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Open Door - Admission Requirements
The open door policy means that individuals are eligible to enroll at PWSCC who:
1. Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent (GED certificate); or
2. Are at least 18 years of age or have been a member of a high school class which has graduated; or
3. Are high school students with written permission from a parent/legal guardian, high school official and PWSCC's Dean of Instruction.
   a. Any student participating in the high school student early admissions program will receive college grades and a college transcript.
   b. Any duplication in the use of PWSCC credits by high school students to satisfy pre-college requirements is unrelated to the use of these credits at the community college level.
Admission to a degree or certificate program is not required to register for classes at PWSCC. Registration does not imply formal admission to degree programs.

Steps necessary for formal admission to a degree or certificate program:
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission form and a $25 processing fee to the Registration Office.
2. Arrange to have sent to PWSCC Admissions & Records Office official transcripts from all colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions previously attended.
3. When the file is complete, notification of status is mailed. A separate admission form and payment are required for each degree or certificate program for which application is made. A specific grade point average (GPA) in previous high school or college work is not required. Some programs may have special admissions requirements. College level work completed at other campuses may be applied toward a PWSCC degree or certificate.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Individuals in this category are not currently seeking a PWSCC certificate or degree. Non-degree seeking students need only satisfy course prerequisites to register in courses. Non-degree seeking students do not qualify for financial aid or immigration status.

High School Non-Graduates
Individuals 18 years of age and over who do not have a high school diploma or GED may still enroll in classes and may be admitted to associate and certificate programs under the open enrollment policy once assessment and advisement have taken place.

Interested persons should contact an advisor at their local campus. An advisor reviews the individual's background, provides an opportunity for assessment, and determines the appropriate entry level of instruction.

International Students
PWSCC welcomes students from other countries. International students with Permanent Resident or Immigrant visas may enroll under the open enrollment option or through formal admission. Individuals wanting to apply for the International Student Form I-20A must be formally admitted to degree-seeking status. Individuals with other visa types are advised to contact the Admission and Records Office.

An international student requesting issuance of an I-20 form for an F-1 (student) visa, must meet the following requirements:
1. Submit an official test score of 450 paper based or 133 computer based or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), unless English is the first language in the home country.
2. Acceptance for admission to a degree program at PWSCC.
3. Provide proof of sufficient funds to meet the educational costs and support for the anticipated period of study, as well as funds for travel to Alaska and the return to the country of origin.
4. Enroll full time (minimum of twelve (12) credits each semester) at PWSCC.

The process of applying for admission takes considerable time; it is recommended that a foreign student apply well in advance of the semester in which they plan to enroll.

Course Placement
Appropriate course placement is an essential component of academic success. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to discuss educational goals, placement scores, and course prerequisites for appropriate course selection.

Accuplacer English, reading, and math placement tests are administered in the Student Services area.

If registering for the first time in English or math courses, students must show evidence of appropriate placement. English, Preparatory English and math courses require appropriate placement scores for course registration. Test scores reflect national norms and are subject to change. For English and math course placement purposes, Accuplacer scores are valid for two years from the date taken. Refer to this catalog and the class schedule for specific course prerequisites and placement score requirements.

Resident Credit
Resident credit is defined as credit earned in formal classroom instruction, directed study, and independent study offered by PWSCC. Other resident credit includes University of Alaska correspondence study, and all forms of UA distance delivered curriculum. In general, credit earned at UAA, UAF, and UAS is not considered resident credit at PWSCC. However, if a program is delivered cooperatively with UAA, UAF, or UAS, credit from each participating institution will be counted toward fulfillment of residency requirements. All other courses are defined as non-resident, including out of state correspondence courses, transfer courses, non-traditional courses, and courses completed for credit by examination.

Residency
All students pay in-state tuition at PWSCC.

Biographic/Demographic Information
Prince William Sound Community College must comply with state and Federal reporting requirements and therefore requires that students provide specific biographic or demographic information on registration or admission forms. PWSCC uses the information for statistical purposes and as an identifier for PWSCC records. PWSCC does not discriminate on the basis of this information.