ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS
1. Be at least eighteen years of age, or the applicant’s high school class must have graduated. Dual enrollment is allowed for high school students, (16 years of age) with semester permission of the high school principal.
2. High school graduation or its equivalent is required for the Practical Nursing curriculum and the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Education, Associate in Applied Science degree curriculums, Phlebotomy, Cosmetology and technical diploma or technical certificate programs.
3. High School graduation or its equivalent is not required for other vocational diploma and vocational certificate programs.
4. All students enrolling in curriculum programs must have their high schools send official transcripts (showing graduation date or highest grade completed), or must present an official GED score (225 or above if taken prior to January 1, 2002 or a score of 2250 if taken after January 1, 2002). In addition, official transcripts of all colleges attended must be submitted.
5. Applicants who are applying to the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Education, Associate in Applied Science degree curriculums, Practical Nursing, Phlebotomy, Cosmetology and technical diploma or technical certificate programs must take placement tests in English, mathematics, reading and algebra. Students seeking a one-year vocational diploma must take the mathematics placement test (through MAT 060) or provide a college transcript with a comparable math course, or receive the advisor’s approval to enroll in MAT 101.
Exceptions:
a. Applicants who have scored 450 on the verbal section of the SAT are not required to take the English and reading placement test. Applicants who have scored 450 on the mathematics section of the SAT are not required to take the mathematics and algebra placement test.
b. Applicants who have scored 19 on the American College Test are not required to take any placement test.
c. Applicants who transfer in a college-level mathematics course with a “C” or better are not required to take the math or algebra placement tests. Applicants who transfer in a college-level English course with a “C” or better are not required to take the English or reading placement tests.
d. Applicants who have successfully completed their required developmental mathematics, English, reading, or algebra courses at an accredited college or university are not required to take Cleveland Community College’s placement tests or complete the developmental course(s).
e. All Allied Health applicants must repeat science courses which are more than five years old.
f. Special credit students and dual enrollment students (those who are not pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate) are not required to take placement tests. Some individual courses do, however, require prerequisites, testing, or exemption from testing.
If the applicant /student does not pass the appropriate placement test(s) or meet exceptions as stated above, the applicant/student must enroll in and successfully complete the applicable developmental course(s) prior to enrolling in courses that have a developmental course(s) as prerequisites.
To determine if you may be exempt from academic placement testing, contact Admissions at 704-484-4103 or 704-484-4073.
6. On acceptance, a complete physical examination, immunization record, and dental examination is required for Practical Nursing applicants. A complete current physical examination and immunization record is required for Radiography, Associate Degree Nursing (RN), and Surgical Technology accepted applicants. Immunization records are required for Nursing Assistant (CNA I & CNA II) and Phlebotomy accepted applicants.
7. Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) testing is required for selected ADN, LPN, Radiography, and Surgical Technology students. Selected applicants to the Radiography program must have a personal interview with an admissions office representative and a faculty member after PSB testing and ranking. PSB testing is not required for Phlebotomy or Nursing Assistant applicants.
8. Personal references are required for Allied Health applicants (ADN, LPN, and RAD), excluding Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology, and Nursing Assistant.
9. The College reserves the right to refuse admission to a student if it appears that such action is in the best interest of the College and/or the student. Any student so refused may appeal this action through the Grievance Committee.
10. Specific procedures for admission to Continuing Education courses or programs will be found under that section of the Academic Bulletin and Student Handbook.
