Requirements
General Admission for High School Graduates and Applicants 18 and Older
Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College have an "open door"
admission policy that admits any graduate of a high school or any individual who
holds a certificate of educational competence. For information regarding international
student admission, turn to the "Global Education" section of this catalog.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements, but who are at least 18 years
of age, may be granted provisional admission by the college vice president or their
designee. Admission in such cases is based on an applicant’s level of general education
as defined by placement test scores that meet the Federal Financial Aid “ability
to benefit” option. Students admitted under ability to benefit exception may be
eligible for Federal Financial Aid after six college-level credits are completed.
Admission is granted on a "first-come, first-served" basis for as many students
as
the various programs can accommodate. Some programs may require satisfactory completion
of certain prerequisites prior to admission or have special selection procedures;
so admission to the college does not guarantee acceptance in every program. Refer
to specific programs of study for further information and be aware that interest
lists do occur for programs in high demand.
It is important to begin the application process well in advance of the quarter
for
which admission is desired to allow time for application processing. Each college
has slightly different admission procedures and registration schedules.
Special Admissions for Students Under Age 18
Applicants between 16 and 18 may be admitted to a college if they are deemed able
to benefit from the college's curricular offerings. Enrollment is limited to college-level
courses numbered 100 or above. (This limitation does not apply to high school graduates
or GED certificate holders.) To take
mathematics courses, the student must place at the college level in mathematics.
Admission may be to individual courses or to a program as determined by admissions
officials.
This policy is intended to expand opportunities for younger, qualified students
who
may not be enrolled in Running Start or other local student enrollment option programs.
For currently enrolled high school applicants, a release form for attendance at
CCS that identifies approved credit classes as in signed by the student's high school
principal must be submitted quarterly. The intent of this policy is not to replace
or duplicate the functions of local public schools.
Admission Procedures
To apply for admission, the following should be on file in the Admissions Office
of the college a student plans to attend:
- Online Application for Admission using the links below:
- Official transcripts from other colleges are not required for admission, but may
prove beneficial for purposes of general advising, verifying successful completion
of intermediate-level algebra and English composition, and verifying courses that
may fulfill placement requirements and prerequisites for other courses and/or programs
at the college to which a student applies. Official transcripts can be submitted
if the student wishes a review and evaluation for transferable credit toward degree
completion and graduation purposes. Students are strongly encouraged to submit official
transcripts from all colleges with their applications.
- Running Start students applying to SCC or SFCC are required to submit high school
transcripts.
Placement
New and returning college students who have not received math and English placement participate in placements designed to assist in the selection of appropriate classes and support college success.
Career and technical programs may use placement as criteria for admission.
The placement process determines current skill levels in math and English. Students who have received appropriate placement from another institution and wish to use those placements must have their placements on file prior to registration.
For guidance on placement, contact:
SCC at 509-533-7074, scc.testing@scc.spokane.edu,
or https://scc.spokane.edu/Become-a-Student/Testing-and-Assessment/Placement-Tests
SFCC at509-533-3401 or onboarding@sfcc.spokane.edu.
Placement Reciprocity Agreement Policy
For all entering students at any Washington community and technical college, system
policy provides that:
- A student who qualifies for a specific level of pre-college math, English or reading,
either through course completion or local skills assessment, will have that course
placement level honored at another Washington CTC if the student so requests, even
if the courses may not be exact equivalents.
- A student who qualifies for entry into college-level math, English, or reading,
either through course completion or local skills assessment, will be considered
to have met the entry college-level standard at every community and technical college.
- Students requesting reciprocity must initiate the process within one year of their
initial placement assessment.
For more information, call:
Physical Examinations
Physical examinations are required of students entering some college programs. Health
appraisals generally are valid within a six-month period prior to acceptance and
enrollment at the college and for the two years following.
Dual Credit
Dual credit programs allow students to take college-level courses while still in
high school. Students may earn college credit by scoring well on year-end tests,
or by taking college-level classes at their high schools or at colleges and universities.
Running Start
Running Start is a program where high school students earn academic credit for high
school and college at the same time. This program allows high school students to
enroll in college classes to earn credits awarded by both the high school and college.
Running Start classes are limited to "college-level classes" (100 level or above).
This program is available to public high school juniors and seniors residing in the
State of Washington. Private and home schooled students must register in the public
school district where they live in order to participate in Running Start.
Running Start students purchase their own books and supplies and pay mandatory fees
and non-course related fees. Mandatory fees are waived for students who can document
that they are or have been eligible for free or reduced lunch anytime in the last
five years. Find current tuition and fees on the CCS website.
Students are eligible if...
- They are registered in a Washington public school district
- They are in 11th or 12th grade at the beginning of the school year (September)
For more information, call or email:
CTE Dual Credit
CTE Dual Credit allows high school students to earn college credit toward career
and technical degrees.
Through special agreements between the high school and college, students that complete
select classes may earn college credit. Contact your high school teacher for details.
For more information, call or e-mail:
Gateway to College
Gateway to College, a national dropout recovery and scholarship program, allows students
between the ages of 16 and 20 who may not have been successful in high school the
opportunity to get back on track and earn a high school diploma.
For more information call, e-mail or visit: