ADMISSIONS OPEN DOOR POLICY The College operates under the open door - PDF document

Noncredit offerings which do not meet the individual CEU criteria are accounted for only in terms of the institutional CEU. No individual CEUs are awarded. Normally, these noncredit offerings are less structured and more informal in nature. Institutional CEUs must meet the following criteria: a. The activity is a planned educational experience or a continuing educational experience. b. The activity is sponsored by an academic or administrative unit of the College best qualified to determine quality and approve the resource personnel. c. Record of attendance is required by the College and a file of program materials is maintained by the College for special activities. Neither individual nor institutional CEUs normally are used to recognize or account for participation in entertainment, social, or athletic activities. GRADING SYSTEM The grading system for extension classes when used is as follows: P—Pass, satisfactory completion of course work. F—Fail, unsatisfactory achievement in course work. I—Incomplete (If the student later completes the required work, the instructor may change the grade by completing a change of grade form). W—Withdrew (The student has not participated in a course sufficiently to establish a position of passing or failing). AU—Audit (No CEUs earned). S—Satisfactory, fulfilling course requirements Certain occupational extension courses may require that students be tested for knowledge and/or competency. In those situations, the grading system for curriculum instruction may be substituted. ATTENDANCE Absences disrupt students’ progress in a course and diminish the quality of group interaction. Generally, students must attend 80% of the class to attain credit for completion of a continuing education class. However, a more stringent attendance policy may apply for courses given for certification, licensure, or teacher renewal. Students should refer to the course syllabus for the attendance policy. ADMISSIONS OPEN DOOR POLICY The College operates under the “open door” admissions policy of the State Board of Community Colleges. Individuals 18 years old or older and able to profit from further formal education, or a high school graduate under the age of 18, may be admitted to the College. Individuals under 18 years of age who have not attained graduation from high school can attend the College as stipulated by the policies of the State Board of Community Colleges. Admission to the College, however, does not ensure admission to any individual program or course or continued enrollment in the College. The College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. The College may refuse admission to an applicant who poses a safety threat. WHEN TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply once the decision to enroll has been made. High school seniors should apply early in their senior year. The regular academic year begins with the Fall Semester; however, applicants may enter most programs at the beginning of any semester. 31

APPLICATIONS Applications may be submitted in person, electronically at www.lenoircc.edu, or by mail to the following address: Office of Admissions Lenoir Community College PO Box 188 Kinston, NC 28502-0188 PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING TO CURRICULUM PROGRAMS 1. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION A. Applications may be submitted online at www.lenoircc.edu B. Applications are available in the Office of Admissions in the Administration Building of the College. C. Applications may be requested by calling 252-527-6223. 2. TRANSCRIPTS Applicants are responsible for having official high school transcripts forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions. Final copies of high school graduating seniors’ transcripts must be provided immediately after the work is completed and the graduation date has been posted. Applicants who possess high school equivalency certificates must present either the certificate or the official scores to the Office of Admissions. Applicants who have attended other colleges or universities are responsible for having official transcripts from each institution that was previously attended sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Applicants who attended high school in a country other than the United States are required to have an evaluation of their transcript(s) performed by an outside evaluation service to certify that the applicant has the equivalent of a high school diploma. Applicants should be sure to use an evaluation service not a translation service. Applicants presenting transcripts of a completed bachelor’s degree will not be required to submit high school transcripts, except in the Health Science programs where all official transcripts are required. All official documents, such as transcripts (both high school and college), become the property of Lenoir Community College and will not be returned, released, or copied. 3. PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT All applicants to degree, diploma, and certificate programs must take the placement assessment or qualify for a waiver as indicated below. The purpose of the placement assessment is to provide additional information in planning students’ programs and determining appropriate level of placement for classes. It is not an entrance examination and will not deny admission to the College for any student. Students requesting testing accommodations may contact the ADA counselor. The placement assessment requirement may be waived by the Enrollment Management Coordinator upon receipt of official documentation if the applicant: A. Has satisfactorily completed one college level English and mathematics course at or above the developmental or vocational level at a regionally accredited college or university or B. Has a recent (within past five years) official transcript grade point average (GPA) of 2.6 or higher from a high school that is legally authorized to operate in North Carolina. or C. Has made the following minimum scores on the SAT or ACT: English: ACT Reading 22 OR ACT English 18 OR SAT Writing 500 OR SAT Critical Reading 500 Math: ACT Math 22 OR SAT Math 500 or D. Has taken the Accuplacer, Asset, Compass, or North Carolina’s Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC DAP) test at another regionally accredited college within the past five years. 32

RETESTING POLICY Students may request a retake of the placement assessment based on the completion of additional study and preparation. An admissions counselor may recommend a retest based on the student’s educational plan. Once a student enrolls in a developmental course, further admissions placement testing is not allowed. SPECIFIC PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 1. COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS Applicants must be high school graduates or possess high school equivalency certificates. 2. ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS Applicants must be high school graduates or possess high school equivalency certificates. 3. ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION Applicants must be high school graduates or possess high school equivalency certificates. 4. DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Applicants must be high school graduates or possess high school equivalency certificates. 5. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS a. Technical certificate programs: Applicants must be high school graduates or possess high school equivalency certificates. b. Health Sciences certificate programs: See health science admissions section. c. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certificate program: Applicants must submit an official high school/HSE transcript and official transcripts from any colleges previously attended. Applicants must provide a letter of sponsorship from a law enforcement agency. Applicants will be required to take a placement test specified by the BLET program chair. 6. SKILLS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Applicants must have a minimum of ten units of secondary school work and demonstrate the ability to succeed in the program. Students who earn certificates of attendance from high schools may be admitted to these programs. The complete list of skills certificates is as follows: SKILLS CERTIFICATES Automotive Customizing Technology Beginner Automotive Customizing Skills Certificate C60190K1 Intermediate Automotive Customizing Skills Certificate C60190K2 Automotive Systems Technology General Automotive Servicing Skills Certificate C60160K1 Automotive Electronics Skills Certificate C60160K2 Automotive Engine Performance Skills Certificate C60160K3 Automotive Systems Technology C60160K4 Computer Information Technology Hardware/Software Applications Skills Certificate C25260K1 Small Office Network Skills Certificate C25260K2 Computer-Integrated Machining Computer-Integrated Machining Skills Certificate C50120K Computer-Integrated Machining Workforce Readiness Certificate C50210K4 CNC Skills Certificate C50120K1 Advanced CNC Skills Certificate C50120K2 Cosmetology Cosmetology Skills Certificate C55140K1 Instructor Skills Certificate C55160K Esthetics Skills Certificate C55140K4 Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Skills Certificate C55150K1 33