Page 70 of Lewis-Clark State College 2005-2007 Catalog by Lewis-Clark State College

70 Lewis-Clark State College 2005-2007 Catalog test indicator. Students meeting these criteria may be admitted under conditional admission. FRESHMAN STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (High school graduates and transfer students with less than 14 transferable semester credits) Regular Admission (1989 high school graduates to present) All of the following must apply: 1. Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. 2. A minimum ACT composite of 17 or SAT combined score of 690 (if under the age of 21). 3. Successful completion of the following established college admission standards set by the Idaho State Board of Education: The following apply to high school graduation years of 1992 present: Eight semesters of English Six semesters of mathematics (Algebra or above) Six semesters of natural sciences Five semesters of social sciences Two semesters of a foreign language or humanities Three semesters of other college preparatory courses including speech Regular Admission (Prior to 1989) 1. Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Conditional Admission (1989 high school graduates to present) If an applicant does not qualify for full admission, he/she may be considered for conditional admission, but must demonstrate at least the following: 1. Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or completion of a GED with a standard score of 500 or above (50 or above if tested prior to 2002), and 2. A minimum ACT composite of 14 or SAT combined score of 560 (if under the age of 21). Applicants who are missing more than two semesters in any one category of the high school courses outlined above, or a total of more than five classes, will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA directly out of high school will be considered on an individual basis providing they have a minimum ACT composite of 14 or SAT combined score of 560. If admitted with conditional standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies; excepting that the student with conditional standing may change to full admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate-level credits, 12 of which must be in four different areas of the general education requirements of LCSC while maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Full admission status must be attained within three registration periods or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures. Conditional students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum including a freshman success seminar to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads (12-15) are suggested for conditional students. Conditional students are required to complete a student success course. Conditional students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry. Probational Admission (1989 high school graduate to present) Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or completion of a GED with a standard score of 500 or above (50 or above if tested prior to 2002). If an applicant does not fulfill the minimum class requirements as outlined under full admission requirements, probational admission may be granted. If admitted with probational standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies. Full admission status must be attained within one registration period by maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures. Probational students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads (12-15) are suggested for probational students. Probational students are required to complete a student success course. Probational students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry. TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Transfer students with 14 or more transferable semester credits) For more information, see the section on Transfer Student Additional Information. Regular Admission 1. An overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts, and completion of 14 or more transferable semester credits. Probational Admission Applicants who have completed 14 or more transferable semester credits and have less than an overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts may be admitted on a probational status. If admitted with probational standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies. Full admission status must be attained within one registration period by maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures. Probational students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads, (12-15) are suggested for probational students. Probational students are required to complete a student success course. Probational students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry.

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