Admissions Information

The rules, policies, procedures, and fees described herein may be changed by the authorities of this institution without advance notice or commitment to such original rules, policies, procedures, and fees to which change is deemed necessary.

General Admissions Policy

The basic expectation of students entering the college credit program is a desire to learn. The college provides educational opportunities for a wide variety of achievement levels and has established realistic entrance standards for each level. These standards may include mandatory placement.

Board Policy 107

BOARD POLICY TYPE: PHILOSOPHY & GOALS

POLICY TITLE: Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of the Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status in its program, activities, or employment practices.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources (employment concerns) at (319) 208-5063 or the Vice President of Student Affairs (student concerns) at (319) 208-5049, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655, equity@scciowa.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

Nondiscrimination statement is pursuant to requirement by Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Students with Disabilities

Southeastern Community College ( SCC) is committed to providing an accessible environment that supports students with disabilities. Accommodations are available to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. At SCC, our accessibility staff work with students to develop and coordinate services/needs for individuals. SCC's policy requires you to contact the accessibility staff to discuss your specific needs and provide necessary information and supporting documentation so appropriate accommodations can be secured. The Accessibility Office is located in room 109 on the West Burlington campus and room 206 on the Keokuk campus. You can reach the accessibility staff by calling (319) 208-5167. Information about accommodations is also available online at https://www.scciowa.edu/meet/services/accessibility.aspx.

Mandatory Placement

Southeastern Community College has adopted mandatory placement standards for mathematics and English. Several career, technical and health education programs also have minimum standards for admission and/or acceptance. Your student success advocate will discuss your placement testing needs at your registration appointment. The Next Generation Accuplacer (Writeplacer, Next Generation Writing, and Next Generation Reading) and ALEKS (math) tests are given free of charge to students who attend SCC. To schedule an appointment for your assessments in Keokuk call (319) 313-1943 or in West Burlington call (319) 208-5155.

Assessment scores are valid for two years provided the student has been continuously enrolled. Several career education programs also have minimum standards for admission and/or acceptance.

Placement charts and specific program requirements are listed on pages ____.

Specific Admissions Requirements: Arts and Sciences/Career and Technical Education Curricula

The minimum requirements for admission as a student to programs in Arts and Sciences, Career and Technical, and Health divisions include graduation from an approved secondary school or its equivalent. Determining equivalency of a secondary school diploma shall be consistent with the practice employed by the three state institutions for higher education in Iowa. Requirements could also include a demonstrated interest, aptitude and the ability to benefit from coursework offered by the curricula.

Health Career Programs

Students entering health career programs are expected to maintain a high standard of ethical and professional behavior throughout their courses of study. Characteristics of honesty, integrity, commitment, safety and confidentiality are essential for program success. It is also expected that students will maintain regular attendance in classroom and clinical assignments.

Students must maintain a high degree of professional behavior with patients and families during clinical assignments. All students will be required to pass a mandatory background check.

In addition to meeting the admissions requirements for the college, students entering health career programs must meet additional program admissions requirements. All health career programs require students to earn a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or above in all coursework within the program for which they are applying. In addition, students must have standardized placement scores completed within 24 months prior to the date of enrollment.

Admissions/Enrollment Prior to High School Graduation

SCC can help high school students get a jump start on college, a career path, and/or increase skills levels for employment. High school students and students participating in homeschooling who meet requirements as outlined in Senior Year Plus legislation have the opportunity to take college courses prior to high school graduation. Eligible courses are outlined in agreements between each area high school and SCC.

Upon successful completion of the enrolled course(s), students will earn both high school and college credit. Postsecondary credits earned are transferable to other colleges and universities depending on degree requirements at that institution. Contact a high school counselor for additional information regarding these opportunities. Students who do not meet criteria of Senior Year Plus, may also enroll in courses but assume all educational and financial responsibilities, if they choose.