New River Community and Technical College is an open-door admissions institution, which means that the College is committed to providing an educational opportunity to all persons regardless of educational background or preparation. This policy is based upon the recognized mission of the College.

General Admission
In recognition of the diverse educational programs offered by New River Community and Technical College and the varying kinds of preparation necessary for successful entry into them, the College has established the following guidelines to assist students in complying with established admissions standards of the institution:

Special or Non-Matriculating Students
New River Community and Technical College will admit students on a non-matriculating basis. By definition these special students are not seeking a specific degree or certificate and may take courses for which they have satisfied required prerequisites. If special students later choose to work toward a degree, they must meet the admissions requirements for the desired degree program and provide the College with the admissions information required of regular students.

The College recommends that special students meet with college counselors before or by the time that they have earned 15 credit hours of college classes to discuss program and curriculum objectives. Additional requirements must be fulfilled for special students in the categories listed below.

High School Students
High school students may take courses at New River Community and Technical College con-current with their high school courses under the following stipulations:

a) Students must have junior or senior status.
b) Recommendation of high school principal, including list of approved courses.
c) Written permission from parent or guardian.
d) High school students in dual enrollment classes or regular classes may enroll as long as they fulfill prerequisites of the courses.

Associate Degree or Certificate Candidates
Students must meet the general education development (GED) requirements or have a high school diploma in order to be fully admitted as degree or certificate candidates. Other persons may be admitted on a conditional basis but shall be evaluated at the conclusion of each semester of enrollment to determine whether college-level academic performance indicates an ability to continue their studies. Neither regular nor conditional admission shall ensure the entry of applicants into specific programs.

It is essential that prospective students from outside the United States have sufficient competence in the use of written and spoken English to undertake a program of study.

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