College Catalog (2011-2012)
2011-2012 College Catalog: Admissions Information
Admissions Information
Admission to the College
The open-door admission policy of TMCC encourages the entire community to become involved in the college's programs. All adults 18 years or older or those who are high school graduates or the equivalent may enroll in college. High school students, international students and non-immigrants may also be eligible. See Appendix A for specific policies.
If you wish to enroll, submit your application online and get information about semester and registration dates. Please visit the website (http://www.tmcc.edu/). For other information about admission and registration, please call 775-673-7042 or visit the college at 7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, Nevada 89512-3999.
Admission to Health Science Programs
The health science programs include certified nursing assistant (CNA), dental assisting, dental hygiene, emergency medical service (EMS), nursing, paramedic, radiologic technology and veterinary technician. Admission to any of these programs is limited and requires special procedures. In order to be considered for selection into any of these programs, the applicant must satisfy certain requirements and submit the necessary application forms to the specific departments. The admission policies for the health science programs are listed alphabetically with the worksheets that begin on page B-1. Specific information about admission to these programs may be obtained from the School of Sciences (775-673-7182). Monthly information sessions are held. Call 775-673-7182 for dates and times.
Immunization Requirements
The following programs may have specific immunization requirements: criminal justice, dental assisting, early childhood education, emergency medical services, nursing, dental hygiene and radiologic technology. Immunizations that may be required are hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella, tetanus and diphtheria. Contact the School of Sciences at 775-673-7182 for further information on specific program requirements.
Required Enrollment Steps (RES)
All new degree-seeking students are required to complete the following required enrollment steps:
- Complete the ACCUPLACER placement test
- Attending a TMCC Orientation/Advisement Workshop
Once the above enrollment steps are completed, the registration hold will be removed and students will be eligible to enroll in classes.
Students may seek additional information regarding the Required Enrollment Steps (RES) process from the following Student Services Departments:
- Admissions and Registrar at 775-673-7042
- Academic Advisement at 775-673-7062
- Counseling at 775-673-7060
- Mandatory Services at 772-673-7111
- Testing Services at 775-673-8241
Student Placement Testing
Every new student planning to register for math or English courses at TMCC must take the ACCUPLACER placement tests, which assess the basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. These tests are provided to help students select the appropriate courses in which to register. In many cases, there are also qualifying test scores required for course enrollment. Please note that some business courses require ACCUPLACER placement test results for course enrollment.
Students with recent ACT/SAT scores (no more than one year old for math and two years for other than math) or with qualified transfer courses from other colleges, senior citizens and some others may be exempt. If you are not sure if you need to take the ACCUPLACER placement tests, contact an adviser .
If your first language is not English, you must make arrangements to take the ACCUPLACER placement tests to be assessed in English.
Before you take the ACCUPLACER placement tests, your application must be on file with admissions and records.
For a schedule of ACCUPLACER testing hours or for more information about the test, call 775-673-8241 or visit our Web site http://testing.tmcc.edu.
ACCUPLACER Retake Policy
Every student may take one math and one English placement test at no cost. All subsequent retakes are $20 each. A student may retake the test four weeks or more after the first testing session. A maximum of two retakes will be allowed. If a student desires to retake the test beyond the set limit, written permission from the chair of the math or English department is required.
Testing Accommodations
In accordance with the ADA requirements, TMCC accommodates a wide range of documented needs through alternative formats, special testing sessions, etc. Anyone who has special needs should inquire about accommodations when registering for tests. Allow ample time for special scheduling requirements.
Developmental Courses
Developmental courses are offered for those students who have been away from school for an extended time or need review classes to build a strong foundation in English and mathematics. These courses are intended to bring the students to a level of proficiency that assures benefit from instruction in occupational or liberal arts (transfer) programs. Developmental courses are not designed to transfer or apply to a degree.
Effective fall semester 2010, first-time degree-seeking students who score on the ACCUPLACER exam below standards in reading or or arithmetic will be limited to nine (9) credits or less per term. Such students must take the prescribed sequence of development courses until completed. Students placing into English 101 or above but who place below standard in arithmetic may enroll full-time but must take the prescribed sequence of developmental courses until completed. Likewise, students placing into MATH 120 or above but who place below standards in reading may enroll full-time but must take the prescribed sequence of developmental courses until completed.
Course descriptions for the following developmental courses may be found in the course descriptions section of this catalog or the course catalog accessible through the MyTMCC portal.
English
- ENG 085 SPELLING AND VOCABULARY
- ENG 091 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING
- ENG 098 PREPARATORY COMPOSITION
- READ 093 READING IMPROVEMENT
English as a Second Language
- ENG 081-A ESL LISTENING AND SPEAKING
- ENG 081-C BASIC SKILLS IN READING
- ENG 081-D BASIC ESL WRITING
- ENG 085 SPELLING AND VOCABULARY
- ENG 088 ESL GRAMMAR
- ENG 112-A BRIDGE ESL LISTENING
- ENG 112-C BRIDGE READING SKILLS
- ENG 112-D BRIDGE ESL WRITING
Mathematics
- MATH 090 CONTINUING STUDIES IN MATH
- MATH 095 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
- MATH 096 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Please Note: A student can receive financial aid for a maximum of 30 credit hours of developmental coursework.
Advanced Standing
TMCC will accept credit from a variety of training and educational programs toward an associate degree and/or certificate of achievement. Contact the admissions and records office about how to obtain an advanced standing evaluation.
The maximum number of credits allowed for transfer from all sources is 45 credits per degree. The maximum number of credits possible in each category is:
- advanced standing from other colleges and universities: 45 credits total.
- advanced standing from credit by examination: 30 credits.
- advanced standing from nontraditional sources: 15 credits or a maximum of 25% of the total credits required for the degree.
Transcripts which are received from other colleges or universities must come directly from that school to the admissions and records office to be classified as official transcripts. We accept official transcripts from students provided the envelope is not open. All other transcripts will be considered unofficial and will not be evaluated. The TMCC Transfer Credit Policy appears in Appendix C of this course catalog.
Advisement
Advising is recommended to students who are interested in programs of study leading to a degree or certificate and to students who are considering transferring their TMCC credits to a four-year institution. If you need help deciding what program of study to follow, call the advisement center at 775-673-7062 for an appointment or stop by Red Mountain 111 or call the specific department for advice on specific programs.
New Transfer Students
Students transferring college credits to TMCC should refer to the Steps to Enroll for Transfer Students.
TMCC High School
TMCC is one of only a handful of colleges nationwide to be home to a school district high school. TMCC High School is designed for juniors and seniors who want to get a jump on their college education. This program gives high school students the opportunity to attend college while they are still in high school. Call 775-674-7660 for details.