Policies: Admissions

Alpena Community College grants admission to all persons who have earned a high school diploma or GED, or who are 18 years of age or older, and who demonstrate the ability to benefit from a particular program of study.

Ability to benefit may be demonstrated by those who:

1. have satisfactory skills as measured by an institutional placement test for reading, language, and numerical skills
   or
2. enroll in specialized training programs not leading to a degree or certificate.

The age requirement is waived for a high school student who:

1. is a dually enrolled high school student* as provided for by the State School Aid Act, as amended,
   or
2. is certified as having attained junior status toward graduation as determined by the high school or the home schooling association issuing the diploma. College course enrollment will be determined in accordance with the Alpena Community College placement test results for reading, language usage and numerical skills.
   
   * Interested high school students should contact their high school principal or guidance counselor for further information.

This admissions policy applies to admission to the College only and is intended to assure students of both opportunity and quality in programs. Admission to a specific curriculum or course is based on student interest, achievement, and test scores necessary for preparation to enter a specific program or course.

See Also:

• Application Process
• Off-campus Courses
• Placement Testing
• Registration
• Residency