TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

GENERAL
INFORMATION
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Admissions
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission Policy
The College is an open door admissions institution serving
the educational needs of citizens in Anderson,
Oconee, and Pickens counties. Open admission is defined
as admitting students who can benefit from the
available learning opportunities and placing students into
specific programs in accordance with program admissions
standards.
General Admission Requirements
To enroll in a degree program, the student must have a
high school diploma or GED certificate. Students who
wish to be admitted to a degree program but lack a high
school diploma or GED certificate must show evidence
of other successful experiences that reasonably predict
their ability to make satisfactory progress in the program.
Other Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting general admission requirements,
certain degree programs require students to meet additional
specific admission criteria. These criteria are explained
in the division and/or program section of this
Catalog. For example, Health Education students are
required to meet specific admission, medical, and curricular
requirements as outlined in the Health Education
Division section. The Health Education Waiting List
procedure also is explained in the Health Education
Division section.
STEPS TO ADMISSION
Admission to Associate Degree Diploma or
Certificate programs
New students should:
1. Complete an Application for Admission and submit
it by mail to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box
587, Pendleton, SC 29670. A $20 non-refundable
application fee is due at the time of application.
2. Submit a final, official copy of their high school
transcript or GED to the Admissions Office.
3. Take the placement test. It is given in the Assessment
Center, Miller Hall, Room 101, on Tuesdays
at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the first and third Saturday
of each month at 8:30 a.m., except during
holiday periods. Walk-ins are welcome on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
A picture ID is required. There is no fee for this
test.
4. Visit the Admissions Office to meet with a counselor
for the Admissions interview.
Transfer students should:
1. Complete an Application for Admission and submit
it by mail to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box
587, Pendleton, SC 29670. A $20 non-refundable
application fee is due at the time of application.
2. Submit a final, official copy of their high school
transcript or GED to the Admissions Office.
3. Request that each college the student previously
attended send an official copy of his/her
transcript(s) to the Admissions Office. (Note:
Transfer students who have completed appropriate
college courses in English and math with a
grade of “C” or higher may not need to take the
placement test.)
4. Visit the Admissions Office to meet with a counselor
after transcripts are received.
Career Development Students
Students who are not seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate
may enroll as Career Development students. These
students should:
1. Complete an Application for Admission and submit
it by mail to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box
587, Pendleton, SC 29670. A $20 non-refundable
application fee is due at the time of application.
2. Contact the Admissions Office to verify that the
application has been processed.
3. Register for classes on Career Development Registration
Day.
Note: Career Development students are not eligible for
Financial Aid.
Re-admission to the College
Returning students who have not attended the College
within the past year must complete a Curriculum Status
Form available through the Admissions Office.
Placement Testing
The College’s placement test is the COMPASS or ASSET,
which is given in the Assessment Center. SAT, ACT, or
other standardized test scores may not be substituted for
the placement test. Location and hours of operation for
the Assessment Center are located in the section titled
Steps to Admission.
Applications from International Students
International applicants seeking F-1 student visa status
must:
1. Complete all admission requirements at least three
months prior to the beginning of the term. Transfer
students from another college or university
in the United States must complete admission
requirements at least 30 days before the term
begins. F-1 visa students transferring to the College
from another college or university must