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ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION
Applicants seeking admission to
A. Submit a completed application for admission; with a non-refundable application fee.
B. Provide official academic transcripts and test results as applicable.
C. Submit Immunization documents
I. Admission of First-time Freshman
A. Graduation from High School
Except as provided for
below in the section on General Educational Development Certificate (GED), applicants
for degree admission as first-time freshmen must provide an official transcript
showing graduation from high school with a regular high school diploma. A special education diploma or certificate
does not meet this requirement. The
transcript of graduates of
B. General Educational
Development Certificate (GED)
Applicants
for degree admission as first-time freshmen may present a GED certificate in
lieu of a high school diploma provided that their composite GED score is at
least 450 with no individual score below 410.
C. Standardized Examination
Scores
Applicants
for admission as first-time freshmen who are under 21 years of age must present
valid American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
scores. Applicants for admission as
first-time freshmen who are 21 years of age or older on the first day of class
must complete the placement test.
Students with valid ACT or SAT scores on the first day of class may
elect to submit their scores as the basis for placement decisions. Valid ACT/SAT scores are those earned within
three years prior to the first day of the first term of enrollment.
D. High School Course
Requirements (University Parallel Program)
Candidates
for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or Associate of Science (AS) degree, who
graduated from high school in 1989, or after, must have completed appropriate
courses at
E.
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1. English |
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2. Algebra I |
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3. Algebra II |
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4. Geometry or other advanced math course with geometry component |
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5. Natural Sciences – One must be a laboratory course in biology, chemistry or physics |
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7. Social Studies |
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8. Foreign Language – In same language |
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9. Visual/Performing Arts |
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II. Exceptions
to
The minimum high school unit requirements listed above is required of all persons admitted to the university parallel program as first-time freshmen except as provided for below:
A.
Applicants who graduated from high school or who
received a GED certificate prior to 1989 are admissible without regard to the
high school unit requirements. However,
GED recipients who have not taken
B.
Applicants who received a GED in 1989 and thereafter or an
American Council on Education External Diploma (ACE) are considered to have met
all high school unit requirements except those in foreign language and
visual/performing arts. Deficiencies in
those units must be removed within the first 30 college-level semester hours
after initial enrollment or the students will not be allowed to register for
subsequent semesters.
C. Applicants with an Honors
Diploma in General Education from a Tennessee public high school (Rules,
Regulations, and Minimum Standards for the Governance of Public Schools in the
State of Tennessee, Book One, Chapter 0520-1-3-.06[1][e]) are considered to
have met all high school unit requirements.
D. Applicants who graduated
from high school and have a valid ACT composite score of 26 or higher are
considered to have met all high school unit requirements except those in
foreign language and visual/performing arts.
Deficiencies in those units must be removed within the first 30
college-level semester hours after initial enrollment or the students will not
be allowed to register for subsequent semesters.
E.
The qualifications and needs of applicants who volunteer
information about a disabling condition will be assessed on an individual
basis. Assessment includes an evaluation
of the applicant’s potential for success in college and any exceptions that may
be warranted.
F.
Applicants who are residents of states other than
G. International applicants who
graduated from a foreign high school are admissible without regard to the high
school unit requirements.
III. Mandatory
Placement of Degree Admission Students
Admission to a degree program
requires meeting one of the following criteria:
A. Applicants who are under 21 years of age on the planned first day of class must submit valid ACT or SAT scores. Placement in appropriate academic courses is based on ACT test scores and high school transcripts. If a student’s high school transcript has not been received in the Admissions and Records Office, the student will be advised based on ACT test scores.
B.
Student applicants who have never attended college and who
are 21 years of age or older on the first day of class must complete the
placement test. Students with valid ACT
or SAT scores that are less than three years old on the first day of class may
elect to submit their scores as the basis for placement decisions.
C. Based on test scores,
student applicants who do not show basic proficiency in mathematics, English,
and/or reading are required to take appropriate developmental studies (DSP)
coursework. Students must complete required prerequisite courses
prior to enrolling in subsequent college-level courses.
D. Transfer students whose
previous academic records from a college or university indicate appropriate
English and/or mathematics proficiency will be considered for admission. Students whose records do not include such
transfer credit in English and mathematics must establish proficiency in the
basic academic competencies by test scores according to conditions explained in
parts A, B, and C above.
E.
Students admitted to degree programs may later prove to be deficient
in a basic academic competency and will be referred to the Learning and
IV. Admission of Transfer Students
Any degree-seeking applicant who has attended another college
or university will be considered a transfer student. Admission of transfer students will be
consistent with the following criteria:
A. Official transcripts from each school previously attended must be submitted to Admissions and Records. A student cannot register for a second semester without having submitted all previous college transcripts.
B.
The applicant’s grade-point average on transferable courses
must be at least equal to that which
C. Applicants with college
credit earned prior to fall 1989 are admitted without regard to the minimum
high school unit requirements.
D. Applications with 60 or more
transferable semester hours are eligible for degree admission without regard to
the minimum high school unit requirements.
E.
Applicants with an associate's degree (A.A., A.S.) designed
for transfer to baccalaureate institutions are
eligible for degree admission without regard to the minimum high school unit
requirements.
F.
Applicants who enrolled in college for the first time in fall
1989 or thereafter and have 59 or fewer semester hours of transferable credit
are eligible for degree admission provided that any high school unit deficiency
be removed within the first 30 college-level semester hours after initial
enrollment.
V. Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The awarding of transfer credit will be
consistent with the following criteria:
A.
Upon completion of a student's file and the receipt of all
college transcripts, Admissions and Records and the respective academic
departments will evaluate courses taken.
No transfer credit will be processed until all official transcripts from
each school attended by the student are received by Admissions and
Records. Transfer credit will not be
computed in a student's grade point average at
1. Course Syllabus - Photocopy of the syllabus used at the time the course was taken. A determination of the comparability of course content and level of instruction is made through a comparison of the following syllabus elements: course prefix, number, and title; lecture/lab contact hours and credit hours; course description; prerequisite/co-requisite courses; course objectives/course goals; grading scale; required textbook and other instructional materials; and methods of evaluation. If the syllabus does not contain the information specified above, supplemental documentation (e.g., assignment schedules, grading policy statements) will be required along with the course syllabus.
2. Faculty Credentials - Verification that faculty teaching the course(s) for which credit is requested meet the following academic and/or professional experience qualifications: courses designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities - master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline; courses not designed for transfer to four-year college and universities -master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline or bachelor's degree and work experience in a related field.
3. If applicable, the names of relevant specialized or program agencies/boards may be submitted along with the above information.
B. The transfer credit appeal process may be used by students to request reconsideration of transfer credit decisions. Steps in the appeal process are as follows:
1.
The student contacts the Admissions and Records
Office and requests a re-evaluation of transfer credit. The student may ask that particular courses
be reconsidered for approval.
2. Course descriptions, course syllabi, and other documentation as described above must be provided by the student or by the institution where the courses were taken.
3. Copies of college transcripts and supporting documentation are sent to the appropriate academic department head for review.
4. The department head informs the Admissions and Records Office of the transfer credit decision. Department head decisions regarding the awarding of transfer credit are final.
5. The Admissions and Records Office notifies the student of the transfer credit decision. The appeal process is the same for students transferring from regionally and non-regionally accredited, and international colleges and universities.
VI. Proof
of Language Proficiency by Non-native Speakers
An
applicant whose native language is not English must satisfy one of the
following prerequisites:
A. Submit a minimum score of 450 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 133 on the computer-based TOEFL and take English placement tests. Students with valid ACT or SAT scores that are less than three years old on the first day of class may elect to submit their scores for consideration in placement decisions.
B.
Submit a transcript showing graduation from an American high
school.
C. Submit a transcript showing
satisfactory completion (a grade of at least C) of college level English
Composition I from a
VII. Admission of International Applicants
A
person who is a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than the
A. Submit all official transcripts, test scores, and immigration information. Documents must be written either in English or submitted in the original language and accompanied by an English translation and certified as official copies.
B. For award of transfer credit from an international college or university to be considered, students must have their academic transcripts evaluated by an approved credential service. Students must provide copies of the credit recommendations from the educational credential service. Students should consult the Credential Evaluation policy on the PSTCC International Admissions website for further information at: www.pstcc.edu/departments/admissions/intl/credeva.html.
C. Applicants needing visa
sponsorship through Pellissippi State must:
1. Provide documentation substantiating official status with the United States Immigration Service.
2. Provide a copy of their Form I-94.
3. Submit, within thirty (30) days from the first day of classes, a certificate from a licensed physician or other qualified medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis. Failure to submit such certification will result in denial of admission or continued enrollment. In the event that a student has tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment will be conditional upon the determination by a licensed physician that further enrollment is not a risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any prescribed medical treatment program.
4.
Enroll in the TBR Student/Scholar Health and Accident
Insurance Plan (students with J, F or M visas; students with J visas must also
carry adequate medical and hospitalization insurance for spouses and
dependents).
5. Provide evidence of sufficient resources to pay fees in U.S. dollars. Documentation of financial resources must be no less than six (6) months old at the time of submission and must be verified by a financial institution; and
6.
Meet with the international student admissions
coordinator in Admissions and Records on arrival in the
VIII. Readmission to
A student who has not attended
IX. Academic Fresh Start: Criteria
"Academic Fresh Start" is a plan of academic forgiveness provided for undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic responsibility following their return. The Academic Fresh Start allows the calculation of the quality point average and credit hours toward graduation to be based only on work done after returning to college.
Readmitted students who were formally enrolled in the institution as well as transfer students who meet institutional requirements for admission and who have been separated from all institutions of higher education for a minimum of four (4) years are eligible for the Fresh Start. Institutional policies governing the readmission of former students and admission of transfer students must be in compliance with TBR policy 2:03:00:00 (Admissions). This policy requires that the "transfer applicant's grade point average on transferable courses must be at least equal to that which the institution requires for the readmission of its own students. Applicants who do not meet the institution's standards may be admitted on scholastic probation or other appropriate condition. (2:03:00:00, page 11 of 16)."
Each institution may establish an Academic Fresh Start provision which must meet the following minimum criteria:
Student
Requirements
(1) Separation from all collegiate institutions for at least four (4) years.
(2) At the time of readmission or admission as a degree student or after the time of readmission, but prior to the completion of 15 hours of degree coursework, formal application to the office so defined by the institution's catalogue requesting the Academic Fresh Start and describing an academic plan.
(3) Completion of at least fifteen (15) semester hours of earned degree coursework with a minimum QPA of 2.0 for all work attempted.
Terms of the
Academic Fresh Start
(1) Once the student has satisfied the above requirements, the institution may grant the Academic Fresh Start. The student may be granted a Fresh Start only once.
(2) The student's permanent record will remain a record of all work; however, the student will forfeit the use for degree or certification purposes all college or university degree credit earned prior to the four-year separation upon the granting of the Fresh Start. Previously satisfied Assessment and Placement Program (COMPASS) requirements will not be forfeited.
(3) Upon degree admission, Fresh Start applicants who did not satisfy COMPASS requirements at the time of previous enrollment and whose academic plan includes completion of a college-level English or mathematics course must meet current Academic Assessment and Placement Program (COMPASS) requirements regarding enrollment in college English and mathematics courses.
(4) The student’s transcript will note that the Fresh Start was made and the date of the Fresh Start. The record will also carry the notation, “QPA and credit totals are based only on the work beginning [with the date of the Fresh Start].
(5) The student will apply for the Fresh Start with the understanding that all TBR institutions will honor a Fresh Start provision granted at another TBR institution. The student should also signify understanding that non-TBR institutions may not accept the QPA as it is calculated with the Fresh Start.
X. Other
Types of Admission
A. Special Admission – General Requirements for
all Non-degree Applicants
An undergraduate
special student is one who is not working toward a degree. To be admitted as an
undergraduate special student, a person must hold a regular high school diploma
or a GED certificate or have the approval of the director of Admissions and
Records. Exceptions may be made as
listed in the high school section below.
Special students must (1) meet the entry-level standards for each course
in which they enroll, (2) be able to complete assignments, and (3) be able to
read and write at the required level.
If a student wishes to change to degree-seeking status, the student must meet the mandatory placement criteria for degree-seeking students. Undergraduate special students must (1) satisfy all Developmental Studies Program requirements indicated by the placement test or (2) provide evidence that they have successfully completed all college-level prerequisites or (3) provide evidence of other equivalent experiences before enrolling in regular college-level English or mathematics courses or other college-level courses that are the second course in a two-course sequence (e.g., Accounting I and II). Special students are not eligible for financial aid.
B.
Requirements for High School Students
Early admission of
first-time freshmen
The following procedures
apply to the admission of applicants who have completed their junior year in
high school. The minimum requirements for admission of this category of
applicants shall be the following:
1. Completion of 9th, 10th and 11th grades with a minimum
grade-point average of 3.2 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent
2.
A valid ACT
composite score of at least 22
3. Written endorsement for each semester of attendance
from the applicant's high school principal specifying the college courses that
will be substituted for the remaining high school courses needed for high
school graduation
4. Written endorsements for each semester of attendance
from the applicant's high school counselor and from the applicant's parents or
guardians.
Joint
enrollment of high school students
Joint
enrollment is the enrollment of a high school student in one or more college
courses for which the student will earn only college credit. High school
students who meet the following criteria as specified in Chapter 395 of the
Public Acts of 1983 are eligible for special admission:
Academically
talented/gifted students enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in public or
private high schools in Tennessee, may with the recommendation and approval of
the high school principal and the director of Admissions and Records, enroll in
and receive regular college degree credit from Pellissippi State if the
students have a grade-point average equivalent to 3.2 on a 4.0 maximum basis and
if such placement is a part of the
students' planned Individual Education Program (IEP) as established by the
multi-disciplinary team process.
Dual enrollment of high
school students
The
dual enrollment program is a cooperative effort between
Dual enrollment is the enrollment of a high school student in
one or more specified college courses for which the student will be awarded
both high school and college credit; students participating in a dual
enrollment program must meet all requirements of both the high school and
Students enrolling in college-level courses must meet the
requirements specified for admission of degree-seeking students and the
requirements of the appropriate course syllabus available at http://www.pstcc.edu/departments/curriculum_and_instruction/currinfo/c-menu.htm.
C. People who have attended other colleges but have not earned a degree
People
who earned credits but not a degree at another college and are eligible for
readmission to the last institution attended are eligible for admission to
D. People with a college degree or certificate
People who have a degree or certificate equivalent to the associate's degree in a particular field who wish to take additional courses are eligible for admission.
E. For Senior citizens and persons with disabilities
Tennessee
Code Annotated (T.C.A.) 49-7-113 provides special legislation for people with
permanent disabilities and for Tennessee residents who meet the senior citizen
age requirement.
1. Eligibility to audit courses
People
with permanent disabilities and
2. Eligibility to take courses
for credit
People
with total permanent disabilities and
Students with a
disability requesting accommodations and adjustments for needed services must
follow the established procedures of the college and the Services for Students
with Disabilities office.
Senior citizens must
first submit to the Business Office documented proof of age.
XI. General Provisions
A. Residency Classification
Upon
admission to the College, Admissions and Records classify each student as
resident or non-resident. Any person who has established a permanent dwelling
place in
Admissions and Records may require proof of relevant facts regarding residency. Application for In- State Residency forms may be downloaded at: http://www.pstcc.edu/departments/admissions/residency_application.pdf. Students who disagree with the initial decision may appeal to the Director of Admissions and Records for reclassification. Students who still disagree may appeal in writing to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Satellite campuses.
B.
Advanced Standing - Students admitted to
1. College-Level Examination
Program (CLEP)
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2. DANTES Test - DANTES subject standardized
tests are also used to award college credit to students who can demonstrate
knowledge of subjects commonly taught in introductory college courses. The Learning and
3. Advanced Placement Test - Examination
Board to high school students. See
current College catalog and handbook for minimum score requirements and credits
awarded. Specific information can be
obtained from the Admissions and Records Office.
4.
Tech Prep Articulation Credit – After
successfully completing 12 college credits at
a. Securing the Articulation Application.
b. Securing the required signature on the application.
c. Securing a copy of the official high school transcript from the high school counselor.
d. Submitting the completed application to the Tech Prep Office.
e. Successfully passing the respective articulation exam or securing validation of the competencies from the high school teacher.
f. Completing 12 college credits with a C grade or better.
5.
Military Service Credit -
6. Credit for Extra-Institutional
Learning -
7. Credit for Certified Professional
Secretary (CPS) Examination - People passing the Certified Professional Secretary
examination will be granted 16 semester hours of credit at Pellissippi
8. Proficiency Credit by Examination -
9. Credit for Life Experience -
C. Keyboarding Proficiency - All Business and Computer Technology students who do not type
28 words per minute with five or fewer errors must enroll in OST 1100.
D.
Non-Credit
Course Admission (CEU)
For admission only to
non-credit courses for continuing education units, an applicant must submit a
completed non-credit course registration form to Business and Community
Services. Students enrolled only in
non-credit classes who seek to take credit classes must meet the regular
admissions requirements shown under the general admissions procedures as
applicable.
XII. Advisement and Registration
A. Academic Advisement
Academic advisement is a communication
and information sharing process during which students make planned decisions
about their educational goals. The
B.
Registration
Students register online at https://psweb.pstcc.edu/ahomepg.htm or in person by visiting one of the colleges’ campuses during published registration periods. The minimum load for full-time attendance is 12 credit hours per semester and the maximum load is 20 credit hours per semester. Academic department head approval is necessary for a course load above 20 credit hours. Students requesting to take above 20 credit hours should see their assigned academic advisor; the advisor’s department head will determine approval of the student’s request.
C. Priority Registration
Priority registration occurs several
weeks before the end of each term (see Academic Calendar). Students are
encouraged to register during this period to take advantage of a wider selection
of classes. Degree-seeking
students should consult with their advisor to plan the following term's
schedule. New
students whose application files are complete may also participate in priority
registration. Registration is processed
in conjunction with their advising appointment scheduled through the
D. Final Registration
Final registration occurs a few days
before the beginning of each term (see Academic Calendar). Students registering during this period may
obtain scheduling assistance from general advisors on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Payment of fees is required of
all students at the time of final registration.
E.
Official Enrollment
A student is officially enrolled when all steps of registration procedures have been successfully completed, and confirmed with a class schedule, and all assessed fees have been satisfied through the Business office. Only students who are properly registered for a course (s) may attend the class. Credit will be granted only for courses in which the student is officially registered. Students officially registered for a class they do not attend or stop attending and do not officially drop or withdraw will receive an “F” grade for the course. Following any change in registration, it is the student’s responsibility to check the change(s) for accuracy of the revised schedule.
F. Cancellation of Scheduled Classes
The College reserves the right to cancel a class or classes prior to the first day of class. There is a 100% credit to a student’s account for any class that a student has registered for and the class is canceled.
Drop, Add and Withdrawal Standards – See
Source: Tennessee Board of Regents, Policy No. 02:03:00:00 and
02:03:01:01
Tennessee Board of Regents, Guideline
A-015
Approved: Executive Council, March 4,
1991
Executive Council, June 9, 1993
Editorial Changes, Oct. 27, 1992, April
19, 1993, July 11, 1994
Executive Council, July 25, 1994
Reviewed/ Recommended: President's
Council, December 18, 1995
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
December 18, 1995
Reviewed/ Recommended: President's
Council, May 13, 1996
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
May 17, 1996
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
September 9, 1997
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
October 7, 1998
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
June 21, 2001
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
October 8, 2001
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
January 22, 2002
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
February 25, 2002
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
November 11, 2002
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
February 10, 2003
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards,
November 3, 2003
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, January 10, 2004
Reviewed/Recommended: President’s Staff, August 28, 2006
Approved: President Allen G. Edwards, August 28, 2006