Page 10 of St. Johns River Community College 2006-2007 Catalog by St. Johns River Community College Florida

10 Admissions SJRCC 2006-2007 ADMISSION POLICY St. Johns River Community College is an open door institution. Applicants for admission are considered on the basis of their qualifications without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sex. State law establishes certain minimum requirements for admission to college credit academic courses. These requirements ensure, as far as possible, that students will be successful in their academic work. After testing and counseling, the College may require a student to be enrolled in college preparatory courses. ADMISSION CLASSIFICATION COLLEGE CREDIT Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree Associate in Applied Science Degree Technical Certificate To be admitted as a degree/technical certificate-seeking student, an applicant must meet the following requirements: n submit a completed application and fee; n provide official copies of ACT, SAT or CPT (if results are more than two years old a retest is required); and n provide proof of previous education: o a standard high school diploma; or o a high school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Education Development (G.E.D.) test, provided the test was administered in English; or o a home education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41. Transfer Students - In addition to the above requirements, transfer students must also: o be in good academic standing from the previously attended college or university. Students on academic probation can enroll, but students who are suspended or dismissed are required to submit a petition requesting permission to enroll; and o provide official transcripts and catalog course descriptions from all colleges attended to the Admissions and Records Office. International Students F1 (student) visa applicants In addition to the above requirements that apply, international students must also comply with the following: o all transcripts must be in English and evaluated by one of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Agencies; and o proof that the high school certificate or diploma is equivalent to a standard Florida high school diploma or G.E.D.; and o proof of proficiency in oral and written English as demonstrated by a score of 500 or above on the paper pencil version of the TOEFL, or 173 or above on the computerized version, or 61 or above on the Internet based version; and o a financial statement (applicants are required by law to have sufficient funds for living expenses, tuition, and fees for a minimum of one year. These funds must be available when the student registers for courses each term. Financial aid is not available through the college); and o a physician's statement of health; and o proof of F-l (student) status. SJRCC recommends that international students purchase health insurance and begin the admission process at least four months prior to the term of inital enrollment. Limited Access Programs To be admitted to a limited access A.A. or A.S. degree program an applicant must meet aforementioned requirements and the requirements listed in the specific programs: 1. Dual Enrollment An admission status that allows a superior high school student who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COLLEGE CREDIT A.A. Degree A.S./A.A.S. Degrees Technical Certificate Limited Access Programs Dual Enrollment Florida School of the Arts Nursing Radiologic Technology NON CREDIT Vocational Certificates Limited Access Programs Crossover Programs Apprenticeship Programs Adult Education Child Care Training Continuing Education

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