6.2.1p2 Admissions Categories

Reviewed: May 2024
Modified: November 2020, May 2024
Adopted: April 2001
Scope: Students
Contact: Director of Admissions
Owner: Vice President of Student Affairs
References: SBTCSG Policy 6.2.1, SBTCSG Procedure 6.2.1p

Regular Status

Students who meet all requirements for placement into a selected program and are eligible to take all courses in the program curriculum are granted regular placement status.

Provisional Status

Students who do not meet all requirements for regular placement into a selected program are granted provisional placement status.
Dually or Jointly enrolled students are not eligible for Provisional placement status.

Special Placement Status (Non-credential seeking)

Applicants who wish to take credit coursework, but are not seeking a certificate, diploma, or associate degree are granted Special Admit status.
The following specifics define the parameters of this status:
- May apply up to a maximum of 25 quarter or 17 semester credit hours into a specific program for credential seeking purposes after achieving regular admit status. The number of hours taken as a special admit student in no way waives the requirements of the regular admission and placement process.
- May enroll in classes only on a space-available basis.
- Must adhere to the specific institutional prerequisite requirements when selecting courses.
- Will not be eligible for any financial aid.

Transient Placement Status

Students who submit a Transient Agreement from their home institution are granted Transient placement status.
- Present a statement from the Registrar of the home institution stating, preferably, the courses the student is eligible to take and the student is in good standing and eligible to return to the home institution. Enrollment is limited to one semester
- A current Transient Agreement is required for each term of enrollment.