2012-2013 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

18TESTINGAudit StudentsStudents auditing courses are expected to be regular in attendance but are not required to take tests,including final examinations. Auditing students may not earn grades, or credits, nor may they changetheir audit registration to seek credit in courses in which they are enrolled. Credit for audit coursework isnot eligible for credit assignment at a later date.Audited courses are counted at full value in computing course load for payment of fees. The intent toaudit a course(s) must be declared during the drop/add period designated in the College calendar.Senior CitizensAdults 65 years of age or older may apply for admission as a senior citizen. The admission requirementsapplicable to students under this category include the completion of an application as non-degreeseeking/senior citizen and payment of the one-time $20 application fee. This is a special category statusand is not an alternate form of admission for the career and technical or associate degree programs.Those applying for admission as senior citizens may register up to 4 credit hours per semester.Registration begins on the first day of classes. Tuition is waived but the student is responsible for thepurchase of textbooks, instructional materials, and other fees required for the course.TESTINGPlacement Testing (CPT or PERT)All students entering college credit programs are required to take the state-mandated post secondaryeducation readiness test or to present a satisfactory score on the ACT or SAT-1 before registration.Transfer students should have their transcripts evaluated to determine whether they will be required totake the CPT or PERT or college preparatory course work. Arrangements for students needing specialtesting conditions are made through the Office of Student Disability Services.First-time-in-college applicants who apply must have taken an approved post secondary educationreadiness test prior to the completion of registration. The College accepts scores on ACT, SAT, or PERTplacement tests that are no more than two years old.Placement testing is available at the College. Advance registration for placement testing is required. Callthe Testing Center at (850) 973-9451 or 973-1665 to schedule a test. The ten ($10) dollar testing feemust be paid prior to testing. This fee is required for both first time testing and re-takes.If any special accommodations are required, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services atleast two weeks prior to testing in order to provide appropriate documentation. Call (850) 973-9462 or973-9411 (V) or (850) 973-1611 (TTY).Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)Students enrolling in certificate programs may be required to undergo a skill assessment process utilizingthe Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). The TABE assessment is conducted before enrollment or in thefirst six weeks of enrollment. For specific test score requirements, see program description.TABE testing is available at NFCC. Advance registration for testing is required. Call the Testing Center at(850) 973-9451 or 973-1665 to schedule a test. The ten ($10) dollar testing fee must be paid prior totesting. This fee is required for both first time testing and re-takes.If any special accommodations are required, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services atleast two weeks prior to testing in order to provide appropriate documentation. Call (850) 973-9462 or973-9411 (V) or (850) 973-1611 (TTY).2012-2013 NFCC College Catalog