15-1805.01 Admissions; enrollments; community colleges

15-1805.01. Admissions; enrollments; community colleges

A. Admissions to the community colleges in this state may be granted to any person who meets at least one of the following criteria:

1. Is a graduate of a high school that is accredited by a regional accrediting association as defined by the United States office of education or approved by a state board of education or other appropriate state educational agency.

2. Has a high school certificate of equivalency.

3. Is at least eighteen years of age and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community college.

4. Is a transfer student in good standing from another college or university.

B. Each community college district shall adopt policies regarding the admission of students who are under eighteen years of age that include, at a minimum, student completion of course prerequisites and the following requirements:

1. A community college in this state shall grant admission to any student who is under eighteen years of age and who achieves at least one of the following:

(a) A composite score of 720 or more on the PSAT.

(b) A composite score of 720 or more on the SAT.

(c) A composite score of twelve or more on the ACT.

(d) A passing score on the relevant portions of the statewide assessment.

(e) The completion of a college placement method designated by the community college district that indicates the student is at the appropriate college level for the course.

(f) Is a graduate of a private or public high school or has a high school certificate of equivalency.

2. A community college may limit the number of semester hours in which the student may enroll to not more than six credit hours.

C. Homeschooled students are exempt from subsection B of this section.

D. Students who enroll in vocational courses may be admitted on an individual basis with the approval of college officials if the student meets the established requirements of the courses for which the student enrolls and the college officials determine that the student's admission is in the best interest of the student.