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General Admissions

Sampson Community College (SCC) adheres to the open-door admissions policy of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The College will admit any person who is a legal resident of the United States and who is a high school graduate, a GED® or adult high school equivalency diploma recipient, or who is at least 18 years of age. Accreditation of a secondary school located in North Carolina that a person has attended is not a factor affecting admission to the College or to any program of study, scholarships, or other educational activity at the community college. This policy is pursuant to 1D SBCCC 400.2.

Admissions requirements are consistent for all students seeking to enter courses or programs offered by the College. All students enrolling in an associate degree or diploma program of study at SCC must be a high school graduate, possess a GED®, or adult high school equivalency diploma. While SCC advises all prospective students to earn a High School Diploma or GED®, non-graduates may be admitted to certificate programs or a limited number of courses. The College reserves the right to place students on the basis of counseling, assessments, interviews, and previous academic achievement.

Applicants currently under suspension or expulsion from any other community college, university, or educational institution may be refused admission to Sampson Community College for the duration of the suspension period or expulsion. This policy has been adopted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 of the State Board of Community Colleges Code.

General Admission Requirements

  1. Application for Admission: Prospective students must complete an application for admission, including a residency determination through North Carolina’s Residency Determination Service. The SCC admissions application can be accessed and submitted online at: www.cfnc.org. Please visit the SCC Admissions page on the College’s website for more information.
  2. Official Transcripts: Applicants should request for official transcripts to be sent to the SCC Admissions Office. A transcript is considered official if it is submitted directly to SCC from the institution or is in a sealed envelope from the institution. Transcripts can be sent electronically to transcripts@sampsoncc.edu, or by mail to PO Box 318 Clinton NC 28329.
    1. High School Graduates: An official transcript showing high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency diploma is required for all students seeking financial aid. Applicants who have graduated from high school should submit an official transcript showing all course work completed and the date of graduation. High school seniors may submit a partial transcript showing their current courses and the intended date of graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a final high school transcript prior to admission to an Associate Degree or Diploma program. Students who graduated from a public NC high school (graduation date 2006 to present) can request their transcript online at www.cfnc.org.
    2. High School Equivalency Diploma: Students who earned a High School Equivalency diploma can request an official transcript by visiting www.diplomasender.com.
    3. Home School Transcripts: Home school graduates must submit a transcript documenting credit earned and the date of graduation. Official transcripts must be issued by the chief administrator of the home school and show the school’s name and address. The home school must be listed on the state registry as an authorized home school.
    4. Non-US Transcripts: All non-US transcripts must be translated and evaluated by any member agency associated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Please visit www.naces.org for more information.
    5. College/University Transcripts: Transcripts from other colleges or universities attended are required to determine gateway course placement, to verify prerequisite coursework, and for transfer credit review.
  3. RISE Placement: Non-U.S. high school graduates, U.S. high school graduates of more than 10 years of enrollment, and HiSET/GED graduates who do not meet certain benchmarks, are provided an option to complete the RISE assessment. Please refer to the RISE Placement section of this catalog, for additional information and review of the RISE criteria for gateway course placement.
  4. Viking Orientation: New students and those who have been out of enrollment for more than one year are required to complete the online Viking Orientation. The Viking Orientation app is in the student Single Sign-On portal. This informative orientation experience provides students with information regarding campus services, support, financial aid, and more.