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Overview

York Technical College makes a major effort to minimize barriers to post-secondary programs and services offered by the College. A high school diploma (or GED diploma), though desirable, is not a prerequisite for college admission, but may be required for specific program admission.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

1.            Applicants planning to pursue a degree, diploma and selected certificate programs need to complete the following steps before registering.

           a.  Complete and submit the Application for Admission.

           b.  Have official transcripts of high school and any previous college-level credits sent to the College NOTE:  Individuals who plan to receive credit for previously earned college work should contact the Admissions Office to determine if taking a placement test is necessary.

            c.  Take the York Technical College placement test (COMPASS)

COMPASS is an untimed, computerized placement test that measures reading, English and mathematics   skills. No appointment is necessary and call or email the Assessment Center at (803) 981-7176 (email tpaul@york.tec.sc.us)or the Admissions Office (800) 922 TECH (email mobley@york.tec.sc.us) for testing times.

            d.  Have an interview with an Admissions Counselor and be admitted into a program of study.

            e.  See an advisor to schedule your classes.

            SPECIAL NOTE:  Entry to Health and Human Services programs requires a physical examination in addition to meeting any other departmental requirements.  Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.

2.            Applicants not planning to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate, but want to register  for a credit course of special interest or for Career Development purposes should:

            a.  Complete and submit an application by one the above methods.

            b.  Speak with an Admissions Counselor to determine if any prerequisites are required.

            c.  Be admitted into the Career Development Program.

            d.  Register for classes.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students who enter the College must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or be eighteen years of age or older. Non-high school graduates under the age of eighteen may attend York Technical College under the following special conditions:

A. Applicants currently enrolled in the eleventh or twelfth grade of a secondary school may enroll in selected courses at York Technical College. This enrollment is based on the following conditions:

1.  Students must continue their enrollment in secondary school.

2.  Students must submit written permission of one parent and secondary school principal.

B. Applicants between the ages of sixteen and eighteen may receive individual consideration for enrollment on the written request of one parent or guardian and the written permission of the public school principal in whose school the applicant is or should be enrolled.

Students under 18 years of age seeking enrollment to the College must be eligible to return to the last high school attended before they can be considered for admission.

C. Applicants who are sixteen years of age or older or who are eligible to enter the tenth grade in a secondary school may enroll in courses at York Technical College for the summer term without written permission of parent or principal.

D. Students less than sixteen years of age may enroll in non-credit, continuing education courses with their parent or guardian. The students must be of an age when the course will be of educational or vocational value. The College administration reserves the right to make this determination.

Each academic department has determined minimum COMPASS/ASSET scores on reading, math and English or SAT verbal and math scores for placement into the general education courses needed for each program. The Admissions Office uses these scores as guidelines in the student acceptance process.

Within budget, space and personnel limitations, applicants not meeting curriculum placement criteria shall be, at their discretion, placed in an appropriate program of developmental study.

Special Admission Requirements

South Carolina residents who are at least sixty years of age and not employed full-time are permitted to attend classes on a space-available basis without payment of tuition. A $1.00 campus accident insurance is charged each semester along with any other fee associated with the course or courses.

Veterans and veterans’ dependents may apply for veterans’ educational benefits through the Veterans’ Affairs Office in the Student Services Building.

Foreign students should address applications to the Admissions Office and contact that office for more information regarding admissions.

Students with documented disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Special Resources Office in Student Services, (803) 327-8007. York Technical College needs reasonable advance notice to implement appropriate academic adjustments.

Students interested in taking the General Education Development (GED) examination should contact Student Services for information on study programs and application procedures.