DACC Catalog 2013-2014

Catalog - Admissions

    Danville Area Community College has an open-door admission policy. The College admits all students qualified to complete any of its programs including transfer, career, basic skills, and Corporate and Community Education provided space is available. When adequate space is not available, the College will admit those students who are best qualified, giving preference to students residing in Community College District #507.

    Many DACC classes require placement testing prior to enrollment to demonstrate academic readiness at designated skill levels to support academic achievement. Therefore, most new students and all students enrolling in classes with prerequisite skill proficiencies are required to present ACT or SAT scores, or participate in the college's placement program. Students may register to take placement tests by calling the Assessment Center, 217-443-8708.

General Admission Requirements
Admission is open to anyone who meets the following requirement:

1. Has earned a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma

    Any student under the age of sixteen years of age may be enrolled upon meeting the following criteria:

1. Taking the college's placement exam or providing ACT or SAT scores for proper placement.
2. A signed letter of approval from a school official (principal, guidance counselor).
3. Approval from DACC Dean of Student Services or designee.
4. Approval of the instructor.

    Please Note: Parents should be aware that their student may be exposed to mature and/or controversial topics and conversations, not only within some classes, but also within the general college environment.

General Admissions/Registration Procedures

1. New Student Orientation: Sign up for a New Student Orientation by calling Cindy Peck at 217-554-1680 or stop by Lincoln Hall, Room 115.
   • Students may complete the DACC Application/Student Information Form prior to or during the orientation.
   • Placement testing may be arranged during or prior to the orientation. Appointments may be made by calling the Assessment Center at 217-443-8708
2. Send “official” high school records, GED transcript, and/or any other educational records that could affect your enrollment at DACC. Other educational records = transcripts from other colleges previously attended, CLEP & AP scores, and military transcripts.
3. Register for Classes. New students are encouraged to meet with a DACC Academic Advisor or Counselor to set up an educational plan of study. Full-time students (12+ credit hours) must register through an Academic Advisor/Counselor. Part-time students, who do not need advisement assistance, may register through the Admissions/Registration office. DACC also offers online registration, but students must meet with an Academic Advisor to be pre-approved.
4. Picture ID Cards: Once registered, DACC students must obtain their Picture ID Card. Studetns may do this in the Information Office (Vermilion Hall). Please note, DACC Picture ID Cards are required to charge bookstore items to your account and to perform other business transactions on campus (schedule changes, cashier, financial aid, etc).
5. Schedules and Bill Statements: Students will retrieve their scheduls, tuition bills, and various other information and/or services online through the Jaguar Spot. Bills and schedules will no longer be mailed to students. Access to computers will be available on the DACC campus in Lincoln Hall.

Note: You may apply for financial aid (by completing the FAFSA) as you work on Steps 1 through 3 above.

Selective Admission Programs

    A few of the programs offered at Danville Area Community College have a selective admission process that is separate from admission to DACC. These Selective Admission programs have additional application and qualification requirements. It is important to note that these programs also have early application deadlines. If you are interested in the following programs, you will need to contact a program director as early as possible. The following programs require specialized admission:

• Echocardiography Advanced Certificate
• Nursing AAS
• Radiologic Technology AAS
• Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Advanced Certificate
• Tractor Trailer Certificate
• Wind Energy Technician AAS

Admission Requirements for Career-Oriented Curricula

    Minimum entrance requirements for Certificate, Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs, and Associate in General Studies Programs are the same as described under the heading of General Admission Requirements.

   However, our Nursing (Practical Nursing Certificate and Registered Nursing AAS), Radiologic Technology AAS, and Sonography certificate are selective admissions programs. Students must be admitted into the program before taking major-specific courses. Please see an Academic Advisor or the respective Directors to advise you through the application process and general education course requirements.

Transfer Students

    A student who has been enrolled in one or more institutions of higher learning is eligible for admission to Danville Area Community College. The applicant must submit an official transcript from each college previously attended. Transfer in credit will be considered for the students declared major/program of study. Undecided students will be evaluated for Math & English placement only. Please note, students without a declared major/program of study are not eligible for Federal and/or State student aid consideration.

International Students

    This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international student is not a U.S. citizen.

To be admitted to DACC, an international student shall:

1. Have completed the equivalent of a high school (secondary) education which normally means the completion of twelve (12) years of schooling;
2. Demonstrate a mastery of the English language in one of three ways:
   1. With a score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL;
   2. With a score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL, or
   3. Based on recommendation;
3. Complete a Preliminary Student Information Form for International Students;
4. Provide official transcripts covering all school work (high school and college) completed with English translations;
5. Provide an affidavit stipulating that adequate finances are available for their support while studying in the United States.

    International students must carry a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours. Six (of the required 12+) credit hours during the fall and spring semesters must be traditional, lecture-based, on-campus courses. Students are not allowed to take all classes in the online course format. It is essential that students from outside the United States have sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in this country.

    In addition to the above criteria, international students are accepted on the basis of available space in the various educational programs. Consideration is also given to selecting a diversified international student population to enhance the enrollment of citizens from numerous countries.

    Enrollment into courses will be determined by placement test scores and personal evaluations. Students deficient in English language skills must be enrolled in English as a Second Language classes.

Auditing Students

    Permission to audit a course may be obtained from Division Deans when space is available. The student is expected to attend classes regularly, but will not receive grades, take examinations nor receive credit. Qualified students may change from auditing to regular enrollment status during the first two weeks of a twelve-week or longer course or during the first week of a course that meets less than twelve weeks. However, students may not change to auditing status once a class begins. Students auditing a class must pay regular tuition and course fees. Veterans and other eligible persons cannot be certified for audited courses per 38 CFR 21.4252 (I).

Former Students

    Students who have previously attended Danville Area Community College must apply for readmission. If the student has been enrolled in another college in the interim, an official transcript from that institution must be submitted.