2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXAdmissionsADMISSIONS POLICY - You can be admitted to non-selectivedegree programs upon application by presenting anofficial high school graduation transcript, or high schoolequivalency scores, that meet Florida standards, providedyour placement test results indicate the ability to progresssuccessfully. Diplomas are not required for admission tomost occupational programs. If you enroll in A.A., A.S., orA.A.S. degree programs, you are required to take a placementtest prior to advisement and registration.If you are 16 years or older and legally out of school, youmay be eligible to enroll in occupational certificate, continuingeducation, or Adult Education programs. If you are ahigh school student, you may enroll in A.A. degree, A.S.degree, A.A.S. degree, or certificate programs provided youhave met the dual enrollment or early admission requirements.Some occupational programs have limited seating whileothers have special admission requirements. You are responsiblefor being aware of the admission requirementsfor your desired program of study. Advising/counseling staff,faculty advisors in appropriate departments, program managers,coordinators, directors, or department chairs areavailable to discuss admission requirements and thecourse of study before enrolling.The College reserves the right to refuse admission to anyindividual whose presence on campus has been determinedby the College not to be in the best interest of thestudent and/or SFCC.Admission applications and specific information aboutadmissions are available on the Highlands, DeSoto, andHardee Campuses or Lake Placid Center and online atwww.southflorida.edu or www.facts.org. Due to limitedspace in some classes and programs, class registrationsare handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply foradmission and register for classes as early as possible.Some occupational programs have special admission requirementsand class size restrictions.Admission to the A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. Degree and OccupationalPrograms - Admission to the A.A., A.S., orA.A.S. Degree programs shall be conducted accordingto the following criteria:1. Achievement of a minimum score or higher onone of the three placement tests accepted by theState of Florida (ACT, SAT, FCELPT/CPT) as statedin SBE Rule 6A-10.0315 and as approved by the20