Admission Eligibility and Procedures - Adult Education (GED)
The Adult Education Program offers classes to students who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, prepare for the GED examination, and/or study English as a second language. Adult Education classes are also taught in Spanish to prepare students who wish to take the GED test in Spanish. All classes are tuition-free to eligible students. Students enrolled in Adult Education classes do not earn college credit in these classes. Adult Education Program classes are open to adults, 18 years of age or older, who do not have high school diplomas. Persons who are 16 or 17 years of age may enroll only if they are not attending traditional high school. These students (aged 16 to 17) must provide one of the following forms of documentation to be admitted to the Adult Education Program:
Students who have high school diplomas may only be served in adult education programs if they test below the sixth-grade level in reading. A student who wishes to enroll is required to participate in orientation, take a placement test; complete an admissions data form and outcome form; and may be asked to supply additional documentation. Adult education students may enroll in a maximum of 16 hours in beginning and intermediate classes and a maximum of 19 hours in advanced or GED-level classes. New Students (degree/certificate seeking) New full-time and part-time* students who are seeking a degree or other certification must complete the following steps:
* Note: Students who are admitted without a high school diploma or GED Certificate and who may be eligible to receive financial aid are held to federal regulations for "ability to benefit." Ability to benefit means that a student who does not have a high school diploma or GED certificate must score at or above a federally designated level on an approved U.S. Department of Education test administered by the City Colleges of Chicago in order to be eligible for financial aid. New Students (non-degree/non-certificate seeking) New students who are not seeking a degree or certification must complete the following steps:
New Adult Education Students All new students are required to attend an orientation, as provided by their college, before enrolling in the Adult Education Program for the first time. Transfer Students (in good standing) Complete the same steps as "New Students (degree/certification seeking)". In addition, forward official transcripts from accredited colleges and universities previously attended and/or take appropriate placement tests based on program requirements. Former students in good standing who have not attended another college do not have to apply for readmission. Adult Education students Students who have not continuously enrolled and regularly attended classes from one semester to the next will need to be reassessed by a designated administrator before reenrolling in classes. Excluded Students Any full-time or part-time student excluded or dropped from the college or university last attended, including City Colleges of Chicago, must petition for readmission. Petitioning students must submit the following:
Students at Large Students enrolled in credit courses but who are not pursuing a degree are considered students at large. Students at large are not required to complete the placement tests, unless they intend to take courses requiring successful completion of the tests in order to meet course eligibility requirements. Once a student at large has accumulated 15 credit hours, they are required to complete the placement tests, and declare an intended major. Admission for Signature Programs Signature programs are conducted on a limited enrollment basis and have admissions requirements in addition to the general admissions criteria. Students who apply for admissions to signature programs must follow special procedures. International Students It is expected that international students will have successfully completed the equivalent of primary and secondary education prior to enrollment. Students must comply with the following requirements:
International students already in the United States on F-1 non-immigrant student visas must:
Students with Disabilities It is the policy of the City Colleges of Chicago that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of its services, programs or activities, or be subjected to discrimination. Our goal is to promote equality of opportunity and full participation in our services, programs and activities. We will endeavor to provide reasonable modifications and/or accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all pertinent federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Students who believe they have a need for disability accommodations or modifications are responsible for requesting such accommodation or modification and are responsible for providing all requisite documentation to verify eligibility to the Special Needs Office. The Special Needs Office will make every effort to accommodate qualified students with disabilities as required by law. High School Students Students 16 years of age or older still enrolled in a high school in the Chicago district may be considered for enrollment in credit courses at the college. Students must have the written consent of their high school principal or counselor and have qualified for college classes through placement testing or previous course completion. Students under 16 years of age in a gifted or accelerated program may be admitted to college courses with the approval of the Registrar and the high school principal. High school students are required to meet the same standards as any other college student and are awarded the same college credit for courses successfully completed. Course credit will be held in escrow until the student has graduated from high school. All questions regarding enrollment of high school-age students should be referred to the Admissions and/or Advising Departments. Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent enrollment within the District (at more than one of the City Colleges) is permitted. If the student is enrolled in equal number of hours at more than one college, the first college in which the student is enrolled is considered the home campus. If a student receives financial aid, the student must have written approval for concurrent enrollment outside the District from the Financial Aid Office. Assessment and Placement Prior to registration, to ensure proper academic placement, all first time credit and Adult Education students will take appropriate District assessment/ placement tests. If a student intends to enroll in a course which does not have a prerequisite, the student may enroll but will not be permitted subsequent enrollment in a course requiring a prerequisite without taking appropriate assessment and placement test(s). Admission to a college does not ensure entrance into a particular course or program of study. Students will be given assessment and placement tests appropriate to their program. Results from the District assessment and placement tests will determine enrollment level in the program of choice (depending on program requirements). Credit students may obtain a waiver if they have received a grade of "C" or better in a college-level English or math course or have already earned an Associates degree or higher. Students requesting a waiver must provide appropriate documentation of successful completion of college-level course work. Assessment and Placement - Adult Education Prior to registering in adult education classes, students are required to take necessary placement examinations. All students are also required to complete an outcome plan with an advisor or an adult education instructor during registration each year. International Students - Requirement for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Waivers The City Colleges requires prospective international students whose native language is not English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or, if TOEFL is not available in the student's country of origin, a substantially equivalent test. A transcript with a test score of at least 450 (133 on computerized tests), will be a part of the completed application process before the Dean of Student Services or designee may issue an I-20 form. The testing requirements of this rule may be waived by the College President upon the recommendation of the College English Department Chair, providing the International student has demonstrated proficiency in English as a foreign language. Transfer Credit Students transferring credit to the City Colleges of Chicago are required to submit official college transcripts refiecting all credits earned at other accredited institutions previously attended. Successful completion of courses with a grade of "C" or better will be evaluated. If accepted as satisfying degree requirements, these transfer hours will be counted towards graduation. Transfer credit is not calculated into Grade Point Average (GPA). A transfer student must complete at least 15 credit hours of residency at CCC to be eligible for graduation from any of the colleges within the District. Evidence of successful completion of college courses at another educational institution does not, in and of itself, qualify a student for financial aid eligibility. Credit for Prior Learning College credit may be granted for specialized courses, general education courses, or elective courses through the evaluation and/or assessment of appropriate prior learning experiences. The City Colleges of Chicago may grant credit for college-level knowledge and skills acquired outside the classroom in two ways: Credit by Examination A student may earn college credit by successfully completing one or more of the following examinations: General Education Examinations or College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Criminal Justice/Police Proficiency Examinations, Dantes Examination, and/or the Medical Terminology Examination. Credit by Evaluation A student may request evaluation for college credit of on-the-job training and development courses, or of courses taken at a non-collegiate institution. A student may earn college credit through one or more of the following evaluation processes: Portfolio Evaluation, Military Evaluation, Evaluation of Foreign Credentials, Evaluation of Certified Child Development Associate Credential, Evaluation of Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Training), and/or Evaluation for Licensed/Practical Nursing Bridge Programs. Standard fees may apply. Credit earned through the Credit for Prior Learning Program is considered transfer credit and will not be calculated into grade point average. Credit for Life Experience may be awarded to CCC students after they have earned fifteen (15) hours within the City Colleges of Chicago. The Chancellor or designee will establish procedures for the awarding of such credit consistent with the policies of accrediting institutions. For more information about Credit for Prior Learning Programs, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (312) 553-3363. Advanced Placement Program High School students completing advanced placement courses and receiving scores of 3 (Qualified), 4 (Well Qualified) or 5 (Extremely Well Qualified) on the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations will be awarded transfer credit for the equivalent college credit course. For more information on the Advanced Placement Program, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (312) 553-3361. Military Credit Credit toward graduation may be granted to a veteran for certain armed forces/military service experiences and armed forces schooling. All applications must be documented. For more information about Military Credit, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (312) 553-3363.
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