Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Ad m i ssi on/Regi st r at i on/ Enr ol l m ent 16 ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT Admission Policy (AR 2.2.1) Persons meeting the admissions criteria may attend any Maricopa Community College of their choice. Falsification of any admission materials or official college records may be cause for denial or cancellation of admission. Exceptions to the admissions policies may be requested through the Admissions and Standards Committee. Admission is determined in accordance with state law (A.R.S. §15-1805.01, 15-1821) and regulations of the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board. Admission Classifications 1. Admission of Regular Students Admission to the community colleges in Arizona may be granted to any person who meets at least one of the following criteria: A. Is a graduate of a high school, which is accredited by a regional accrediting association as defined by the United States Office of Education or approved by a State Department of Education or other appropriate state educational agency. B. Has a high school certificate of equivalency. C. Is at least 18 years of age and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community college. D. Is a transfer student in good standing from another college or university. 2. Admission of Students Under 18 Years of Age A. Admission to the community colleges in Arizona shall be granted to any student who is under age 18 and who completes course prerequisites and meets any one of the following requirements: i. a composite score of 93 or more on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) ii. a composite score of 930 or more on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) iii. a composite score of twenty-two or more on the American College Test (ACT) iv. a passing score on the relevant portions of the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards test (AIMS) v. The completion of a college placement test designated by the community college district that indicates the student is at the appropriate college level for the course. vi. Is a graduate of a private or public high school or has a high school certificate of equivalency. B. A community college may limit the number of semester hours in which the student may enroll to not more than six (6) credit hours. C. Home schooled students are exempt from this sub-section. D. A student shall not be denied admission because of age, lack of a high school diploma or high school certificate of equivalency, grade in school, lack of permission of school officials or lack of concurrent enrollment in a public or private school, if the student has achieved at least a specified score on a college entrance examination. 3. Specialized Vocational/Training Program Students who enroll in vocational courses may be admitted on an individual basis with the approval of college officials if the student meets the established requirements of the courses for which the student enrolls and the college officials determine that the student's admission is in the best interest of the student. 4. Western Undergraduate Exchange Program The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program is a student exchange program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and administered by the Arizona Board of Regents. Through WUE, students who reside in western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming), and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNIMI) and who meet the eligibility requirements, pay 150 percent of the regular resident tuition plus fees. Students must mark prominently on the Student Information Form that they seek admission as WUE students. Students may not apply as out-of-state students and expect to receive the WUE tuition rate after admitted. Once admitted as WUE students, students may not petition for in-state residency. Further information may be obtained from the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services. www.scottsdalecc.edu