-32 for more information).

Placement exam results are generally available within 1-2 days, but may take a few days to score during peak periods. Testing is ongoing. Students should test soon enough to take advantage of early registration options. The Testing/Preparatory Studies Policy provides further details regarding placement assessment requirements, exemptions, and course placements (pages 31-32).

All students will be offered assistance in planning a program of learning in accordance with their academic background, skills, and goals. Students must meet with an advisor to review placement test results. Results are not generally available by phone or e-mail. Students are strongly advised to begin any required developmental course sequences immediately and are required to do so upon completion of 12 credits.  Non-degree seeking students must meet with an advisor on or before completion of 12 credits to determine if they will be required to take placement exams.

The college recognizes that some students may need more intensive skill development in reading and/or writing than its English credit developmental course sequence can provide.  HCC’s REACH Program is designed to serve these students and prepare them to successfully move on to the developmental English credit sequence. For more information, please visit or contact the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242; adm-adv@howardcc.edu; 410-772-4856, select #3).

High School Students
Various enrollment options are available to high school students.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT—High school juniors and seniors may attend the college on this basis enrolling for a maximum of two courses per semester. Credits earned apply toward high school graduation only under highly specific circumstances. The award of high school credit for college coursework is arranged through a student’s high school and does not involve the college in any way. Requirements for admission include submission of the college’s Early Entrance Program application, high school transcripts, and proof of legal residency. Appropriate placement testing is also required. Parents/legal guardians of students in 8th-10th grades must sign an Application Addendum. Public and private high schools and home schooling programs also have their own policies and procedures that students must follow (see page 41 for additional information). The college also receives grant funding for special programs for high school students. More information is available from the Office of Admissions and Advising.

EARLY ADMISSION—This option enables seniors to complete high school graduation requirements at Howard Community College under very specific conditions. Students qualifying for this option are generally required to complete 24-30 credits of college coursework during their senior year, including at least one college-level English composition course. Students must apply for the Early Admission option during their junior year. Application procedures include submission of the college’s standard application, the application fee, high school transcripts, college entrance exam scores, proof of residency, and two letters of recommendation which address the student’s academic ability and social and emotional maturity. Students must also submit a letter of consent from their high school principal and any other required public, private or home school officials. The college also requires an admission interview attended by the student and a parent or guardian. Students must consult high school personnel regarding specific courses needed to fulfill high school graduation requirements. The college reserves the right to grant consent to enroll for the Early Admission option on a case-by-case basis. Consent to enroll as an Early Admission student is dependent upon what the college determines to be in the student’s and its own best interests.

Gifted and Talented Students
Students in the eighth through tenth grades who are enrolled in public or private school gifted and talented programs, or who have otherwise demonstrated outstanding ability, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Requirements for admission include submission of the college’s Early Entrance Program application and addendum, official secondary school transcripts, and proof of legal residency. In accordance with state law, other documentation of outstanding abilities and maturity, such as enrollment in gifted and talented programs, test scores, recommendations, portfolios or awards, must be submitted to assist with admissions decisions. A pre-admission interview, with at least one parent or guardian in attendance, is required. Appropriate placement testing is also required. Students attending the college on this basis may enroll for a maximum of two courses per semester. Students admitted based upon the college’s Gifted and Talented policies are generally restricted from enrolling in developmental coursework unless: a) the student places above college-level but wishes to review; b) the student places into and wants to take MATH-070.

Home Schooled Students
High school juniors and seniors who are home schooled must follow Concurrent Enrollment procedures (page 13). Additional information, such as recommendations must be provided upon request. Home schooled students in the equivalent of eighth through tenth grades must follow Gifted and Talented Student procedures (see above). As with other secondary school students, home schooled students are limited to two courses per semester. Under certain conditions, high school seniors who are home schooled will be considered for the Early Admission option. Home schooled students’ primary purpose in enrolling in the college should be for enrichment and not as a substitute for home school instruction.
Howard Community College reserves the right to grant admission to secondary school students, including home schooled students, on an individual basis. For further information regarding the college’s services for secondary school students, please contact 410‑772-4599 or hsinfo@howardcc.edu. Information is also available on the college’s website at www.howardcc.edu/admissions.

Adult Learners
Howard Community College recognizes the varied interests and needs of adult learners. The college is committed to programming, scheduling and services that facilitate the ability of adult learners to achieve their academic, career and personal goals in a convenient and timely way.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING—Distance learning, such as campus web courses (combining online and traditional class sessions), online courses, and telecourses are offered to minimize the time traveling to and from class. Flexible scheduling and programs are available, such as weekend classes, fast track (short, compact terms), open entry office technology classes, once per week class scheduling, consecutively scheduled classes within the same term, and noncredit classes that lead to immediate employment eligibility, which enable students to accelerate their academic and career progress. Continuing education offers a number of compact class offerings. HCC also offers classes that enhance opportunities for self-employment and launching new ideas such as entrepreneurial courses and programs, and classes that prepare students to assist others in the workplace, such as coaching and conflict resolution.

Courses and services are available on HCC’s main campus and at the conveniently located Laurel College Center, a regional higher education center. In addition to the courses offered through a partnership with Prince George’s Community College, programs and courses are also offered by four-year colleges and universities to facilitate completion of baccalaureate programs in several different fields. Noncredit programming is also available at the Laurel ­College Center (and other locations throughout the county). HCC has other unique partnerships with four-year institutions whose primary focus is on higher education for adult learners such as the Excelsior College Consortium (see page 42).

STUDENT SERVICES—HCC offers a broad range of services with the adult learner in mind. Career and personal counseling, job placement assistance, programs for displaced homemakers, ­career and employment-oriented workshops such as resume writing and interview preparation are all available. Adult learners benefit from HCC’s virtual library services that facilitate off-campus research and learning as well as the main campus’s weekly and weekend library hours. Technology services are available throughout the campus for convenience and for use by students who may not otherwise have easy access or adequate off campus access. Wireless service is available throughout the campus. The college’s Help Desk has extensive hours to provide student assistance. HCC Express provides online registration, unofficial transcripts, and viewing of grades and financial aid awards. Payment via HCC Express is also possible.

The college provides services for members of the military and their dependents, including the veterans affairs office to assist with benefits, a veterans deferred payment plan, application fee waiver for active duty military personnel and their families, and credit for prior military learning experience as it applies to a student’s major. HCC seeks to assist with those relocating to the region as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure program (BRAC). Effective beginning with the Summer 3 2009 term, adults and their dependents relocating to Maryland due to BRAC are eligible for a waiver of the three month residency requirement for in-county or in-state tuition depending on where they reside. See page 2 for more information.

Information regarding the college’s credit for prior learning policies is available on page 33. HCC ‘s Test Center offers a broad range of tests for credit for prior learning, such as CLEP and DSST, and also offers industry certification exams through Microsoft, Pearson Vue and others (see page 44).

STUDENT LIFE—HCC recognizes that adult learners want to engage in campus life. Flexible honors programming, events, and lectures, cultural arts, the Café on the Quad, the Children’s Learning Center, comfortable study spots, fitness classes and access to the Athletic and Fitness Center, wellness programs and a Wellness ­Center, courses, seminars and credit and noncredit classes and workshops on important topics of the day such as financial literacy and financial planning are all available to the adult learner.
For further information, please contact the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-400; adm-adv@howardcc.edu; 410-772-4856; select #3) or the Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (410-772-4823).

Health Career Clinical Programs
Admissions requirements and procedures for health career clinical programs vary by program. Articulation agreements between Howard Community College and other community colleges may also be factors in admission for specific programs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DURG SCREENING–Students admitted to the clinical portion of HCC’s allied health programs are required to provide various health certifications and to obtain a criminal background check and drug screening. Both must be obtained through the HCC authorized vendor. The criminal background check will only need to be completed one time as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment in the clinical program. Students who incur any break in the sequence of study will be required to obtain a new criminal background check through the authorized vendor prior to re-admission or re-enrollment. Students who have not fulfilled health requirements, the criminal background checks and the drug screening requirement will not be eligible to participate in clinical courses.

Clinical agencies grant approval or disapproval for students to attend clinical programs based on the criminal background check and drug screening. Clinical agencies have the right to deny access to any student whose results do  not meet their acceptable minimum standards. Students who have been deemed ineligible by the agencies affiliated with HCC’s clinical courses may not be able to progress in the selected program of study. In addition health career licensing and/or certification boards may require criminal background checks and/or drug screening. Howard Community College administration, faculty and staff do not receive any information about the students’ results. Information is forwarded directly from the vendor to the clinical agency.

Students will also be required to obtain drug screening as required for clinical placement. Additional information regarding health certifications, criminal background checks and drug screening will be provided at the time of admission to clinical programs and/or at the program orientation as directed.

HEALTH PERSONNEL SHORTAGE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAMS–To address critical shortages, the State of Maryland has designated certain learning programs as Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Programs. Legal residents of Maryland can enroll in these programs as degree-seeking students at the in-county tuition rate. (Tuition benefits are also available to out-of-state residents for the nursing program, but with additional conditions.) Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Programs do not entitle students to in-county admissions benefits to clinical programs. HCC’s Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, and Radiologic Technology programs are designated as Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Programs.

STATEWIDE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS–In an effort to avoid duplication of programs while at the same time providing access and opportunity, the state has designated certain learning programs as Statewide Instructional Programs. Like Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Programs, legal residents of Maryland can enroll in such programs as degree-seeking students at the in-county tuition rate. However, they are also entitled to the same admissions benefits for clinical coursework as in-county residents. HCC’s Cardiovascular Technology Program and Biomedical Engineering Technology Programs are Statewide Instructional Programs. (See page 55 for more information on Statewide Instructional Programs.)

RENEW–Howard Community College is a ­partner with the Howard County government in the innovative grant-funded Project RENEW Scholarship Program. Sponsored by the Howard County Block Grant Development Program, Project RENEW provides low and moderate income individuals with a health career ladder. It combines theory and clinical practice that leads to a certificate of completion as a certified nursing/geriatric nursing assistant (CNA/GNA) along with the preparation required for admission into the college’s Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate Program or the Associate of Arts Degree in Registered Nursing (RN). Prospective students should contact the Project RENEW coordinator at 410-772-4438 or alliedhealth@howardcc.edu. (Please note: The continuation of this program is dependent upon grant funding.)

Because seating in clinical coursework cannot be guaranteed, international (F1) students may not enroll in the college’s Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, or Radiologic Technology programs. They also may not select the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium (MMAHEC) programs. International (F1) students interested in preparing for allied health careers, including nursing, should choose the college’s Pre-Allied Health or General Studies-Science Emphasis programs or consult with an international student admissions counselor regarding options for other health-related majors such as Emergency Medical Services.  All other international citizens legally entitled for admission to the college may select Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or MMAHEC programs as their learning program.

Under the Maryland Articulation Model, graduates who obtain Maryland Licensure are eligible for advanced placement in nursing courses when they progress to registered nursing programs in state public and participating private institutions. Graduates with an active unencumbered Maryland or Compact state practical nursing license (i.e., LPN) who wish to progress to the associate degree level may be awarded advanced placement nursing credits equivalent to a maximum of one year of full-time nursing courses. Graduates with an active unencumbered Maryland or Compact state registered nursing license who wish to progress to the baccalaureate degree level are awarded advanced placement nursing credits equal to a maximum of one year of full-time nursing courses in the program they enter.

NURSING–The college offers three Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree Registered Nursing options–Traditional, Accelerated, and the LPN Pathway Sequence. The major differences between these options are the selection process and the timeframe for clinical coursework. The Traditional Program’s clinical coursework is taken over a two-year period (four major terms), with classes seated for both the Fall and the Spring. The Accelerated Program’s clinical coursework is offered over a 13-month period beginning in the Summer. 

HCC uses selective or competitive admissions processes for seating applicants, depending on the program.  In both cases, students must meet baseline criteria for inclusion in the pool of qualified candidates.  In the selective admissions process, students are evaluated against baseline criteria.  In the competitive admissions process, applicants are compared and offered admission on the basis of their qualifications.

Admission to the Traditional Program is selective based upon the fulfillment of specific prerequisites, GPA requirements, and other specific factors within specific application periods. Admission to the Accelerated Program is competitive with seats being offered to the strongest candidates based on certain minimum GPA requirements and other specific factors within a specific application period. Limited priority is given to Howard County residents during the regular admissions period. The LPN Pathway Sequence is an advanced standing option available only to students who are already licensed practical nurses and who also meet other admissions criteria.

HCC also offers a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program. Day and evening/weekend options are available in all but the Accelerated Program which is a full-time, day-only program. Day students may have some clinical sessions on weekends or evenings and evening/weekend students may have some clinical sessions on weekdays depending on clinical site schedules. All clinical assignments are based on clinical agency availability as determined by the agency. Students must be prepared to attend clinical assignments in a variety of geographic locations.

Prospective applicants–with the exception of those interested in the LPN Pathway Sequence–must attend a nursing information session as a first step in the enrollment process prior to meeting individually with an admissions advisor. Information provided at these sessions is important in enabling prospective students to determine the best option for them. Students interested in the LPN Pathway Sequence should schedule an appointment to meet with the admissions advisor responsible for this program.

In addition to standard application procedures, supplemental application procedures are required for clinical coursework. All nursing applicants must take the English placement exam unless they have earned a bachelors degree in the United States. All applicants to clinical coursework must have a high school or General Education Development (GED) diploma.  Acceptance to clinical coursework is based upon fulfillment of all prerequisite courses, GPA requirements, time limitations for science prerequisites, results on the required nursing entrance exam, legal residency, and space availability as well as additional processes specific to each nursing option. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of specific articulation agreements and clinical site partnerships are also factors in admission for some applicants. Nursing is a Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Program entitling legal residents of Maryland in-county tuition rates (see pages 2 and 19). Out-of-state residents should speak with an admissions advisor to determine their possible eligibility for in-county tuition rates.

NURSING ENTRANCE EXAM–Admission to the clinical portion of all nursing programs at HCC requires the successful completion of the nursing entrance exam. Students must receive a specified composite score to fulfill this component of the clinical program’s application requirements. Students may take the exam up to three times within a 12-month period. The fee for this exam is to be determined.
Students applying for the clinical portion of the Accelerated RN, Traditional RN, and LPN programs for 2010 and beyond are required to take a nursing entrance exam to qualify for admission.

LPN Pathway applicants are required to take the National League for Nursing’s Acceleration Challenge Exam. Students may take each section of the exam up to two times, to achieve the required score on each section. There is a fee of $130 for this exam.

All testing fees must be paid to the Cashier’s Office (RCF-213) prior to sitting for the exam. Students must pay the appropriate fee each time they take the exam. Students must also submit the required paperwork to the Office of Admissions and Advising. More detailed information about each test is provided in nursing information sessions, in HCC’s nursing program publications, on the web (www.howardcc.edu/admissions/apply/alliedhealth) or by contacting the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242; alliedhealth@howardcc.edu; 410-772-4859, select option #3). Testing requirements and fees are subject to change.

CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY–The college offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) as well as various certificate programs. Clinical coursework starts in the Spring and is available as a day option only. All applicants to clinical coursework must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma and fulfill other prerequisites depending on the option they select.  Cardiovascular Technology is a Statewide Instructional Program. Legal residents of Maryland are entitled to the same tuition and admissions benefits as in-county residents. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of specific articulation agreements and clinical site partnerships are also admissions factors for some applicants. Prospective applicants should contact the Office of Admissions and Advising or the CVT program director (410-772-4832).

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY–The college offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Radiologic Technology. The two-year clinical program starts in the Summer and is available as a day option only. Admission to the clinical portion of the program is selective with a specific number of clinical seats available. Students interested in Radiologic Technology should contact the Office of Admissions and Advising or the program director (410-772-4832) for more information. Information sessions are available throughout the year.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES-­PARAMEDIC–The college offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree, Certificate of Proficiency, and Letter of Recognition options in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic (EMS-P). Students must complete specific prerequisites and have current EMS-Basic certification to enroll in all Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic clinical coursework beyond EMSP-105. The EMS-P program is a Health Personnel Shortage Grant Program entitling legal residents of Maryland to in-county tuition rates (page 19).  International (F1) students may apply for admission to the EMS-P degree option.  Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions and Advising or the EMS-P program director (410-772-4832) for more information.

MID-MARYLAND ALLIED HEALTHCARE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM-Howard Community College is a participant in the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium (MMAHEC), along with Carroll Community College (CCC) and Frederick Community College (FCC). Various combined degree and certificate options, admissions, and in-county tuition benefits are available in selected clinical health career programs for students at consortium institutions.  HCC students have special access to the clinical component of CCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program and FCC’s Surgical Technology and Respiratory Care programs.  Students from CCC have special access to HCC’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program.  Students from CCC and FCC have special access to HCC’s Cardiovascular Technology Program.  

Admission to clinical coursework is based upon procedures and criteria agreed upon by consortium institutions. Students complete general education and other prerequisite coursework at their home institution. They then apply through their home institution for admission to clinical coursework offered at the appropriate consortium institution. A specific number of seats in each program are saved each year for qualified consortium students.

Howard Community College, and when appropriate, its partners, reserves the right to revise its admissions policies for clinical healthcare programs in ­accordance with state law and accreditation requirements and for any reasons deemed necessary for student and program success.
For further information regarding the college’s Health Career Programs, please contact 410-772-4230 or alliedhealth@howardcc.edu. Information is also available on the college’s web site at www.howardcc.edu/admissions. Prospective students are strongly advised to attend appropriate information sessions and are required to do so for the Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs.

Transfer Students
Students planning to transfer to Howard Community College should arrange to meet with an admissions advisor. In addition to standard application procedures, students seeking credit for prior college-level coursework must declare a major and officially request a transcript evaluation by completing and submitting a Transcript Evaluation Request Form and the appropriate transcript evaluation fee ($15 for a single learning program evaluation; $25 for multiple evaluations). Transfer students must also submit official transcripts and appropriate catalogues and other documentation necessary for evaluating their transcripts.

The college will award transfer credit when appropriate for prior college-level coursework successfully completed at foreign colleges and universities. However, students with foreign transcripts must have a course evaluation by a nationally accredited foreign transcript evaluation service and submit such evaluations to the Office of Admissions and Advising for further review. A listing of several national accredited services is available in the Office of Admissions and Advising.

Information regarding such services is available in the Office of Admissions and Advising. Details regarding credit for prior learning policies are provided on pages 33-34. The Transcript Evaluation Request Form is available in the ­Office of Admissions and Advising and online at www.howardcc.edu/admissions.

Students Visiting from Other Institutions­­
The college welcomes the opportunity to serve students visiting from other institutions. Students interested in taking courses at Howard Community College for transfer back to their home institutions are responsible for necessary procedures at both institutions. This includes meeting with their home institution advisor in advance to determine which HCC courses will fulfill their program requirements and obtaining written verification of this for their personal records. Visiting students are also responsible for fulfilling any prerequisites HCC requires for enrolling in specific classes regardless of their home institution’s approval.

Military Personnel and Veterans
Howard Community College welcomes the opportunity to assist military personnel, their families, and veterans in achieving their academic goals. The college is a member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). The college also serves participants in the Veterans’ Educational Assistance program.

ACTIVE DUTY AND DEPENDENTS–The application fee is waived for all active duty military personnel and their dependents. In accordance with Maryland state law, all active duty personnel are eligible to pay in-state tuition regardless of legal residence. Active duty personnel residing in Howard County are eligible to pay in-county tuition.

MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS–­Active members of the Maryland National Guard are entitled to a fifty percent discount if they are legal residents of Howard County. Maryland National Guardsmen who reside outside the county or the state are entitled to a twenty-five percent discount of their applicable tuition rate. Verification of active duty status and residency is required. Guardsmen should consult with their commanding officers, the Office of Records and Registration or the Office of Admissions and Advising for additional information.

VETERANS–An honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces is exempt from paying out-of-state tuition, regardless of legal residency, if the veteran presents the college with documentation that he or she attended a public or private secondary school in Maryland for at least three years and either graduated from a public or private secondary school in Maryland, or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Maryland. The college has a Veterans Deferred Payment Plan. More information about veterans’ benefits is located on page 22.

Military personnel and veterans should contact the Office of Admissions and Advising for information pertaining to enrollment, transcript evaluation, and tuition assistance. Also see Military Education and Training (page 34) and Pay for College (pages 19-23). Further information regarding National Guard tuition documents and veterans affairs is available through the Office of Records and Registration at www.howardcc.edu/registration. Military personnel should also refer to the Veterans Affairs section on pages 22-23. Further information is also available at www.howardcc.edu/admissions and www.howardcc.edu/admissions/pay.

International Citizens
Howard Community College is pleased to serve citizens from nations around the world. The college is a diverse learning community that is friendly and welcoming. Students from other nations feel at home and are valued as important members of the college community. Different admissions procedures apply based upon immigration status.

F1 IMMIGRATION STATUS—Howard Community College issues I-20s to qualified applicants, which they then use to obtain an F1 student visa. Learning programs available to F1 students are listed on the International (F1) Student Application for Admission. Prospective F1 students are responsible for submitting all required forms and related documents. The original versions of documents must be submitted; photocopies are not acceptable. All application materials and documents must be submitted well within established deadlines to allow the college adequate time for processing and the prospective student enough time to obtain a visa. Deadline dates are earlier for overseas applicants than for those already in the US at the time they apply.

F1 Admission Requirements for Degree AND Certificate Programs–Students residing overseas and students seeking to change to F1 status must fulfill all application requirements by June 1 for the Fall term and by October 1 for the Spring term. Students currently in the United States who are seeking to transfer to the college or change their academic level must fulfill all application requirements by June 30 for the Fall term and by November 15 for the Spring term. Summer semester admission is not available for degree and certificate programs. All requirements and deadlines are strictly upheld. Admissions requirements include submission of:

1. International (F1) Student Application to Certificate & Degree Programs and a $50 non-refundable application fee (money order required for overseas students). Students may be assessed additional fees for special shipping.

2. Official transcript of the TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (score requirements for degree and certificate programs are 203+ on the computerized version, 537+ on the paper version, and 74-75 on the web-based version). Students already in the United States may take the college’s placement exam instead of the TOEFL, in which case, placement into ENGL-086 or higher is required for admission.

3. Certification of Finances Form, bank statements and statements of support. Students must verify that they can pay for their academic and living expenses before they can be admitted. At present, $26,000 is the cost for a year of study. Costs are subject to change.   

4. Official secondary school transcripts verifying graduation and grades.

5. College/university transcripts (if applicable) translated into English.