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ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATIONMATH AND ENGLISH ASSESSMENTAll new students or those intending to enroll in mathematics orEnglish for the first time must take diagnostic assessments beforeregistering. The assessments are designed to determine skill levels inreading, writing and mathematics so that students may be placed in theappropriate level of course(s) and their chances for success enhanced.The times, dates, and locations of the assessments are also publishedin the schedule each quarter. Certain students are exempt from thetesting procedure. For specific exemption criteria, contact StudentServices or see the SUCCESS Program information in the catalog.SUCCESS PROGRAMThe college’s SUCCESS program is a special program of activities andservices designed to help students be successful in achieving theiracademic goals at LTCC. These services include the following:• Orientation• Assessment• Counseling/advising• Admissions and registration• Student follow-upSeveral components of the SUCCESS program are incorporated intothe registration process. While all students are encouraged toparticipate in the SUCCESS program, all new or transferring studentswith less than 44.5 quarter units, unless otherwise exempted, whointend to either transfer or earn an AA degree or certificate arerequired to do the following prior to registration:• Attend an orientation session designed to provide necessaryinformation to insure a smooth transition into LTCC.• Complete the assessment tests in math and English todetermine a profile of those basic skills.• Meet with a counselor to determine course selection.All new students must attend orientation unless they:• Hold an Associate Degree or higher,• Are a returning Lake Tahoe Community College student,• Have a goal of job skill improvement or general interest,• Are concurrently enrolled in high school or anothercollege, or• Have completed more than 44.5 quarter units.All new and returning students must take the assessment testsunless they:• Have already taken the Lake Tahoe Community Collegeassessment tests,• Have completed prerequisite requirements,• Have completed more than 44.5 quarter units,• Hold an Associate Degree or higher,• Will only enroll in activity (physical education) orperformance (drawing, voice, photography, etc.) courses,or• Possess usable placement scores from other colleges.All students with less than 44.5 units must meet with a counselor/advisor prior to registration unless they:• Hold an Associate Degree or higher,• Have completed more than 44.5 quarter units,• Have a goal of job skill improvement or general interest.Students wishing to challenge matriculation procedures shouldrefer to the grievance procedures in this catalog.14 LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011TRANSFERRING CREDIT TOLAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGEIn order to have credit from other colleges accepted at Lake TahoeCommunity College, transcripts from other schools must be requestedby the student to be sent to LTCC’s Admissions and Records Office.(This could take up to four weeks.)When all transcripts are on file, students should request an evaluationof transfer credit from Student Services, allowing a minimum of onemonth for completion of the evaluation. The evaluation process willdetermine which courses transfer to LTCC. To qualify for evaluation,transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accreditingagency recognized by LTCC.Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed at least 9units at LTCC to be eligible for an evaluation.Credit evaluation requests related to graduation, financial aid, orveterans benefits are given priority processing. All other requests maybe subject to delays during peak periods.LIMITATION OF STUDENT LOADA full-time student is one taking a minimum of 12 units per quarter.Fifteen units is considered an average load for a full-time student. Aunit load of 19 units per quarter is considered maximum. In order totake more than 19 units per quarter, approval must be obtained fromthe student’s counselor. A student may not enroll in more than 9 unitsduring the 6-week summer session without prior approval from acounselor, the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services,or a Dean.TUITION AND FEESAll tuition and fees must be paid in full at the time of registration andbefore entering classes. Check online at www.ltcc.edu for WebRegpayment instructions. These fees are subject to change withoutprior notice pending Board of Trustees or California StateLegislative action.1. All students shall pay a student representation fee of $1.00 perquarter pursuant to Title 5, Section 54801, 54803 and 54805 ofthe Education Code.2. All students shall pay a Health Fee of $3.00 per quarter pursuantto Section 76355 of the Education Code. (This fee subject tochange pending Board action). A summary of benefits covered bythis fee is available in the College Business Office. Procedures areestablished to provide for exemption from the health fee asrequired by the Education Code and are published in thequarterly class schedule.