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Admission Policy

Admission is open to anyone who is a graduate of an accredited high school or is at least 18 years of age and able to benefit from college-level instruction. High school students under the age of 18 who have not earned a high school diploma or GED may request an exception to the admissions policy of the college. They must complete, prior to registration, the Underage Enrollment Approval form which may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records (A167; 217/351-2482).

All students seeking degrees or certificates of 30 credit hours or more must be assessed according to the Comprehensive Assessment Policy. Students who assess into Adult Education and Literacy classes will not be considered eligible for degree- or certificate-seeking status, but instead will be changed to a “Course Enrollee” status by the Office of Admissions and Records.

Admission to the college does not ensure admission to a particular course or program of study; some students may be required to enroll in specific courses before taking others. Admission to health career programs is selective; see Health Career Program Admission information.

Because of state regulations, students who apply to Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degree transfer programs will be accepted to the college but may be admitted to the program on a provisional basis until certain minimum entrance requirements are satisfied. See Transfer Program Admission.

Should it be necessary to limit enrollment, priority will be given to residents of Parkland College District 505.

International students are welcome at Parkland. The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Prospective international students should contact the assistant director for international student services in X114 (217/351-2890) to discuss their eligibility for admission.

Parkland does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, Vietnam veteran era, marital status, ancestry, or disability. Information regarding admission to the college and to specific programs may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records (A167; 217/351-2482).

Each student is encouraged to consult with a Parkland counselor or advisor in the selection of a program consistent with the student’s interests and abilities.