Admissions and Records

STUDENT INFORMATION CENTER

The Student Information Center, located in the College Center lobby, provides information concerning admissions, student services and other activities available to and sponsored by Walters State Community College. Individuals desiring information about the college or college activities can inquire by calling (423) 317-2763 or toll-free 1-800-225-4770 or writing the Center.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Walters State Community College subscribes to an open admissions policy and encourages those who desire to attend the college for the purpose of learning to apply for admission in accordance with provisions stated below.

Walters State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status in the admission of students.

Interested individuals must:

1. Be a high school graduate or possess a GED with a composite score of 45 or above with no single score below 35. High school graduates must provide an official transcript showing graduation.

   A person who is under 21 years of age and has not earned a regular high school diploma or has not received a GED will not be admitted. A student will be immediately withdrawn and refunded 100% or his/her tuition/fees upon notification that a regular high school diploma or GED has not been awarded.

   A person who is 21 years of age or older and has not completed all requirements for a regular high school diploma, or has not received a GED with a composite score of 45 or above, may be admitted as a special student under the following conditions:

1. The student may take ONLY developmental studies program courses, or other collegiate level courses approved by the vice president for Academic Affairs/vice president for Student Affairs.
2. The student will only be permitted to accumulate 24 hours of credit before being required to produce a regular high school diploma or pass the GED, as outlined above.

2. Submit official scores from ACT (American College Testing Program) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), if the applicant is under the age of 21. The ACT or SAT must have been taken no later than three years prior to the beginning date of classes of the term for which application is being made. Exceptions to this requirement are made for Advanced Studies students who are not enrolling in an English or mathematics course and Basic Police Officer Education students. Exempt students will, however, be required to submit these scores if they change to degree-seeking status prior to reaching the age of 21. While there is no minimum score required for acceptance to Walters State, the ACT or SAT test scores are required for placement purposes. An ACT code number of 4028 has been assigned to Walters State and ACT official scores should be sent to the office of Admissions directly from ACT. Students who have not taken the ACT need to contact the Student Information Center at 1-800-225-4770, ext. 3 or the Counseling and Testing Center, 423-585-6805. If you have a disability that requires special test accommodations, please give as much advance notice as possible (at least one month). Last minute accommodation requests at least one month). Last minute accommodation requests are usually very difficult to arrange. Some accommodation requests may require additional documentation.

3. A student who has been suspended from another institution because of disciplinary action must be eligible to return to that institution before being admitted to Walters State Community College.

4. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a specific program of study. To be admitted to some programs of study, a student must meet certain standards or be approved by the dean/director of the program (i.e.,Nursing).

5. Admission as a transfer student involves a consideration of the student's high school and/or college record. Consideration is also given to the conditions under which the student is withdrawing or has withdrawn from another institution. Transfer students who are residents of Tennessee will be given first consideration. Out-of-state transfer students will be considered if space is available. The conditions resulting in their request for transfer will be studied and recommendation made by the appropriate committee.

When all of the above requirements have been completed, the applicant is considered a regular student and may be admitted to the college as a candidate.