GCC Catalog 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 12
ADMISSION POLICIES
Gogebic Community College offers a liberal “open door” admissions policy. In general, all high school
graduates are considered for admission. Adult students may also be admitted after successfully passing a high
school equivalency examination (such as the General Education Development Test).
Admission to specific courses and programs of study within the college will depend upon the student’s
preparation and readiness to succeed as determined by the admissions committee.
The college reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not meet entrance requirements.
STEPS FOR ADMISSION
✓ Complete an APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
✓ Submit official high school transcript or GED
✓ Submit official college transcripts, if requesting transfer credit.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Applicants for admission must complete an Application for Admission form and submit the following:
• Official high school transcript must be on file before admission is granted to a degree or certificate
program. Students taking individual courses for personal enrichment or upgrade of job skills are exempt
from the transcript requirement (6 or less credits).
• Official college transcripts from all colleges attended must be sent to the Admissions Office, if transfer
credit is requested.
ADMISSION STATUS
High School Graduates
All fully matriculated high school graduates without prior college experience are eligible for regular
admission. An official transcript of the student’s high school academic record must be on file in the Admissions
Office before admission status will be determined.
High School Equivalency
Students who have successfully completed the GED test or another high school equivalency examination are
eligible for regular admission. Documentation of high school credit, including test subscores, must be on file in
the Admissions Office before admission status will be determined.
Transfer
Students transferring from other post-secondary educational institutions are eligible for regular admission if in
good academic standing at the prior schools attended. College students transferring to Gogebic Community
College from other institutions must fulfill the same requirements of all incoming students and follow the
same procedures in applying for admission as well as the following:
• If a student is seeking transfer credit, official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
should be sent to the Admissions Office.
• The Transfer Coordinator utilizes The Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs to
verify college credentials and insure the transferring institution has accreditation before granting transfer
credit. Each transcript is evaluated on an individual basis, and credit is awarded based on the entering
major. Grades lower than a “C” will not be accepted as transfer credit to Gogebic Community College. GCC
can assume no responsibility, however, for the acceptance of such credits by institutions to which students
with advanced standing may transfer later.
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