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In keeping with the philosophy that capabilities of each individual student should be developed, Wallace Community College admits all students who have the capability to benefit from institutional programs and courses. This open-door policy grants admission to first-time college students, transfer students, transient students, audit students, early admission students, dual enrollment-dual credit students, international students, and students seeking readmission. The Admissions and Records Office is the unit responsible for administering all admissions policies and procedures for general admission to the College. |
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In keeping with the philosophy that capabilities of each individual student should be developed, Wallace Community College admits all students who have the capability to benefit from institutional programs and courses. This open-door policy grants admission to first-time college students, transfer students, transient students, audit students, early admission students, dual enrollment-dual credit students, international students, and students seeking readmission. The Admissions and Records Office is the unit responsible for administering all admissions policies and procedures for general admission to the College. For admission to Wallace Community College, applicants must provide one of the following :
Applicants must submit the documentation identified above in person or through a notarized copy by U.S. Mail. Applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements identified above will not be admitted to Wallace Community College. For admission to Wallace Community College, international applicants must provide:
International applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements identified above will not be admitted to Wallace Community College. For admission to Wallace Community College, all male students between the ages of 18 and 26 must:
Unconditional Admission of First-Time College Students. Applicants who have not previously attended a duly accredited postsecondary institution (institution changed from plural to singular) are designated first-time college students or native students. For unconditional admission and to be classified as “degree eligible,” applicants must have on file at the institution a completed application for admission and meet at least one of the following criteria.
Conditional Admission of First-time College Students. Conditional admission may be granted to applicants if the College has not received proof that they have not satisfied one of the admission requirements identified above. If all required admission records are not received by Wallace Community College prior to issuance of first-term grades, the grades are reported on the transcript; however, the transcript will read CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSION RECORDS. This notation is removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admission records. Students shall not be allowed to enroll for a second semester unless all required admission records have been received by the College prior to registration for the second semester. The responsibility for providing all required documents rests with the student. Admission of Ability to Benefit Students. In keeping with the mission of the Alabama Community College System, applicants with less than a high school diploma or GED may be admitted to courses not creditable toward an associate degree or programs comprised exclusively of courses not creditable toward an associate degree, PROVIDED they meet the following criteria:
Educational programs composed exclusively of courses not creditable toward an associate degree which are available to the general public include auto body repair, cabinetmaking/carpentry, cosmetology, cosmetology nail technology, masonry, and welding technology. Student Assessment. Wallace Community College requires a comprehensive assessment of students upon admission to the College and prior to enrollment in associate degree or certificate programs. All first-time students are assessed in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and basic computer skills through administration of the ASSET® or COMPASS™ and a computer challenge exam and placed at the appropriate level as indicated by the assessment results. Students who are not satisfied with their placement in assigned developmental courses may retake the ASSET®, COMPASS™, or the computer challenge exam. Students will be given a different version of the tests. Students must pay $8 to retest on ASSET® or COMPASS™ whether they take one, two, or three portions of the test. Students may retest only once in a three-year period, and testing must be completed in one session. Students testing into developmental courses must remain in those courses unless they satisfy requirements by retesting. Test scores are valid for a three-year period. After three years, scores become invalid, and students must retest. There is no charge to retest if scores are invalid. Exemptions. Students are exempt from assessment requirements if they meet one of the following criteria:
Students may enroll in college-level courses while enrolled in developmental courses only if the discipline is different from the discipline in which they score below the standard placement score. Students who score below the College's standard placement score are placed into a developmental course of instruction in a given discipline(s) and must remain in the discipline(s) until academic competencies are developed. Students enrolled in developmental courses in two or more of the discipline areas of English, mathematics, and reading shall receive a specialized advising focused upon their unique academic needs. Unconditional Admission of Transfer Students. Applicants who have previously attended other duly accredited postsecondary institutions are considered transfer students. To be classified as degree eligible, transfer students must submit to the College an application for admission and official transcripts from all duly accredited postsecondary institutions and official high school transcripts. Applicants who have completed the baccalaureate degree are required to furnish only the transcript from the institution granting the baccalaureate degree. Transfer students must disclose all postsecondary institutions previously attended. Failure to do so may result in disapproval of the application for admission or expulsion from the College. Conditional Admission of Transfer Students. Transfer students who do not have on file official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, if required, and an official high school transcript may be granted conditional admission. No transfer students are allowed to enroll for a second term unless all required admission records have been received by Wallace Community College prior to registration for the second term. The responsibility for providing all required documents rests with the student. If all required admission records are not received by Wallace Community College prior to issuance of first-term grades, the grades are reported on the transcript; however, the transcript will read CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSION RECORDS. This notation is removed from the transcript only on receipt of all required admission records. Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students. Transfer students whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale are admitted on CLEAR academic status. A transfer student whose cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is admitted only on ACADEMIC PROBATION. The transcript will read ADMITTED ON ACADEMIC PROBATION. Applicants who have been academically suspended from a duly accredited postsecondary institution may be admitted as transfer students only after appeal to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. If transfer students are admitted upon appeal, they will enter the College on ACADEMIC PROBATION. The transcript will read ADMITTED UPON APPEAL—ACADEMIC PROBATION. GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT Courses completed with a passing grade at other duly accredited institutions are accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. Transfer grades of “D” are accepted only when the transfer student's cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above. If students have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, the “D” grade is accepted the same as for native students. Transfer students who desire to have course work completed at international colleges or universities evaluated for transfer credit must submit an evaluation provided by an organization affiliated with The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org). Student Assessment. Wallace Community College requires a comprehensive assessment of students upon admission to the College and prior to enrollment in associate degree or certificate programs. All first-time students are assessed in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and basic computer skills through administration of the ASSET® or COMPASS™ and a computer challenge exam and placed at the appropriate level as indicated by the assessment results. Students who are not satisfied with their placement in assigned developmental courses may retake the ASSET®, COMPASS™, or computer challenge exam. Students will be given a different version of the tests. Students must pay $8 to retest on ASSET® or COMPASS™ whether they take one, two, or three portions of the test. Students may retest only once in a three-year period, and testing must be completed in one session. Students testing into developmental courses must remain in those courses unless they satisfy requirements by retesting. Test scores are valid for a three-year period. After three years, scores become invalid, and students must retest. There is no charge to retest if scores are invalid. Unconditional Admission of Transient Students. Transfer students who attend another postsecondary institution and who seek credit for transfer to that parent institution may be admitted to Wallace Community College as transient students. Transient students must submit an application for admission and an official letter or transient permission form from the parent institution certifying that the credits earned at Wallace Community College are accepted as part of their academic program. The official letter or transient permission form must be properly signed by the dean, registrar, or advisor at the parent institution and must contain the specific Wallace Community College course(s) students have been approved to take. Transient students are not required to file transcripts of previously earned credits at other postsecondary institutions. Transient students are not allowed conditional admission. The transient permission form must be on file prior to registration for the first term. Admission of Audit Students. Students may apply for admission to credit courses on a noncredit basis as auditors. Auditors must meet the same admission requirements as regular students and must complete course prerequisites. Students may change from audit to credit or credit to audit only during the official drop and add period. Admission of Students Seeking Readmission. Students returning to Wallace Community College after one or more terms of non-attendance, excluding summer term, are required to submit an application for readmission and official transcripts from all regionally or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institutions attended since the last date of attendance at Wallace Community College. Returning students are eligible for readmission only if they are in good standing for the last term of attendance. Students who are not in good standing or who have not served designated suspension periods may request readmission by appeal to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. Early Admission for Accelerated High School Students Early Admission For Accelerated High Shool Students. Students are eligible for early admission if they desire to take courses for college credit only and if they meet all of the following criteria:
Exceptions may be granted by the chancellor of the Department of Postsecondary Education for students documented as gifted and talented according to standards included in the State Plan for Exceptional Children and Youth. Exceptions apply only to requirements 1 and 3 above. Dual Enrollment-Dual Credit Students Admission of Dual Enrollment-Dual Credit Students. Students are eligible for admission as dual enrollment-dual credit students if they desire to take courses for high school and college credit, if their school system has signed a contract with Wallace Community College to participate in this program, and if they meet all of the following criteria:
Students may enroll in career/technical courses and/or programs in accordance with guidelines of the Department of Postsecondary Education. Courses numbered below 100 and physical education (PED) courses are not eligible for dual enrollment/dual credit students. Students may not audit courses under this policy. Students enrolled in courses offered during the normal high school day on or off the high school campus must have prior permission from their principal, superintendent, and the appropriate Wallace Community College dean. Six semester credit hours at Wallace Community College equal one credit at the high school level in the same or related subject. Health Education Program Students Admission to Health Education Programs. Students must meet all requirements for general admission to the College. Certain health education programs may have additional standards for admission and progression. Students should refer to the program descriptions in this catalog and/or contact the specific program director or chairperson for additional information. Senior Adult Scholarship Students Admission to the Senior Adult Scholarship Program. Students who are 60 years of age or older and who are eligible for the Senior Adult Scholarship program must meet institutional admission requirements. Corporate and Continuing Education Students Admission of Students to Corporate and Continuing Education Courses. Students should refer to General Information and Instruction at Other Locations preceding this section. IN-STATE RESIDENCY
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