College of Lake County Catalog

ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC INFORMATION

ADMISSION POLICIES

CLC provides a wide range of learning opportunities to meet the various educational needs of students from diverse educational backgrounds. The college welcomes all who may benefit from its courses and programs of study.

An individual will be admitted to the college by completing the Student Admission Form found at www.clcillinois.edu/apply. The college serves those who are high school graduates, others who are 18 years of age or older, and individuals under 18 years of age who meet established criteria.

Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into all courses or programs of study. Entrance into specific programs may depend on other criteria such as age, evidence of language and mathematics skills and level of education. Students taking college-level courses must demonstrate college-level competency in language and mathematics. In addition, students are required to complete specified prerequisites prior to enrollment in certain courses.

The college reserves the right to limit enrollment because of space or budget restrictions, to establish selective admission requirements and to give preference to residents of Community College District #532. Please visit www.clcillinois.edu/apply for a Student Admission Form. Specific requirements can be found on page 10.

Admission to Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science and Associate in Fine Arts

To qualify for unconditional admission to these programs, students must provide evidence that they have attained a certain level of knowledge in the arts and sciences through previous learning. Evidence may be provided by observing the following procedures:

1. Successfully complete the admission requirements. See pages 10-15 for more information.

2. Submit either a high school transcript or a student profile report from the American College Testing (ACT) Program showing the achievement listed below:

A. High school transcript showing successful completion of the following:

• Four years of English emphasizing written and oral communication and literature.

• Three years of social science emphasizing history and government.

• Three years of mathematics including introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry

or fundamentals of computer programming.

• Three years of science including laboratory science.

• Text Box: COLLEGE POLICIES Two years of electives from any combination of foreign language, music, vocational education or art.

Up to three of the 15 required units of course work may be redistributed by deducting no more than one unit from each of the categories of social science, mathematics, science and electives and completing those units in one of the other categories.

A. ACT Student Profile Report showing the completion of the high school course distribution requirements listed above or standard scores of 21 or higher for English, reading, mathematics and science reasoning.

B. SAT Report showing scores of 500 or higher for verbal and mathematics.

Registration Services will consider exceptions to these procedures on an individual basis for students who have completed 30 or more semester hours of course work with grades of C or better from an accredited college or university, those with an associate degree from an accredited college or university and those who present equivalent course work or test scores. Students who are unable to provide any of the forms of information indicated above will be conditionally admitted to the degree program and will be required to complete all of the following prescribed College of Lake County courses:

English: ENG 121 English Composition I Speech: CMM 121 Fundamentals

of Speech

Mathematics: Any mathematics course

required for the A.A., A.S., A.E.S. or A.F.A. degree in this catalog

Science: Any lab science course from

the list required for an A.A., A.S., A.E.S. or A.F.A. degree

Admission to Limited Enrollment Health Career Programs

Health career programs are open to a limited number of students.CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Credit for prior learning is a way for students to earn college credit for college level learning that occurs outside of the institution. CLC provides opportunities to earn credit for

prior learning through a variety of methods. Students intending to transfer credits to another college are strongly advised to check with the transfer school to determine its policy toward credit for prior learning.

CLC board policy states that credit for prior learning is:

• Not to exceed a total of 30 semester hours required toward completion of an associate degree

• Not to exceed one-half of the semester hours required toward completion of a certificate

• Not to count toward the fulfillment of residency requirement for degrees or certificates

Credit earned from credit for prior learning is intended to be used towards a CLC degree or certificate. Approved credit will be posted

as transfer credit and may not be accepted at other colleges or universities.

Computed Tomography, Dental Hygiene, Health Information Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Registered Nursing and Surgical Technology students must complete a special screening procedure. Preference will be given to residents of Community College District 532 and community college districts with which CLC has a cooperative agreement. Students who live outside of CLC’s district, but are eligible for in- district tuition because they are employed by a district employer are NOT considered residents of the district for purposes of selection into the program. Students may qualify for in-district tuition under the CAREERS agreement. See page 30 for details. Please see the section on Wellness and Health Sciences Field of Interest on pages 182-225 of this catalog for further information including selective admission requirements.

Admission for Students Under the Age of 18 or Currently Attending High School A student under the age of 18 or currently attending high school must submit a CLC Secondary School Reference form signed

by a parent and an official of the secondary school of current or last attendance. To apply, submit the following credentials to Registration Services.

1. Completed CLC Student Admission Form, which can be found at www.clcillinois.edu/apply.

2. Completed CLC Secondary School Reference form signed by a school representative and parent. Home schooled students will have the form signed by the parent or home school representative.

Admission for Students Age 16-17 Enrolling in Adult Education Classes Only Students who are 16-17 years of age and are enrolling in adult education classes only should submit the following credentials to Registration Services:

Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Articulated Credit

The dual enrollment and dual credit programs at CLC offer high school students opportunities to earn college credit prior to graduating from high school. Dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll in CLC’s regularly scheduled classes. Dual credit courses are offered under agreements between CLC and specific local high schools. Students who participate in dual enrollment or dual credit must meet CLC’s academic proficiencies as identified in the college catalog. Students who are concurrently enrolled in high school (public, private or homeschool) are not eligible for federal Title IV funds.

Articulated credit is awarded for high school courses under agreements between CLC and area high schools. Articulated credit posts with a grade of T on students’ CLC transcripts and is not included in students’ GPAs. Taking an articulated credit course allows students to complete CLC degrees or certificates more quickly, but the courses will likely not be accepted for transfer to other colleges. Students that earn a B or better in an articulated credit course have up to three years after completing the course to submit the Articulated Credit Request form to obtain credit for it.

High school students should check with their high school counseling office to see if their high school participates in dual credit or articulated credit and to see what courses are available.

For additional information, contact the College Readiness and Dual Credit department at (847) 543-2030.

Admission for Students Under the Age of 16

A student under 16 years of age must be judged by both the high school and the College of Lake County to possess both exceptionally high academic ability and maturity to handle the discipline and personal skills required for successful completion of college work. A student less than 16 years of age is required to submit all of the credentials outlined below to Registration Services in order to enroll in credit courses:

1. Official school transcript(s) showing successful completion of the most advanced course offerings from the high school in the subject area in which the student wishes to enroll at CLC

AND

A letter of recommendation from the high school department outlining the student’s intended course or study at CLC. Home-schooled students should submit the following credentials to Registration services: A letter from the home educator listing completed curricula

AND

A letter of recommendation from the home educator outlining the student’s intended course of student at CLC.

1. Completed CLC Student Admission Form, which can be found at www.clcillinois.edu/apply.

2. Completed Secondary School Reference form for students less than 16 years of age.

3. Middle school students must provide a letter from their district high school confirming that the high school cannot academically accommodate the student’s needs and that the educational level needed exceeds the high school level.

4. All students must submit independent documentation of exceptional student ability through a standardized test. Acceptable standardized tests are listed on the Secondary School Reference form.

In addition to providing items listed above, students must meet all course prerequisites prior to the CLC division dean’s consideration.

Admission of International Students

International students are defined as any individual admitted into the U.S. on an F-1 student visa or issued the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility approved for study at CLC. International students must be at least 17 years old and have completed the equivalent of an American highschool education (12 years of formal education). International students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Application deadlines are: July 1 for Fall Semester, November 1 for Spring Semester and April 1 for Summer Session (transfer students only).

To apply, the following must be submitted:

• Completed International Student Application

• Official, certified, English translated copy of secondary school record, indicating completion

• Credit evaluation of college/university transcript for transfer, if applicable

• Evidence of sufficient financial support, including original bank letter and affidavit of support, as necessary

• Copy of passport

• A TOEFL exam is not required for English language training. Students who submit an official minimum score of TOEFL 71 Internet based or IELTS 6.0 Academic Format will qualify for regular academic classes

• Completed International Student Transfer In Form, if transferring from another U.S. institution

For further information about admission requirements, for F-1 visa international students, contact the Center for International Education at (847) 543-2399.

RESIDENCE STATUS

Students are classified at the time of admission to the college for purposes of tuition assessment and enrollment reporting according to resident status as listed below:

In-District Illinois Resident Student:

1. A student who is 18 years of age or older and who has lived in Community College District #532 in some capacity other than as a student at a post-secondary education

institution or a correctional institution for at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the semester of enrollment at CLC.

2. An unemancipated student under 18 who has at least one parent, step-parent or court-appointed guardian who meets the above criteria.

3. There are some communities within Lake County that CLC only serves a portion of its residents. If you reside on a community college border, your property tax bill or voter registration card will identify your community college.

Out-of-District Illinois Resident Student:

1. A person who resides in Illinois but is not a resident of Community College District #532 as defined above.

2. Includes residents of the Barrington, Illinois public high school district.

Out-of-State Student:

1. A person who is not a resident of the state of Illinois.

2. International students and other non- immigrant aliens.

Proof of Illinois Resident Status:

Evidence of district residency shall be based on ownership and/or occupancy of a dwelling in Community College District #532 and may be verified by displaying one of the following:

• Illinois driver’s license or ID card issued by Illinois Secretary of State Office

• an Illinois voter ID card

By displaying two of the following, which must display the student’s name and current address:

• lease

• mortgage or home purchase contract

• auto registration

• tax bill

• paycheck stub

• official mail of current bill statements, such as cell phone, utility, credit card, auto insurance

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Credit for prior learning is a way for students to earn college credit for college level learning that occurs outside of the institution. CLC provides opportunities to earn credit for

CLC board policy states that credit for prior learning is:

• Not to exceed a total of 30 semester hours required toward completion of an associate degree

• Not to exceed one-half of the semester hours required toward completion of a certificate

• Not to count toward the fulfillment of residency requirement for degrees or certificates

There are three broad categories of credit for prior learning available to students enrolled at CLC: national standardized exams (such as AP, CLEP, DSST and IB), locally administered challenge exams and credential review. For details about fees, specific credit, passing scores and examination requirements, additional information is available at www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also discuss credit for prior learning with an Academic Success Advisor. Credit earned from credit for prior learning is intended to be used towards a CLC degree or certificate. Approved credit will be posted as transfer credit and may not be accepted at other colleges or universities.

National Exams

Students who plan to earn CLC course credit through AP, CLEP and/or DSST must request an official transcript of their exam scores from the appropriate testing agency, and ask the agency to send the transcript directly to CLC Records Office.

• Text Box: COLLEGE POLICIES Advanced Placement (AP): High school students can arrange for AP tests, administered by the College Board, through their local high schools. AP test scores determine specific placement and/ or college credit. Students may find more information about AP exams through the College Board’s website at

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP): The College Level Examination Program is a national program sponsored by the College Board. Additional information can be found, along with study guides on the College Board’s website: www.collegeboard.org – choose links for “Students” and “CLEP.”

• DSST (formerly known as DANTES Subject Standardized Tests): The DSST program is a national credit-by-exam program offered by Prometric. Students can find more information on DSST at

www.getcollegecredit.com.

Each division determines which tests it will accept for credit and the amount of credit it will award. For details about exams offered and specific credit, additional information is available at www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also discuss their options in person by visiting the Welcome and One Stop Center, Room B114, Grayslake Campus, or by meeting with a specific academic division.

The College of Lake County grants credit only to students enrolled at CLC. Results of these exams may also be sent to another school at which a student is enrolled for the purposes of credit recognition. Please call the Testing Center of your choice for testing schedules, registration procedures, related fees and other information:

• Grayslake Campus, Grayslake (847) 543-2076

• Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan (847) 543-2120

• Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills (847) 543-6544

• Great Lakes Center, Great Lakes (847) 543-2120

Challenge Exams

Challenge exams are available for students who possess prior knowledge of a subject area in a specific course. Students may not take

a challenge exam for a course in which they were previously enrolled and received any grade inclusive of I, W or X. Students may only attempt a challenge exam one time for any particular course and may not take a challenge exam after the first week of a course for which they are currently enrolled. Challenge exams are not available for all courses and are offered at the discretion of the discipline/program faculty. Each division determines which tests it will offer for credit and the amount of credit it will award. For details about exams offered and specific credit, additional information is available at www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also discuss their options with an Academic Success Advisor. Please call the Testing Center of your choice for testing schedules, registration procedures, related fees and other information:

• Grayslake Campus, Grayslake (847) 543-2076

• Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan (847) 543-2120

• Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills (847) 543-6544

• Great Lakes Center, Great Lakes (847) 543-2120

Credential Review of Certifications, Licensures and Industry Credentials

CLC awards college credit for credentials earned outside of a traditional college or university setting. Credentials may include professional certifications, licenses, and documented educational and training courses. The evaluation process will examine credentials on an individual basis and award college credit when appropriate. Credentials must be current at the time of evaluation and posting. Provisional or certificates of attendance will not be eligible for credit. Credential review is not available for all courses and is offered at the discretion of the discipline/program faculty. Each division determines which credentials it will accept for credit and the amount of credit it will award. For details about fees, currently accepted credentials, and required documentation, additional information is available at www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also discuss credential review with an Academic Success Advisor.

There are other types of credit that may be considered credit for prior learning. For more information on articulation agreements with area high schools please see the catalog section on dual enrollment/dual credit (page 20). For more information on transcript evaluation, including international transcripts, please see the section on transfer of credit below.

Transfer of Credit

A student who has previously attended another college and who intends to earn a degree or certificate from the College of Lake County must have an official transcript from each college sent directly to the Office of Records and submit a “Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit” form. Students who have earned credit at non-regionally accredited institutions must complete the “Appeal of Evaluation of College Transcript” and follow the steps on the form. For information on credit for prior learning related to exams or credential review see page 21.

Transfer evaluations are based on the student’s program of study at CLC. Credit will be granted for acceptable work completed at other approved colleges and universities for courses in which a student has earned a grade of C or better. Credit will also be awarded for courses in which a D has been earned provided a student’s overall average is C or better for the credits transferred. Transfer credits accepted from other collegiate institutions will be entered on the student’s permanent record at the College of Lake County, but the grades earned in these courses will not be used to compute the student’s cumulative grade point average.

International transcripts will not be evaluated; you must contact a NACES approved evaluator for evaluation for foreign coursework and have the official evaluation sent to Student Records. The evaluation must be a Catalog Match evaluation in order to be considered for transfer credit. Contact an Academic Success Advisor for a list of approved companies that provide Catalog Match services. All documents and transcripts submitted to the College of Lake County become part of CLC’s permanent record. Copies of documents and transcripts will not be released to the student or third parties unless required by law.

REGISTRATION

Students are responsible for officially registering in classes they attend. Registration for the Fall Semester begins the preceding March, registration for the Spring Semester begins the preceding November. Summer registration begins in March.

Registration must be completed on or prior to the first day of class. Registration is available online. Students requiring assistance may contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at the Grayslake Campus, the Student Services Office at the Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan or the Campus and Student Support Center at the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills.

Late Registration

CLC strictly enforces its policy that students may not register for a class after it has begun. The policy states that the final day to enroll is midnight of the first day of the specific class. After that first day, late enrollment will be allowed only under extraordinary circumstances approved by the dean of the Except under emergency circumstances, a student may not be excused from these examinations. If a student is unable to appear, it is his or her responsibility to inform the instructor prior to the scheduled examination.

REPEATING A COURSE/RE-ENROLLING IN A COURSE

Students may repeat courses that are identified in the course description as being repeatable. Repeatable courses are those that teach a skill that may be improved through continued practice or those whose subject matter changes from semester to semester. The number of times these courses may be repeated is identified in the course description. In some cases students may be stopped from enrolling if they have exceeded the maximum allowable attempts at a course (i.e. KIN 121 for 4 credits).

Course Load

The course load for a full-time student ranges from 12 to 18 credit hours during the Fall and Spring Semesters and from 6 to 10 hours

during the Summer Session. Special permission from an Academic Success Advisor must be obtained for more than 18 credit hours during the Fall and Spring Semesters or for more than 10 credit hours during the Summer Session. Intersession is part of the Summer Session, and only one intersession course is recommended, because intersession courses are very accelerated. An employed student should vary his or her course load according to the number of hours he or she works. A good rule of thumb for 16 week courses is to plan for three hours per week for each credit hour taken; one hour for the formal class meeting and two hours for outside study and homework. For courses that are shorter than 16 weeks, the expected amount of time per week increases proportionally. The number of credit hours that a student may take is limited for those on academic restriction.

Final Examination

A final examination is generally required in all courses. Examinations dates and times will be available to students in their student portal after registering for classes.