2.1 High school graduates and non-graduates whose class has graduated are eligible for admission. Admission to the college will be consistent with Section 103-17 of the Illinois Public Community College Act.
2.2 Students are not required to submit official transcripts to confirm high school graduation, home school graduation or General Education Development (GED) certificate completion to be eligible for regular admission into most degree and certificate programs.
2.3 Admission to KCC does not guarantee enrollment in specific courses or programs. Students requesting admission to specific courses or programs must meet the criteria for those programs and courses.
- Students requesting admission to transfer programs should have qualifications similar to those established by state universities for comparable programs. Students accepted on a provisional basis with deficiencies as defined by Public Act 86-0954 may be admitted to transfer programs by completing the number of transfer-level semester hours specified in the admission requirements for baccalaureate-transfer programs with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Students must submit assessment scores as proof of qualification and for academic advisement and placement. Transfer students exempted from assessment requirements will meet the admissions records obligation. Go to www.kcc.edu/admissions for more information.
2.4 Students seeking financial aid are subject to additional records requirements. For example, to receive Title IV funds, a student must be qualified to study at the postsecondary level. Part of this requirement is that students must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the state in which the institution is physically located. Visit www.kcc.edu/financialaid for information.
2.5 The Social Security number will be requested, though not required, to process the admission form. After the admissions form has been processed, a permanent identification number will be assigned. If no social security number is provided, tax implications may arise.
2.6 The Admissions form must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Registration.
2.7 Applicants planning to enroll:
- Request the high school last attended to send an official transcript directly to the college.
- An earned GED may be sent in place of a high school transcript, but the student must complete college administered testing for placement purposes. A GED may not meet specific program requirements where a high school prerequisite course and transcript verification is required.
- Official transcripts of previously attended colleges or universities must be on file for coursework evaluations needed for graduations.
- Transfer students seeking a degree/certificate who have previously earned an associate degree or higher are not required to provide a high school transcript to meet records requirements.
- Students applying to health career programs are responsible to meet timelines and eligibility requirements. Information concerning health career requirements is available at www.kcc.edu/healthprograms/.
- Before enrolling, international applicants must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores as evidence of English language proficiency and evidence demonstrating the ability to meet financial obligations. Special admissions packets are available in Student Affairs or online at www.kcc.eduunder Admissions and Registration. International students may be required to submit their transcripts from foreign colleges to an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to complete a course by course transcript evaluation.
2.8 Student admission and registration data are the property of the college. Information recorded on the official transcript is transferable to a third party only upon written consent of the student.
2.9 A student’s semester hour load may be limited by an advisor or the Academic Appeals Committee upon review of assessment scores, GED scores, academic records, or the lack of academic records.
2.10 Students will be initially classified in a curriculum based on their Admissions Form and the criteria for the requested program.
2.11 High school students enrolling in general courses:
High school students 16 and older must request that their high school transcripts be sent directly to the KCC Office of Admissions and Registration.
- Students under 16 years of age are required to meet with the vice president for student affairs to review their appropriate enrollment in classes. Students must provide college placement scores and be eligible for high school before they are considered for admission.
- *Students wishing to enroll in continuing education classes may enroll in courses or programs specifically designed for this age group.
2.12 Non-high school students less than 18 years of age may be asked to submit written verification of their severance from the high school of their legal residence before enrolling at KCC.