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Montgomery Community College
Catalog 2009-2011
Admission
Montgomery Community College is a state-supported institution operating under an "open door" admission policy. This means that any person, whether a high school graduate or non-graduate, who is 18 years old or older and who is able to benefit from further formal education will be served by the institution.
The open door policy does not mean there are no restrictions on admission into specific programs. It does mean these restrictions are flexible enough to allow students opportunities for admission into specific programs when they demonstrate aptitude for these programs as determined by personal interest, academic background, placement tests, and/or personal interviews. If an academic deficiency exists, applicants will be given an opportunity to remove the deficiency by taking preparatory work.
High school students may be admitted to curriculum courses concurrently under specific guidelines as outlined in the North Carolina Administrative Code. The MCC Board of Trustees and the Montgomery County Board of Education have a cooperative agreement which allows for enrollment of students through provisions of the Huskins Bill, Dual Enrollment, and Learn and Earn. Both boards review this agreement annually. In addition, there are other agreements with local private schools.
GENERAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Students are admitted to Montgomery Community College without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, handicap, religion or national origin. Applicants for admission into curriculum programs should complete the following general admission procedures:
- Complete and return the admission application to Student Services.
- Submit an official high school or General Educational Development (GED) transcript and official transcripts from all colleges attended. An official transcript is one mailed directly from the high school, college or other institution to the Admissions Office at MCC. It is the applicant's responsibility to request that transcripts be sent.
- Take any required preadmission tests when notified by the Admissions Office.
- Complete any additional requirements for specific curricula.
Address correspondence concerning admission to curriculum programs to:
Admissions Office
Montgomery Community College
1011 Page Street
Troy , NC 27371
Phone: 910-576-6222, Ext. 240
E-mail: fryek@montgomery.eduAll admission procedures should be completed at least four weeks prior to enrollment into a program. However, some curriculum programs at MCC have limited enrollment and prospective students are advised to apply early. When an enrollment quota for a class/program has been filled or the class/program has a specific prerequisite requirement, the applicant will be placed on an alternate or waiting list and notified by the Admissions Office. When all information is received, the academic record will be assessed and the applicant will be notified concerning acceptance and enrollment procedures. An applicant applying fewer than four weeks prior to enrollment may be notified to follow admission procedures as a walk-in student during Open Registration.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
A high school diploma or the equivalent is required of all applicants for degree programs. The GED or Adult High School (AHS) diploma is acceptable. GED scores must meet North Carolina standards with a total score of 2250, with no single test score below 410. Associate degree programs require an applicant to complete assessment inventories in numerical skills, algebra skills, writing skills, and reading skills.
STAND-ALONE DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
A high school diploma, GED, or Adult High School diploma is preferred for entrance into a stand-alone diploma or certificate program. However, consideration is given to any applicant whose interest and ability make successful completion of a diploma or certificate program likely. Applicants without a high school diploma or GED may be required to demonstrate an ability to benefit by successfully completing an assessment inventory (ASSET or COMPASS). Some diploma and certificate programs may require an applicant to complete assessment inventories in reading, writing, and numerical skills after acceptance.
RE-ADMISSION
Former students who left Montgomery Community College in good standing are encouraged to re-enroll for further study. Students who have been out one term or longer should contact the Admissions Office to have their academic file reactivated. If a conference with a counselor or academic advisor is required, the student will be notified. Coursework previously taken at MCC will be evaluated for credit according to merit and relevance. Students being readmitted are required to satisfy requirements for graduation according to the current approved standards for their particular curriculum.
Practical Nursing students must complete the program within a three-year period. Students not completing the program within three years will be required to retake the major nursing courses and Anatomy and Physiology courses.
Former students desiring to re-enter from academic suspension must do so through the Student Services Counselor. Former students who were withdrawn for disciplinary reasons must have approval from the Vice President of Student Services to re-enroll at the College.
SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
A high school diploma, GED that meets North Carolina standards (as stated before), or Adult High School Diploma is required of all applicants for all allied health programs. Applicants must demonstrate the potential for academic achievement as evidenced by successful completion of assessment inventories. Upon initial inquiry, prospective applicants will be given the minimum score recommendations in the areas of writing skills, reading skills, algebra skills, and numerical skills. (Note: Once Practical Nursing students have met all general admission requirements, they will become eligible to take the Nurse Entrance Test {NET} which is the primary admission test for the Practical Nursing program.) Those applicants selected for admission must attend an information session conducted by college personnel. Students not meeting admissions criteria will be advised regarding removal of deficiencies.All applicants selected for admission into an allied health program must meet physical and emotional health requirements necessary to provide safe health care. An Applicant Medical Form will be provided by the Admissions Office. Applicants must submit to the Admissions Office the completed form which includes the results of a physical examination performed by a licensed physician. The Applicant Medical Form must be reviewed for satisfactory results prior to final acceptance as a regular curriculum student. Additional admission information concerning allied health programs is listed under each major in the program section.
BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (BLET)
In addition to MCC’s general admission requirements, the following apply to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program. A BLET applicant must be a U.S. citizen and at least 20 years old. Additionally, a high school diploma, GED, or Adult High School Diploma is required for admission into the program.High school diplomas earned through correspondence enrollment are not recognized toward the educational requirements. Applicants must submit a completed Medical History Statement (Forms F-1 and F-2) which includes results of a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician to the MCC Criminal Justice Department prior to registration. Medical history forms are available from the Admissions Office. In addition, BLET applicants must have a criminal history report for all locations in which they have resided since the age of 18. The report(s) must be approved by the BLET School Director prior to enrolling in the program. Applicants are required to take a reading skills assessment inventory, must possess a valid driver’s license, and must be sponsored or employed by a public law enforcement agency prior to enrollment and maintain that sponsorship/employment throughout the course.CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AT MULTIPLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Students may enroll in more than one community college at the same time. The first college that the student registers with and where they are pursuing their degree is the “home college.” Additional colleges in which the student enrolls simultaneously are the “receiving colleges.”Students will not be charged additional tuition at the receiving college when registered for 16 or more credit hours at the home college when the following condition is met. The student must present a letter from the home college that includes:
Additionally, if the total credit hours at both colleges exceed 22 credit hours, the student’s advisor at the home college must stipulate approval for the student to take any hours beyond 22 credit hours. When the student is registered for less than 16 credit hours at the home college, the above conditions must be met and the student must pay tuition charges for up to 16 credit hours total at the receiving college. Tuition charges are in accordance with the rate set by the North Carolina Community College System and the General Assembly. Note: Additional steps may be required for admission into specific classes. Consult with the Admissions Office for more information.
- verification of credit hours registered for at the home college;
- verification of tuition status at the home college; and
- a list of specific courses that the student is approved to register for at the receiving college to include any telecourses, independent study courses, and non-traditional delivery courses (i.e. Internet, Information Highway , etc.).
FOREIGN STUDENTS
MCC is not approved to enroll non-immigrant students with F, J, or M visas. Students with other visas will be reviewed on an individual basis.HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students may attend Montgomery Community College through the provisions set forth by the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina General Assembly as cited in NCAC2C.0305. However, high school students cannot displace adult college students. High school students may take Combined Course Library courses numbered 100 and above.Classes for high school students are offered through Learn & Earn, Huskins, or Dual-Enrollment. Information about each of the program requirements is outlined below. Students with questions about which classes are approved for enrollment should consult their high school guidance counselor and principal.
Learn & Earn Guidelines:
- Offered to high school students in grades 9-12;
- Free tuition, fees, and textbooks;
- Requires approval from high school principal and parent/guardian.
Huskins Guidelines:
- Offered to high school students grades 9-12;
- Free tuition and fees; and in some cases, free textbooks;
- Requires approval from high school principal and parent/guardian.
Dual-Enrollment Guidelines:
- Offered to high school students age 16 or older;
- Free tuition; however, students must pay fees and purchase textbooks and supplies;
- Class is located on the MCC campus (or special off-campus site or Internet);
- Requires a letter of permission from high school principal.
SPECIAL CREDIT STUDENTS
Admission as a Special Credit Student requires completion of a Montgomery Community College Application for Admission and the satisfaction of any necessary prerequisite course requirements. Special credit students may not displace a returning regular curriculum student in a class required for his/her degree.STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Montgomery Community College (MCC) seeks to comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and is fully committed to making programs, courses, and services available to all citizens. If students have a special need that may affect academic performance and seek accommodations, it is their responsibility to inform the Director of Counseling Services as soon as possible.It is important to request accommodations in a timely manner (at least one month prior to registration) in order that the request may be considered and approved by the Vice President of Student Services.
To determine the student’s eligibility for services, documentation of disability may be required of all students requesting academic adjustments or auxiliary aids. Documentation may include results of medical, psychological, or emotional diagnostic tests, or other professional evaluations for verification of the need for adjustments or aids. MCC will, where possible, seek assistance from outside agencies (i.e., Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and other organizations).
Appropriate testing accommodations are available upon request for students with special needs. Students with learning disabilities must provide documentation and have the documentation evaluated before requests for accommodations will be granted. Applications to request psychological, medical and other related professional evaluations may be obtained from the Director of Counseling Services or the Admissions Officer.
STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS
- Audit Student - a student registered for a course for which he/she does not wish to receive credit. The audit student is not required to take examinations; otherwise, participation and attendance in class is on the same basis as a credit student. The fee for auditing a class is the same as the fee for credit. Certain curricula, because of special requirements, have no courses open for "audit." A student has until mid-term to change a registration to "audit" with the Registrar.
- Concurrently Enrolled Student - one who is enrolled in more than one community college at the same time. The first college that the student registers with and where they are pursuing their degree is the home college. Additional colleges in which the student enrolls simultaneously are the receiving colleges.
- Freshman – one who has earned fewer than 32 semester hours of credit.
- Full-time Student - one who is registered for 12 or more semester hours credit.
- Part-time Student - one who is registered for 11 or less semester hours credit.
- Probation Student - a student who fails to meet the minimum academic requirements set forth by the College. Any student on probation must earn the sufficient GPA set forth in the College Catalog to avoid academic suspension. The student is required to consult with a counselor and may be required to take a reduced academic load or additional preparation.
- Provisional Students (Deferred Acceptance Status) - may be enrolled as a full- or part-time student yet are unable to complete pre-admission or assessment requirements before the registration period. When the student has fulfilled all requirements, he/she will be enrolled in good standing. The student must fulfill all requirements by the end of his/her first term or he/she may not be allowed to re-enroll. Special considerations for extenuating circumstances beyond the end of the first term requirements may be waived by the Vice President of Student Services.
- Regular Curriculum Student - a curriculum student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a degree, diploma, or certificate at a rate of pursuit to ensure timely graduation.
- Sophomore – one who has earned 32 or more semester hours credit.
- Special Credit Student - one who has registered for credit courses to meet an individual educational need, but who has not expressed intent to complete a given curriculum. If a Special Credit student decides to complete a given curriculum, he/she must submit a Change of Information Request and meet regular admission and assessment requirements. Special Credit Students are not eligible for financial assistance or veteran educational benefits.
- Students with Special Needs – students enrolled through the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ASSESSMENT (PLACEMENT) INVENTORIES
The American College Testing (ACT) Service’s ASSET/COMPASS assessment inventories are given to new students in associate degree programs to determine academic readiness. Students should complete the assessment inventories prior to registration for proper advising and placement. Information about score requirements is available in the Student Services Division. After testing, each student will receive a copy of his/her ASSET/COMPASS Student Advising Report listing scores obtained and course recommendations based on these scores.
All associate degree students will be assessed in writing, reading, numerical and algebra skills. Stand-alone diploma and certificate students may be assessed in reading and numerical skills. BLET students are required to take the reading assessment only. Special credit students are assessed only when necessary to satisfy a prerequisite course requirement. Students with special needs should contact the Counselor prior to scheduling their placement test to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. All information and services provided for special needs and disabled students is confidential.
Students needing additional educational preparation will be advised regarding removal of deficiencies. For students enrolled in associate degree programs, deficiencies in writing, reading, numerical skills, or algebra must be removed prior to taking any course work in English composition or mathematics respectively. Additionally, the removal of any reading deficiency must begin immediately or no later than the first term of work after assessment. A reading competency is required for graduation from associate degree programs. Students may use a calculator for the elementary and intermediate algebra portions of the assessment test. For students who do not bring calculators to the testing session, one will be provided for them. Students may retest on ASSET or COMPASS based upon recommendation of the testing coordinator. A student may test twice at MCC.
Students meeting the following criteria may be exempt from taking specified sections of ASSET/COMPASS:
- Students with a score of 500 or above on the critical reading portion of the SAT may be exempt from the Writing and Reading Skills sections.
- Students with a score of 520 or above on the math portion of the SAT may be exempt from Numerical Skills, Elementary Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra.
- Students who have taken the ACT will be advised on the appropriate sections to take.
- Students who have taken Accuplacer may transfer their scores to MCC and will be advised on the appropriate sections to take.
- Students who have taken English composition, reading or math courses at another college or university that are equivalent to the entry level courses at Montgomery Community College and received a grade of "C" or better may not be required to take the related assessment inventories.
- Students with a score of 3 or higher on the CEEB Advanced Placement English exam may be exempt from the Writing and Reading Skills sections.
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