Triton College Catalog, 2002-2003

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Full Time/Part Time
In addition to the degree and non-degree candidate
classifications described above, students also
may be considered either full-time or part-time. A
part-time student is one taking fewer than 12 semester
hours (less than six hours in summer session). A
full-time student is one enrolled in 12 or more semester
hours (six hours in summer session).
Freshman/Sophomore
A freshman is a student who has completed less
than 30 semester hours of college credit. A sophomore
is one who has completed 30 or more semester
hours of college credit.
Servicemembers’
Opportunity College
Triton Community College is proud to be identified
by the American Association of Community Colleges
as a Servicemembers’ Opportunity College
(SOC) providing educational assistance to activeduty
service personnel. An SOC institution offers the
following benefits for servicemembers:
1. Use of admission procedures that insure access
to higher education for academically qualified
military personnel;
2. Evaluation of learning gained through military
experiences, and academic credit awarded,
where applicable;
3. Evaluation of non-traditional learning and
awarding of academic credit for such learning,
where applicable;
4. Evaluation of requests for inter-institutional
transfer of credits and acceptance of such credits
where appropriate; and
5. Flexibility in satisfying residence requirements
by making adjustments for military students
who transfer from other college districts.
The college is also a charter member of the Servicemembers’
Opportunity College Associate Degree
Program (SOCAD) Network. The network was established
by the American Association of State Colleges
and Universities at the request of the U.S. Army to
better serve Army-enlisted personnel. Triton and
other participating colleges in the network offer a
flexible degree program in general studies. Military
personnel can complete degree requirements by taking
courses at other network colleges. For information
about the SOCAD program, contact the Office of
Veteran Services, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3531.
International Student Admission
All applicants are required to contact the
Records Evaluator for specific admission procedures.
International students applying to Triton College are
required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) and must attain a score of 500 on the
examination, with a score of at least 50 in each category.
International students must enroll in a minimum
of 12 semester hours and must complete their degree
objectives within six semesters. International students
pay the out-of-state tuition rate. Financial assistance
will not be available to international students.
The Records Evaluator will issue the required
Immigration Form 20 (I-20) only after all required
documents have been submitted and the student’s
application for admission has been accepted.
Other non-native students, whether holding diplomatic,
visitor or other non-immigrant visas, must
pay out-of-state tuition rates. (For information, contact
the Records Evaluator, Office of Admission and
Records at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3733.)
High School Student Admission
High school students may be permitted to take
college courses after obtaining the written approval
of their high school principal or counselor. The College
reserves the right to require “ability to benefit”
testing for all non-high school graduates prior to
admission. (Triton evening high school registration
forms are available in the Adult Basic Education
Department (Room R-106) or in the guidance offices
of area high schools. For more information, call (708)
456-0300, Ext. 3609.)
Registration
A schedule of classes will be mailed to all in-district
homes before each term, for the convenience of residents
who may want to enroll at Triton College. A notice to register
is issued to students who are currently enrolled.
Students may register in person for all courses,
by telephone or Internet for many occupations and
university transfer credit courses and almost all
courses offered through the Community Education
Department. To insure proper academic placement,
credit students, first-time enrolled, will be required to
register in person and participate in new student orientation
and placement testing.
Students may pay tuition and fees in cash, by
check or by bank card. Failure to comply with payment
deadlines may result in cancellation of enrollment
and the need to re-register, with no assurance
that the same class schedule will be available.
(Inquiries concerning registration dates and procedures
should be directed to Advising at (708) 456-
0300, Ext. 3263, or the Triton College Web site:
www.triton.cc.il.us.)
Tuition and Fees
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In-District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48 per semester hour
Out-of District* . . . . . . . . . $170.08 per semester hour
Out-of State/International Visa Students
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$5.00 per credit hour
$60 maximum
Auxiliary Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1 per course
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Full-time students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
Part-time students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5
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Full-time students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
Part-time students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20