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Students with an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution may
enroll as non-degree students with no limitation on the number of semester hour’s credit that
may be earned.
15.
RE-ADMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS
: Former students are defined as those who
have enrolled at Darton State College at some time in the past but were not enrolled the
previous two semesters. Students in this category must provide the following:
a. A properly completed application for re-admission. There is no application fee for former
students.
b. A certified transcript of undergraduate work from all colleges or universities attended
since the last enrollment at Darton State College. A certified transcript from all colleges,
universities, schools, and technical schools/colleges attended since the last enrollment at
Darton State College, regardless of transfer credit. Students who re-enroll after a period
of suspension re-enter on Academic Probation.
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. ADMISSION TO SPECIAL COURSES
: Requirements for admission to seminars, short
courses, and institutes which carry academic credit are the same as for admission to any other
regular college course. Requirements for admission to non-credit seminars, short courses, and
institutes will be published at the time of the announcement of the course offering.
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EXCEPTIONAL OR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES
: Recognizing not all applicants have
the same needs or qualifications, Darton State College makes provisions for those applicants
who might profit from an educational experience at the College but, for some reason, do not
satisfy all requirements. Such cases are considered separately, and each is judged on its own
merits. Persons admitted under these provisions will be classified in the appropriate group
described above.
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ADMISSION TO SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
: Certain specialized programs such as
Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health
Information Technology, Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Science and
Respiratory Care have additional admissions requirements. The applicant for one of these
programs must first gain admission to the college before being considered for these programs.
Admission to the college does not ensure admission to a specialized program. See the specific
program area for additional admissions requirements for each program.
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. INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL, MEDICAL, and/or LEARNING DISABILITIES
:
Darton State College complies with all aspects of the Public Law 504 and Americans with
Disabilities Act requirements for accommodating students with disabilities. In addition, the
University System of Georgia has established special guidelines for students with learning
disabilities. Therefore, students with disabilities are encouraged to:
a. Contact the Coordinator of Disability Services before taking the COMPASS test if
alternative testing procedures are appropriate. (Information provided to the Disability
Services office is strictly confidential and will remain separate from application
materials.)
b. Contact the Coordinator of Disability Services to get a list of the required test battery to
validate the existence of a learning disability.
c. Complete the voluntary self-disclosure form that will be sent with the letter of
acceptance.
d. Work through the Coordinator of Disability Services to arrange any special academic or
scheduling accommodations that may be required.
e. All students, regardless of disability, must follow conduct and attendance policies.
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GED Recipients
: GED recipients must adhere to the following guidelines:
a. Students must submit an application for admission and $20.00 fee.
b. Students must submit a completed immunization form.
c. Students’ must submit composite GED test scores of a minimum 2250 (passing.)