Pulaski Technical College: two year community college in central Arkansas

Admission

Admission Policy
Pulaski Technical College has an open admissions policy. This policy is designed to enhance access to educational opportunities. A high school diploma, GED, or Ability to Benefit is required. Admission to the College does not ensure admission to a particular course or program of study. The prospective student is reminded that standards of quality are maintained and that students may be required to remove deficiencies before entering certain programs and courses.

Admission Information
The Office of Admissions and Records is the contact for all interested prospective students. Inquiries may contact this office by calling (501) 812-2231 for information or call (501) 812-2275 to schedule a tour by appointment. Applicants and their family members are encouraged to visit the College to discuss their objectives with members of the faculty. Admission packets will be mailed to prospective students.

When to Apply for Admission
Applications for admission to Pulaski Technical College are accepted at any time. The application may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or it may be completed on the college Web site. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early and two weeks prior to the date of registration so that registration will not be delayed. If applying two weeks prior to registration, applicants will be notified by letter of their acceptance and will be provided information concerning registration.

Acceptance to the College does not ensure admission to a particular course or to a program of study. Students preparing for admission to an Allied Health program may call (501) 812-2231 for information. Applications for the Practical Nursing program will be accepted September 1 through March 31. Applicants for other Allied Health programs are encouraged to apply early since applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Enrollment Dates
Enrollment dates for Pulaski Technical College programs are generally as follows:

Application Procedures for a First-Time College Student

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Submit documentation for one of the following:
   a.  High school graduate. An official transcript indicating graduation date is required.
   b.  Satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) exam.
   c.  Individual approval of ability to benefit by Counseling Services. This method is available only to those
   students who are over the age of 18 and whose high school class has graduated.
3. All students who are entering college for the first time and who are seeking a degree, a certificate, or enrolling in general studies for transfer must provide ACT or COMPASS scores prior to enrollment. Tests must have been taken within the last five years. The COMPASS is given on campus through the Testing Center. For information on COMPASS test dates and times, contact Counseling Services at (501) 812-2220. Scores will be used to place students in English or mathematics.
4. Provide two proofs of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella.
5. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities and be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the last institution as determined by Pulaski Tech. A student on suspension and unable to return to the previous institution is not eligible for admission until the suspension has been satisfied.
6. Students who wish to return to PTC after an absence of one year must submit a re-admission application.
7. Students who are U.S. citizens but were born in another country will be required to submit proof of tuberculosis screening as required by state law.

Admission for Dual Credit for High School Students
Act 1097 of the Arkansas General Assembly provides for students who are enrolled in an accredited high school and meet the admission standards of Pulaski Technical College to concurrently enroll for academic courses. Pulaski Technical College considers those students who are less than 18 years of age and who have not graduated from high school as falling under the provisions of this policy. Students in grades nine through 12 may enroll for credit courses by meeting the following criteria that apply to fall, spring or summer enrollment:

1. The student must have completed the eighth grade and be enrolled in an accredited public or private secondary school or home school.
2. Thestudent must complete an application for admission, submit a high school transcript, and provide test scores (COMPASS or ACT) indicating that he/she meets any minimum placement test scores established for the course or program in which he/she wants to enroll.
3. A concurrently enrolled student will be classified as non-degree/non-certificate seeking and will not be eligible for financial aid.
4. A concurrently enrolled student may not enroll for more than six semester hours during any semester.
5. The course load may not include developmental courses.
6. All arrangements for receiving dual high school/college credit and/or arrangements of third party payment of tuition and fees are the responsibility of the student.
7. Concurrently enrolled high school students must be advised and registered by Counseling Services. Appointments can be made by calling (501) 812-2220.

Admission as an International Student
Any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien of the United States must meet the following admission requirements for international students. All of the following must be met before admission to Pulaski Technical College is granted. The deadline for international students’ admission is June 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer. International students who are transferring to Pulaski Technical College from another U.S. institution must be in full compliance with INS and in good standing with the last institution attended. An I-20 will not be issued until all documentation is received and processed. Any international student applying for admission to the college must contact the Director of Admissions by calling (501) 812-2734.

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Complete an International Student Data Form.
3. A $50 non-refundable application fee in the form of a check drawn from a U.S. bank or an international money order should be submitted with the application.
4. Academic records. Applicants must provide original or certified copies of all secondary, college, and university academic transcripts, including certified English translations. Students who have attended an out-of-country institution must submit complete course descriptions or syllabi, in English, for evaluation of transfer credit.
5. If the student is not from an English-speaking country, a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based exam) or 173 (computerbased exam) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or proof of graduation from an Intensive English Program (IEP) in the United States is required.
6. Proof of financial support. Applicants must submit a letter in English from their financial sponsor’s bank certifying that they will have a minimum of $9,000 available for each academic year of study. Tuition and fees must be paid in full at the beginning of each semester. Pulaski Technical College does not award financial aid or scholarships to international students.
7. Provide proof of health insurance coverage in the United States.
8. Provide two proofs of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella.
9. Provide ACT (American College Test) or COMPASS test scores. The COMPASS test is administered on campus for a cost of $10.
10. A student who is transferring from a college or university in the United States must submit, in addition to an official transcript, a Transfer Notification Form completed by the student’s adviser at the school from which he/she is transferring. Copies of the student’s current I-20, passport, and I-94 card must also be submitted.
11. Proof of tuberculosis screening as required by state law.

All international students must be enrolled as full-time (12 or more semester hours) degree- or certificate-seeking students. Tuition is a maximum of $5,166 per semester ($246 per credit hour).

There are no living facilities on campus and the college does not provide assistance with locating housing. The college is located on a city bus route.

Admission as a Transfer Student
A student desiring to transfer from another institution to Pulaski Technical College may be admitted if the transfer is not due to disciplinary or academic reasons. Students on suspension and unable to return to their last attended institution are not eligible for admission until the suspension has been completed. Students must request that official transcripts of their academic records be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records directly from the other institution. All transcripts should be received prior to registration. Transfer students should be aware that proof of completing a prerequisite will be required prior to enrolling in a class that requires a prerequisite, if it was completed at another institution. It is recommended that students bring a separate, adviser copy of the transcript with them to registration.

Transfer transcripts are not automatically evaluated for degree or certificate credit upon admission. To have transfer transcripts evaluated, contact the Office of Admissions and Records to request an evaluation to be completed.

Transfer Credits
Transfer credits will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records and added to the permanent record only for students enrolled as certificate/degree-seeking students. Credits earned at another college will be transferred to PTC if the institution is regionally accredited or is an Arkansas state-supported institution. Credit from institutions not meeting one of these criteria may be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the Dean of Enrollment Services. Credits earned at other institutions are not calculated in the grade-point average at PTC. Grades of A, B, or C are acceptable. Grades of D or F are not acceptable.

Grades for developmental courses may be used as prerequisites to college-level courses only and are not transferable credit. Transfer transcripts are not automatically evaluated for degree or certificate credit upon admission. To have transfer transcripts evaluated, contact the Office of Admissions and Records for a request form.

Allied Health Programs Admission
Applicants preparing to enter Allied Health programs must complete a separate application for the desired health occupations program, must have a high school diploma or GED, and must meet minimum standards as determined by the college. Admission to the college is required and does not ensure admission to an Allied Health program. For an application or information on an Allied Health program, call (501) 812-2231.

Dental Assisting students successfully completing the first semester but failing to complete the second semester will be given an opportunity to complete the program during the two subsequent years. After that time, the student will be required to complete the entire program to be eligible for graduation.

Registration
All students must fulfill admissions requirements prior to registration. Advisement is required for all new students. Former students may be requested to be advised prior to being eligible for Web registration. Continuing students will be eligible to register via the Web beginning with their second semester of enrollment at PTC. It is highly recommended that these students contact an adviser in their division for information and advisement prior to registration.

All students who are entering college for the first time and seeking a degree, certificate, or general studies for transfer must provide ACT or COMPASS scores prior to registration. Any student who wants to enroll in English, mathematics, or other courses which require prerequisites, must provide a transcript on or before registration with proof of the required prerequisite or ACT or COMPASS scores.

Assessment Testing and Placement
Testing requirements at Pulaski Technical College are designed to provide information about students so that counselors, advisers, and faculty members can better assist them in their decision making while at the college. In accordance with Arkansas law, all students enrolling in college-level mathematics and English will be tested for placement purposes.

Students failing to achieve designated scores on the various components of the ACT or COMPASS tests will be required to successfully complete developmental education courses.

Placement scores and corresponding courses are as follows:

1. Reading: Students scoring 19 or above on the reading section of the ACT or 82 or above on the COMPASS will be considered to have met minimal reading skills requirements. Students not meeting the standard must successfully complete a developmental program in reading.
2. Writing: Students scoring 19 or above on the English section of the ACT or 75 or above on the COMPASS may enroll in college-level English composition courses. Students not meeting the standard must successfully complete a developmental program in English composition before enrolling in college-level English composition courses.
3. Mathematics: Students scoring 19 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT or 41 or above on the algebra section of the COMPASS may enroll in college-level mathematics courses. Students not meeting the standard must successfully complete a developmental program in mathematics before enrolling in college-level mathematics courses.

Note: The above scores are statewide minimums. The board and administration of the campus may elect to set higher scores.

Changes in Student Information
It is the responsibility of all students to maintain and correct their addresses with the college and to report any change of address promptly to the Office of Admissions and Records. Failure to do so may result in undelivered registration notices and other correspondence and announcements. Continuing students may submit the change to the Office of Admissions and Records or they may access Campus Connect and make the change through the demographic screen. Students requesting name changes should have copies of official documents indicating name changes.

Cancellation of Classes
Students enrolled in cancelled classes will be notified by the Office of Admissions and Records so they may select an alternate course during the drop/add period. Students will receive a 100 percent refund for any cancelled class.

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