Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Admission Policies and Procedures
Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the College should obtain an admissions packet from the Office of
Records/Admissions at Tsaile or Shiprock Campus, or from any of the Sites. Please submit the following
documents:
• A completed Diné College admission application with $20 money order or pay at the Cashier – Tsaile Campus.
• Official Certificate of Indian Blood for all American Indian students.
• Official high school transcript or official test scores of General Education Development (GED).
Denial or Cancellation of Admission
Diné College reserves the right to deny or cancel the admission or registration of any student who has an outstanding
debt at the College or whose attendance would not be mutually beneficial to the student or both. Moreover, an
admitted student found to have willfully concealed information or made false statements on their application may be
subject to penalties pursuant to tribal, state, or federal codes, and will be subject to immediate expulsion.
High School Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Enrollment
Area high school juniors and seniors may be admitted upon submission of a completed and signed High School
Concurrent Enrollment Form, which includes parent, high school counselor and principal signatures as well as a
high school transcript (CGPA 3.0 or above) to enroll in approved courses. When the High School Concurrent
Enrollment has been accepted and approved by the appropriate Division Academic Dean, the student is required to
take the placement tests as part of the admission process. Payment of tuition, fees and books are the student’s
responsibility. New Mexico and Arizona Department of Education may have other guidelines; contact the
Admissions Office for further information.
Gifted and talented H.S. students must meet certain requirements, therefore, must make an appointment to meet with
the appropriate Division Academic Dean or the Regional Director.
International and Foreign Students
International or foreign students applying for admission must contact the Office of Records and Admissions at (928)
724-6630 for information on the application process and requirements. Diné College does not provide scholarships
or financial assistance to international students. Moreover, applicants must submit documentation certifying
adequate financial resources for attending the College.
The Financial Aid Office may award an International or Foreign student under certain eligibility requirements for
students participating in intercollegiate activities. Obtain a Letter of Intent from the Athletic Director or Coach.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Anyone interested in enrolling in a class as a non-degree student must submit an application for admission and the
application fee of $25.00. Non-degree seeking students are limited to eight or less credits per semester and must
fulfill regular admission requirements upon completion of 12 credits. Transcripts and test scores are not required.
Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.
Placement Tests
Diné College requires all new students to take the reading, writing, and math placement tests prior to or during
registration. Students are expected to accept the course placement indicated by their tests scores. However, if
students feel they should be placed into a higher course, they may challenge the tests before registering for classes.
Exceptions may be made for transfer students who have successfully completed English, math, or reading at another
institution upon presentation of an official transcript of previous coursework. The Office of Records and Admissions
shall determine the validity of the transfer grade(s). Transfer students who cannot prove previous coursework in
English, math, or reading must take the placement tests. For all students, a passing score on the reading test or
evidence of successful completion of the College's series of reading courses is a graduation requirement. (See
Reading Proficiency Requirement for Graduation.)
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