Degree Seeking Students

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Degree Seeking Students

First-time Student
Transfer Student
Readmitted Student
International Student
F-1 Student Status
Non-Immigrant Status
Permanent Resident & Refugees
Technical Certificates

First-Time Student

A "First-Time Student" at NSCC is an applicant who has never attended any college before.

These applicants must:
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and a $5 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. All information must be completed on the application. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application delays processing your application.

2. Graduate from a state approved high school, home school, or receive a GED high school equivalency diploma and submit to the Office of Admissions an "Official" high school transcript or an "Official" copy of GED scores. An "Official" transcript is one that is mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the high school guidance counselor or one that is submitted in an envelope sealed and stamped or initialed by the guidance counselor. An official GED is one mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the testing agency or one that is submitted in an envelope sealed and stamped or initialed by the testing agency. Evidence on the "Official" high school transcript indicating a passing Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) score is required for graduates of Tennessee public schools. NOTE: The transcript of a home-schooled student should be an official copy from an affiliated organization as defined by state law (T.C.A. 49-50-801). Transcripts from independent home-schooled students must be accompanied by certification of registration with the superintendent of the local education agency that the student would have otherwise attended. Applicants unable to provide a satisfactory secondary school credential may substitute acceptable GED scores. The minimum acceptable score for the GED is 450 with
no sub-score less than 350.

3. Show proof of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination if they are full-time entering students born prior to January 1, 1957. By state law (Tenn. Code Annotated ¤ 49-6-5001) immunization is not required if:
a. It conflicts with the parent's or guardian's or individual's religious tenets and practices,
b. A qualified physician certifies that administration of such immunization would be in any manner harmful to the individual involved due to pregnancy, allergy to the vaccine, or other valid medical reasons, or
c. Applicant is a Tennessee graduate from 1999 to present.
Certificate of Immunization forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Official copies of State Health Department or military immunization forms will be accepted in lieu of the certificate.

4. Complete the Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form.

5. Males applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 must show proof of Selective Service registration. Applicants must meet this requirement prior to registration. Selective Service registration forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

6. Applicants under the age of 21 should submit ACT or SAT scores. ACT or SAT scores are used to determine in which areas the applicant may be required to complete college prep course work. Enhanced ACT or SAT scores must be less than three years old. Information regarding the ACT or SAT may be obtained from your high school guidance counselor, NSCC Testing Center (615-353-3564) or by writing to:

American College Testing, Inc.
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

NSCC ACT code number is 3983. Please use this number to request scores be sent to NSCC.

a. Applicants who have a valid ACT English sub-score of 27 or higher or a valid SAT critical writing score of 610 or higher may receive credit for English 1010.
b. Applicants whose ACT reading sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 460 critical reading score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work.
c. Applicants whose English sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 460 critical reading score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work.
d. Applicants whose math sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 470 math score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work.

7. Applicants under 21 years of age possessing a GED with acceptable scores as described above are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. However, they are required to undergo placement assessment.

8. All applicants 21 years of age or older must take the placement assessment. These applicants may choose to take the Enhanced ACT and be assessed according to the above guidelines.

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Transfer Student

A degree-seeking applicant who has attended another college or university will be considered a transfer student. For "Transfer" applicants the following will apply:

1. Submit a completed Application for Admissions and a $5 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. All appropriate spaces must be completed on the application. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application will result in a delay in processing your application.

2. Submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from the sending institution. For the convenience of the applicant, the college will accept "official" transcripts hand carried by the applicant, when it is in an envelope sealed by the Records Office of the previous college attended. If the seal has been tampered with in any way, the "official" designation of the transcript will be voided and the applicant will be required to submit another "official" transcript. An initial evaluation of the transcript will be completed. If the applicant has fewer than 60 cumulative semester hours of college level work and is seeking an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree under the university parallel program, an "official" high school transcript or GED scores must be submitted.

3. Applicants under the age of 21 should submit ACT or SAT scores. If fewer than 60 semester hours have been attempted, the ACT or SAT scores are used to determine in which areas the applicant may be required to complete college prep course work. Grades received
in transfer courses will be considered for proper placement. Enrollment in those courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory.

4. Have their transcripts evaluated for proof of competency in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, if they are 21 years of age and older and have fewer than 60 semester hours of completed work. Applicants lacking college level work in these areas will be required to undergo assessment. Enrollment in college prep courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory.

5. College prep course work taken at other TBR institutions will be posted to the applicant's NSCC record and be considered in the number of attempted hours, but are not counted as hours earned toward the program of study.

6. All transfer applicants with 60 or more semester hours of credit, which must include college-level English and math transfer credit with a grade of "C" or better, will be exempt from placement assessment.

7. Transfer applicants who do not meet the Admissions standards of NSCC or whose last term of enrollment resulted in academic suspension will be admitted on academic probation and may be required to undergo placement assessment. Enrollment in those courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory.

8. Transfer applicants whose last term of attendance at NSCC resulted in academic suspension and who are currently serving a suspension at another institution must meet with the Dean of Students to begin the academic review process (See Academic Action Appeals, page 41). If admission is recommended by the Academic Review Committee, the applicant may be required to undergo placement assessment as noted in section 3 or 4 above.

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Readmitted Student

Any former NSCC student who has not been enrolled for over one year and who wishes to return to the college is considered a readmit student. Students seeking a readmission status must:

1. Submit an application for admission.

2. Submit an official transcript from each college or university attended since leaving NSCC.
If it has been more than five (5) years since attending NSCC, all transcripts must be resubmitted. (High School, GED, College, etc.)

3. Be eligible for readmission under the college's admissions policy.

4. Take the placement assessment if they do not meet one of the following conditions:
a. Meet ACT requirements as outlined under "Degree Seeking Students", item 6 on the previous page.
b. Have previously earned college credit for first-term math or English.

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International Student

An applicant who is a citizen or a Permanent Resident of a country other than the United States is classified as an International Student.

It is the responsibility of the International Student to be familiar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations and assume responsibility for complying with these regulations.

Important Information for International Students
All International Students, regardless of status, are required by USCIS to complete the "Special Registration Alien's Change of Address Card" within 10 days of such change. This form must be completed upon entering the United States and within 10 days of any change of address during time of stay.

International Students may obtain the "Special Registration Alien's Change of Address Card" from the Information Desk in the Student Services Building. Forms should be mailed to the Department of Justice address located on the form.

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F-1 Student Status

NSCC is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students on F-1 student status in its Associate's degree programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Applicants should have the following credentials on file in the Office of Admissions one month prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll:

1. A completed application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee.

2. Official copies of academic records of attendance from secondary schools, colleges, or universities accompanied by a certified English translation of these documents.

3. Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based version, a minimum score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a 61 on the Internet-based version is required for admission. Course work completed at another United States college or university or graduation from a United States high school may be used in lieu of TOEFL. Additional institutional placement assessment such as the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and/or the math portion of the compass is required of all international students (See "Degree-Seeking Non-Immigrant Status other than F-1" section that follows). Any academic skills deficiencies must be removed through enrollment in college prep courses. Our TOEFL code number is 1149. ESL students are not required to submit TOEFL scores.

4. Satisfactory evidence of the financial capability to meet the expense involved while studying at NSCC. Applicants on F-1 status must also complete the appropriate form, provided by the college, showing financial capability. Completion of this form includes the studentÕs intent to attend the college on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours per semester) and states that no employment will be required to meet expenses. International students will pay out-of-state fees and are not eligible for Title IV funding.

5. A certificate from a licensed physician or other medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. This certificate must be submitted to the Office of Admissions within 30 days from the first day of classes to continue enrollment. If the student either has or potentially has tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment depends upon the decision of a licensed physician that the student's enrollment is not a risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any prescribed medical treatment.

6. All foreign non-immigrant students with F-1 visas must enroll in the TBR Student/Scholar Health & Accident Insurance Plan as a condition of admission and continued enrollment.

Forms which F-1 students must complete.

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Non-Immigrant Status other than F-1

Students whose first language is NOT English are protected under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act and are guaranteed language assistance once a language deficiency is documented.
These students must:

1. Submit an application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee.

2. Provide all documentation proving U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service status.

3. Meet all regular admission requirements as a degree-seeking student except as described below:

Take the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and accept placement in the appropriate course work. Call an ESL testing specialist for details at 615-353-3380.

4. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 is required on the paper version, or a minimum score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a 61 on the Internet-based version.

5. Take the math portion of the COMPASS examination.

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Permanent Resident and Refugees

Applicants in this category must meet all applicable requirements for regular admissions to the college. Other requirements are as follows:

1. Submit an application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee.

2. Submit Permanent Resident or I-94 card.

3. A permanent resident whose native language is NOT English must take the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and accept placement in the appropriate course work in lieu of regular placement assessment.

Call an ESL testing specialist for details at 615-353-3380.

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Technical Certificates

Students enrolled in technical certificate programs are considered non-degree students. Placement assessment is not required for acceptance into these programs, with the exception of the Surgical Technology, Surgical Assisting, and Computer-Aided Drafting. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details.

For admissions into a technical certificate program, applicants must:

1. Submit an application for admission with a $5.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee.

2. Submit an official copy of high school transcript showing graduation with a regular or honors diploma, GED scores, or a college transcript.

These programs of study are eligible for Title IV assistance.

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		Catalog Degree Seeking Students First-time Student Transfer Student Readmitted Student International Student F-1 Student Status Non-Immigrant Status Permanent Resident & Refugees Technical Certificates First-Time Student A "First-Time Student" at NSCC is an applicant who has never attended any college before. These applicants must: 1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and a $5 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. All information must be completed on the application. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application delays processing your application. 2. Graduate from a state approved high school, home school, or receive a GED high school equivalency diploma and submit to the Office of Admissions an "Official" high school transcript or an "Official" copy of GED scores. An "Official" transcript is one that is mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the high school guidance counselor or one that is submitted in an envelope sealed and stamped or initialed by the guidance counselor. An official GED is one mailed directly to the Office of Admissions by the testing agency or one that is submitted in an envelope sealed and stamped or initialed by the testing agency. Evidence on the "Official" high school transcript indicating a passing Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) score is required for graduates of Tennessee public schools. NOTE: The transcript of a home-schooled student should be an official copy from an affiliated organization as defined by state law (T.C.A. 49-50-801). Transcripts from independent home-schooled students must be accompanied by certification of registration with the superintendent of the local education agency that the student would have otherwise attended. Applicants unable to provide a satisfactory secondary school credential may substitute acceptable GED scores. The minimum acceptable score for the GED is 450 with no sub-score less than 350. 3. Show proof of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination if they are full-time entering students born prior to January 1, 1957. By state law (Tenn. Code Annotated ¤ 49-6-5001) immunization is not required if: a. It conflicts with the parent's or guardian's or individual's religious tenets and practices, b. A qualified physician certifies that administration of such immunization would be in any manner harmful to the individual involved due to pregnancy, allergy to the vaccine, or other valid medical reasons, or c. Applicant is a Tennessee graduate from 1999 to present. Certificate of Immunization forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Official copies of State Health Department or military immunization forms will be accepted in lieu of the certificate. 4. Complete the Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form. 5. Males applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 must show proof of Selective Service registration. Applicants must meet this requirement prior to registration. Selective Service registration forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. 6. Applicants under the age of 21 should submit ACT or SAT scores. ACT or SAT scores are used to determine in which areas the applicant may be required to complete college prep course work. Enhanced ACT or SAT scores must be less than three years old. Information regarding the ACT or SAT may be obtained from your high school guidance counselor, NSCC Testing Center (615-353-3564) or by writing to: American College Testing, Inc. P.O. Box 168 Iowa City, Iowa 52242 NSCC ACT code number is 3983. Please use this number to request scores be sent to NSCC. a. Applicants who have a valid ACT English sub-score of 27 or higher or a valid SAT critical writing score of 610 or higher may receive credit for English 1010. b. Applicants whose ACT reading sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 460 critical reading score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work. c. Applicants whose English sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 460 critical reading score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work. d. Applicants whose math sub-test score is less than 19 on the Enhanced ACT or less than 470 math score on the SAT will be required to take college prep course work. 7. Applicants under 21 years of age possessing a GED with acceptable scores as described above are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. However, they are required to undergo placement assessment. 8. All applicants 21 years of age or older must take the placement assessment. These applicants may choose to take the Enhanced ACT and be assessed according to the above guidelines. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Transfer Student A degree-seeking applicant who has attended another college or university will be considered a transfer student. For "Transfer" applicants the following will apply: 1. Submit a completed Application for Admissions and a $5 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. All appropriate spaces must be completed on the application. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application will result in a delay in processing your application. 2. Submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from the sending institution. For the convenience of the applicant, the college will accept "official" transcripts hand carried by the applicant, when it is in an envelope sealed by the Records Office of the previous college attended. If the seal has been tampered with in any way, the "official" designation of the transcript will be voided and the applicant will be required to submit another "official" transcript. An initial evaluation of the transcript will be completed. If the applicant has fewer than 60 cumulative semester hours of college level work and is seeking an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree under the university parallel program, an "official" high school transcript or GED scores must be submitted. 3. Applicants under the age of 21 should submit ACT or SAT scores. If fewer than 60 semester hours have been attempted, the ACT or SAT scores are used to determine in which areas the applicant may be required to complete college prep course work. Grades received in transfer courses will be considered for proper placement. Enrollment in those courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory. 4. Have their transcripts evaluated for proof of competency in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, if they are 21 years of age and older and have fewer than 60 semester hours of completed work. Applicants lacking college level work in these areas will be required to undergo assessment. Enrollment in college prep courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory. 5. College prep course work taken at other TBR institutions will be posted to the applicant's NSCC record and be considered in the number of attempted hours, but are not counted as hours earned toward the program of study. 6. All transfer applicants with 60 or more semester hours of credit, which must include college-level English and math transfer credit with a grade of "C" or better, will be exempt from placement assessment. 7. Transfer applicants who do not meet the Admissions standards of NSCC or whose last term of enrollment resulted in academic suspension will be admitted on academic probation and may be required to undergo placement assessment. Enrollment in those courses indicated by the results of the assessment is mandatory. 8. Transfer applicants whose last term of attendance at NSCC resulted in academic suspension and who are currently serving a suspension at another institution must meet with the Dean of Students to begin the academic review process (See Academic Action Appeals, page 41). If admission is recommended by the Academic Review Committee, the applicant may be required to undergo placement assessment as noted in section 3 or 4 above. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Readmitted Student Any former NSCC student who has not been enrolled for over one year and who wishes to return to the college is considered a readmit student. Students seeking a readmission status must: 1. Submit an application for admission. 2. Submit an official transcript from each college or university attended since leaving NSCC. If it has been more than five (5) years since attending NSCC, all transcripts must be resubmitted. (High School, GED, College, etc.) 3. Be eligible for readmission under the college's admissions policy. 4. Take the placement assessment if they do not meet one of the following conditions: a. Meet ACT requirements as outlined under "Degree Seeking Students", item 6 on the previous page. b. Have previously earned college credit for first-term math or English. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] International Student An applicant who is a citizen or a Permanent Resident of a country other than the United States is classified as an International Student. It is the responsibility of the International Student to be familiar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations and assume responsibility for complying with these regulations. Important Information for International Students All International Students, regardless of status, are required by USCIS to complete the "Special Registration Alien's Change of Address Card" within 10 days of such change. This form must be completed upon entering the United States and within 10 days of any change of address during time of stay. International Students may obtain the "Special Registration Alien's Change of Address Card" from the Information Desk in the Student Services Building. Forms should be mailed to the Department of Justice address located on the form. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] F-1 Student Status NSCC is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students on F-1 student status in its Associate's degree programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Applicants should have the following credentials on file in the Office of Admissions one month prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll: 1. A completed application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. 2. Official copies of academic records of attendance from secondary schools, colleges, or universities accompanied by a certified English translation of these documents. 3. Official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based version, a minimum score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a 61 on the Internet-based version is required for admission. Course work completed at another United States college or university or graduation from a United States high school may be used in lieu of TOEFL. Additional institutional placement assessment such as the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and/or the math portion of the compass is required of all international students (See "Degree-Seeking Non-Immigrant Status other than F-1" section that follows). Any academic skills deficiencies must be removed through enrollment in college prep courses. Our TOEFL code number is 1149. ESL students are not required to submit TOEFL scores. 4. Satisfactory evidence of the financial capability to meet the expense involved while studying at NSCC. Applicants on F-1 status must also complete the appropriate form, provided by the college, showing financial capability. Completion of this form includes the studentÕs intent to attend the college on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours per semester) and states that no employment will be required to meet expenses. International students will pay out-of-state fees and are not eligible for Title IV funding. 5. A certificate from a licensed physician or other medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. This certificate must be submitted to the Office of Admissions within 30 days from the first day of classes to continue enrollment. If the student either has or potentially has tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment depends upon the decision of a licensed physician that the student's enrollment is not a risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any prescribed medical treatment. 6. All foreign non-immigrant students with F-1 visas must enroll in the TBR Student/Scholar Health & Accident Insurance Plan as a condition of admission and continued enrollment. Forms which F-1 students must complete. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Non-Immigrant Status other than F-1 Students whose first language is NOT English are protected under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act and are guaranteed language assistance once a language deficiency is documented. These students must: 1. Submit an application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. 2. Provide all documentation proving U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service status. 3. Meet all regular admission requirements as a degree-seeking student except as described below: Take the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and accept placement in the appropriate course work. Call an ESL testing specialist for details at 615-353-3380. 4. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 is required on the paper version, or a minimum score of 173 on the computer-based version, or a 61 on the Internet-based version. 5. Take the math portion of the COMPASS examination. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Permanent Resident and Refugees Applicants in this category must meet all applicable requirements for regular admissions to the college. Other requirements are as follows: 1. Submit an application for admission and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. 2. Submit Permanent Resident or I-94 card. 3. A permanent resident whose native language is NOT English must take the Michigan Plus Language Proficiency Test and accept placement in the appropriate course work in lieu of regular placement assessment. Call an ESL testing specialist for details at 615-353-3380. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Technical Certificates Students enrolled in technical certificate programs are considered non-degree students. Placement assessment is not required for acceptance into these programs, with the exception of the Surgical Technology, Surgical Assisting, and Computer-Aided Drafting. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details. For admissions into a technical certificate program, applicants must: 1. Submit an application for admission with a $5.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications for Fall 2008 will have a $15 non-refundable application fee. 2. Submit an official copy of high school transcript showing graduation with a regular or honors diploma, GED scores, or a college transcript. These programs of study are eligible for Title IV assistance. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents]