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• First Time Entering Student?
• Transfer Student?
• Currently Enrolled in High School?
• Enrolling just for fun & not desiring college credit?
• An International Student?
• Desiring to enroll in one of NPCC's selective admission programs (i.e. Nursing or Allied Health)?

First Time Entering Student

A student admitted as a degree-seeking student is one who has graduated from high school or who has successfully completed the General Education Development test (GED) and has never declared a major at another college or university.

Requirements:

1. Complete an application for admission
2. Placement test scores (ASSET, COMPASS, ACT or SAT) are required prior to registration.
3. Students born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit proof of two measles (rubeola) and one German measles (rubella) rubella immunizations
4. High school transcript or GED test scores.

1.Unconditional Admission Status

Under Act 1290 of 1997, high school graduates must have successfully completed the college preparatory core curriculum with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 to be eligible for unconditional admission to the College.

2. Conditional Admission Status

Under Act 1290 of 1997, high school graduates who have completed the technical preparation core curriculum and students with home school, unaccredited high school, or alternative school diplomas shall be admitted conditionally.

Students seeking admission under the conditional admission status and pursuing an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees must complete at least twelve (12) hours of the required general education core and any necessary remedial courses with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the first 36 semester credit hours. Students seeking admission under the conditional admission status and pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certificate program must complete at least six (6) hours of general education core academic courses and six (6) hours of required technical courses, and any necessary remedial courses with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the first 36 semester hours.

Students 23 years of age or older who have not completed high school or the GED equivalency program may be admitted conditionally to take courses. Upon successful completion of at least twelve (12) hours of the required general education core, the student may petition for certificate or degree seeking status.

Transfer Student Status

A student admitted as a "transfer" is one who has successfully completed six (6) hours of college level courses at another regionally accredited college or university. Students previously enrolled in other postsecondary institutions must provide evidence of good standing from those institutions. An official transcript should be sent to the Registrar's Office from previously attended institutions on or before registration. Transfer students who are not eligible to return to their previous institution because of academic or disciplinary reasons will not be considered for admission until they have been out of college for at least one regular term (fall or spring) or are eligible to return to the previous institution. A summer term does not fulfill this requirement. Students applying for financial aid must submit official college transcripts from all previous colleges attended prior to registration.

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Placement test scores (ASSET,COMPASS, ACT or SAT) are required prior to registration or evidence of satisfactory completion of the pre-requisite(s) for the course(s).
3. Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must submit proof of measles, mumps and rubella immunizations.
4. Official academic transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities attended sent directly to the Registrar’s Office prior to the registration period. Transcripts must be received no later than 30 days after classes begin. College credit accepted for transfer must have been earned at a regionally accredited college or university. Transfer credit courses for which NPCC offers no equivalent courses will be evaluated for possible general elective credit. Transcripts from non-accredited colleges will be evaluated on the same basis as that employed by the state university of the state in which the transfer college is located.
5. High School transcript or GED test scores.

Transient Transfer Status

Students who are maintaining primary enrollment at another institution may enroll for courses and transfer them back to their primary institution.

Requirements:

1. Complete an application for admission
2. Placement test scores (ASSET, COMPASS, ACT or SAT) are required prior to registration or evidence of satisfactory completion of the pre-requisite(s) for the course(s).

Concurrent Enrollment Status

Students currently enrolled in a high school in grades 9 through 12 may enroll in 1000-
2000-level courses for dual credit (high school credit and college credit).

Requirements:

1. Complete an application for admission
2. Placement test scores (ASSET, COMPASS, ACT or SAT)
3. Current High School transcript
4. Recommendation from a high school counselor or principal

In compliance with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education guidelines and a decision by the College Curriculum Committee, high school students are not eligible to register for any pre-college level courses (PCL) while they are still in high school.

Articulated High School Courses and Programs
Articulated courses provide high school students with an opportunity to work toward a specific post-seconday educational goal while still in high school. The benefits of enrolling in this program include: 1) Non-duplication of classes from high school to post-secondary, 2) opportunity to enroll in a sequence of courses that best prepared students for a career in their chosen field of interest, 3) gain post-secondary credit while still in high school, and 4) allows students more time at the post-secondary level for advanced skills courses. For more information about this program, contact the Associate Vice President for Technical Education.

Transfer of Credit From a Technical School/College
College credit will be granted to students transferring credit from a technical school provided that the school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools or a similar regional accrediting body. Credit earned from technical schools that do not meet the above requirement will be considered on an individual basis.

Special Student Status

An application is required but no other documents must be submitted unless a student desires to enroll in 6 hours or more of course work. ASSET placement tests are required before enrolling in any mathematics, English, or reading course. Students with Special Student Status are not eligible for financial aid. The following are eligible for Special Student Status:

• Adults who have previously completed a college degree and do not wish to pursue a degree at NPCC.
• Persons who wish to enroll for personal enrichment or skills improvement provided there is no conflict with other college admission guidelines.

International Student Status

The College welcomes students who are citizens of other nations and who are able to meet certain requirements. Requirements of issuance of an I-20 AB include:

1. An application for admissions made eight weeks in advance of the start of the semester.
2. Authenticated copies of academic records with English translations must include course of study, number of years spent in school, grades earned and subject matter covered.
3. International applicants must present evidence of proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:

   (a) For unconditional admittance - Submit official documentation of TOEFL test scores of 500 or higher (paper based) or 173 or higher (computer based).For conditional admittance Submit official documentation of TOEFL test scores of 427-497 (paper based) or 113-170 (computer based).

   OR
   (b) Graduate from an accredited high school within the United States, passing all classes with a “C” or better.

4. Applicants must present a certified statement from their sponsor and/or their sponsor’s banker indicating they have sufficient funds to cover all expenses the student may incur while attending NPCC including tuition, fees, books, room and board, travel and miscellaneous personal expenses.

5. Healthcare costs in the U.S. are very high, and the College cannot assume financial responsibility for its students. International students will be required to provide adequate health insurance while attending National Park Community College.

6. International applicants should be aware that NPCC has no residential campus housing.
   

Programs with Selective Admission

Admission to the College does not insure admittance to a particular course or program of study. Certain programs, such as Nursing and Allied Health, have special admission requirements and enrollment limitations in addition to the regular admission requirements for the College. These special requirements are listed in the admissions requirements for each program of study. Special policies governing admissions may also be applied in instances of statutory requirements and/or requirements by a licensing, registering or certifying board.

Specific requirements for each of the following programs are detailed in the “Academic Programs” section of this catalog. Specific scores to take the Practical Nurse Entrance Exam (NET) are available from the Division Chairperson and the Practical Nurse Program Director. :

1. Health Sciences
2. Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic Program
3. Nursing Program

The college reserves the right to deny admission, readmission or registration for a violation of academic integrity (see Academic policies), for failure to make academic progress as outlined in the college catalog, or for the inability of the college to provide an appropriate learning environment, courses or programs needed to meet educational objectives. In such cases, student(s) may be required to document improvement of the circumstance prior to enrollment. In such cases where the College is unable to provide services, assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate learning environment for the student.