2011-2012 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

ment deadline and the course(s) the student registered for are
dropped for non-payment of fees, a $75 re-registration fee will
be applied if the student re-registers for classes. Please refer to
the current Quarterly Academic Calendar for correct dates. The
course(s) the “Good as Gold” student selects will be added to
the schedule for audit purposes only. Due to the audit status of
the course(s), registration must be completed before the 15 th
day of the quarter.
To register for the “Good as Gold” Program call the Telephone
Information Center at (614) 287-5353 or visit the Student Assistance
Center located in Madison Hall, Room 225.
Felony Reporting
All applicants to the college and all current and returning students
must report any un-expunged felony convictions to the Admissions
Office in the lower level of Madison Hall. Documentation,
including all official arrest records, a personal statement, and letter
of recommendation, will be required to determine admission and
enrollment status. The Enrollment Review Team will review the
information submitted and notify students in writing of their next
steps. Applicants with an un-expunged felony conviction remain
in “pending admission status” until the review process is complete.
Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Disclosure for Students Pursuing Health, Human
Services, and Related Programs
Students who are pursuing degrees or certificates leading to application
for professional licensure or certification, and/or who will
be participating in clinical placements, internships or practicums
through their program, should be aware that Columbus State
Community College may require a criminal background check,
finger-printing, or drug screening prior to placement. Each student
is responsible for paying for the background check or other
screening process. In the event that the college’s background check
indicates a conviction, the departmental chairperson shall contact
the facility with that information, with due regard to confidentiality.
Although the college will make reasonable efforts to place
students in field experiences and internships, it will be up to the host
facility to determine whether a student will be allowed to work at
that facility. Students shall further be aware that a criminal record
may jeopardize licensure by the State certification body. Students
should consult the licensing certification body corresponding with
their intended occupation for more details. Successful completion
of a program of study at the college does not guarantee licensure,
certification, or employment in the relevant occupation. Standards
may change during a student’s program of study.
New Student Orientation
Columbus State’s Admissions Office offers a Getting Started Orientation
(GSO) to help new students get oriented to the college and
get off to a good start. All new students, including those transferring
from another institution, must complete this orientation prior
to placement testing, academic advising, and course registration.
Getting Started Orientation Topics include:
Key steps in the enrollment process
What documents are needed
How and when to apply for financial aid
How to prepare for placement testing
When to meet with an academic advisor
What services and resources are available to help students
be successful
What opportunities Columbus State offers to get involved
in activities and organizations
The Getting Started Orientation is offered online in a self-paced
format or in person at a one-hour session offered several times
per week. For more information and to make a reservation for an
in-person session, click on the “Admissions” link at www.cscc.
edu then select “Getting Started Orientation” or contact the Admissions
Office in the lower level of Madison Hall, (614) 287-2669.
Delaware Campus students can inquire at Student Services in
Moeller Hall about participating in an in-person GSO via hightech
connection between the campuses.
Placement Testing
The Testing Center offers the COMPASS/ESL placement test, a
computerized assessment for new students, used to identify the
appropriate starting level for reading, writing, math, and English
as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Developmental Education,
English as a Second Language, and/or noncredit Basic English
courses may be required to maximize the student’s opportunity for
academic and personal success. After completing the COMPASS/
ESL test, students attend a group advising session for an interpretation
of their test results and assistance selecting appropriate courses
for their first quarter. They also attend a CougarWeb Orientation
session to learn how to register for courses and complete the additional
steps in the enrollment process.
Placement testing is required for the following students:
1. All students without transfer credit for college-level composition
and algebra who plan to register for a course with established
reading, writing, or math prerequisites
2. All students who register for 12 or more credit hours during
their initial quarter at the college
3. All part-time students who will register for their 12th accumulative
credit hour
4. All high school students intending to take classes.
Students with transfer credit in college-level composition and
algebra from an accredited institution may not need to complete
the entire placement test. These students should have official transcripts
submitted to the Records and Registration Department. They
should obtain a copy of their transcripts or other documentation
verifying completed courses and should contact an academic advisor
in Advising Services, Aquinas Hall, Room 116, (614) 287-2668,
for course selection and registration information.
Students with an ACT English subject test score of 18 or higher
and/or an ACT Math subject test score of 22 or higher may be
exempt from taking the Compass placement tests. As part of the
Admissions process, after students have been accepted to the college
they should submit their official ACT scores to Columbus State
and bring a copy of the score report when meeting with advisors.
COMPASS/ESL testing is done on a walk-in basis; appointments
are not needed. Please note that students must report for testing
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