2010-11 College Catalog - South Florida State College

sfccrequirement prior to registration. If you do not have adiploma, you must complete the test prior to registration(Florida Statute 1004.91).If you do not meet the minimum basic skills gradelevel for your occupational program, you will be giventhe opportunity to upgrade your skills in reading andmathematics before the completion of your occupationalprogram. If you score below 7.0 on TABE, you may berequired to enroll in Adult Basic Education classes prior toenrolling in technical courses. You must meet the minimumbasic skills grade level for your occupational program inorder to be eligible for an occupational certificate. Ref.State Board Rule 6A-6.0571.If you are a new student, you must provide TABEscores that are less than two years old at the time ofyour admission. If the occupational program basic skillsstandards are at or above the 9.0 grade level, youmust provide Level A, Complete Battery, TABE scores.Programs with standards below 9.0 grade level mayprovide either A or D level TABE scores.Some limited access programs require that you meetminimum basic skills requirements prior to entry into theprogram. You should consult the schedule so that you cancomplete all requirements prior to class start dates andadmission to the program.Assessment Testing - The Testing Center schedulesand administers assessment batteries to students andadults at all levels who are referred by counselors,teachers, or community agencies. Different types of testsare administered in order to assist with career planning,occupational rehabilitation, learning problems, andacademic or occupational planning. Tests such as interest,aptitude, dexterity, work samples, basic skills, etc. maybe given. A fee schedule determines the cost of thesetest batteries. Most fees are waived for enrolled students.Written reports provide information to students andcounselors to assist in future planning. See a counseloror advisor for an individualized assessment.TRANSFER STUDENTSIf you are a degree-seeking student, you must havean official transcript sent from each institution of highereducation attended to the Admissions Office prior toadvisement/registration for your first term at SFCC.An evaluation of credit course transferability is madesoon after you are admitted to SFCC and the officialtranscript is received. A written evaluation will be mailedto you. If you wish to apply for academic amnesty, seepage 52. Placement test scores within the last two yearsare required, unless you have completed a college-levelEnglish and/or math course prior to entry to SFCC.Transfer credit is defined as follows (criteria will applywhere relevant):1. If you are admitted in good standing or on probation,you will receive credit for freshman and sophomorelevel courses in which you have made a grade ofD or higher at another college or university, exceptfor courses used as writing and computation courserequirements, provided the courses are relevant tothe instructional program of SFCC (see Writing andComputation Course Requirements in this CollegeCatalog).2. If you are a transfer student, admitted on probation, andfail to earn a 2.0 GPA on work attempted during yourfirst term at SFCC, you will be subject to suspension(See Academic Suspension).3. All incoming transfer credit is evaluated by theRegistrar’s Office/Admissions and Records basedon several criteria. All lower-division credits awardedby a regionally accredited agency transfer to SFCC.If the credits were awarded by a non-regionallyaccredited agency or by an institution that is not partof the state-wide articulation agreements, then theregistrar and appropriate faculty/department chairswill evaluate each course individually and will makea decision regarding equivalency based on availabledocuments. To ensure that the transfer course is fullyequivalent to that taught by SFCC, you must submitthe following: the course description in the catalog ofthe awarding institution, a copy of each course syllabusthat indicates textbooks and course requirements, andeducational credentials of the instructor.TRANSIENT STUDENTSSFCC Students Attending Another College - If youattend another college or university as a transient studentand apply the courses taken from another college oruniversity to the program of study at SFCC, you musthave completed 15 credit hours at SFCC and have priorapproval from the dean of student services or designee.NOTE: Transient students should apply for approval totake coursework at other institutions at www.facts.org.Other College Students Attending SFCC - If you arecurrently enrolled at another college or university and wishto take courses from SFCC and apply the credit earnedto a program at your home institution, you must obtain atransient student approval form from your institution. Thisapproval will ensure that you are registering for appropriatecourses at SFCC which will be accepted by your homeinstitution. Completion of the form permits you to attendSFCC without submitting transcripts and/or taking theplacement test from SFCC.28