GETTING STARTED STUDENT PRIVACY The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) FERPA, sets forth the guidelines for the release of student records to other parties. Under this federal law, students have the right to inspect their records and correct any inaccuracies that might be found in them. Access to the record by anyone other than the student is limited and generally requires prior written consent by the student. The College will mail confidential records, including grades and transcripts, at the student’s direction. Any person, who picks up sealed copies of these records for the student must have written, signed permission to do so from the student. Directory information, which includes a student’s name, address, date and place of birth, field of study, dates of attendance, and degrees and awards received may be released by the College without consent of the student. Any student who wishes to withhold any or all of this directory information from release must notify the Registrar in writing within three weeks of the date of the student’s initial enrollment.
Specific Application Requirements
In addition to filling out the general Application for Admission, there are other specific requirements depending on which category of student you are.
Category of Student
There are seven categories of students admitted to the College, each with specific admissions requirements. 1. First-Time College Student Follow these requirements: A. Submit an official transcript from an accredited high school with date of graduation or GED (General Education Development) test scores. B. If you graduated from a non-accredited high school or home school program, provide a notarized transcript with date of graduation. C. If you are a Texas high school student and have not passed the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test, you may be admitted to Del Mar College by individual approval from the Dean of Student Outreach and Enrollment Services. An official high school transcript (A) and test scores (D) must be submitted before applying for individual approval. D. Submit test scores utilizing the Texas Success Initiative Placement Exam. Completion of a Pre Assessment Activity will be required prior to registering for the exam. Some students may be exempt from these tests based on their SAT, ACT, *STAAR or *TAKS scores. (* Check with the Student Enrollment Center on the eligibility of scores.) E. If you are 21 years of age or younger, submit proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination at least 10 days prior to the first day of class. Note: Students who are entering the College under individual approval will not be eligible to receive financial aid.
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