SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE ADMISSIONS POLICY: " EFFECTIVE FALL 2011":
Effective Fall 2011
(Board Approved March 2011)
Summary: This is a two-part Admissions policy approved modification:
Part I: Degree-Seeking students must have a "Completed Admissions File" before registering for classes; and
Part II: "Safety & Security" section for collecting information on students/potential applicants with felonies. This is supplemental to add to the existing change in Housing and Employment where applicants are asked whether they have felonies.
Part I
Applying for Admissions for Degree-Seeking Students:
All Degree-Seeking Applicants are required to have a "Completed Admissions File" prior to registering for classes. A "Completed Admissions File" includes all items listed below (#1-9):
1. SKC Admissions Application
2. Proof of submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by providing a copy of your SAR.
3. One of the following three:
a. Official High School transcript with a graduation date.
b. Official General Education Certificate (G.E.D) with completion date; or
c. Official document verifying Ability to Benefit standard has been met.
4. Official transcript from other institution(s) of higher education (if applicable).
5. Declaration of Major form.
6. Proof of Immunization. Students born before January 1, 1957 must have a T.B. skin test within the last five years. Students born after December 31, 1956 must provide documentation for T.B. Skin test taken within the last five years and two doses of measles vaccine. A health care provider signature is required to verify immunizations.
7. Verification of Residency, if a Montana Resident.
8. Completed Tribal Certification Release form. This is required for Tribal Members of a federally recognized tribe, and first or second-generation descendent of a federally recognize tribe, and first or second-generation descendent of a federally recognized tribe.
9. TABE Assessment completed (transfer students with 30 or more transfer credits are exempt from taking TABE)
Any students intending to enroll in any of the following programs must also complete an additional admissions application for any of the following majors:
- Highway Construction
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Dental
Applying for Admissions for Non-Degree Seeking Students:
All Non-Degree Seeking Applicants are required to complete the "SKC Admissions Application" prior to registering for classes. All other items (items #2 - 8) are also required but can be submitted shortly after registration:
1. SKC Admission Application (required prior to registration)
2. One of the following three:
a. Official High School transcript with a graduation date.
b. Official General Education Certificate (G.E.D) with completion date; or
c. Official document verifying Ability to Benefit standard has been met.
3. Official transcript from other institution(s) of higher education (if applicable).
4. Declaration of Major form.
5. Proof of Immunization. Students born before January 1, 1957 must have a T.B. skin test within the last five years. Students born after December 31, 1956 must provide documentation for T.B. Skin test taken within the last five years and two doses of measles vaccine. A health care provider signature is required to verify immunizations.
6. Verification of Residency, if a Montana Resident.
7. Completed Tribal Certification Release form. This is required for Tribal Members of a federally recognized tribe, and first or second-generation descendent of a federally recognize tribe, and first or second-generationdescendent of a federally recognized tribe.
8. Non-Degree seeking students taking English and/or Math MUST take the Placement Test.
Part II
New requirement for students and potential applicants with felonies
SKC requires completing the "Saftey and Security" section of the Admissions application, which requests information as to whether the applicant has a felony (Sexual or Violent).
An Affirmative response to any of these questions will not automatically prevent admission, but you will be asked by the Admissions Office to provide additional information. A campus committee to ensure campus safety will review this information. Any falsification or omission of data may result in a denial of admission or dismissal.