2011-2012 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

Admission Policy
Columbus State Community College is committed to the principle
of providing each student access to quality educational programs
and lifelong learning. An application for admission is required
for all applicants pursuing enrollment in academic credit courses.
This application is not required for students enrolled exclusively
in noncredit courses. Information provided on the Columbus State
Community College admissions application is used to determine
initial admission status. Additional documentation is required
for certain applicant categories, such as international, felony,
underage, and transfer students. Specific information about each
category is maintained in the Admissions Office. Applicants not
meeting established procedures may be denied admission or may
have admission deferred to a future term. Admission procedures,
including changes in conditions of admission status, will be adopted
and implemented by the college.
Admission to a specific program of study for the purpose of
earning a degree or certificate shall be according to requirements
and procedures established for the specific program of study and
adopted by the college. Admission to the college does not ensure
admission to a particular program of study. Many technologies,
including Nursing, have established additional requirements that
must be fulfilled prior to acceptance. For specific information,
prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions
Office or refer to an academic department’s online resources.
For some students, prerequisite coursework in science, reading,
mathematics and English may be needed prior to enrolling in certain
courses and programs. While most degree programs can be
completed in two years of full-time study, it may take longer for
some students, including those who need developmental courses
and those attending on a part-time basis.
To be eligible for financial assistance, applicants who are not high
school/home school graduates and who do not have their GED
(General Education Diploma) must demonstrate the ability to
benefit from college programs by achieving the required scores
on the college’s placement test.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office in the lower
level of Madison Hall, (614) 287-2669.
Application/Enrollment
Procedures
Prospective/future students can learn more about the application
and enrollment process at Columbus State by visiting the college
website at www.cscc.edu and clicking on “Admissions.” This
webpage links you to a complete step-by-step guide to enrollment
with links to additional information and resources for each step
of the process.
Enrollment Services
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Identification Number
An identification number, called Cougar ID number, is assigned
to each student upon admission to the college. Social Security
Numbers are not used as identifiers for student records. Students
have access to schedules, grades, and other information related
to their enrollment through the CougarWeb system. Columbus
State-assigned user names and student-determined passwords allow
access to CougarWeb functions.
(Please refer to the statement on Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act found on pages 30-32 for information on the release
of student records.)
High School Transcript /GED Transcript
If required for admission to their chosen program of study, or if
needed to verify a science course prerequisite has been met, or
as a requirement for some forms of financial aid or scholarships,
students should submit a final official high school transcript and/
or an official GED transcript. Please check the Specific Program
Admissions Information online or in the Programs of Study section
of this catalog to determine if your high school transcript/GED
scores are required for admission to a particular program of study.
The official high school transcript and/or official GED transcript
should be mailed to Columbus State Community College, Records
and Registration Dept. - MA 201, 550 East Spring St., P.O. Box
1609 Columbus, Ohio 43216-1609. All information submitted to
the college relative to admission and academic status, including the
official high school transcript and official GED transcript, becomes
and remains the property of Columbus State Community College
and will not be released unless required by law.
Previous College Transcript
An official college transcript is requested of applicants who have
attended other colleges or universities. An official transcript from
each college attended is required of all who are seeking transfer
credit or who have completed prerequisite coursework at another
institution. An official transcript is one that is in a sealed envelope
bearing the other institution’s official letterhead and/or logo; is
printed on official, secure paper that has been signed and sealed
by the other college or university; and has not been opened prior
to being submitted to Columbus State Community College. The
transcript should be mailed from the other college(s) to Columbus
State Community College, Records and Registration Department,
Madison Hall 201, 550 East Spring Street, P.O. Box 1609 Columbus,
Ohio 43216-1609, before the student’s second quarter of
attendance has elapsed. All student education record information,
documentation and material submitted to Columbus State Community
College, including official transcripts from other colleges
and universities, becomes and remains the property of Columbus
State Community College and will not be released unless required
by law. Applicants will be able to view transfer credit awarded
through the Academic Profile tab on CougarWeb once their official
transcripts have been evaluated by the Records and Registration
Department.