The institution publishes admissions policies consistent with its mission. (Educational Programs Standards for All Educational Programs) (Includes all on-campus, off-campus, and distance learning programs)

Summary

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) demonstrates compliance with this comprehensive standard. CFCC’s admissions policies are consistent with its mission statement, which focuses on vocational, technical, pre baccalaureate, basic skills and literacy education, and continuing education programs and services. All admission polices are published in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook, the Schedule of Classes, and on the CFCC website.

Admission policies for each program vary. Curriculum program admission requires students to submit a final high school transcript or GED, transcripts from post secondary educational institutions attended, and placement test results. Selective admissions for Health Science programs are based on an objective point count system. Huskins Program courses and concurrent enrollment courses admission requires students to meet eligibility requirements outlined in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook and have principal and parental approval.

The CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook also provides information on the admissions process for distance learning, transfer, transient and special credit students as well as information on readmission to the College. Information concerning admission policies for continuing education and basic skills programs is also available in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook.

Narrative

Cape Fear Community College is an open door, comprehensive, multi campus community college that in accordance with its mission statement (CFCC Mission Statement pg 2) focuses on vocational, technical, pre baccalaureate, basic skills and literacy education, and continuing education programs and services. Admission policies are published in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (Admissions pg 4), in the Schedule of Classes each semester (Admissions pg 3), and available on the college website (Admissions). Admission policies have been established in accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) and include all on-campus, off-campus, and distance learning programs.

Admission to Curriculum Programs
Students seeking admission to curriculum programs must submit a final high school transcript or GED, transcripts from post secondary educational institutions attended, and placement test results (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, CPT, ACT COMPASS) as required and outlined in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (General Admission Process pg 7). The placement test results are used for proper placement in Math and English courses.

Health Science programs have limited enrollment and a very competitive selective admission process with application deadlines (Selective Admissions/Health Sciences Programs pg 4). The selective admission criteria are based on a point count. Because points are awarded to each completed requirement in the criteria, the process contains no subjectivity.

Admission requirements for Concurrent Enrollment/Huskins students are published in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (Concurrent Enrollment/Huskins pg 5) and available on the college website (High School Programs). High school and home schooled students from New Hanover and Pender Counties may enroll in college courses by meeting the eligibility requirements listed in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook. Students must have school principal and parental approval to be admitted (Application).

Information regarding admission of distance learning students, transfer students, transient students, special credit lifelong learners, and international students, as well as provisional admission and re-admission information can be found in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (Admissions pg 4).

Admission to Continuing Education
The Admission policies in Continuing Education are consistent with the Mission and Vision Statements of Cape Fear Community College (CFCC Mission and Vision pg 2). CFCC offers non-credit classes on a first-come, first-serve basis through Occupational Extension and Community Service programs to those who wish to obtain education for personal enrichment or career development. Generally, any person at least 18 years of age, or whose high school class has graduated, is eligible for admission to Continuing Education classes. Some classes have specific admission requirements. Continuing Education admission information is published in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (Extended Services/Admission pg 41) and on the college Continuing Education Department website (Admission Requirements).

Admission to Basic Skills
Basic Skills Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School Diploma (AHS), Compensatory Education (CED), and General Education Development (GED) are components of the Basic Skills Division. Admission to these programs is granted to adults 16 years of age or older with a desire to begin, continue or expand their educational skills. Those under the age of 18 must have school and parental release forms. In addition, English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for individuals 16 years or older whose native language is not English. Basic Skills admission information is published in the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook (Basic Skills Division pg 42), on the college Continuing Education Department website (Basic Skills Division), and in the Continuing Education Shorter Course Catalog (Basic Skills Division pg 18).

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