Colby Community College is dedicated to the educational development, social and economic progress and cultural enhancement of the northwest Kansas area and students served. The college serves over 2000 students each semester with approximately 1000 of those on campus. Students are in attendance from all areas of Kansas, other states and many other countries.

Admission to the college is the first step in a new, cooperative and exciting venture. Regardless of sex, cultural, racial or religious backgrounds, individuals can profit from their educational experiences at Colby Community College.

General standards for admission are any of the following:
* A graduate of an accredited high school or home school.
* A student transferring from another accredited collegiate institution.
* A holder of the General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
* High School Sophomores through Seniors who wish to enroll in courses offered by Colby Community College either on campus or at a campus outreach center, must obtain approval from their high school principals prior to enrolling in the course. Students enrolling in English Composition or math classes must take the COMPASS test or meet ACT/SAT requirements. All scores must be submitted to CCC prior to the class beginning. These students are not eligible to take Developmental Courses.
* A student who does not fall under any of the above categories may be considered for special admission to Colby Community College by the Director of Admissions and/or Vice President of Student Affairs.

Application for Admission

To be officially admitted as a full-time student, the applicant should complete an application for admission, return it to the Admissions Office and, in addition, submit additional required materials specified in one of the following categories:

For Full-Time Students (U.S. Citizens)

Students applying for full-time admission to Colby Community College who are United States citizens are required to submit an official final high school transcript and a health form provided by CCC.  Forwarding the results of the ACT assessment test to Colby is strongly recommended.

Those students entering under a GED certificate must submit an official copy of the High School Equivalency Certificate.

For Home Schooled Students

An individual who is a graduate of a private, parochial or other nonpublic high school which is not accredited by a recognized accrediting agency is eligible for admission if the student has participated in the American College Testing or Scholastic Aptitude Test program administered on a national test date. If the student is deemed to be curricular deficient, all curricular deficiencies must be remediated within the first twenty-four (24) college hours attempted. Each applicant shall provide the following: 1) completed application for admission, 2) official copy of high school transcript, and 3) national test scores (ACT or SAT) taken on a national test date.

For Re-Entering Students

Persons wishing to re-enter college after having been out of college for a period of time are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office. Admissions personnel will assist in planning programs of study which will make re-entry into college as smooth as possible.  Before students are allowed to enroll in courses at Colby Community College they must demonstrate readiness for coursework through their ACT or SAT scores and/or a test called COMPASS. All Official High School transcripts must be on file with the Admissions Office within the first four (4) weeks at CCC. Persons who do not fall into any of the above categories and wish to be considered for admission at Colby Community College should contact the Director of Admissions.

Additional Requirements For:

International Students

Applicants who are citizens of a foreign country must complete the Application for International Students and provide evidence of financial ability and English proficiency. TOEFL scores and other previous educational records are required and should be submitted with the completed application form and health form. Immunization dates must be included.

Transfer Students

Students are required to file an official copy of all previous college credits with the Registrar within their first four (4) weeks at CCC.

Part-Time Students

Part-time students not receiving financial aid are not required to file their high school transcripts or student health forms; however, part-time students transferring from other colleges must file previous college transcripts. A high school transcript is required once 32 hours have been completed or to receive financial assistance. Students enrolling in English Composition or math classes must take the COMPASS test or meet ACT/SAT requirements. All scores must be submitted to CCC prior to the class beginning.

Outreach Students

Those wishing to enroll in outreach classes (classes in off-campus centers) should contact their local coordinators for enrollment information or call the Director of Outreach. Those Wishing to Take Non-Credit Courses.  Any citizen may take non-credit courses. Information on these classes may be obtained from the Director of Outreach on the Colby campus.

Students Applying for Admission Who Have Not Completed a High School Education

The college operates an Adult Basic Education program which provides an opportunity to complete a high school education. (This program is explained in the Community Services section of this catalog.) To apply for this program, the student should contact the Adult Basic Education Center at Colby Community College. These students may not be full time (a maximum of 6 hours) until their GED is completed. They can not take Developmental Courses and are not eligible for Financial Assistance.

Veterans

Veterans applying for admission to Colby Community College should file their service records of education along with the requirements for fulltime students.

The Department of Veterans Affairs at CCC interprets veterans’ assistance programs as a financial benefit to aid students with educational expenses. Therefore, satisfactory academic progress will be monitored using the criteria approved for all financial assistance programs at CCC.  These policies are printed on the official college catalog.

Credit for military schools and experience, as recognized by the American Council on Education “Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services,” will be evaluated and approved by the college upon completion of 12 hours of credit. The veteran can contact the veterans’ coordinator for the proper enrollment procedures.

High School Gifted Students

High School students, grade 9, who wish to enroll in courses offered by Colby Community College either on-campus or at an outreach center must obtain approval from their high school principals prior to enrolling in the course and must submit evidence of being gifted (a current Individualized Education Plan). The COMPASS test is required.

Selective Admissions Programs

Special admissions procedures apply to all students wishing to enter the following programs at Colby Community College:
a. Dental Hygienist
b. Physical Therapist Assistant (2nd yr.)
c. Practical Nurse Education
d. Associate Degree Nursing
e. Veterinary Technology
In addition to the application for admission, students desiring entry to these programs must request and complete an application for admission to the specific program desired. Each program has its own selection process.