Calhoun Community College APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 256/306-2500 or 1-800-626-3628 www.calhoun.edu Your Community. Your College. Your Future. According to State Board Policy 801.01: Admission; All new/readmission students must provide one Primary Form of Documentation or Two Secondary Forms of Documentation (one of which must be a picture ID) for Admission to Alabama Community Colleges. All International Students must provide an acceptable VISA. Documentation must be submitted in person to the admissions office -OR- a notarized copy may be mailed to the admissions office. Registration for classes will not be allowed until the Admissions Office has received appropriate documentation. PLEASE PRINT Have you previously applied for admission to Calhoun? Yes No Full Legal Name (optional) Mr. Ms. Mrs. Last First Please provide any former names you may have used while attending high school or college (Please include first, middle, and last name). Gender M F If yes, did you attend classes at Calhoun? Yes No Social Security Number ________ - ________ - _________ MAILING ADDRESS City Home Phone: Birth Date State Work Phone: Cell Phone: PERMANENT ADDRESS ( Check here if same as mailing) City State Person to contact in case of emergency TERM OF ENROLLMENT Fall Year _______ Spring Summer ENTRY STATUS Accelerated high school student Dual Enrollment/High School First time freshman (high school graduate) First time freshman (earned a GED) Returning Calhoun student Transfer student Transient student Senior citizen (60 or older) Military Military dependent Did your parent(s) attend college? Yes No State of Birth Country of Birth Zip County E-mail: PRIMARY REASON FOR ENROLLMENT Suffix County _____________________________________ Middle Zip List your intended academic program USE BLUE/BLACK INK Earn a degree and transfer to another college/university (A.A. or A.S) Complete credits/courses for transfer to another college/university Earn a degree (A.A.S.) - Technical/ Occupational Earn a certificate Learn skills to attain a job Learn skills to advance in job Improve skills in English, reading and/or math Take courses for personal interest Take courses as a transient student Telephone CITIZENSHIP U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident (non-citizen) Foreign Visa ___________________ Indicate country of citizenship if other than U.S. _________________________ For statistical purposes only ETHNIC ORIGIN Hispanic Non-Hispanic Unknown RACE (Check all that may apply) White Black/African American Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Non-Resident Alien HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Last Attended City, State Date of High School Graduation If you earned a GED, please list when and where it was completed. Year ________________ or anticipated ______________ Location _______________________________________State __________________ Select one of the following: Standard Diploma GED** Advanced Diploma Did Not Credit Based Diploma Graduate** Occupational Diploma* Certificate** * Applicants must meet additional admission criteria. ** Only eligible for enrollment if a GED completed. COLLEGE INFORMATION List ALL colleges attended (most recent first) City, State INSTITUTION(S) Dates of Attendance From ________/________ To _________/________ From ________/________ To _________/________ From ________/________ To _________/________ From ________/________ To _________/________ Are you on suspension from last college/university attended? Did you Graduate? Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No If yes, type of degree ____________________ Yes No PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN I certify that I comply with the provisions of the United States Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App 453) by having registered with the Selective Service Board or that I am not yet 18 years of age and I will register when required or that I am not required by law to register. (This certification is required by State of Alabama Legislative Act 91-584.) I, the undersigned applicant for admission, understand that withholding information requested in this application, or giving false information, will make me ineligible for admission to, or continuation in, Calhoun Community College. I agree to abide by the rules, policies, and regulations of the college as stated in the Student Handbook and College Catalog. With this in mind, I certify that all statements contained herein are correct and complete and I further agree that if any of the information I am providing herein shall be discovered by Calhoun Community College to be false or incomplete, then the College shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or discontinue my enrollment for such period of time as the College shall deem appropriate. In addition, I agree that should such suspension or discontinuation of enrollment begin during an academic term, I shall not be entitled to any refund of tuition or fees nor shall I be entitled to receive any grade or credit for the subject term except to the extent deemed appropriate by the College. If I am a dual enrollment student, I hereby authorize Calhoun Community College to release my academic record to my high school. ______________________ Date Cond Letter _______________________________________________________________________________ Comments: Signature FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Calhoun Community College is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status or any other protected class. Rev. 6/10 Office of Admissions & Records Signature Page This form along with a legible copy of your primary state or federal identification may be emailed to admissions@calhoun.edu. All students applying for admission must complete this form. Residency guidelines are set by the Alabama Community College System. Printed Full Name: ____________________________________ Date of Birth: _____/_____/______ Month Please read the following statements and check the one that applies to you. Day Year Student ID#: __________________ 1. ______ I qualify as an in-state student based upon one of the following: • I support myself financially, and I (or my spouse) have lived in the state of Alabama for at least 12 months. • I am a dependent student, and my supporting person has lived in the state of Alabama for at least 12 months. • I will graduate or have graduated from an Alabama high school or obtained a GED in the state of Alabama within three years of my application for admission. 2. ______ I am currently considered an out-of-state student. I do not meet the guidelines for Alabama resident tuition but understand I can apply for in-state tuition once I have met the guidelines outlined in Alabama Community College System Policy 803.01. I understand that an in-state tuition request cannot be granted for a term that has already ended. An out-of-state student cannot attain residency status by attending a college or university for 12 months in the state of Alabama. 3. ______ I qualify for in-state tuition rates because I reside in one of the following Tennessee counties (circle one): Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Marshall, Maury, Moore, or Wayne 4. ______ I have lived in the state of Alabama for less than 12 months. However, I certify that I have more substantial connections with the state of Alabama than with any other state. If #4 is selected, you may be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate if at least ONE of the following applies to you. You are required to include sufficient evidence to the Office of Admissions & Records along with the Signature Page for consideration of in-state tuition classification. 1. Payment of Alabama state income taxes as a resident 2. Ownership of a residence or other real property in the state and payment of state ad valorem taxes on the residence or property 3. Full-time employee of Calhoun Community College (self, spouse, or supporting person) 4. Full-time employment in the state within 90 days of registration (self, spouse, or supporting person) 5. Member of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama (self, spouse, or supporting person) 6. Accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama (self, spouse, or supporting person) By signing below, I certify that all information is accurate. I understand that falsification of information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Signature of Student: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY According to Alabama Community College System Policy 801.01: Admission: All students must provide one primary form of identification in order to be eligible for admission to an Alabama Community College. Type of Identification: ____________________________ Issue Date: ___________ Student’s DOB: ____________ Expiration Date: __________ Signed: _______________________________________________ College Official Date: ________________________________ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) – BUCKLEY AMENDMENT NOTICE: Under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 20 U.S.C. 1232g, Calhoun Community College may disclose certain student information to individuals and/or agencies, institutions, etc. as directory information. The College does not provide mailing lists unless required to do so by federal legislation, a court directive, or as deemed appropriate by the President of the college or his agent. Calhoun Community College considers the following to be directory information as defined by the college catalog: name, address, telephone listing, email address, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, enrollment status, class standing, degrees, honors, and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. If any student objects to the aforementioned information being released, the student should visit the Office of Admissions & Records on either the Decatur or Hunstville Campus to file a DO NOT RELEASE form. DUAL CREDIT APPROVAL FORM Admissions Office P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609-2216 205/306-2500 or 1-800-626-3628 Studentʼs Name __________________________________________ High School______________________________________________ Social Security Number ______ - ______ - _______ Grade Level ________________________________ ___________________________________ has met the enrollment criteria for the Dual Enrollment program and is hereby granted permission to enroll in the courses listed below. ______________________________________ Principal ____________________________________ Counselor (omit this line if homeschooled) Approved Courses Term ______________________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ An Approval Form must be submitted for each term of enrollment. The form should reflect courses approved by your high school for enrollment. Dual enrollment students may not enroll for developmental or physical education courses. Approval from secondary school officials indicates that the student has demonstrated both academic readiness and social maturity. RELEASE OF ACADEMIC RECORD I authorize Calhoun Community College to release my academic record each term to my high school. This release is counter signed by my parent or legal guardian, if I am less than 18 years of age. This release shall remain in effect until I provide written notice to the Records Office to discontinue the release or until I earn my high school diploma. ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Date Date Student Parent/Guardian It is the official policy of the Alabama State Department of Education, including Postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. 4/16 DualEnrollment/AcceleratedHighSchoolProgram RegistrationForm Incomplete registration forms, library or parking fines, Business Office or Financial Aid holds and non‐compliance with the transcript policy will prohibit registration. A student’s status must be clear in order to register for classes. Each student is responsible for meeting all prerequisites for the courses for which he or she registers. Final decision about the transfer of courses will be made by the transfer institution. Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Middle) (Last) Student C #: _______________________________________________ Student SSN: _______________ ‐ ____________ ‐ _________________ Academic Program: DUAL ENROLLMENT or ACCELERATED HS Student Program High School: __________________________________________________ Semester: _______________________ Year: _________________ Course Registration Information: CRN Course Name & Number Section ______________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE Days Times Location ______________________________________ PAYMENT METHOD ___________________________________ DATE Instructor ______________________________________ PAYMENT DUE DATE NOTE: My Signature signifies I have read the information on this form and I have met all required Pre‐Requisite Score and Administrative Requirements for the courses in which I am enrolling, as listed above. Please consult your high school administrator to confirm applicable credit per your school and future transfer requirements. Unmet pre‐requisite scores and administrative requirements could result in disqualification from participating in the dual enrollment program. Office Use ONLY: Processed by: ______________ Date Processed: __________ FamilyEducationRights&PrivacyAct (FERPA)ReleaseAuthorization The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records, both financial and academic. For the student’s protection, FERPA limits release of student record information without the student’s explicit written consent. I, Full Name Student ID/SSN Hereby authorize Calhoun Community College to release information concerning my academic records to the following individuals: NAME RELATIONSHIP Authorized documents include (but are not limited to): Class schedule Transcripts Academic Standing Dates of Enrollment Hours/Classes Completed GPA (Grade Point Average) Transfer Credit STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE **A PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING THIS REQUEST** OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE