Admissions - Procedure 3.0100

Purpose:

To designate the procedure for Admission to Seminole Community College.

Procedure: General Admissions

1. Applicants (First Time in College) who seek to enroll in associate degree and certificate programs must have official school transcripts, GED diplomas, including test score results, and other postsecondary transcripts sent directly to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the first day of classes.
2. Applicants (Transfer Students) who have completed postsecondary credits from other colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutions are required to submit official transcripts directly to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the first day of classes for the semester in which they seek to enroll.
3. Applicants who do not provide official high school and postsecondary transcripts, as requested, will have a restriction placed on the SCC transcript (does not allow records to be released) and will not be permitted to enroll in subsequent semesters until the transcripts are received.
4. Applicants whose high school or postsecondary transcripts are unavailable due to documented extraordinary circumstances (i.e., records destroyed, home country in turmoil, etc.) may request an exception to the transcript requirement.
5. All First Time in College Students (FTIC) must have a current (less than two years old) ACT, SAT, or CPT scores to register for college credit courses. All FTIC degree-seeking students, and all students who register for their twelfth college credit hour must meet the entry testing requirements. All FTIC students without current scores are required to take the College Placement Test (CPT). Students presenting a College Ready Diploma (CRD) issued to Florida public high school graduates beginning in 1998 may be waived from placement testing, provided they enroll in the appropriate general education coursework within two years of graduation from high school. The student's test scores will determine initial placement in some courses.
6. Students may not attend class unless they have met admission requirements and have paid all tuition and fees.
7. The student is responsible for understanding the requirements for the degree, diploma, or certificate that they seek and for the admission policies and procedures published in the SCC Catalog.

General Admission Requirements for First-Time-in-College Degree-Seeking Students

Standard High School Diploma

1. Florida high school graduates must have earned a standard high school diploma. Non-Florida high school graduates must meet requirements specified in Florida Statutes. An official high school transcript with high school graduation date is required for admission and prior to the first day of classes.

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

1. Students are eligible for admission who have the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) an official transcript of the GED results is required for admission.

Florida Certificate of Completion

1. Students who have met the 2.0 GPA and ALL course requirements for a standard high school diploma, but did not pass the FCAT will be issued a new type of Certificate of Completion. This new credential will allow the student to take the CPT and be placed into either college credit or remedial courses.
2. To identify this new credential (certificate), the Withdrawal Reason "W8A" will appear on the high school transcript. In addition, the certificate will bear the designation "College Placement Test Eligible." This designation will differentiate between the "old" Certificate of Completion and the "new" Certificate of Completion.
3. Students with the new certificate of completion who need remediation should be classified as "degree seeking" students. These students must meet the college preparatory requirements outlined in section 1008.30(4)(a), Florida Statutes (the same requirements apply to students with a standard high school diploma).
4. Students with new certificate of completion may be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid through meeting the "ability to benefit" (ATB) requirement. If the ability to benefit is not demonstrated through the appropriate demonstration of skills on an approved ATB test (financial aid will have the approved list), then students will NOT be eligible to receive federal aid until they either earn a high school diploma or meet the ATB testing
5. Students who do not meet the federal ATB requirement may be advised by the college to enroll in an adult education program or to pursue other available options for earning a high school diploma.
6. Students will not be admitted to "limited access" programs, programs requiring a high school diploma, or programs that may include licensure requirements that include a high school diploma. Students should not be admitted to those particular programs until they have earned the standard high school diploma or its equivalent.

Home Education Graduate

1. Students who have graduated from a home education program are eligible for admission as high school graduates. Students must provide affidavits signed by a parent or legal guardian attesting that they have completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements in 232.0201 F.S. and provide their high school transcripts.

Transfer students

1. High School Graduates
2. Students shall be admitted as transfer students if they have previously attended a college or university. Students who have earned less than 12 semester hours of transferable college credit must also submit an official high school transcript. Transfer students must request that official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities be sent directly to the Director, Enrollment Services and Technology Office. All credits attempted and earned at the baccalaureate level from regionally accredited colleges and universities are accepted (credit from non- regionally accredited institutions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis) to fulfill SCC degree requirements provided the work is earned in an area and on a level normally included within the first two years of college and provided a grade of "D" or better was earned (Gordon Rule courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher). An accepted transfer course satisfies general education requirements for the associate degrees only if the course is essentially the same as a corresponding SCC course satisfying those requirements.
3. Testing Requirements for Transfer Students
4. All degree-seeking or certificate-seeking transfer students are required to have current ACT, SAT, or CPT scores. Transfer students who have ACT, SAT, or CPT scores that are over two years old, who were initially placed using their ACT, SAT, or CPT scores are exempted from taking the CPT for placement if they were placed according to Florida requirements and completed all required preparatory coursework. Students whose transfer credit meets SCC's English requirement (CPT Reading and Writing) and/or those whose transfer credit meets SCC's Math requirement (Math CPT) are exempt from CPT placement testing. Students will be exempted from entry testing when their official test scores arrive and are entered into SCC's student database. Transfer students without appropriate entry test scores must take the CPT.
5. Admissions of transfer students on academic probation, suspension, or dismissal
6. Students are allowed to apply for admission to the college if they are on academic probation, academic suspension, or academic dismissal from another college. Once their transcript is received and evaluated their academic status can change due to the acceptance of only lower level courses. After transcripts are evaluated the student is alerted to their Standards of Academic Progress as indicated on their SCC transcript.

Non-High School Graduates

1. Students who are not high school graduates, but have successfully completed a minimum of twelve semester credits of college level courses and have passed the college level communication and computation examinations are eligible for admission to the associate degree programs.

Guidelines for Level of English Proficiency Assessment at Seminole Community College

1. For placement purposes only, all SCC students must meet State of Florida test score requirements (CPT, ACT, SAT) prior to enrollment in courses that require English and reading proficiency. Students who do not meet state minimal requirements are required to complete additional English and/or reading coursework prior to entry into those college-level courses.
   
   Students who have attended high school in English in the United States for at least four years without enrollment in ESOL classes take preparatory coursework to meet state requirements.
   
   Students who have not attended high school in English in the United States for at least four years without enrollment in ESOL classes take English for Academic Purposes courses to meet state requirements. Some take non-credit courses prior to EAP. Placement into EAP may require students to take the LOEP and do a writing sample to help assure the most appropriate placement.
   
   Students who have attended high school in English in countries outside the United States where English is the official language may be placed into college level English courses or preparatory courses based on CPT scores and a writing sample. If language interference problems are assessed in writing samples done by students from countries where English is the official language, the students may be required to take the LOEP exam for placement into EAP.

International Student Admissions Procedures

1. International students seeking college credit admission on the F-1 visa or seeking post-secondary adult vocational admission on the M-1 visa must meet the following requirements:
   
   
   1. Satisfaction of all requirements for admission as a U.S. student.
   2. Submission of scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as proof of sufficient knowledge of the English Language. Seminole Community College accepts a minimum score of 450 on paper based on test or 130 on computer based tests. If TOEFL score is not available, students may take the LOEP exam. TOEFL scores are for admission purposes only. Students are required to take the CPT and do a writing sample for placement purposes. They may also be required to take the LOEP exam for placement into English for Academic Purposes.
   3. Admission materials must be sent to SCC three months prior to the term or session for which the applicant seeks admission.
   4. Students must complete the Application for Admission Form and International Student Form.
   5. Foreign Education Transcripts:
      1. If student attended only High School: transcripts must be officially translated to English AND then evaluated by World Education Services or Joseph Silny and Associates.
      2. If students have attended High School and any University (completed or uncompleted): both transcripts must be translated to English AND then evaluated by World Education Services or Joseph Silny and Associates.
      3. All foreign education evaluations must be presented to the Records Office. Only original documents will be accepted. Facsimiles and photocopies will not be accepted.
      4. Formal or informal color photograph of the student is required.
      5. Financial support documents include the following:
      6. Signed bank letter from student or sponsor, as applicable stating when account was opened, type of account, and current balance.
      7. Signed personal letter from sponsor (if applicable); must state relationship to and that will pay all study and personal expenses of student; also whether student will live in sponsor's home.
      8. If bank funds are not enough to cover costs of study and living, then: signed letter from employer of student or sponsor, as applicable, stating job title, salary, length of time employed. Note: It is possible to have more than one sponsor. The sponsor(s) need not be residing in the United States, nor do they need to be family relatives.
      9. Only documents in English will be accepted. Translations must be done by an official body (a notary public does NOT automatically qualify as a translator). Only original documents will be accepted. Facsimiles and photocopies will not be accepted.
      10. For Transfer Students ONLY, the following are needed: completed International Student Transfer Form and photocopy of previous I-20 (2 sides), I-94, and passport.
      11. According to INS an International Student must study full time. Full time college credit studies at SCC is: minimum 12 credits EACH semester and two consecutive semesters.

Readmission of Former Students

1. Students who have not been in attendance at SCC for one year or more should complete a readmission form to ensure that the College has accurate directory and degree information on file for the student. Any additional information that may be required to complete the student's current degree and major will be identified at this time.
2. Readmission of Seminole Community College Students after academic suspension and academic dismissal
3. Academic Suspension: Students on academic suspension must not attend Seminole Community College for one semester. After the one-semester suspension students may enter without petitioning.
4. Academic Dismissal: Academic dismissal is most serious and readmission is considered only after a minimum of one academic year. After waiting one academic year, students on academic dismissal may apply to the College Admissions and Graduation Committee for admission at least thirty (30) working days before the beginning of a term. The Admissions and Graduation Committee notify students in writing if they are admitted for the term.

Limited-Access Programs Placement Eligibility

1. All candidates for admission to the College are accepted for enrollment as announced in this procedure. However, some specialized programs are regularly identified by Seminole Community College as Limited-Access Programs. Limited-Access Programs are those specialized programs in which specific enrollment eligibility limitation requirements are imposed because of the following:
   
   
   1. Physical facility limitations; or
   2. State licensure rules and regulations established and implemented by outside agencies, boards, and entities; or
   3. Related criteria established and implemented pursuant to laws, rules, and regulations over which the College has no discretionary authority.
2. Limited-Access Program students shall be selected for admission to these programs based upon:
   
   
   1. Equal Access/Equal Opportunity standards;
   2. Past student performance; and
   3. Academic performance and continuing academic potential.
3. The following programs are designated as Limited Access at Seminole Community College:
   
   
   1. Students seeking placement in such programs receive specific eligibility requirements for admission from the department/division coordinator. Final selection decision for placement in each Limited-Access Program is determined by the department/division committee. The department/division chairperson provides notification of placement to each Limited-Access Program candidate.
   2. Admission decisions related to Limited-Access Programs cannot be appealed except for specific cause.
   3. Students who are not selected for admission to a specific Limited-Access Program are encouraged to continue their studies in other programs and courses at the College. Counseling Services are provided to unsuccessful candidates to assist with the selection of alternative educational programs, courses, goals, and objectives.

Apprenticeship Programs (sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc./ABC)

. Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. be at least 18 years of age;
3. be physically capable of performing the work of the respective trade;
4. able to read and write English;
5. provide one work and two character reference letters;
6. provide proof of permanent residence in the local area; and
7. belong to the sponsoring company.
8. Must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) within the first six weeks of admissions into the program.

Note: "Union Applicants must be members of the sponsoring association. Union sponsor apprenticeship programs also require official transcripts indicating successful completion of high school or GED."

Apprenticeship Programs (sponsored by the Florida Electrical Apprenticeship Training/FEAT)

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. be at least 18 years of age;
3. provide official transcripts indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
4. be physically capable of performing the work of the respective trade;
5. able to read and write English;
6. provide one work and two character reference letters;
7. provide proof of permanent residence in the local area; and
8. belong to the sponsoring company.
9. Must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) within the first six weeks of admissions into the program.

Note: "Union Applicants must be members of the sponsoring association. Union sponsor apprenticeship programs also require official transcripts indicating successful completion of high school or GED."

Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP)

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
3. be 18 years of age prior to first work assignment;
4. provide official transcripts indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
5. possess a valid Florida Driver's License and provide a 36-month history of driving record;
6. return completed and signed ASEP Application form to the ASEP coordinator;
7. schedule an interview with the program coordinator; and be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET)

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
3. be 18 years of age prior to the first work assignment;
4. provide official transcripts indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
5. possess a valid Florida Driver's License and provide a 36-month history of driving record;
6. return completed and signed ASSET Application form to the ASSET coordinator;
7. schedule an interview with the program coordinator; and
8. be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

Criminal Justice Academy

1. Correctional Officer
   
   
   1. Candidates must:
      1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
      2. be at least 19 years of age;
      3. be a United States citizen;
      4. provide official transcript indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
      5. valid Florida drivers license;
      6. have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude;
   2. Students must make an appointment with Testing and Assessment for the battery, and pay a fee; and,
   3. Complete and pass Criminal Justice Institute Application Process
2. Correction Probation Officer
   
   
   Candidates must:
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. provide official transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree or higher from REGIONALLY accredited college or university;
   3. be at least 19 years of age;
   4. be a United States citizen;
   5. have no felony or misdemeanor convections involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
   6. complete the Criminal Justice Institute Application process; and
   7. pass the F-BAT.
3. Law Enforcement: Basic Recruit
   
   
   1. Candidates must:
      
      1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
      2. provide official transcripts indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
      3. Be at least 19 years of age;
      4. Be a United States citizen;
      5. Possess a valid drivers license;
      6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude;
      7. FBAT scores 70%
      8. complete the Criminal Justice Institute Application Process.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate Program

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. submit EMS application to the Fire Science/EMS office (K-110A);
3. submit proof of age (18 years of age minimum); and,
4. provide official transcripts indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
5. Complete the College Placement Test (CPT)

Firefighting - Minimum Standards

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. submit Fire Fighting Program application to secretary in Fire Science Department;
3. attend mandatory Fire Fighting Orientation session held by Fire Science Department;
4. Complete the College Placement Test (CPT)

Priority is given to applicants who have completed the EMT paramedic courses.

1. provide official transcripts indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
2. be at least 18 years of age;
3. meet the vision requirements: 20/20 or correctable to 20/20; and,
4. complete the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Medical Examination Form.

Medical Assistant Program

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. provide official transcript indicating successful completion of high school and GED;
3. Complete the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET);
4. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
5. be at least 17 years of age;
6. complete test of Adult Basic Education (TABE);
7. have a CPR Certification; and
8. have computer typing skills of at least 35 wpm.

Nursing

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
3. attend a mandatory information session to obtain an Application Packet;
4. submit a complete Application Packet. Checklist to include the following

Nursing Admission Request Form(NARF)

1. This form must be submitted and is valid for the current academic year. For those students not admitted, a new NARF must be submitted the following year. These forms are part of the Application Packet and can only be obtained at an information session.
2. Copy of grade report from the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) with NET reading scores of 55% or above the NET cumulative scores of 50% or above required. Schedule this exam in the Testing/Assessment Office in the Student Services Building.
3. An SCC transcript must be included. A GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale for general education and support courses is required. Completion of MAT1033 or equivalent is required.
4. Copy of RN graduation check.
5. Transcripts from other colleges must be submitted to the Seminole Community College Records Office no later than 10 working days prior to the Nursing Program's deadline for application.
6. Current registration form if currently enrolled in General Education courses, at SCC or other college. Highlight the General Education course(s).
7. If applicable, copies of approved course substitution form issued to student.

Nursing-Concurrent AS-BSN Option with the University of Central Florida

This program is a partnership between Seminole Community College and the University of Central Florida to integrate current enrollment in both associate and baccalaureate nursing programs simultaneously. Students must:

1. Be admitted into SCC's Associate Degree in Nursing Program
2. Be admitted to the UCF Nursing Concurrent Enrollment
3. Meet all SCC and UCF nursing pre-requisites
4. Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher

Paramedic Certificate

1. Candidates must:
   
   
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. provide official transcript indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
   3. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
   4. submit the Emergency Medical Services application to the Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services Office; and,
   5. have earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
2. Applicants who are currently employed by a fire department in Seminole County will be allowed first opportunity to enroll in the paramedic program. All other applicants will fill the remaining positions in the class based on their application date and college eligibility.
3. The Paramedic Certificate and degree have co-requisite requirements. Failure to successfully complete any one of the co-requisite courses will result in the student being withdrawn from all co-requisite courses (EMS). Upon return or acceptance into the EMS Program the student must re-register into all co-requisite courses. If a student receives a failing grade for any EMS course they will subsequently receive a withdrawal for the co-requisite requirements. A minimum grade of "C" (80%) must be achieved in all EMS courses to meet program and graduation requirements.

Physical Therapist Assistant

1. Candidates must:
   
   
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
   3. complete a minimum of 20 hours of observation, volunteer service, or work experience in two or more Physical Therapy Departments;
   4. complete the following prerequisites:
   5. English I
   6. Anatomy and Physiology I
   7. College Algebra
   8. Psychology or Humanities
2. Pre-requisite courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. (At SCC, General Biology is a prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology I. The General Biology course does not have the eight-year restriction on it since it is not a program prerequisite. At SC, Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) is a prerequisite to College Algebra (MAC 1105). The remaining general education courses will be taken throughout the PTA curriculum.
3. Transfer Note: The pre-requisite courses may be taken at any accredited college or university; official transcripts must be sent to SCC, Office of Student Records, to become part of a candidate's official record. It is the pre-PTA student's responsibility to request from other colleges and universities, that official transcripts be sent to SCC as soon as possible but no later than the first day of classes. By providing the transcripts early they can be evaluated, recorded onto an Evaluation Report of Transfer Credit and placed in the applicant's SCC file.
   
   
   1. submit the completed PTA application packet (available for download at http://www.scc-fl.com/pta/app-process.htm)

Public Safety Telecommunications Training Academy

1. Candidates must:
   
   
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. provide official transcript indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
   3. be at least 19 years of age; and
   4. have no prior felony convictions.
   5. (Suggested requirement: Keyboarding Skills)
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3. Applicants with any drug possession arrests and/or usage will be advised of the extreme difficulty in obtaining employment.
4. Eight hours of time outside of classroom must be spent sitting in communications centers. Four hours of time must be in a Fire/EMS dispatching environment. The sit-in time must be in at a minimum of the different communications centers. There will be a form issued on the first night of class for students to complete at the conclusion of each two hours of sit-in time for a total of four forms per student. This form should be signed by the telecommunicator that the student sat with and includes space for the student to evaluate the experience including things learned, observed, etc. This will be a graded assignment.

Practical Nursing Program

1. Candidates must:
   
   
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. provide official transcripts indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
   3. Completion of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
   4. Completion of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
   5. attend mandatory Nursing Information session
   6. complete a Nursing Admission Request Form (NARF) - Practical Nursing;
2. Attach a student copy of your SCC transcript or grade report to the NARF and use a highlighter pen to mark the following required courses from SCC or transferred from another college (Courses with grades below "C" are not acceptable.):
   
   
   1. HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
   2. HSC 1000 Introduction to Health
3. Students must take Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers offered as a continuing education course at SCC.
   
   
   1. Recommended to take if time permits:
   2. HIM 1450 Anatomy and Physiology
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5. If a student takes these courses at another institution, it is the student's responsibility to have official transcripts sent to the Records Office. The transcript analyst will evaluate the student's transcripts to determine if the course meets SCC's equivalency.

Respiratory Care

1. Candidates must:
   
   
   1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
   2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
   3. provide official transcript indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
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3. Complete the following pre-requisite courses;
   
   
   1. BSC 2093C, Anatomy and Physiology I (Must earn a grade of "C" or better.) Note: At SCC, General Biology (BSC 1010C) is a pre-requisite for this course. General Biology can be used to satisfy the 4-credit support course elective requirement.
   2. ENC 1101, English I Note: At SCC, English I is a co requisite for BSC 1010C. A grade of a "C" or better is required for graduation.
   3. Possess Intermediate Algebra skill level Satisfied by completion of Intermediate Algebra, MAT 1033, or test scores which place student into College Algebra.
   4. Possess a 2.0 or higher GPA; and,
   5. Submit completed Respiratory Care Application. (Obtain applications by attending a Respiratory Care Information Session. Dates for upcoming sessions are available on-line: www.scc-fl.com/respiratory or by calling 407.708.2235.
4. The Respiratory Care Application deadline for new students is May 1st and January 1st for transition students that are already Certified Respiratory Therapists.

Technician's Automotive Career Training Program (TACT)

Candidates must:

1. apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
2. complete the College Placement Test (CPT);
3. be 18 years of age or older by the time of first work assignment;
4. provide official transcripts indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
5. possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Candidates history may be monitored by the participating industry sponsor;
6. return completed and signed TACT Application form to the TACT coordinator;
7. schedule an interview with program coordinator;
8. be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

Audit Students

1. Audit students must meet SCC admission requirements and may enroll in college classes on a non-credit basis. Attendance requirements are established by the instructor. Audit students must declare audit status prior to the end of the drop and add period. Audit students are assessed college credit fees as listed in the SCC Fee Schedule.

Senior Citizens

1. The Board waives any or all application, matriculation, tuition, and late registration fees for one course per semester for persons sixty years of age or older who are residents of this state and who attend classes in college credit or adult and continuing education. This privilege shall be granted only if such classes are not filled at the close of registration. Courses in which students have earned a "C" or better may not be repeated unless the course has been designated as repeatable. The College may limit or deny this privilege for courses in programs for which the Board has established selective admissions criteria.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

• Dual Enrollment
  
  
  1. Students eligible for dual enrollment must be enrolled in a Seminole County Public School or in non-public schools (including home schools) that reside in Seminole County and is in compliance with State Statute 229.808 and conducts a secondary curriculum pursuant to State Statute 232.246.
  2. Dual enrollment applicants must demonstrate readiness for college-level coursework if the student is to be enrolled in college courses or demonstrate readiness for vocational-level coursework if the student is to be enrolled in vocational courses by completing a common placement examination. In addition, applicants must have an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible for college-level courses or an un-weighted grade point average of 2.0 for vocational courses.
  3. All dual enrollment courses must satisfy the credit requirements in one of the categories that comprise the 24 credits necessary for high school graduation pursuit to Florida Statute 232.246. Students will be exempt from the payment of registration, matriculation, and laboratory fees. Students enrolled in courses not creditable towards the high school diploma shall not be classified as dual enrollment.
  4. Provisions specified in the Inter institutional Articulation Agreement with Public Schools shall govern all dual enrollment students and all acceleration mechanisms specified therein Special Students.
• Special Students
  
  
  1. Special Students take courses for job improvement or personal enrichment, but do not seek associate degrees or certificates. The following requirements apply to Special Students:
  2. Must complete an Application for Admission;
  3. Are exempt from College Level Placement Tests;
  4. May enroll in any college level course except English or mathematics courses or courses with an English or mathematics co requisite and/or prerequisite,
  5. Must meet all co requisite and pre-requisite course requirements, and
  6. May complete up to twelve hours in Special Student Status. Once a Special Student exceeds twelve hours, s/he will be reclassified to degree-seeking status and will be required to meet degree-seeking admission and placement testing requirements.
  7. Credits earned while in special student status will not fulfill SCC associate degree or certificate requirements. Special students completing courses for transfer to another institution should determine the transferability of these courses to other institutions prior to enrollment at SCC.
• Post Graduate Students
  
  
  1. Students who have earned an associate degree or higher, including Teacher Re-certification Students, may enroll in courses. Students admitted in this category must:
  2. Complete the Application for Admission.
  3. Indicate that an SCC degree or certificate is not sought.
  4. Provide an official transcript from the degree granting college
  5. Students are responsible for their own advising and will be required to meet all prerequisites and co-requisites for courses in which they intend to enroll, including appropriate placement scores when required. The responsibility for determining the transferability of credit earned at SCC as a Non-Degree Student toward a degree program at another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.
• Transient students
  
  
  1. Students in good standing at other colleges may be admitted as "transient" or guest students to take courses for transfer back to their home institutions. A transient form or letter is required which indicates the student's good standing, specific courses to be taken and the parent institution's willingness to accept the credits earned. The transient form or letter and official transcript(s) are required prior to registration for classes. Only transient students applying for ESL English for Academic Purposes courses are required to see a counselor or advisor for approval prior to registration. ESL/EAP students must present counselors or advisors with unofficial transcripts for advising purposes only prior to approval for registration.
  2. Transient students must complete the college application, residency statement, and submit original transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  3. Vocational Education Admission Requirements
  4. The following admission requirements apply to admission to vocational credit certificate programs.

  General Requirements

  1. To insure that students have a reasonable opportunity for success in the vocational credit certificate programs, the achievement of basic educational levels as generally represented by a high school diploma, have been established for entrance into most programs. The following vocational programs do not require a GED/High School diploma: All Apprenticeship Programs, Automotive Service Technology, Child Care Development Specialist, Computer Service and Repair (A+ Certification), H.H.A. (Home Health Aid), C.N.A. (Nursing Assistant), Patient Care Assistant. A TABE test is required for all vocational of 450 contact hours or more.
  2. Students will be informed of registration procedures by the Admissions Office prior to registration. Students shall provide the Admissions Office with the following:
  3. Completed application for admission;
  4. An official high school transcript with date of graduation or an official GED transcript.
  5. Students whose first language is not English must provide documentation of English proficiency.
  6. Results of required placement tests, if required;
  7. Verification of minimum age (e.g., drivers license, birth certificate) requirement of sixteen;
  8. Completed residency statement with requested documentation. A student who is not a Florida resident for tuition purposes must pay non-resident tuition fees.
  9. An entrance requirement, except as established by law, may be waived if the applicant demonstrates a reasonable chance of success in the program. Special admissions are usually based on the applicant's experience in a job, success in a similar school, military experience, vocational activities related to industry, or standardized test scores.
  10. All students are required to take the appropriate placement test prior to registration. Placement tests are not used for admission purposes, but are used for placement only. The placement tests are administered by college personnel without additional fees.

  Special Program Requirements

  1. Students entering limited access programs or students applying for programs which have state licensing requirements upon graduation may be required to meet additional entrance requirements prior to admission to a specific program. Upon inquiry, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of any additional requirements.

  Post-Secondary Adult Vocational

  1. Students who are enrolled in a post-secondary adult vocational program of 450 clock hours or more shall meet basic skills examination requirements as set forth in 6A-10.040 FAC.

  Adult Education Admissions Requirements

  1. The following admission requirements shall be in effect for adult programs and courses:
  2. Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages
     
     
     1. Classes are offered for persons sixteen years of age or older whose education was interrupted or whose education did not include mastery of the basic skill as defined by the Florida Department of Education.
  3. General Education Development Program (GED)
     
     
     1. Classes are offered for persons eighteen years of age or older whose education was interrupted before they were able to complete high school. The following requirements are applicable:
     2. Provide documentation that the candidate is a resident of Florida.
     3. Provide documentation that the candidate is of age to qualify.
     4. Applications are accepted year round for the Adult Basic Education and GED programs. Students must take the TABE unless they are transferring from another SCC program and scores are only one year old or less.
     5. GED Test Registration: Students must have a valid Florida I.D. (Florida I.D. Card or Florida Driver's License) and Social Security Card. Test registration is only once a month.

  Underage ABE/GED

  1. A special program is provided for students who are 16 or 17 years old. They must be a Seminole county resident and bring a withdrawal form from the previous school. If withdrawal code shows expulsion, applicant must file a petition for admission to the Admissions and Graduation Committee who will decide if student is to be admitted.
  2. Students must bring in official sealed copy of transcripts; a Parental Consent Form, signed and notarized by the parent(s); and they must complete a SCC Adult Education Application. Applications will only be accepted for underage students at the beginning of the term/half term.
  3. Student must complete the TABE test requirement (above), and attend an orientation.
  4. Student must attend equivalent of one full term and pass the practice GED test to obtain permission to take the GED exam prior to age 18.

  Adult High School Diploma Program

  1. Classes leading to a standard high school diploma are offered for persons sixteen years of age or older whose high school education was interrupted.
  2. Withdrawal: Students from surrounding areas (Seminole, Orange, Volusia, and Lake Counties) MUST provide a Withdrawal Form from their high school.
  3. If the student is of age (over 18), or from out of state, the withdrawal from requirement may be waived.
  4. If withdrawal code shows expulsion applicant must file a petition for admission to the Admissions and Graduation Committee who will decide if student is to be admitted.
  5. Any student transferring from an Excel Program must bring a letter of recommendation; TABE scores; and documentation of program completion prior to admission to any Adult Education Program.

  Transcripts:

  1. Seminole county students MUST provide official transcripts in a sealed envelope from the last school they attended.
  2. Orange, Volusia, or Lake Counties: Students can bring an unofficial copy of transcripts if possible and the address of the school so we can send for the official copy.
  3. Other counties, states, or countries: Students need to provide the address so that the admissions office can send for official transcripts or they must request them on their own.
  4. Applicants whose transcripts include an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) identifying them as a Severe Learning Disabled (SLD) student need to meet with counselors to explore whether an Adult Education program can meet any special academic needs they may have.
  5. Application - Student must complete a SCC Adult Education Application.
  6. Applications will only be accepted before the beginning of the term/half term.
  7. TABE Test - Students should be scheduled for a TABE test, unless the student is transferring from another SCC Adult Education Program with scores one year old or less or has passed the FCAT or HSCT test.
  8. Orientation: All students are scheduled for a high school orientation.

  Adult Migrant Education Program

  1. Adults who meet the federal guidelines governing the classification of migrant or seasonal farm workers may participate in the program.

  Lifelong Learning Instructional Program

  1. The College provides classes, seminars, workshops, and other educational activities in an effort to meet the clearly defined community education needs of Seminole County residents.

  Leisure Time Program

  1. The College provides self-supporting classes and activities to meet the recreation, leisure, and personal enrichment needs of the community.

  Customized Training

  1. Continuing education courses may also be customized and offered for the exclusive offering to specific area businesses and agencies.

  Language Institute

  1. International students seeking admission to the Language Institute on F-1 Visa (I-20 A-B) must meet the following requirements:
  2. All application materials must be submitted to the Admissions Office three months prior to the term or session for which the applicant seeks admission. See the calendar section of the SCC Catalog for the exact date.
  3. Students must complete the International Student Form.
  4. Students must provide a formal or informal color photograph.
  5. Submit financial support documents include the following:
  6. Signed bank letter from student or sponsor, as applicable stating when account was opened, type of account, and current balance.
  7. Signed personal letter from sponsor (if applicable); must state relationship to and that will pay all study and personal expenses of student; also whether student will live in sponsor's home.
  8. If bank funds are not enough to cover costs of study and living, then: signed letter from employer of student or sponsor, as applicable, stating job title, salary, length of time employed. Note: It is possible to have more than one sponsor. The sponsor(s) need not be residing in the United States, nor do they need to be family relatives.
  9. Only documents in English will be accepted. Translations must be done by an official body (a notary public does NOT automatically qualify as a translator). Only original documents will be accepted. Facsimiles and photocopies will not be accepted.
  10. According to BCIS an International Student must study full time. Full time equals two consecutive semesters of Monday through Friday classes (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
  11. For Transfer Students ONLY, the following are needed: completed International Student Transfer Form and photocopy of previous I-20 (2 sides), I-94, and passport.

  Disciplinary Suspension

  1. An applicant suspended from another institution for disciplinary reasons will not be admitted until eligible for readmission to the suspending institution.
  2. In accordance with Florida Statutes, a student who has previously been expelled from a Florida community college or university for unlawful possession, sale, or use of narcotic drugs is not admitted to Seminole Community College for a period of one year from the date of expulsion.
  3. A student who has been found guilty of campus disruption will not be admitted to SCC for a period of two years from the date of such finding.
  4. In exceptional cases, students may petition the Admissions and Graduation Committee for further consideration. The office of the Vice President for Student Success Services should be consulted for information concerning the petition procedure.
  
  
  

  Recommended by	Executive Staff	Date	2/18/03
  Approved:	President, E.Ann McGee	Date	5/20/03

Did you know?

In a recent survey, 95 percent of responding graduates said they would attend SCC again and 43 percent rated their overall SCC experience as "excellent."