Admission Procedures:
Follow
these steps to apply for first-time admission:
1. Complete an application form and return it to the Office of Admissions.
2. Have official transcripts or GED scores sent to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts should be sent directly from the school or college to the Office of Admissions.
a. High school transcripts should include final grades and date of graduation. Students who have completed a degree at another college or university are not required to submit a high school transcript.
b. College transcripts should be sent from each previous college attended. Students who have a bachelor's or higher degree and are not pursuing a degree at DCCC may disregard this requirement.
3.
A physical examination signed by a physician is required for all
nursing, health information management and students participating in varsity
athletics. (Varsity athletes are required to have a physical each year).
Students should contact the specific department to obtain necessary forms.
The college does reserve the right to require a physical examination by a
physician when a communicable disease is suspected and/or to restrict
attendance in classes until a medical release is received. Students with (or
carriers of) an infectious contagious communicable disease such as AIDS or
ARC may wish to continue to engage in as many pursuits as the conditions
allows. As long as students are able to meet performance standards and
medical evidence indicates that the condition is not a threat to themselves
or others, college staff will be sensitive to this condition and will ensure
that the students will be treated in a manner as consistent as possible with
other students. In each case involving students with a communicable disease,
the Board of Trustees reserves the right to make a final decision regarding
placement and education after reviewing the recommendations of a "health
assessment" team and after considering the risks and benefits to the
students and to others in the educational setting.
4. Dodge City Community College requires all first time, full-time students to take an assessment exam prior to enrollment. The results are used for initial placement in English, reading, and math courses. In addition, part-time students are required to take the exam prior to taking their first English or math class. Currently, the college uses the ASSET exam for placement purposes; however, it reserves the right to change the placement instrument without notice.
5. American College Test (ACT) scores are recommended for admission but not required.
1.
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll for credit
courses provided they have obtained written authorization from their high
school principal. In addition, such students must enroll in courses normally
considered to be college freshman or sophomore level. They may not enroll in
any course numbered 001 through 099.
2.
High school sophomores are eligible to enroll for credit courses
provided that they have obtained written authorization from their high
school principal and have already completed ten units of high school credit
in a vocational program approved by the Kansas State Department of
Education. Such students may enroll only in courses specifically designated
as vocational or in courses which are required for graduation by the college
vocational program in which they are enrolled.
3.
Students who are enrolled in a gifted program in a unified school
district or other accredited school may obtain special student status
provided they have obtained written authorization from the director of their
gifted program and have submitted an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to the
College which indicates that the student will benefit from a specific
post-secondary education class.
4.
Students enrolled in a non-accredited private school who are in the
equivalent of their junior or senior years of high school are eligible to
enroll for credit courses. Such students must submit evidence of their
academic status in the form of transcripts or assessment exams.
5.
Students enrolled in a non-accredited private school who are
considered gifted and who have not yet completed a high school diploma or
its equivalent are eligible to enroll for credit courses. Such students must
demonstrate evidence of gifted status in any manner prescribed by the Kansas
State Department of Education.
6.
Students who have already earned a bachelor's or higher degree and
who are not pursuing a degree at DCCC are admitted as special students. In
order for the College to determine appropriate placement, such students must
complete the ASSET exam in conjunction with their first full-time enrollment
or in conjunction with their first enrollment in an English or Math class.
7.
Students who enroll in courses for customized business and industry
training are not required to take the ASSET exam. Otherwise, they must meet
applicable admissions polices as defined above.
The policies described above apply equally to all courses taken for credit
or on an audit basis. They also apply equally to courses taken through a
traditional or non-traditional delivery system.
The College reserves the right to deny admission or re-admission to any
individual determined by the Dean of Student Services to be a threat to the
college community.
Students who have graduated from a non-accredited private school will be admitted under the same provisions and regulations that apply to any other regularly admitted student. Such students must submit evidence of their academic status in the form of a diploma, transcripts or assessment exams. They are strongly encouraged to complete the TABE, the ACT, the SAT, or a similar exam which will aid the College with initial assessment. In order for the College to determine appropriate placement, such students must complete the ASSET exam prior to enrolling in classes.
This approach to education recognizes the realities of adult life: time and
place constraints, personal and professional responsibilities, and the need
for career-related learning.
In Non-Traditional Studies, students may enroll at any time during the year
and work under the supervision of an instructor at a comfortable rate and
time. Examinations and conferences with the instructor can be scheduled to
suit the student's needs. Students are subject to all of the policies
described in the section of this catalog titled
"Admissions Procedures."
Students transferring to DCCC from another post-secondary institution are
required to follow the same admission procedures stated for admission of
first-time students. Students on academic probation from another institution
may be accepted on probation at DCCC.
To qualify for any degree, students must earn their last twelve hours of
credit at DCCC.
International students who are applying for an I-20 from Dodge City
Community College in order to obtain a student F-1 visa must meet all
college admission policies. In addition, they must submit to the Director of
Admissions the completed application and all requested supporting documents,
including but not limited to: a valid TOEFL score and verification of
ability to pay tuition, fees, and other supporting costs.
More specific information concerning deadlines and other admissions
requirements for international students
click here. The policy for International Student Admissions is subject
to change.
Kansas law requires individuals to live in the state of Kansas six months prior to the first day of the semester or session to be eligible for resident tuition rates. Address changes that result in a change in Kansas residency may require validation through a residency verification form. Contact the Office of Admissions for details.