Darton State College 2015-2016 Catalog

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be found at If an Online-Only applicant
intends, at any time, to take courses on campus, the student must submit proof of
immunizations. See Darton’s Admissions Website o
download application materials or to apply online.
The 14 county service area for Darton State College includes the following counties:
Baker, Calhoun, Crisp, Colquitt, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Randolph,
Sumter, Terrell, Turner, and Worth.
Presidential Exceptions
In very special and rare circumstances, presidents of University System institutions
may grant exceptions to the CPC and other requirements for Limited Admission if the
student shows exceptional promise for success. Minimum requirements include a high
school diploma from an accredited or approved high school, or a GED, or Ability-to-
Benefit requirements as contained in the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal
Financial Aid Handbook.
The College Preparatory Curriculum is as follows:
COURSE UNITS EMPHASIS
English 4 Grammar & Usage
Literature
Mathematics 4 Two years of Algebra
Geometry
Science 4 Physical Science
Two lab sciences
Social Science 3 Government
Economics
Foreign Language 2 Two courses in the same
language
Applicants who graduate from high school with a College Preparatory Diploma and
who submit SAT and/or ACT scores, may exempt parts of the COMPASS Placement
Test. Portions of the Compass Placement Test may also be exempted by the English
Language Arts section of the Georgia High School Graduation Test.
 who graduate with a College Preparatory Diploma and who
submit minimum SAT critical reading scores of 430 (17 ACT English) are not
required to take the English or reading portions of the placement test.
 who graduate with a College Preparatory Diploma and who
submit minimum SAT math scores of 400 (17 ACT math) are not required to take
the algebra portion of the placement test.
 who graduate with a College Preparatory Diploma and who
submit a minimum English Language Arts score of 235 or higher on the Georgia
High School Graduation will not be required to take the Reading and English
portions of the placement test.
Traditional freshmen who do not take the SAT or ACT are required to take the
Placement Test to determine whether Learning Support courses are required.
Final determination is made by Admissions after receipt of all official records.
2. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
DEGREES IN HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- CAREER PROGRAMS