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Office Hours
Both Campus (LGC and FAC)
Monday's & Thursday's 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8:30AM - 5:00PM
General Admission to the College
Any person who has a high school diploma or the equivalent, or who is able to benefit from a program of study at the College may be admitted to the College as either a curricular or noncurricular student. The College reserves the right to evaluate special cases and to refuse admission to applicants when considered advisable in the best interest of the College. Students may be denied admission if there is reason to believe that they present a danger to themselves, other students, faculty members and/or staff. Please allow 48-72 hours processing for all applications.
Curricular students are those who wish to pursue on a full- or part-time basis the completion of a degree or certificate offered by the College. For curricular students, the following items are required for official admission:
- A completed Application for Virginia Domicile (for students requesting in-state tuition rates).
- An official high school or GED transcript.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Noncurricular students do not currently intend to apply credits toward completion of a program of study (degree or certificate) offered by the College. A noncurricular student is, therefore, not formally admitted to one of the curricula. For noncurricular students, the following items are required for admission:
- A completed Application for Virginia Domicile (for persons requesting in-state tuition rates).
- Noncurricular students will be required to meet Pre-requisites.
Admissions and Records Office
LOCUST GROVE CAMPUS
2130 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
FREDERICKSBURG CAMPUS
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Telephone:
(540) 423-9122 from the Culpeper area
(540) 891-3020 from the Fredericksburg area
(540) 423-9888 TTY from the Culpeper area
(540) 891-3059 TTY from the Fredericksburg area
Assessment of skill level is mandatory for all new students. Placement testing may be required as part of that assessment. To ensure appropriate placement in beginning classes, new students must demonstrate that they possess the necessary skills in reading, writing and mathematics before registering for classes that require proficiency in these skills. This may be accomplished in one of the following ways:
- Submit current SAT, ACT or placement test scores from another Virginia community college, or
- Present evidence of math and/or English credit earned at another accredited college.
Students should take placement tests prior to the beginning of the term in which they plan to start classes. An Application for Admission must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office before taking the tests.
Taking placement tests early is extremely important. Students who delay testing until near or during the final registration period could experience a lengthy waiting period for counseling and advising sessions. They will also register late and may not be able to enroll in the classes of their choice due to filled classes.
Students must make an appointment to take placement tests. Contact the Counseling Center at the Locust Grove Campus (telephone: 540-423-9123; TTY; 540-423-9888) or the Fredericksburg Area Campus (telephone: 540-891-3021; TTY: 540-891-3059). Students with learning or physical disabilities may request accommodations when making their placement test appointment.
A student who interrupts his/her enrollment at the College for more than three years is required to submit an up-to-date Application for Admission and Application for Virginia Domicile. This application must be submitted before registering for classes.
Admission to Specific Curricula
In addition to the general admission requirements, specific requirements are prescribed for each curriculum of the College. The specific requirements for each curriculum are listed in the Programs of Study section of this catalog.
Students applying for admission to an Associate Degree program (Associate in Arts & Sciences or Associate in Applied Science) must be high school graduates or the equivalent, or otherwise be considered eligible by the College.
Nursing Admission :
Requirements for admission into the nursing programs are specific, and admission is selective and competitive. Residents of Germanna's service region in Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg will be offered priority consideration for admission. Residents of Fauquier County will also be offered priority consideration through an agreement with Lord Fairfax Community College.
Admission of Transfer Students
Normally, transfer students who are eligible for reentrance at the last college of attendance are also eligible for admission to Germanna Community College.
Transfer students who are currently ineligible to return to their prior institution must submit official college transcripts and a written request for admission, for consideration by the Admissions Committee. Students approved for admission may be subject to special provisions regarding their enrollment.
Students transferring from another college or university should consult the Admissions and Records Office for an evaluation of credit in order to determine their standing before registering for classes. Official transfer credit evaluations will be completed when all official transcripts and a Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit form are received by the Admissions and Records Office.
Coursework transferred to Germanna Community College must represent collegiate coursework applicable to the student's curriculum, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Germanna's curricula. Collegiate coursework from regionally accredited institutions typically meets the above criteria.
No credit will be given for courses with grades lower than "C." Grade point averages from prior institutions will not be transferred. Transfer students may be advised to repeat courses if it would clearly be advantageous to their curriculum advancement.
For more information about transfer credit and advanced standing, please see the following page: Transfer Information
Admission of High School and Home School Students
Based on the guidelines developed and approved by the State Department of Education and the Virginia Community College System, Germanna Community College provides opportunities for qualified high school junior and senior level students to enroll in traditional credit courses at the College.
Although the enrollment of high school students has the potential to enrich their academic program, it is not meant to substitute for their traditional high school or home school experience. Therefore, Germanna has developed the following admission and registration procedures to assist them in meeting their educational goals.
High School Students must:
- Provide documentation of attainment of eleventh grade level or above by providing an official high school transcript.
- Provide a completed High School Student Permission to Enroll form signed by a high school counselor or principal.
- Demonstrate that they possess specific prerequisite skills by taking Germanna's placement tests or submitting ACT or SAT scores. All students who take the placement tests are required to take the reading and writing tests. Students wishing to register for a class in mathematics must also complete the mathematics placement test.
- Submit all required documentation to a counselor in Student Services at Germanna prior to admission. Following counselor assessment and approval, high school students will be eligible for admission to the College, receive academic advising, and register for classes. Prospective students may be required to meet with the Dean of Student Services prior to admission to the college.
- See the College counselor prior to each subsequent registration for course approval. Prospective students may be required to meet with the Dean of Student Services prior to registration.
- Provide documentation of attainment of eleventh grade level or above, such as the Stanford 9 achievement test.
- Provide a current copy of a signed home school agreement between the appropriate school system and the authorizing parent or guardian.
- Provide a written recommendation from the home school teacher or tutor.
- Demonstrate that they possess specific prerequisite skills by taking Germanna's placement tests or submitting ACT or SAT scores. All students who take the placement tests are required to take the reading and writing tests. Students wishing to register for a class in mathematics must also complete the mathematics placement test.
- Submit all required documentation to a counselor in Student Services at Germanna prior to admission. Following counselor assessment and approval, home school students will be eligible for admission to the College, receive academic advising, and register for classes. Prospective students may be required to meet with the Dean of Student Services prior to admission to the College.
- See the College counselor prior to each subsequent registration for course approval. Prospective students may be required to meet with the Dean of Student Services prior to registration.
The College also reserves the right to limit the number and type of courses a student may take if the student does not possess a high school diploma or equivalent. High school/Home School students are not permitted to enroll in developmental studies courses at the College, as this level of instruction should be available in the high school or home school program.
Because Germanna strives to maintain a mature academic environment, high school/home school students admitted under the special provisions will be subject to all rules, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct described in the Germanna Community College Catalog and Student Handbook .
Dual enrollment is an unique enrichment program in which high school students are given the opportunity to take college courses in their own school through Germanna Community College. While students continue to work towards high school graduation, they also earn college credits.
In September 1988, the Virginia Community College System entered into an agreement with Virginia Department of Education that formalized the offering of dual credit courses to Virginia high school students. This agreement, known as the Virginia Plan for Dual Enrollment, has provisions on student eligibility, admission requirements, course eligibility, credits awarded, selection of faculty, tuition and fees, and compliance with accreditation standards and assessment.
Students should contact their high school guidance office for information on the dual enrollment program.
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What are the admission requirements?
Germanna requires that prior to admission, potential dual enrollment students be recommended by the high school and demonstrate specific academic competencies in reading, writing, and math. The student's SAT, ACT, or Germanna placement test scores will be used to measure such competencies and determine eligibility.
Who is eligible to participate?
High school juniors and seniors who are sixteen years of age or older and have met Germanna's admission requirements are eligible to participate in the dual enrollment program.
What courses are offered?
Dual enrollment students may take courses in the academic, fine arts, and vocational subject areas. Germanna Community College and the participating high schools determine the specific dual enrollment courses offered each year. The courses must be offered for college credit and may be part of a degree, certificate, or diploma program at Germanna. No developmental or health and physical education courses are eligible for dual enrollment.
International Students Admissions
Germanna Community College accepts applications from international students from overseas or from within the United States in F1 visa status. Students who meet the qualifications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. New students are not accepted in the summer.
Application deadline for New Students:
Fall Semester Deadline: June 1
Spring Semester Deadline: November 1
Application deadline for F1 Transfer Students:
Fall Semester Deadline: July 1
Spring Semester Deadline: December 1
Germanna Community College does not:
- Have an international student advisor
- Provide services intended specifically for international students, or
- Provide introductory level of English as a second language
- Provide housing assistance
The international student applicant must:
Apply online.http://www.germanna.edu/admissions/applyonline.asp
Please print the application confirmation form which shows your Student ID number. You will need this ID number on all documentation.
- Complete the I-20 Application Form: Application
- Complete the F1 Financial Statement. (Financial Statement must be sign within 6 months of start of the semester for which you are applying). Please provide all financial information in English and USD. Retirement Accounts, CD’s or Open lines of credit are not acceptable evidence of assets or financial resources. Financial Statement
- Provide High School Transcript. Provide evidence that you have completed the equivalent of a U.S. high school education by submitting one of the following. (If the documentation is not in English, you need to submit an official English translation).
- Provide current I-94. Original copy with current/valid expiration date Affidavit of Support
- Health Insurance. Proof of international student health insurance is mandatory. Evidence of coverage for the F1 student and their dependents are required.
- TOEFL. Applicant must submit an official score report (no more than 2 yrs old). The college requires a score of 80 on the TOEFL IBT (internet based) for admission to an academic program.
- Placement Testing.Applicant must take the college placement test before registering for courses. Student must place in ESL 05 or higher to attend Germanna Community College.
- Transfers. Students transferring from another U.S. institutions must have Germanna’s Transfer Clearance Form complete by your current institution. Other documents previously listed must also be provided.
Note: All of the items listed above must be submitted no less than 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which enrollment is anticipated. No I-20 will be issued before all documents are received.