Transfer Student Admission
Accelerated High School Program Admission
An applicant who has previously attended another duly accredited postsecondary institution will be considered a transfer student. To be classified as degree eligible, a transfer student must have submitted an application for admission and official transcripts from all duly accredited postsecondary institutions attended and any other documents required for first-time students. Transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required for recipients of federal student aid. A duly accredited institution is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A transfer student who does not meet the requirements in the previous paragraph will be classified as a non-degree eligible student/ability to benefit student or conditional. An applicant who has completed the baccalaureate degree will be required to submit only the transcript from the institution granting the baccalaureate degree. However, potential transfer credit deemed equivalent to Lawson State Community College courses may be applied to our curricula once official transcripts have been received from each college or university a student previously attended. A transfer student who does not have on file official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended and any additional documents required may be granted conditional admission. No transfer student shall be allowed to enroll for a second semester unless all required admissions records have been received prior to registration for the second semester. If all required admissions records have not been received prior to issuance of first semester grades, the grades will be reported on the transcript, but the transcript will read CONTINUED ENROLLMENT DENIED PENDING RECEIPT OF ADMISSIONS RECORDS . This notation will be removed from the transcript only upon receipt of all required admissions records. A transfer student who is on academic or disciplinary suspension from any other college(s) must appeal in writing to the Admissions Appeals/Grievance Committee in care of the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management.
The Accelerated High School program allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. College credit earned through the Accelerated High School program may not substitute for high school credit. A student is eligible for early admission if the student meets all of the following criteria: a. The student has successfully completed the 10th grade; b. The student provides certification from the local principal and/or his or her designee certifying that the student has a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average and recommends the student be admitted under this policy; c. The student may enroll only in courses for which high school prerequisites have been completed. d. Students may enroll in academic, career and technical, or health profession courses/programs in accordance with guidelines issued by the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.
Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit for High School Student Admission
Lawson State Community College admits students from within its service area for dual enrollment/dual credit. Courses offered are on the postsecondary level and enrolled students must pay normal tuition as required by the College, or as stipulated in a contract for services between the College and the student’s school system. A student is eligible for dual enrollment/dual credit if the student meets the following criteria: a. The student must meet the entrance requirements of the college as stipulated in Alabama Community College System Policy and Procedure for Dual Enrollment for Dual Credit for high school students;
b. The student must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average in completed high school courses;
c. The student must have written approval of the appropriate principal or career and technical education program representative (if applicable) and counselor. Dual Enrollment for Dual Credit eligibility for students enrolled in private, home school/ private tutor, parochial, or church/ religious secondary educational entities must be documented in writing by an appropriate school official. Approval from secondary school officials indicates that the student has demonstrated both academic readiness and social maturity.
Transient Student Admission
A transfer student who attended another postsecondary institution and who seeks credit for transfer to that parent institution may be admitted to Lawson State Community College as a transient student. The student must submit an application for admission and an official letter from the institution which certifies that the credit earned at the institution will be accepted as a part of the student's academic program. Such student is not required to file transcripts of previously earned credits at other postsecondary institutions.
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