Admission Criteria
To qualify for admission, students must be at least 16 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED®. To be admitted, students must complete an admissions application and fulfill the placement assessment requirement. The College reserves the right to deny admission to applicants whose admission is judged to be potentially detrimental to the institution.
Degree-Seeking Students
Students who plan to earn a Clatsop degree or certificate or are receiving financial assistance must complete the admissions process (See the admissions section of this catalog for more information about becoming an admitted student). In that process, new students are provided information about college degrees and services, are evaluated for correct placement in courses, and are assigned to an academic advisor. Advisors will assist in making informed decisions concerning career planning, in selecting appropriate courses, and in referrals for help with financial matters.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Students who do not intend to complete a degree or certificate, are still encouraged to register prior to the beginning of the term. No approval is required except for those courses which require instructor permission or course prerequisites as noted in the college catalog and term schedule. For those unsure of whether they have the academic skills to be successful in a college course, they may arrange for a reading, writing, or math placement assessment.
Students Under the Age of 18
The College is part of an array of educational services offered throughout Clatsop County. The College does not usually serve students under the age of 18 unless they are high school graduates. However, provisions have been made, in exceptional circumstances, to allow the enrollment of younger students.
Examples of these unique circumstances include:
- By special contract with a local school district.
- Through pre-approval of specific classes which are open to younger students.
- Simultaneous enrollment.
- By special petition.
- For GED® preparation.
Specific policies and procedures are available from the Student Services First Stop. Parents or Guardians of dependent students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees.
Home-Schooled Students
Home schooled students are welcomed to enroll in courses at Clatsop Community College. In accordance with Oregon Law (ORS 339.030), the college requires homeschooled students under the age of 18 who have not graduated from high school provide an Exemption from Compulsory Attendance form (Oregon residents) indicating the student has been granted an exemption from compulsory attendance by the school district in which they reside. For Clatsop County students with an exemption from their local school district, a College Verification Letter may be obtained through the Northwest Regional ESD office of Home-Schooling Services. To register for classes, the student will need to ensure a current copy of this written exception is on file with the Registrar’s Office by submitting documentation to the Student Services First Stop. Non-residents must provide equivalent documentation from their local school district. Procedures for requests for exemption from attendance are stated in Oregon Administrative Rule (581) 021-0076.