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Admission Requirements

Who's Eligible? | Home School Students | International Students | Transfer Students | Admission to Specified Curricula | Admission Priority

Who's Eligible?

A person is eligible for admission to WCC if the individual is:

Wytheville Community College reserves the right to evaluate and document special cases and to refuse admisison if the college determines that the applicant is a threat or a potential danger to the college community or if such refusal is considered to be in the best interest of the college.

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Enrollment of Home School Students

Wytheville Community College admissions policies address students who have high school diplomas or the equivalent or who are at least 18 years of age and able to benefit from the College experience. The policies also address students who are less than 18 years of age and who are currently enrolled in a secondary school. The College will also consider the admission of students who are less than 18 years of age and do not have a high school diploma, who are not attending a public or private school, and who are documented as "home school students." These students may be accepted at Wytheville Community College as described below. The program of studies for such admitted students is considered an enrichment to their home school program. It is not intended to substitute for the home school experience.

The following policies and procedures will apply to the enrollment of home school students:

The home school student is subject to the same basic skills assessment requirements as are other enrolling students and may be required to complete appropriate developmental courses.

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Admission Requirements for International Students

International students are defined as persons who are not citizens of the United States and who hold either temporary or permanent visas. International students applying to the College for admission must hold a valid visa as determined by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.

All international students on F-1 visas who have entered the United States to study at another college, university, or language school must have a release form (I-538) from that institution showing successful completion of at least one term’s work before admission to Wytheville Community College.

All international students requiring an I-20 form and all holders of F-2 visas seeking enrollment are required to:

Students for whom an I-20 form has been submitted must maintain full-time status.

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Admission of Student Transferring from Other Colleges

A student transferring from another college and eligible for reentry to that college is usually eligible for admission to Wytheville Community College. Students ineligible to return to particular curricula at other colleges generally will not be allowed to enroll at Wytheville Community College until one semester elapses. For transfer students not eligible to return to their previous institutions and seeking admission to particular curricula, the Academic and Student Affairs Council of the College will decide each case prior to the beginning of the semester and may impose special conditions for the admission of such students, including placement on academic probation.

A student transferring from another college must consult the Admissions and Records Office at Wytheville Community College for an assessment of credits before registering for classes. The college accepts transfer credits from other similarly accredited institutions. A student must have earned a grade of "C" or higher in any course for which credit is granted; the course or its equivalent should be listed and described in the VCCS Curriculum Guide, and it must be applicable to the curriculum in which the student is enrolled. Transfer students may be advised to repeat courses if it is clearly necessary in order for them to make satisfactory progress in their curricula. Grades and GPA earned at other colleges do not transfer and are not part of the student's permanent record at WCC.

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Admission to Specified Curricula

In addition to the general admission requirements, there are usually specific requirements for each curriculum at Wytheville Community College. These specific requirements are listed in the Academic Plan Offerings section of the college catalog an in the Programs of Study section of the web site. It is policy not to admit a student to a curriculum unless that student meets all of the listed requirements for that curriculum. Persons who do not meet the academic requirements for a specific curriculum may become eligible after they have completed Developmental Studies.

A non-curricular student may be required to submit transcripts from colleges and universities attended; however, transcripts are required if the student’s status changes from non-curricular to curricular student.

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Admission Priority

When enrollments must be limited for any curriculum, priority shall be given to all qualified applicants who are residents of the political subdivisions supporting the college and to Virginia residents not having access to that curriculum at their local community college, provided such students apply for admission to the program by the deadline established by the college. In addition, residents of localities with which the college has clinical-site or other agreements may receive equal consideration for admission.

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WCC Policy Related to Legislation Regarding Admissions

Section 23-2.2:1 of the Code of Virginia requires that the VCCS send enrollment information to the Virginia State Police concerning applicants to institutions of higher education. This information is transmitted electronically and compared against the Virginia Criminal Information Network and National Crime Information Center Convicted Sexual Offender Registry. Language on the web application informs applicants that their information is being transmitted to the State Police.

In the event that the State Police determine that an applicant to Wytheville Community College is listed on the Sex Offender Registry, the State Police will notify WCC. When the college receives such a notification, the following procedures apply:

  1. The applicant will be denied admission to WCC in accordance with its admission policy as published in its catalog:
    Admission Denied/Revoked: Admission to the college, or to college functions or activities, may be denied or revoked to individuals who are unable to demonstrate safe and/or non-disruptive conduct.

  2. If the applicant registers for classes and becomes a student before the college receives notification from the State Police, the student will be immediately informed that he/she is being administratively withdrawn from classes and will receive a refund.

  3. An applicant may invoke his/her right to an appeal process.

Appeal Process for Denial of Admission or Withdrawal for Convicted Sex Offender

When a convicted sex offender is denied admission to or is administratively withdrawn from classes at Wytheville
Community College, he/she may invoke the following appeal process:

  1. The applicant or withdrawn student will receive a letter from the Dean of Student Services stating his/her denial of admission or administrative withdrawal.

  2. The applicant/withdrawn student may write a letter of appeal to the Dean of Student Services in which
    he/she provides the following information:
    1. Disclosure of the nature of the offense for which he/she has been convicted;
    2. Justification for consideration of admission/reinstatement;
    3. Statement acknowledging his/her understanding that his/her identity and status as a convicted sex offender will be publicized on the college campus in accordance with federal and state law if he/she is admitted or reinstated.

      Note: If a student is appealing a denial of admission or an administrative withdrawal, he/she must submit the letter of appeal to the Dean of Student Services within seven (7) calendar days of the administrative withdrawal.

  3. A panel of the Dean of Student Services and two other full-time faculty or administrators will review the information submitted and make a decision by a simple majority vote within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving the letter of appeal. The Dean of Student Services will serve as the convener of the panel and will be a member of the panel.

  4. The Dean of Student Services will inform the applicant/withdrawn student by letter of the decision of the appeals panel. The decision of the appeals panel shall be final.

Ability to Benefit Criteria

Any applicant who is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance and has not been awarded a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma must meet one of the following criteria to establish eligibility to benefit from instruction at WCC. Applicants who have been awarded differentiated high school diplomas must also meet one of these criteria:

The applicant will be notified of the decision regarding admission and will receive appropriate counseling regarding any deficiencies and/or special conditions if admission to the college is granted.

Any student who has been denied admission to WCC may send an explanation in writing to the chairperson of the Admissions and Standards Committee for consideration of appeal of the case. A recommendation from the committee will be submitted to the college President for approval.

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