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ADMISSIONS POLICIES Copiah-Lincoln Community College ascribes to an “open admissions” policy consistent with all appertaining laws. The College embraces the philosophy that students be provided the opportunities for learning experiences, e.g. developmental courses, counseling, tutorial assistance, etc., that will help the individual students to succeed in achieving their educational goals. Copiah-Lincoln Community College utilizes relevant diagnostic instruments to determine the strengths and needs of students in order to assist in the selection of the most appropriate program options to help student success. There are no programs designed for transfer to senior institutions that require a minimum ACT score for admission. Admission to Copiah-Lincoln Community College is not denied to any student on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS FIRST-TIME ENTERING COLLEGE STUDENTS Candidates for enrollment in the freshman class must submit the following: 1. An Admission’s Application on the official form furnished by the college. 2. An official transcript from an accredited high school indicating a regular diploma with a graduation date or receipt of an official transcript from the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges or the appropriate state adult basic education department showing satisfactory scores on the General Education Development (GED) Test. 3.* Scores on the American College Test (ACT). Applicants 25 years of age or older are exempt from the ACT requirement, except in the ADN program and certain technical programs (where placement tests may be required). 4. A $50 room deposit if the student is to live on the Wesson Campus. Non-refundable after August 1. Admission to the college does not necessarily guarantee admission to a specific program. It is necessary to check the prerequisites for each program. Additionally, some specific classes have prerequisites or restrictive admission requirements. * All ACT score requirements in the catalog refer to the Enhanced ACT score. CAREER PROGRAMS 1. Application and transcript from last school attended must be on file in the Admissions office. 2. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma or GED must make acceptable scores on the COMPASS test. 3. Applicants must be of legal working age (18) upon completion of program. 4. Applicants must meet specific requirements under the program description. NOTE: See specific requirements listed under the program descriptions.
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