Enrollment Process

Optional Admissions Steps

In addition to the required admissions steps, CLTCC recommends (but does not require) that students submit or complete the following admissions steps:

1. Submit Proof of High School Graduation (or equivalency).  Students are encouraged to submit an official high school transcript(s) that indicates high school graduation or proof of high school equivalency completion (i.e. HiSET or GED). Due to state data sharing agreements, transcripts for in-state public high schools may be sent to CLTCC without the need to make a transcript request. Certain programs at CLTCC may require proof of high school graduation (or equivalency) for program-specific admissions.
2. Submit Official College Transcript(s).  In order to appropriately gauge a student’s academic progress and satisfy program requirements, it is strongly recommended that a student submit an official transcript from previously attended institutions of higher learning. Official transcripts are used to determine appropriate course placements, transfer in coursework towards graduation requirements, and to satisfy course pre-requisites. Though it is not required for full admissions to the College, failure to submit official transcripts from previous institutions may cause the student to miss an opportunity for transfer credit and to be ineligible for courses with pre-requisites that the student may have otherwise qualified for based on transfer coursework.
3. Complete Assessment of College Readiness.  It is recommended that students submit proof of college readiness assessment during the admissions period. College readiness is assessed at CLTCC in order to determine appropriate course placement in the subjects of English and mathematics. Students which have not satisfied one of the below criteria in order to determine college readiness may still be fully admitted to the College (if all requirements are met), but will be placed at the lowest level of developmental courses in the subjects of English and mathematics, and may be ineligible for particular courses with English and mathematics pre-requisites.The following criteria is utilized by CLTCC in order to determine course placement in English and mathematics:
   • Accuplacer exam scores (completed within three years of the first day of the term in which the student is applying for entry),
   • ACT scores (completed within three years of the first day of the term in which the student is applying for entry),
   • Satisfactory completion of applicable and transferable college-level English or mathematics courses at an approved higher education institution.
   • Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an approved higher education institution.
4. Attend New Student Orientation.  Orientation is conducted by the Student Services Office online and at each CLTCC campus. It is recommended that students participate in orientation during the admissions period in order to acquaint themselves with the services, staff, and campus, as well as the College Catalog and Student Handbook. During orientation students are able to meet with faculty and staff for advising and the opportunity to register for classes.
5. Apply for Financial Assistance.  Though not all students qualify for financial assistance to cover the cost of attending CLTCC, it is strongly encouraged that students apply for financial assistance in order to determine available resources. Specifically, all students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to CLTCC.

Upon completing the admissions processes all students are required to pay for tuition and fees.  Payment plans are available. Students owing a balance or not having a payment plan in place are subject to being dropped from all courses.