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Admissions
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College operates as an open admissions college
as required by the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended.
Consistent with statutory requirements and existing policies, OCtech makes
every effort to minimize geographic, financial and scholastic barriers to
post-secondary curricula and services offered by the College. A high school
diploma (or GED certificate), though desirable, is not a prerequisite for
admission to the College, but may be required for specific curriculum
admission.
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Entrance
Requirements
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has an “open door” admissions policy
which allows students who meet the following requirements to enroll:
(1) Graduates holding diplomas from accredited secondary schools upon
presentation of certified credentials.
(2) Students 18 years of age or older, not possessing a high school diploma,
but who can present evidence of being able to successfully pursue, and to
profit from, the proposed course of study. Placement tests will be used as a
counseling tool to help the student determine the course of study in which
he or she has the greatest possibility of experiencing success.
(3) Under certain circumstances approved by the College President, an
applicant under the age of 18, who has not graduated from high school, may
be considered for enrollment through a special agreement between the College
and the principal of the school where the applicant is attending or last
attended.
(4) Applicants must meet an established minimum reading score to be admitted
to specific Associate Degree and Diploma Programs. Applicants who do not
possess minimum reading competencies for selected programs may require
further assessment or referral to other community agencies prior to
enrollment at OCtech.
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Special Admissions
Requirements for Nursing & Allied Health Program Applicants
Nursing and Allied Health programs have special admissions requirements
which can be obtained from the Admissions Office. Due to the limited
availability of admission slots in these programs at OCtech, curriculum
admission is competitive and applicants are advised to apply early. OCtech
seeks to identify students who can achieve at an appropriate level in the
curriculum as well as achieve diversity among its student population.
Specific curriculum admissions requirements are developed and evaluated on
an annual basis. Admissions criteria and decisions are based on each
applicant’s academic preparation and assessment results. In many programs
applicants are admitted once per year in the fall semester.
Final Enrollment Seminar for Nursing for Fall 2008
Practical and Associate Degree Nursing (Open only to permanent residents of Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg, Barnwell, Allendale and Dorchester counties):
Monday, May 12, 2008 9:00 a.m.
Additional Enrollment Seminars for Health Sciences for 2008
Respiratory and MOA Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:00 a.m.
Respiratory and MOA Wednesday, May 20, 2008 2:00 p.m.
You must attend a session in order to apply!!!
Arrive 15 minutes prior to beginning of session!!!!
Bldg. S (Student Services lobby) (See map on website)
Be on time!! No one allowed in after session begins.
Children are not allowed.
Allow three hours for the session.
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Minorities in Allied Health Program
Funded in part by the Commission on Higher Education Access & Equity
program, the Minorities in Allied Health Program is designed to increase the
admission and the retention rates of African-American students in the
competitive allied health programs. Services include: academic counseling,
tutoring, test preparation workshops, and tuition assistance. For more
information, please contact the college’s coordinator of access & equity in
the Student Services Division.
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Admissions
Procedures
To be accepted as a student at OCtech, an applicant must complete the
following requirements:
(1) Complete an application form which can be obtained from the Admissions
Office.
(2) Take the college placement test designed to aid counselors and
advisors in determining the best course of study for each student. SAT or
ACT scores may also be presented in lieu of the college test.
(3) Request high school or other college attended to forward an official
transcript of all academic work attempted. (Transcript Request Form)
(4) A $15.00 application processing fee is due upon notice of acceptance to
OCtech. This fee is assessed for new students and for those students
returning to the College who have remained out of school for more than two
consecutive academic terms. It is non-refundable.
(5) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
(6) Register for classes during the scheduled registration period.
(7) Each curriculum has established admissions criteria. The applicant
should apprise him/herself of these through contact with a member of the
Admissions staff.
(8) Students will receive notification of acceptance by the Admissions
Office.
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Readmission
Former students who desire to re-enroll at the College must adhere to the
following guidelines:
(1) Any student who interrupts his/her education at OCtech for more than one
semester must re-apply to the College through the Admissions Office and
re-enter under the admission criteria in effect at the time of application
for re-entry.
(2) Any student who has been suspended for academic reasons must refer to
the guidelines under the Academic Suspension Policy to re-apply.
(3) A student who has been dismissed for any reason, or withdrawn without
permission, may be re-admitted at the discretion of the Student Appeals
Committee.
(4) Students who officially withdraw from the College are eligible for
readmission and should apply through the Admissions Office.
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Senior Citizens
Enrollment
Senior citizens 60 years old or over, who are not employed full time, may
enroll in courses free of charge on a space available basis during the
established late registration period each term. The College will waive the
tuition cost, but all other charges relating to the cost of taking the
course (books, supplies) will be the responsibility of the senior citizen.
The late registration period begins on the first day of class each term;
however, in classes with high demand, the late registration period may be
extended and the senior citizen may not be permitted to register until after
the add/drop period has ended. Adjustments to registration during the late
registration periods are necessary to ensure that currently enrolled
degree-seeking students have access to courses necessary to complete degree
requirements. Identification of high demand courses is established on a
term-by-term basis after the last day to register prior to the start of
classes.
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International
Students
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is authorized under Federal law to
enroll non-immigrant international students. Admission of international
students must comply with federal and state regulations pertaining to
international student enrollment in U.S. colleges. International students
should consult with the Dean of Student Services.
International Student Admissions Procedure:
The following must be received before an application for admission can be
processed:
(1) A completed admissions application.
(2) Receipt of a $50.00 advance tuition deposit.
(3) Official English translations of secondary and post-secondary
transcripts, including certification of high school graduation.
(4) Score report from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum
score of 500 required.
(5) Detailed statement of financial resources from a recognized financial
institution indicating sufficient funds to finance education, living
expenses and return trip home. The student may also submit a notarized
statement from an American citizen claiming financial responsibility for
his/her academic expenses.
(6) Score report from Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or OCtech’s Placement
Test.
(7) Students must apply and submit certified copies of immigration status
documentation early enough for all criteria to be evaluated prior to
acceptance.
(8) Payment of two semesters’ advance tuition at the
out-of-state/international tuition rate.
(9) Upon notification of acceptance, the student must submit an advance
deposit of tuition for two semesters. Upon receipt of the advance deposit or
tuition, the College will begin the process to register the applicant as a
student with the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Information about TOEFL may be obtained by the applicant at the nearest
American Embassy Consulate Office or directly from TOEFL, Box 899,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Information about the SAT may be obtained by the applicant at the nearest
American Embassy, Consulate Office, or directly from SAT, Foreign Edition,
Box 1025, Berkeley, California 94701.
Transfer applicants will be required to meet all admissions criteria
previously stated for new applicants. In certain cases, the entrance
examination score requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Vice
President of Student Services for a foreign transfer applicant who can
supply official documentation of having earned twelve (12) credit hours or
more with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from an accredited post-secondary
institution within the United States.
Enrollment of a new or transfer international applicant will occur only
after the Vice President of Student Services has received proof of the F-1
student status. The student must provide the Vice President of Student
Services with a copy of the I-94 form to be kept in the student’s permanent
file, indicating the F-1 student status. International students must comply
with all United States Department of Immigration requirements. NOTE:
Admissions may be denied to an international transfer applicant with less
than a 2.0 GPA, regardless of the total credit hours earned. In addition,
the international transfer applicant must supply the Vice President of
Student Services with a letter from his/her previous institution indicating
the applicant is in good academic standing and in compliance with the Office
of Immigration and Naturalization.
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