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Admissions Procedures

ICC is an open-door institution. A student may be admitted to ICC upon meeting one of the following conditions:

	Kansas residents who have completed a four-year course of study in an accredited high school. A transcript of high school credits, showing date of graduation, must be on file if you are applying for scholarships and/or financial aid or if you plan on graduating from Independence Community College.
	Non-Kansas residents who are graduates of an accredited high school and who can present supporting evidence to indicate that they can benefit from the educational program and contribute to it.
	Transfers from other colleges who have completed an application for admission form and submitted copies of official transcripts for all prior college hours.
	Part-time high school students who have junior status from an accredited high school and have a written recommendation from the high school principal may enroll in a limited number of college courses.
	Kansas residents whose high school class has graduated and who have successfully passed the General Education Development (GED) Examination.
	ICC requires that all incoming freshman take the COMPASS test to ensure proper placement in classes. The COMPASS test, administered free of charge, is given throughout the year. If there are extenuating circumstances regarding testing and recommended placement see ICC's Basic Skills coordinator.

Please send application form, financial aid forms, official high school transcript, official college transcript and other requested material to the Admissions Office at the following address:

Credit Sources

Correspondence Study

A maximum of 15 semester hours of correspondence, extension, or military credit will be accepted toward graduation.

Credit By Examination

Students whose educational experiences appear to have given them proficiency in a course equivalent to that ordinarily attained by taking the course in a regular class may be granted permission to take a comprehensive examination in the course.

To qualify for examination, a student must:

1. Enroll in the specific course and pay regular tuition and fees.

2. Have the approval of the Dean of Instructional Services, the Division Chairperson, and the instructor of the course.

Not all courses are available for credit by examination.

Credit for Military Service

The State Department of Education permits the granting of school credits for military service. In the granting of credit, ICC adheres to the recommendations of the American Council on Education. A maximum of 15 semester hours of military service credit may be applied toward graduation.

Transfer of Credits from Non-Accredited Institutions

Credits from postsecondary institutions not accredited by a regional accrediting association may be accepted for evaluation and possible transfer of credit.

International Student Admissions

International students are welcome at Independence Community College. An I-20 form will be issued and the student will be accepted at ICC upon receipt of an application for admission, official transcripts received from the high school or other schools attended, statement of financial support, and a non-refundable application/processing fee of $100.00. Applications will be considered on an individual basis, but the following specific conditions must be completed before an I-20 form will be issued:

1. Candidates must submit an application form to the Admissions Office along with a non- refundable application/processing fee of $100.00.
   
2. Submit an official TOEFL score of at least 500 PBT, 173 CBT or 61 IBT. Admissions may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If the applicant has a TOEFL score of 480 PBT, 157 CBT or 54 IBT the applicant can be admitted to ICC but will be required to enter into ESL. A student may also gain entry if they demonstrate successful completion of at least one semester of English proficiency. (For more information about the TOEFL, go to http://www.toefl.org.)
   
3. Candidates must submit a statement of financial support indicating they have adequate funds to pay for one year of college.
   
4. Candidates must submit an official high school transcript.
   
5. International students are required to have proof of health insurance.
   
6. International students must submit admission materials to the Admission Office by July 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for the summer semester. International students will be classified as nonresidents and will be required to pay international tuition and fees. International students will also be required to take a TB skin test within one week of arrival. The cost of the TB skin test will be the students’ responsibility.
   All previous transcripts must be evaluated prior to credits being accepted by a professional evaluation service.

All new students are required to take an assessment test before enrolling in courses. Depending on the results of the placement test, international students will be required to enroll in the appropriate courses according to the placement policy. International students wanting to transfer credit to ICC from a foreign college are required to provide the Registrar’s Office with a certified English translation of their transcript. This evaluation must be completed on a course-by-course basis through an organization recognized by The National Association of Foreign Student Educators (NAFSE). Students are responsible for all fees involved in having the evaluation completed.

Youth For Understanding

Youth For Understanding is a student program which places international students in the United States to study for a year.

Youth For Understanding provides young people with the educational experience of participating in a family, community college and community abroad so that they may gain exposure to new ideas and perspectives, increase their sensitivity to cultural differences and similarities and develop a deepened awareness of shared human values and interests.

Sally Ciufulescu
Director of Admissions

Brittany Thornton
Admissions Specialist

Rebeka Crawford
Student Services Specialist

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