The following outlines Edison State Community College's general admission policies.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students are conditionally admitted until all of the following requirements are met:
1. Completed online application form or paper application form.
2. Official high school transcripts or GED score reports, certified and mailed by the issuing school directly to Edison State Community College. (Ohio GED Request Form, Out-of-State GED Request Form)
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (certified and mailed by the issuing school directly to Edison State Community College).
4. American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results if taken previously.
5. ACCUPLACER assessment scores in English, reading and math, except for those candidates who have completed at least 15 semester hours of credit at other accredited institutions of higher education (including math and English courses) or who have qualifying scores on the ACT or SAT. See additional information here.
NOTE Financial aid requirements differ from general admission requirements. See additional information here.
NOTE Students whose placement levels indicate they are not prepared for college level work must satisfactorily complete the prescribed developmental courses prior to gaining regular admittance status. Students may receive counseling regarding alternative educational or training options.
Males 18 through 26 are required by state law to file a statement of selective service status with the College. This statement can be completed during the admission process or registration.
Special Student Status
Special student status admission will be granted to any student who is not attending high school and who wishes to register for technical, general education or personal interest classes. These students may register for up to five hours an academic term, or a total of 12 academic credits. After a special status student has completed 12 credit hours, he/she must complete the requirements for regular admission to Edison State Community College.
Short Term Technical Certificates
Students pursuing Short Term Technical Certificate options may need to satisfy course prerequisites which may include placement testing.
NOTE Financial aid is not available for Short Term Technical Certificate programs, but scholarship assistance may be available.
ACCUPLACER Assessment
Assessment determines the level of academic readiness needed for a student to be successful in college and is crucial to the proper advising of students in course selection. The ACCUPLACER assessment scores are used to advise and register students in classes suited to their academic achievement and skill level in an effort to help ensure their academic success. The assessment will include an evaluation of reading, language usage and mathematical skills. Placement assessment for computer information technology and keyboarding may also be required. See additional information here.
Placement assessments are effective for two years. Students who have not taken Math or English within two years of their placement assessment should reassess.
Exceptions to the required assessment might include:
- A student who has completed an associate degree or higher
- A transient student in good academic standing
- A student with qualifying ACT scores
- A non-degree seeking senior citizen
- A student registering for audit
- A cross-registration student
Audit Students
Applicants enrolling in courses for audit (without credit) must submit a completed application form. Auditing students receive neither grades nor credits for courses. They are not required to submit assignments or take examinations. Fees for auditing a course are the same as those for enrolling for credit. Financial aid is not available for auditing. Students wishing to audit online courses must meet readiness requirements for online classes.
Residency
Edison State Community College follows the Ohio Board of Regents Rule 3333-1-10 for determining a student's residency status. Students may obtain a copy of this rule from the Registrar's Office. Specific exceptions and circumstances may require a review of each student's residency classification on an individual basis.