Policy No.: 3005 Board Approved: March 15, 2005 Revised: September 18, 2018
Admissions Policy
The academic mission of Hagerstown Community College is to offer a diverse array of courses and programs to address the curricular functions of university transfer, career entry or advancement, adult basic skills enhancement, and general and continuing education. In support of the mission, HCC has established an inclusive open door admissions policy for those who have the requisite skills to benefit from the educational programs offered by the college. The College President oversees the impact of the admissions policy and student enrollment patterns on institutional planning, funding, and staffing. Students are admitted without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. The specific admissions provisions relating to credit, non-credit, and oversubscribed Entering students receive assistance in selecting courses based on placement test results and academic advising. All students seeking a degree must complete a basic skills assessment, unless exempted. New students are required to consult with an academic advisor individually, in a group, and/or on-line to select courses based on their educational goals and academic skill level. Supportive services are available to help students succeed academically. Students who are 16 years or older and can benefit from the learning experience at the college as well as students under the age of 16 with exceptional academic ability are admitted to credit programs . Individuals who meet a minimum of a 6 th grade proficiency level in reading and math and meet any of the following criteria, qualify for admission to developmental or college- level coursework and programs at HCC: a) High school diploma b) GED or EDP certificate c) Ability to benefit criteria on Accuplacer scores established by theFederal Department of Education d) ESSENCE or early entry criteria e) Home school criteria f) Gifted and talented criteria programs at the College are as follows: Admission to Credit Degree Programs
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