Page 47 of Delgado Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of the college as stated in this catalog. Additionally, those who plan to transfer credits earned at Delgado must familiarize themselves with the course and grade requirements of the college to which they plan to transfer. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In accordance with the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:3151 (Acts 1985, No. 185, Section 1, and Acts 1987, No. 214, Section 1), all male students between the ages of 18-25 are required to register for the federal draft under the federal Military Service Act prior to enrollment at this institution. Other requirements vary according to admission status, educational intent, and other established criteria. Students are notified of admission requirements upon receipt of the application by the Office of Admissions. All requirements must be met within 30 days of the beginning class day. English Language Proficiency Test All applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Delgado English Language Proficiency Test. The English Language Proficiency Test consists of written and listening paper-and-pencil portions designed by the English as a Second Language (ESL) department and a three-part, Internetbased Accuplacer computer portion given through the College Board Educational Testing Service. Enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESLN and ESLR prefixes) courses is required if an English language deficiency is determined. Although the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not required, students who have taken and passed the TOEFL with a score of at least 173 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 500 on the paperbased TOEFL, and with a minimum score of 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) will be exempted from taking the Delgado English Language Proficiency Test. A computerized version of the TOEFL will be available in the Office of Testing and Assessment. Proof of Immunization As required by Louisiana R.S.17:110, Schools of Higher Learning, all first-time Delgado Community College students born after 1956 must provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanusdiphtheria as a condition of enrollment. Forms to be completed by the students physician are available in the Office of Admissions. Some specific programs have additional immunization requirements. American College Test (ACT) First-time freshmen entering Delgado Community College who have taken the American College Test (ACT) within the past three years should request that their score reports be sent to the Office of Admissions. Delgados ACT code number is 1577. The ACT is mandatory for certificate/degree-seeking students who graduated from high school or received a GED and are 24 years or younger. Students may obtain current ACT packets in the Office of Testing and Assessment. Enrolled and continuing students may register for the Residual ACT which is offered on non-national test dates throughout the year. Note that the Residual ACT test scores are not transferable to other colleges or universities. Certain scores on the ACT exempt the student from having to take the Delgado placement test. Only firsttime freshman may request English and/or math advanced placement in their first semester at Delgado Community College. ACT scores are used for advanced placement when a student obtains an ACT English score of 25 and/or Math score of 22 in the last 3 years. Only one set of scores may be used for placement. Students should check with the Office of Testing and Assessment for more details. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) First-time freshman entering Delgado Community College who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) within the past 3 years should request that their score reports be sent to the Office of Admissions. Delgados code number is 6176. Applicants will not be refused admission to the college based on test scores. Test scores are used for counseling and placement purposes. Placement Tests The Office of Testing and Assessment administers a standardized placement exam. The ACT COMPASS/ASSET assessment is used to properly place Delgado students in their basic courses. The placement test is not a 46

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