Policies and Procedures

POLICY 5220A:
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

    The College is an open door institution that admits at least four types of students:

Degree or Certificate Students,

Non-degree Seeking Students – those taking credit courses but not working toward a degree or certificate,

High School Concurrent Students – high school students (16 years or older) in the College’s service area taking credit courses concurrently, and

Non-Credit Students

    Each of these groups follows a different admission/enrollment procedure. All students must be sixteen years of age or older unless recommended by their high school principal and approved by the appropriate instructor and Registrar.

Policy included in WWCC catalog
Adopted April 26, 1984
Revised May 26, 1988
Revised December 14, 1989
Revised March 9, 2006

 

PROCEDURE 5220A:
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

The College admits at least four types of students who are sixteen years of age or older. Each of these groups follows a different admission/enrollment procedure.

• Degree or Certificate Students,

   

• Non-degree Seeking Students – those taking credit courses but not working toward a degree or certificate,

   

• High School Students – high school students in the College’s service area taking credit courses concurrently and/or as a part of a dual enrollment program; and

   

• Non-Credit Students.

Age

• Students must be 16 years of age or older to be admitted. On rare occasion, students under 16 will be admitted to selected courses with recommendation of the student’s principal and with the approval of the Registrar and instructor.

Degree or Certificate Students

Persons applying for a degree or certificate program must do the following:

1. Complete an application for admission.

2. Submit official transcripts from the last accredited high school and previous colleges attended. These transcripts become WWC’s property and will not be returned to the student, even if the student decides not to enroll.

   Students who have been out of high school longer than five years need only submit proof of high school graduation. Students who have not completed high school may enroll conditionally in a degree program and must complete high school equivalency by the time they are half way through the degree program.

   Students who have been home schooled, or have attended non-accredited high schools, must provide a national equivalency certificate, transcript or take the G.E.D. exam.

3. Whenever possible, submit the American College Test (ACT) scores. Although not required for admission, the test provides helpful advising information. For students seeking certain scholarships, ACT scores may be required. For those planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, it is strongly recommended.

4. If enrolling in the Nursing program, contact the Nursing department and fill out the program application in addition to the regular WWCC application form.

   Acceptance into the College does not mean that a student is also accepted into the Nursing program. Information concerning admission to the programs is listed in the College catalog.

5. International students must fulfill additional requirements. (See Policy 5220B). These include submitting TOEFL scores, a statement of health from a physician, substantiating financial responsibility and paying an application deposit.

When these requirements are fulfilled, the College will send the student a letter of acceptance. The College gives conditional acceptance to students:

• Who do not have high school or equivalency or

• Who cannot provide a college transcript because they are currently enrolled in their first semester at another institution.

Exceptions to admission requirements will be considered by the Director of Admissions.

Non-degree Seeking Students

Non-degree students are those who take credit courses on a part-time basis but are not working toward a degree or certificate. These students need not apply for admission. They will fill out required paperwork at the time of registration.

High School Enrollment Students

High school students, age 16 or older, who are enrolled in high schools in the WWCC service area who take college credit courses concurrently or as a part of the dual enrollment program. These students must submit a high school concurrent application signed by the high school counselor and meet other eligibility criteria as established by the College and the school district.

Non-Credit Students

These are students taking non-credit courses: either Continuing Education courses for developing vocational skills, Community Service courses for personal enrichment, or Industrial Training courses. These students fill out a non-credit registration form.

Policy Included in WWCC Catalog
Adopted April 26, 1984
Revised May 26, 1988
Revised December 14, 1989
Revised March 9, 2006