Admissions

Admissions

Seminole State College maintains an open-door policy that guarantees admission for high school graduates with standard diplomas, GED graduates and graduates from approved home school educational programs, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

All correspondence concerning admission should be sent to:

Seminole State College of Florida
Admissions Office
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773

For more information, students may call the Admissions Office at 407.708.2050.

Students are admitted to the College prior to the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Prior to registering for classes, a student should have on file in the Records Office:

1. A completed admissions application;
2. An affidavit of Florida residency;
3. A copy of placement test results;
4. Transcripts of all previous college work (prior to the first day of classes);
5. Proof of high school completion (prior to the first day of classes)
6. Official transcripts (in a sealed envelope) must be sent to the Seminole State Records Office.

Summary of Admissions Requirements for Credit Students

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√ ^{1   Students who have not successfully completed college English and/or math must submit assessment scores or take a placement test.}

√ ^{2   Submit an official transcript from each institution attended prior to initial acceptance or readmission.}

√ ^{3   Official transcripts must be submitted to a NACES evaluation company.}

√ ^{4   Nonimmigrant (international) students in select visa classification may be eligible for Florida residency.}

√ ^{5   Submit an official high school transcript if it was not submitted previously to Seminole State.}

√ ^{6  If residency is not coded through FACTS.ORG, students may need to provide documentation.}

√ ^{7 Submit official transcript from highest degree.}

√ ^{8  For certain programs, TABE testing may be required.} 

Orientation

Seminole State's online orientation is designed to introduce new students to the College's programs and procedures. It also provides useful information about campus rules and regulations. All college credit students must complete an online orientation session at www.seminolestate.edu/orientation prior to advising and enrollment.

General Admissions

The procedure for freshmen or transfer students seeking admission to Seminole State is as follows:

1. Complete an online application at www.seminolestate.edu/apply. Students may also obtain an application for admission from any Seminole State Admissions Office or download one online. Completed hard copy applications should be returned to the Admissions Office for processing. The applicant will be notified of the status of his/her application by mail.
2. All first-time-in-college (FTIC) students must have current (less than two years old) ACT, Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or SAT scores to register for college credit courses. All FTIC degree-seeking students, and all students who register for their 12th college credit hour must meet the entry testing requirements. All FTIC students without current scores are required to take the PERT. Students presenting a College Ready Diploma (CRD), issued to Florida public high school graduates beginning in 1998, may be waived from placement testing provided they enroll in the appropriate general education coursework within two years of graduation from high school. Test scores will determine initial placement in some courses. The institution should have the scores forwarded to the Seminole State Registration and Records Department. If test scores are more than two years old, students should go to the Assessment and Testing Office and take the PERT exam (no appointment is necessary).
3. Consult the College Academic Calendar section in this catalog for important admission and registration dates.
4. The Admissions Office will notify students regarding orientation and registration dates.
5. International students must contact the International Student Office on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus (Student Services, room A-104, or call 407.708.2041).
6. Second language English speakers, whose PERT scores and/or timed writing samples reflect a need for college preparatory English, may be required to take specifically designed English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, Adult Education ESOL courses or intensive English Language Institute courses.
7. Applicants with a disability who require information about the admission process, an application for admission or any other information in an alternative format, should contact the Disability Support Services Office at 407.708.2109 or TDD/ITTY 407.708.2110.
8. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements for the degree, diploma or certificate that they seek and for the admission policies and procedures published in the Seminole State Catalog.
9. Furnishing false or fraudulent statements in connection with an application for admission or residency affidavit may result in disciplinary action, denial of admission, loss of financial aid and invalidation of credits or degrees earned.
10. The College reserves the right to deny or rescind admission to any student whose record of behavior indicates that he or she would disrupt the orderly processes of the College's programs or would interfere with the rights and privileges of other students.
11. Seminole State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or disability status in any of its educational programs or other programs and practices.
12. Applicants who are suspended from another institution for disciplinary reasons will not be admitted until they are eligible for re-admission to the suspending institution. In accordance with Florida statutes, any student who has previously been expelled from a Florida state college or university for unlawful possession, sale or use of narcotic drugs will not be admitted to Seminole State for a period of one year from the date of expulsion. Any student who has been found guilty of campus disruption will not be admitted to Seminole State for a period of two years from the date of such finding. In exceptional cases, students may petition the Admission and Graduation Committee for further consideration. The Dean of Students should be consulted for information concerning the petition procedure.
13. Students on academic suspension at another institution may not attend Seminole State for one semester. After the one-semester suspension, students may enter without petitioning.
14. Students who have not been in attendance at Seminole State for three consecutive semesters or more must complete a new admission application to ensure the College has accurate directory, degree and residency documentation. Any additional information that may be required to complete the student's current degree and major will be identified.
15. Seminole State College may deny credit earned by students if it is determined that they have made false, incomplete or fraudulent statements in connection with their application for admission. In determining Florida residency for tuition purposes, the burden of proof rests with the applicant.

Admissions Requirements for First-Time-in-College Degree-Seeking Students

1. Standard High School Diploma: Florida high school graduates must have earned a standard high school diploma. Non-Florida high school graduates must meet requirements specified in Florida statutes. An official high school transcript (in a sealed envelope) with the high school graduation date is required for admission prior to the first day of classes.
2. General Educational Diploma (GED): Students who have a GED are eligible for admission. An official transcript (in a sealed envelope) noting the GED results is required for admission.
3. Florida Certificate of Completion (W8A):
   
   1. Students who have met the 2.0 GPA and all course requirements for a standard high school diploma, but did not pass the FCAT will be issued the W8A Certificate of Completion. These students must sit for a placement test in order to be placed into college-credit or remedial courses as appropriate. These students may or may not be eligible for all scholarships or financial aid programs. All school districts must identify students who have met requirements for the W8A Certificate of Completion on the official transcript.
   2. To identify this new credential (certificate), the Withdrawal Reason "W8A" will appear on the high school transcript. In addition, the certificate will bear the designation "Computerized Placement Test Eligible." This designation will differentiate between the old Certificate of Completion and the new Certificate of Completion.
   3. Students with the new certificate of completion who need remediation should be classified as degree-seeking students. These students must meet the college preparatory requirements outlined in section 1008.30(4)(a), Florida Statutes (the same requirements apply to students with a standard high school diploma).
   4. Students with the certificate of completion are not eligible to receive federal aid unless they earn a GED.
   5. Students will not be admitted to limited-access programs, programs requiring a high school diploma, or programs that may include licensure requirements that include a high school diploma. Students should not be admitted to those programs until they have earned the standard high school diploma or its equivalent.
4. Other Certificate of Completion: Students who have earned a Certificate of Completion are not eligible for admission into a college-credit, technical or non-approved vocational program. They may be admitted into programs that do not require a high school diploma.
5. Special Diploma: Students who have earned a Special Diploma are not eligible for admission into a college-credit, technical or non-approved vocational program. They may be admitted into programs that do not require a high school diploma.
6. Home Education Graduate: Students who have graduated from a home education program are eligible for admission as high school graduates. Students must have affidavits signed by a parent or legal guardian attesting that they have completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements in F.S. 232.0201 and provide their official high school transcripts.

Admissions Requirements for Baccalaureate Students

Admissions requirements for Seminole State's baccalaureate degree programs are listed in the baccalaureate section of the College Catalog.

Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students

1. Students will be admitted as transfer students if they have previously attended a college or university.
2. Students who have earned less than 12 semester hours of transferable college credit must also submit an official high school transcript.
3. Transfer students must request that official transcripts (in a sealed envelope) from all previous colleges and universities be sent directly to the Director of Records and Registration. Official transcripts are to have been generated within the past six months. All credits attempted and earned at the baccalaureate level from regionally accredited colleges and universities are accepted (credit from non-regionally accredited institutions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis) to fulfill Seminole State degree requirements. An accepted transfer course satisfies general education requirements for the associate degrees only if the course is essentially the same as a corresponding Seminole State course satisfying those requirements.
4. All official transcripts should be submitted via hard copy (in a sealed envelope) or electronically, prior to students beginning classes. Students whose transcripts have not been received by the end of the first semester of initial enrollment will not be allowed to continue at Seminole State. In addition, a restriction will be placed on the student's record and will not be removed until the Records and Registration Office receives the transcripts.
5. Credits earned at institutions accredited by one of the six regionally accredited associations will be accepted to fulfill Seminole State degree requirements provided a grade of "D" or better was earned. However, Gordon Rule courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.  Grades of "I" (incomplete) are transferred into Seminole State as a grade of "F." Credits from non-regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis at the request of the student. Students may be required to provide additional documentation that will assist in this process.
   
   Note: Accredited Institutions
   For the purposes of this College Catalog, "accredited institutions" are those colleges and universities accredited by any of the following six regional associations:
   
   
   • New England Association of Schools and Colleges;
   • Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education;
   • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education;
   • Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools, Commission on Colleges and Universities;
   • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;
   • Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities and Accrediting Commission for Junior Colleges.
6. Transfer students are exempt from PERT testing for placement purposes if they transfer in successfully completed college prep courses in reading, writing and math or college-level courses in English and math. Students are exempt from entry testing when their official test scores arrive and are entered into the Seminole State College student database.
7. Transfer students on academic probation, suspension or dismissal from another college should note the following requirements:
   • Students are allowed to apply for admission to the College. Once their transcript is received and evaluated, their academic status can change. After transcripts are evaluated, students are alerted to their Standards of Academic Progress as indicated on their Seminole State transcript.
   • The Records and Registration Office will notify students with regard to their transcript evaluation during their first semester of enrollment. Students may appeal the evaluation prior to the end of their second semester of attendance at the College. Seminole State does not award college credit based upon experiential learning. The final determination for transfer of credit equivalency decisions rests with the Director of Records and Registration/Registrar.

Admissions Requirements for Non-High School Graduates

Students who are not high school graduates but have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester credits of college-level courses at another institution and have passed an acceptable placement test indicating college readiness (e.g., ACT, SAT or PERT) are eligible for admission to an associate degree program. Students must provide official transcripts from a previous college or university to determine transferability; however, students without a standard high school diploma or equivalent (GED) are not eligible for financial aid.

Admissions Requirements for International Students

International students seeking college credit admission on the F-1 visa or seeking postsecondary adult vocational admission on the M-1 visa must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfaction of all requirements for admission (same as a U.S. student).
2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores of 450 or higher on paper-based tests or 130 or higher on computer-based tests. Final placement into English classes is based on Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) scores for language and reading skills or a combination of PERT, Level of English Proficiency (LOEP), and writing sample scores for possible placement into English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. These assessments are made after the student arrives at Seminole State. International students who are not applying for college or whose scores are not appropriate for college may consider non-credit intensive English courses (see English Language Studies section of College Catalog).
3. Admission materials must be sent to Seminole State one month prior to the term or session for which the applicant seeks admission.
4. Completion of the Application for Admission Form and International Student Form.
5. Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee. 
6. Foreign Education Transcript:
   
   1. If the student attended only high school, transcripts must be officially translated to English and then evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The NACES members most commonly used by Seminole State students are World Education Services or Josef Silny and Associates.
   2. All foreign education evaluations must be presented to the Records and Registration Office. Only original documents will be accepted. Facsimiles and photocopies will not be accepted.
7. Formal or informal color photograph of the student.
8. Financial support documents including the following:
   1. A signed bank letter from student or sponsor, as applicable, stating when the account was opened, type of account and current balance.
   2. Signed and notarized Affidavit of Support must state relationship to and responsibility to pay all study and personal expenses of the student; also whether the student will live in the sponsor's home.
   3. If bank funds are not enough to cover the cost of study and living, then a signed letter (on letterhead) from an employer, student or sponsor, as applicable, must include the job title, salary and length of time employed.
      
      Note: It is possible to have more than one sponsor. The sponsor(s) does not need to reside in the United States, nor be a relative of the applicant.
   4. Only documents in English will be accepted. Translations must be completed by an official body (notary public does not automatically qualify as a translator). Only original documents will be accepted. Facsimiles and photocopies will not be accepted.
9. As part of the admissions process, students on an F-1 or M-1 visa must purchase and provide proof of health insurance. They must maintain this coverage during their entire period of study. 
10. For transfer students only, the following are needed: completed International Student Transfer Form and a photocopy of previous I-20, I-94 (two sides) and passport.
11. According to USCIS, an international student must study full time. Full-time, college-credit studies at Seminole State is a minimum 12 credits each for the Fall and Spring semester.

Send all forms and documents in English to:

Seminole State College
Attn: International Student Office
100 Weldon Boulevard
Sanford, Florida 32773-6199
USA

For more information, call Seminole State's International Student Office at 407.708.2041, or visit www.seminolestate.edu/international.

Guidelines for Level of English Proficiency, Writing and Reading Assessment

1. For placement purposes only, all Seminole State students must meet State of Florida test score requirements (PERT, ACT, SAT) prior to enrollment in courses that require English and reading proficiency. Students who do not meet state minimum requirements are required to complete additional English and/or reading coursework prior to entry into those college-level courses.
2. Students who attended high school in English in the United States for at least four years without enrollment in ESOL classes must take preparatory coursework to meet the state requirements.
3. Students who have not attended high school in English in the United States for at least four years without enrollment in ESOL classes must take English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses to meet state requirements. Some take non-credit courses prior to EAP. Placement into EAP may require students to take the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) test and complete a writing sample to ensure the most appropriate placement.
4. Students who have attended high school in English in countries outside the United States where English is the official language may be placed into college-level English courses based on PERT scores or preparatory EAP courses based on PERT scores, LOEP scores and a writing sample. If language-interference problems are assessed in writing samples done by students from countries where English is the official language, students are placed into preparatory EAP courses.

General Admissions Requirements for Career and Technical Education Programs

Career and Technical Education Programs provide integrated pathways to high-skill/high-wage earning careers that are family sustainable and strengthen the area's economic health. The region's major employers are actively vested and engaged with our faculty and programs, and Seminole State graduates reflect their expertise and commitment.

Seminole State's vision is to be the region's most influential educational institution for career and professional studies education, with employees seeking our graduates before all others.

1. Limited-Access Programs Placement Eligibility

All candidates for admission to the College are accepted for enrollment as announced in this procedure. However, some programs are regularly identified by Seminole State as limited-access programs.

1. Limited-access programs have specific enrollment eligibility limitation requirements that are imposed because of:
   
   1. Physical facility limitations;
   2. Faculty and clinical or internship resources;
   3. State licensure rules and regulations established and implemented by outside agencies, boards and entities; or
   4. Related criteria established and implemented pursuant to laws, rules and regulations over which the College has no discretionary authority.
2. Limited-access program students shall be selected for admission to these programs based on:
   
   1. Equal Access/Equal Opportunity standards;
   2. Past student performance;
   3. Academic performance and continuing academic potential.
3. Students seeking placement in such programs receive specific eligibility requirements for admission from the department. The final selection decision for placement in each limited-access program is determined by a department committee. The department provides notification of placement to each limited-access program candidate.
4. Admission decisions related to limited-access programs cannot be appealed except for specific cause.
5. Students who are not selected for admission to a specific limited-access program are encouraged to continue their studies in other programs and courses at the College. Advising services are provided by career program advisors who work with students in each program area. These career progrm advisors can assist unsuccessful candidates with strengthening their application and/or the selection of alternative educational programs and courses. All students who apply to limited-access programs should contact the appropriate career program advisor early for guidance.

Apprenticeship Programs

Florida Automatic Sprinkler Training (FAST), Florida Electrical Apprenticeship Training (FEAT), Plumbing Industry Professional Education (PIPE) apprenticeship programs

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Be at least 18 years of age;
3. Be physically capable of performing the work of the respective trade;
4. Be able to read and write English;
5. Be employed by a sponsoring company.

Automotive Programs

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Automotive Service Technology (Ford, GM, General Domestic and Imports)

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete the Post-secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT);
3. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
4. Possess a valid Florida driver's license and provide a 36-month driving record history;
5. Return completed and signed Automotive Program Application form;
6. Schedule an interview with the career program advisor or the program manager;
7. Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Automotive Service Technology Program (Vocational Certificate)

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). TABE scores must be at or above 566 for Language, 580 for Reading and 583 for Math to exit the program and receive the completion diploma;
3. Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Health Programs

Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Nursing (RN) and RN Career Transition

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) or SAT;
3. Visit www.seminolestate.edu/nursing for program details;
4. Submit the following documentation:
   • Nursing Application: This form must be submitted for and is valid for the current academic year. Students who are not admitted must submit a new Nursing Application the following year. The Nursing Application is part of the application packet and can only be obtained during a nursing information session.
   • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) grade report. See the Nursing website for required scores.
   • Seminole State College transcript. A GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for general education and support courses is required. All students must be eligible for MAC1105 College Algebra, through coursework or test scores at the time of application. See the Nursing website for a list of prerequisites.
   • Transcripts from other colleges must be submitted to the College Records Office by the date listed on the Nursing website.
   • Work experience documentation for RN Career Transition applicants. See the Nursing website for details.
     
     If there are more applicants meeting the criteria than available seats, the Seminole State Nursing Admissions Committee will use a selection process. More information about the selection process is available on the Nursing website.
5. Be aware of physical limitations. Bedside nursing can be physically demanding of the nurse. Student nurses provide care that includes activities such as turning, lifting and transferring patients. Hospital protocol requires all health care workers to be physically stable in order to provide care. Hospitals have the ability to deny the use of their facilities to students when the safety of care provided to patients could be compromised. Any student absent due to medical reasons must have a medical release prior to returning to a clinical experience.

Nursing-Concurrent A.S.-B.S.N. Option with the University of Central Florida

This program is a partnership between Seminole State and the University of Central Florida. It integrates current enrollment in associate and baccalaureate nursing programs simultaneously.

Candidates must:

1. Be admitted into Seminole State College's Generic Associate Degree in Nursing Program;
2. Be admitted to UCF and the UCF Nursing Concurrent Program;
3. Meet all Seminole State and UCF nursing prerequisites;
4. Possess a minimum overall GPA as stated on the Seminole State Nursing website.

If there are more applicants meeting the criteria than available seats, the Seminole State Nursing Admissions Committee will use a selection process. More information about the selection process is available on the Nursing website.

Practical Nursing Program

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
3. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) within the first six (6) weeks of the program;
4. Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) (see www.seminolestate.edu/testing for test schedule and the Nursing website for score requirements);
5. Attend a mandatory Nursing information session;
6. Complete a Nursing application for Practical Nursing;
7. Attach a student copy of the candidate's Seminole State transcript and highlight the following required courses from Seminole State or transfer college (courses with a grade below a "C" are not acceptable):

• HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
• HSC 1000 Introduction to Health
• HIM 1453 Anatomy and Physiology or BSC 1084 Essentials of Human Structure and Function

If there are more applicants meeting the criteria than available seats, the Seminole State Nursing Admission Committee will use a selection process. More information about the selection process is available on the Nursing website.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT);
3. Complete a minimum of 20 hours of observation, volunteer service or work experience in two or more Physical Therapy Departments;
4. Complete the required pre-requisite courses. See the Physical Therapist Assistant website (www.seminolestate.edu/pta) for a list of pre-requisite courses;
   
   Please note, at Seminole State, General Biology is a prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology I. The General Biology course does not have the eight-year restriction since it is not a program prerequisite. At Seminole State, Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033) is a prerequisite to College Algebra (MAC 1105). The remaining general education courses will be taken throughout the PTA curriculum.
   
   Prerequisite courses may be taken at any accredited college or university (official transcripts must be sent to Seminole State's Office of Registration and Records within four months of applying to the program to become part of a candidate's official record). It is the pre-PTA student's responsibility to request from other colleges and universities that official transcripts be sent to Seminole State as soon as possible, but no later than the first day of classes.
   
   
5. Submit the completed PTA application packet (available at www.seminolestate.edu/pta/app-process).

Respiratory Care

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT);
3. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
4. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
   • BSC 2093C: Anatomy and Physiology I (must earn a grade of "C" or higher). Note: At Seminole State, General Biology (BSC 1010C) is a prerequisite for this course. General Biology can be used to satisfy the four-credit support course elective requirements.
   • ENC 1101: English I.  Note: At Seminole State, English I is a corequisite for BSC 1010C. A grade of "C" or higher is required for graduation.
5. Possess intermediate algebra skill level satisfied by completion of Intermediate Algebra, MAT 1033, or test scores which place student into College Algebra. See the Respiratory Care website for a list of all prerequisite courses.
6. Submit completed Respiratory Care Application. Obtain applications by attending a Respiratory Care Information Session. Dates for upcoming sessions are available at www.seminolestate.edu/respiratory or by calling the career program advisor for health programs at 407.404.6004. 

If there are more candidates meeting the criteria than available seats, the Respiratory Care Admission Committee will use a selection process. More information about the selection process is available on the Respiratory Care website.

Public Safety Programs

Correctional Officer: Criminal Justice Academy

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Be at least 19 years of age;
3. Be a U.S. citizen;
4. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license;
6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
7. Make an appointment with Testing and Assessment, pay fee and complete the CJBAT battery;
8. Complete the Law Enforcement/Corrections/Crossover application process and physical fitness assessment.

Law Enforcement: Basic Recruit Criminal Justice Academy

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
3. Be at least 19 years of age;
4. Be a U.S. citizen;
5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license;
6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
7. Make an appointment with Testing and Assessment, pay fee and complete the CJBAT battery;
8. Complete the Criminal Justice Institute application process.

Combined CJSTC Law Enforcement and Corrections Basic Dual Certification

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
3. Be at least 19 years of age;
4. Be a U.S. citizen;
5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license;
6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
7. Make an appointment with Testing and Assessment, pay fee and complete the CJBAT battery;
8. Complete the Criminal Justice Institute application process.

Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Vocational Certificate

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED;
3. Be at least 19 years of age;
4. Be a U.S. citizen;
5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license;
6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
7. Make an appointment with Testing and Assessment, pay fee and complete the CJBAT battery;
8. Complete the Criminal Justice Institute application process.

Crossover Corrections to Law Enforcement: Criminal Justice Academy

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating successful completion of high school or GED and transcript indicating completion of Corrections Academy;
3. Be at least 19 years of age;
4. Be a U.S. citizen;
5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license;
6. Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements or moral turpitude;
7. Make an appointment with Testing and Assessment, pay fee and complete the CJBAT battery;
8. Complete the Criminal Justice Institute application process.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certificate Program

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Submit EMS application to the Fire Science/EMS Department;
3. Submit proof of age (at least 18 years of age);
4. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating the successful completion of high school or GED;
5. Submit for and successfully pass an FDLE/FBI criminal background check as identified by the State of Florida Department of Health;
6. Submit proof of current certifications and CPR at the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer Level or equivalent;
7. Attend mandatory program orientation.

Please note: the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is not required for an 11-credit program. However, PERT is required for students taking 12 or more credits or pursuing the EMS-AS degree.

Firefighting Vocational Certificate - Minimum Standards

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Complete EMT-B or paramedic course;
3. Submit Firefighting Academy application to the Center for Public Safety;
4. Submit proof of age (at least 18 years of age);
5. Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or obtain an exemption;
6. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating the successful completion of high school program or GED;
7. Meet the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training vision requirement of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20
8. Attend mandatory Firefighting Orientation Session held by Fire Science Department.

Please note: priority is given to applicants who have completed the EMT paramedic courses.

Paramedic Certificate

Candidates must:

1. Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College;
2. Submit a completed EMS Paramedic application;
3. Submit proof of age (at least 18 years of age);
4. Provide an official transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) indicating the successful completion of high school program or GED;
5. Complete the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT);
6. Have earned a 2.5 GPA or higher;
7. Attend an information session;
8. Submit and successfully pass an FDLE/FBI criminal background check as identified by the State of Florida Department of Health;
9. Have successfully completed EMT and be eligible to take the state exam before the first day of class.

Applicants who are currently employed by a Seminole County fire department in will be allowed first opportunity to enroll in the Paramedic Program. All other applicants will fill the remaining positions in the class based on their application date and college eligibility.

The Paramedic Certificate and degree have corequisite requirements. Failure to successfully complete any of the corequisite courses will result in the student being withdrawn from all corequisite courses (EMS). Upon return or acceptance into the EMS Program the student must re-register into all corequisite courses. If a student receives a failing grade for any EMS course, he/she will subsequently receive a withdrawal from the corequisite requirements. A minimum grade of "C" (80%) must be achieved in all EMS courses to meet program and graduation requirements.

General Admissions Requirements for Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Students

All students entering Apprenticeship Programs, Automotive Service Technology, Child Care Development Specialist, Home Health Aide (HHA), Articulated Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Patient Care Assistant programs are required to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). A TABE is required for all vocational programs of 450 contact hours or more. Students must meet minimum TABE scores before graduation. The TABE is administered before students register for their first semester. The Student Transition and Achievement Resources (STAR) Center offers free tutoring for those needing support to meet the minimum scores for both admission and graduation.

1. Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) students must follow Seminole State general admission procedures. The TABE is required for most certificate programs. Refer to the individual program descriptions for testing and additional program requirements.
   

   Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) certificate programs include:

   • Applied Welding Technologies
   • Automotive Service Technology
   • Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
   • Articulated Nursing Assistant (CNA)
   • Home Health Aide (HHA)
   • Combined Law Enforcement and Corrections 
   • Correctional Officer
   • Crossover Criminal Justice Academies
   • Early Childhood Education
   • Firefighting
   • Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship
   • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
   • Law Enforcement Officer
   • Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
   • Plumbing Apprenticeship
   • Plumbing Technologies
   • Practical Nursing (LPN)

2. All career and technical certificate programs require that students have a high school diploma or GED with the exception of:

   • Applied Welding Technologies
   • Apprenticeship Programs
   • Automotive Service Technology
   • Articulated Nursing Assistant
   • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
   • Home Health Aide
   • Patient Care Assistant
   • Plumbing Technologies

3. These programs require the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT), not the TABE:

   • Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
   • Combined Law Enforcement and Corrections
   • Correctional Officer
   • Crossover Criminal Justice Academies
   • Law Enforcement Officer

4. Students are informed of registration procedures by the Admissions Office prior to registration. Students must provide the Admissions Office:

   • A completed Seminole State College application for admission.
   • An official high school transcript(s) (in a sealed envelope) with their date of graduation or an official GED transcript.
   • Documentation of English proficiency (only for students whose first language is not English).
   • Results of required placement tests.
   • Verification of minimum age requirement of 18 (driver's license or birth certificate).
   • A completed residency statement with all required documentation. Students who are not Florida residents for tuition purposes must pay non-resident tuition fees.
     
     
5. All first-time-in-program students, who designate themselves as certificate-seeking in a PSAV program of 450 hours or more, are required to take the TABE.

   Students who have already taken the TABE or another approved examination and their scores are more than two years old and whose tests have not been used for placement are required to repeat the TABE.

   The following students are exempt from taking the TABE:

   • Students who have an A.A.S., A.S., A.A., bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree posted on their MySeminoleState transcript from a regionally accredited college/university.
   • Students who have ACT, SAT, CPT or PERT scores posted on their transcript, which meet the minimum test scores in all three areas (reading, writing and math), placing them at college level in all three areas (scores may not be mixed; ie: SAT: Verbal and ACT: Math). Acceptable scores are:
     
     ACT (must have all scores):
     Reading ≥18
     English ≥ 17
     Math ≥ 19
     SAT (must have all scores):
     Reading/Verbal ≥ 440
     Math ≥ 440
     CPT (must have all scores):
     Reading and Sentence Skills ≥ 83
     Elementary Algebra ≥ 72
     PERT (must have all scores):
     Reading  ≥ 104
     Writing Skills ≥ 99
     Math ≥ 113
     
     
   • Students who have passed all parts of the CLAS requirement (posted on their transcript).
   • Students who have passed an approved state, national or industry licensure exam (see an advisor for a list of approved licensure exams). Students must provide documentation, such as an official copy of their licensure credentials, official test scores or an official transcript. Apprenticeship students who have earned journeyman status in their area of study may be exempt.

Students requesting a TABE exemption based on one of the above conditions must go to the Assessment and Testing Office to complete and submit a TABE Waiver Request Form.

Each career and technical certificate program has a TABE score requirement for reading, language and mathematics. For most programs, students must test prior to their orientation; however, if students are unable to meet the minimum scores required for their certificate program, they may be allowed to enroll and begin classes. These students must seek assistance from the STAR Center to strengthen their skills and then retake the TABE to achieve the required scores in reading, language and math before they complete their certificate program.

Students without a high school diploma or GED who enroll in select PSAV programs must be at least 18 years old and complete the TABE. They are also encouraged to pursue additional coursework through Seminole State's Adult Education programs.

Admissions Requirements for Academic Foundations

Admission requirements for Seminole State's Academic Foundations programs are listed in the Secondary Studies for Adults section of the College Catalog.

Admissions Requirements for Non-Degree Seeking Students

1. Early College/Dual Enrollment Students

Students who reside in Seminole County or who are enrolled in a Seminole County Public School or in a non-public school (including home school) that is in compliance with Florida Statute 1002.42(2), and conducts a secondary curriculum pursuant to Florida Statute 1003.43 are eligible for dual enrollment. Students may not withdraw without high school approval. (For more information please see Alternative Ways to Earn Credit section).

2. Transient Students

Students in good standing at other colleges may be admitted as transient students to take courses for transfer back to their home institutions.

Students must produce a transient form or letter indicating their good standing, specific courses to be taken, and the parent institution's willingness to accept the credit earned prior to registration for classes. The form can be completed at FACTS.org and will serve as the application for admission as well as the residency and transient form. If the home institution is not listed on FACTS.org, the student must apply to the College, complete a residency affidavit and obtain a transient form from the home institution.

3. Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher may enroll in lower and upper division college courses. Students admitted in this category must:

• Complete the application process for admissions
• Indicate that a Seminole State degree or certificate is not sought
• Provide an official transcript from the degree-granting institution prior to the start of the first term of enrollment

Students are responsible for their own advising and determining the transferability of credits earned at Seminole State as a non-degree student toward a degree program at another institution.

4. Post-Associate Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students who have earned an associate degree, but not a higher level degree, may enroll in lower division college courses. Students who are admitted in this category must:

• Complete the application process for admissions
• Indicate that a Seminole State degree or certificate is not sought
• Provide an official transcript from the degree-granting institution prior to the start of the first term of enrollment

Students are responsible for their own advising and are required to meet all prerequisites and corequisites for courses they intend to enroll in, including appropriate placement scores when required. Determining the transferability of credit earned at Seminole State as a non-degree student toward a degree program at another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.

5. Post-High School Non-Degree Seeking Students

Non-degree seeking students with a high school diploma but no college degree who are non-degree seeking, typically take courses for job improvement or personal enrichment.  The following requirements apply to non-degree seeking students with a high school diploma but no college degree:

• Must complete the an application process for admissions
• Are exempt from College Level Placement Tests
• May enroll in any lower division college level course except English or mathematics courses and courses with English or mathematics courses as prerequisites or corequisites
• Must meet all prerequisite and corequisite requirements
• May complete up to 11 hours in non-degree seeking student status. Once a non-degree seeking student enrolls in the 12^th hour, he/she must be reclassified to degree-seeking status and will be required to meet degree-seeking admission and placement testing requirements.

6. Teacher Recertification Students

Certified K-12 teachers who choose to attend Seminole State to enroll in courses required for recertification must submit their teaching certificate as proof of a bachelor’s degree.  These students may enroll in lower division college courses and will not be required to satisfy course prerequisites and corequisites. Students admitted in this category must:

• Complete the application process for admissions
• Indicate that a Seminole State degree or certificate is not sought and student will be enrolling to satisfy teacher recertification requirements
• Submit a copy of their teaching certificate 

Students are responsible for their own advising.