Registration A student must receive written approval from the Admissions and Records Office to be admitted. This approvals in the form of specific preregistration and registration instructions mailed or given to the student after the student has completed all admission requirements. Registration information will be available in March through July for the fall semester and October through January for the spring semester. Further information can be found in the class schedule. A counselor or educational advisor is available to assist students each semester. Students may obtain counseling assistance by contacting the Counseling Center. Students who are first to complete admission requirements are granted first opportunity to register and select courses. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act makes it illegal for the college to release a student's confidential educational records to anyone without express written permission of the student. If a student is unable to register at his/her appointed time, a substitute may be appointed provided the proper procedure is observed; contact Admissions and Records Office for the specific procedure to follow. Registration Priority Registration priority for students is determined in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Students in special programs where priority registration is mandated by state code or Board policy, e.g., DSP&S, EOP&S, Honors Program; 2. Currently enrolled students based on a graduated combination of units completed and grades achieved; 3. Noncurrent students (new, transfer, and returning former students) in the order in which they complete application requirements. All students will be notified of their assigned registration appointment date. Consult the class schedule or contact the Fresno City College registration staff for details on starting dates for the groups listed above. Honors Program Admission High-achieving students are encouraged to apply for admission to Fresno City College's Leon S. Peters Honors Program. The College's Honors Program Advisory Committee reviews applications, interviews candidates and recommends the students who are to be accepted into the Honors Program. The following admissions requirements are considered in determining acceptance into the Honors Program: GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale), or Graduation from high school in the top 25th percentile, or Combined scores of 1000 on the SAT or a composite score of 25 on the ACT, and Superior performance in writing an essay, and Three letters of recommendation, and Eligibility for English 1A, and Successful interview by the Honors Program Advisory Committee. For program details, see Honors Program, in the FCC college catalog and consult with the Honors Program Director by calling 442-8207. Transfer to Reedley College Fresno City College (FCC) students who plan to transfer to Reedley College (RC), the other community college in our district, for the ensuing semester will receive the same service and priority as currently enrolled students. Concurrent College Enrollment Students planning to attend Fresno City College and another college (other than Reedley College) at the same time are required to obtain a concurrent enrollment authorization form from the college where the major number of units will be taken. Forms are available at the District Dean of Admissions and Records Office in the Student Services Building, ST-111, for students who will be taking the majority of units at Fresno City College. Reedley College offers a number of courses and programs not available at Fresno City College. Students may attend both colleges concurrently without following the procedure described above. Students may contact their counselors for more specific information on procedures to be followed. Air Force and Army ROTC Studies Fresno City College students may register for classes designed for those who wish to explore becoming an officer in the United States Air Force or the United States Army. These classes are conducted at California State University, Fresno and at Fresno City College. Students must be in good academic standing and be enrolled at Fresno City College. Interested students should contact the Fresno City College Admissions Office, ST-111, to obtain more information on how to register for these classes. Fresno City College will accept the units as general elective units toward the AA or AS degree. The freshman and sophomore courses are non-obligation and allow students to experience what the Air Force or Army might be like should they decide to continue with the program and earn a commission. A number of scholarships are available through both programs. Consult the Aerospace Studies Department (278-2593) or the Military Studies Department (278-2887) at CSUF for information on courses offered and class meeting times. Transfers from Other Colleges Students who have previously attended another college and are in good scholastic standing are eligible to enroll at Fresno City College, subject to residence requirements. Students who have been disqualified by another college or who have achieved a grade point average less than 1.75 for three consecutive semesters or quarters or whose grade points are a negative 15 or more will not be admitted at Fresno City College in the semester immediately following their attendance at the other college. After one semester's absence, such students may be admitted upon petition to the academic standards committee. Records for transfer students are evaluated with regard to the scholastic status system in use at Fresno City College at the time of enrollment. It is important to note that transcripts received with "work in progress" are not considered as complete. Special Counseling Student Status High school graduates who have maintained a grade point average of less than "C" (2.0) during their last three years in high school will be admitted on a special counseling student status for their first semester in college. Students so identified will be limited to 12 units, unless, for their first semester, their college counselor recommends otherwise. Developmental Education Program The Developmental Education Program is designed to prepare students for degree-credit instruction. The program is recommended for students who are assessed as not meeting the skills requisites for Math 1 or English 25 and 26 or 53. It is not recommended for students who are learning English as a second language or who have identified learning disabilities. Initial placement into the Developmental Education Program depends upon English and mathematics placement testing results. Other courses in the program are then recommended, according to student needs and interests. The English and math placement tests are administered by the Assessment Center. Please call 442-8282 for dates and times. For program details, see Developmental Education Program, of the Fresno City College catalog. International Students An application, official documents and detailed transcripts of record should be submitted to the International Students Office no later than two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student is being considered for admission: June 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester. A student from another country is not admitted until notified of admission in writing by the International Students Office. It is required that international students achieve a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for regular standing. TOEFL scores below 500 may be approved by special action. When an international student arrives at Fresno City College, the student should report first to the International Students Office. At the time of registration, each student must have evidence of health insurance and have complied with the district policy regarding tuberculosis testing and current measles immunization. It is also mandatory that each student successfully complete an English course during each semester at Fresno City College until graduation requirements have been met for program completion or for transfer purposes and that the student maintain 12 units or more each semester. Health insurance claims must be initiated at the International Students Office, Student Services Building, lower level. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Purpose The ESL program is designed for students whose native language is not English. The program assists students to acquire the necessary English language skills to succeed in AA/AS degree programs, vocational programs and university transfer courses offered at Fresno City College. Description There are five levels of ESL in the program: Beginning (ESL 62), low-intermediate (ESL 63R/63W), intermediate (ESL 64R/64W), advanced-intermediate (ESL 65R/65W), and advanced (ESL 67 and 68). ESL 63R, 64R, and 65R offer instruction in vocabulary and reading. ESL 63W, 64W, and 65W offer instruction in grammar and writing. ESL 68 emphasizes reading skills and ESL 67 emphasizes writing skills. Credits/Units Students earn college credit (units) in all ESL program courses. ESL 67 and 68 fulfill part of the general education requirements for the AA/AS degrees. ESL 67 and 68 establish eligibility for English 1A. Placement Initial placement in ESL course offerings is the result of language testing and other criteria. This test is administered by the Counseling Center at the same time as the English Placement Test. Please call 442-8282 for dates and times. Community College-High School Enrichment Program Current high school juniors and seniors may be admitted to the college through the Community College-High School Enrichment Program. High school students can obtain information from their high school counselor or from the college's College Relations office. Call 442-8225 for details. In addition to the regular semesters, high school students are eligible for the summer session prior to their junior year and the summer session between their junior and senior years. Also See: Admission of Students Expenses of Students Matriculation and Residence Assessment Evening Classes & Summer Semester Readmission Student Right-to-Know & Campus Security Act

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