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Regional Regional Admissions Admissions WorkshopWorkshop
20072007
Florida’s Community Colleges… Providing Access for All
High Quality Open-Door
Admissions Policy
Close to Home
Affordable Small Classes Flexible Schedules Student Life
Florida’s Community Colleges…
Providing Access for All
College coursework/AA transfer to
university Career education degree and
certificate programs Bachelor’s degree programs Online/distance learning programs
Diverse Program Offerings
Advising Tips for Students
Get Ready for College
Practice Independence! Take Challenging Courses Goal-setting Time Management Study Skills
“The more courses students take and the more challenging those courses, the more likely these students will be college ready and will persist to a college degree.”
Crisis at the Core; Preparing All Students for College
Get Money for College! Go to College Goal Sunday (Feb 24th)
for help with financial aid Bright Futures Medallion Scholars
get 100% tuition and fees FREE for associate degree programs
Get What You Need! Determine Financial Aid & Residency
Status Common Placement Test (CPT) Register Early for Best Course Options
Apply Early!
Chart a Course! (Avoid Excess Hours)
See a Community College Advisor Go to FACTS.org for planning Choose a Major Know where you want to transfer Complete the AA degree before
transferring to a university
Get Involved in Student Life
Internships Study Abroad Honors Programs Volunteer Opportunities Leadership Development Athletics
Admission Requirements for Degree-Seeking Students
Standard High School Diploma
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Previously demonstrated competency in college-credit postsecondary coursework
Home School Affidavit
High School Diploma Alternatives
Certificate of Completion
CPT-Eligible Certificate of Completion
Special Diploma
Entry Level Placement Tests
CPT required unless exempted by SAT/ACT scores:
Minimum Test Scores SAT Math 440
Critical Reading 440
ACT Reading 18English 17Math 19
CPT Algebra 72Sentence Skills 83Reading Comprehension 83
Test Early to Reduce Remediation
Approximately 65% of
prior-year* high school graduates entering community colleges need remediation in one or more areas.
*(2005-2006)
Types of Diplomas/Degrees
Degrees Complete In
Associate in Arts Degree (AA)
2 years
Associate in Science Degree (AS) 2 years
Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) 2 years
Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
1 year or less
Certificate Programs 1 year or less
Baccalaureate Degree 4 years
Web Resources
Florida’s Community College System http://www.fldoe.org/ccGeneral information about our 28 institutions; reports and other helpful resources
2+2 Pathways to Success Advising Brochure http://www.facts.org/pdf_sw/Pathways_to_Success.pdfInformation for students planning to transfer from a community college to a university for completion of the baccalaureate degree
Department of Education/Paperless Communications Website http://www.firn.edu/doe/menu/communications.htmGet electronic copies of all DOE memos
Questions?
Contact:
Brenda C. Spencer, Ph.D.
Division of Community Colleges (850) 245-9903