Rights of the College
The College reserves the right to deny a student admission or readmission if considered detrimental to the best interests of the college community or if the College is unable to provide the services, courses or program(s) needed to assist the student in meeting educational objectives.
Admissions Procedure
Students must apply for admission either electronically or by submitting a paper application.
ADMISSIONS POLICY: SPECIAL STUDENT
A person can be admitted to Barton Community College as a special student if the student:
■ Is not seeking an approved certificate or degree from Barton
■ Is taking classes for personal enrichment
■ Is a high school/home school sophomore, junior or senior with written permission from the high school/home school administrator
■ Is a high school/home school student enrolled in an approved gifted program with written permission from the high school/ home school administrator
■ Has not graduated from an accredited high school or approved home school program
■ Has not passed the General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination
*Special students are not eligible for federal financial aid. Student services such as advisement are available at the student’s request.
ADMISSIONS POLICY: REGULAR STUDENT
Students admitted to Barton as Regular Students are those individuals who the College has deemed as degree- or certificate seeking from Barton and eligible for graduation upon completion of the degree requirements. A student admitted as a regular student must request official transcripts (secondary, post-secondary, and/or GED) from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to Barton. NOTE: Students not submitting all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions prior to completion of entering term will be changed to a “Special Student” for the next term. (Students who have completed a college degree at another college do not have to submit a high school transcript).
The following degree- or certificate-seeking students will be admitted as Regular Students:
■ The student must declare a degree or certificate program of study, and
■ A graduate of an accredited high school, or
■ A graduate of a recognized home school, or
■ A student who has passed the General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination, or
■ A former Barton Community College student in good standing,or
■ A student 18 years of age or older who does not meet one of the above three, but who demonstrates an “ability to benefit” through placement testing or educational credentials as defined by Barton. This may include students who:
Students not fulfilling Regular Student requirements may be eligible for Regular Student status by demonstrating an “Ability To Benefit”. For more information visit: www.bartonccc.edu/prospective or call the Barton Admissions Office at 792-9286 or 800-722-6842.
To determine if student is eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid visit: http://financialaid.bartonccc.edu or call the Barton Financial Aid Office at 792-9270 or 866-257-2574.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Former Barton Students
Regular students who have attended Barton and then dropped out/stopped for one year or longer, or who have completed a degree or certificate must submit a new application for admission. Students must provide official transcripts of all college credits earned since the last semester of attendance at Barton.
Home School Students
Home school credit evaluations may be submitted in lieu of a transcript or diploma from the school administrator.
Transfer Students
A transfer student is eligible for admission to Barton Community College if eligible to re-enter the institution last attended and in compliance with other requirements of the College.
Individuals who are on academic probation, suspension or dismissal from another college, may apply for admission. If accepted, the student will be admitted according to the Academic Progress Policy which places the student on a one-semester probation.
If you have received previous college credit, an official transcript from previously attended institutions must be sent directly to Barton and on file with the Barton Enrollment Services Office. A student transferring from another college without sufficient time to provide a complete transcript of credits, will be admitted as a special student until all previously attended institutions transcripts have been evaluated. Official transfer credit hours that meet graduation requirements will be determined by your advisor when you and your advisor make up the approved program of courses.
Transfer credits will be accepted from colleges and universities starting from the year they are accredited or hold candidacy status with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Colleges and Schools, or other institutions approved by the Registrar and the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. All transfer hours will be equated on the semester-hour system. All credits earned with an F grade or higher will be listed on the Barton transcript and calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average.
When a course taken at another institution is repeated at Barton, the College shall accept the most recent grade to calculate the student’s grade point average or satisfy course and/or graduation requirements.
To be eligible to earn a degree from Barton Community College, students must have completed at least 15 hours from Barton. Students seeking a certificate from Barton must have completed at least 25% of the required courses from Barton.
Army Enlistees
The Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) is a joint program of the Army Recruiting Command and the College. As an eligible Army enlistee, individuals will be admitted to the College concurrent with enlistment, defer enrollment for classes for up to two years after discharge and matriculate as a veteran after leaving active duty.
Selective Admissions Policy
Admission to Barton Community College does not guarantee acceptance and/or enrollment in the following programs. Additional admission requirements are required.
■ Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic
■ Medical Laboratory Technician
■ Nursing
International Students
