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Application Procedure

Degree/Certificate Students

The applicant who intends to earn a degree or certificate from Parkland must submit the following credentials to the Office of Admissions and Records and complete the admission process before registering for courses:

1. A completed Application for Admission form, which is available at the Office of Admissions and Records (A167; 217/351-2208) or online at www.parkland.edu/parklandconnection.
2. An official high school transcript forwarded by the high school last attended or a General Educational Development (GED) Score Report. Hand-carried or “Issued to Student” transcripts are not acceptable for admission to Parkland.
3. Official transcripts forwarded from colleges and universities previously attended, if credit earned there is to be used toward a degree or certificate at Parkland. Hand-carried or “Issued to Student” transcripts are not acceptable for admission to Parkland College. Transfer credit may be accepted from another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association (e.g., North Central, Southern Association, etc.). If the credit is not earned from such an institution, the transcript will not be evaluated nor will transfer credit be accepted. In addition, for credit to be applied toward a degree or certificate at Parkland, the credit must have been earned at the time the institution was accredited. Transcript Evaluation Request forms may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records.

It is recommended that the applicant also submit ACT scores forwarded from the American College Testing program. If the Parkland code of 1015 is listed as a college choice when the ACT test is taken, the results will be sent automatically to the college. While not required for admission, the ACT scores are recommended because they can be used in certain cases instead of assessment tests and can be used as an aid to students and counselors in selecting a program.

All admission credentials should be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records at least four weeks prior to the first day of classes. Registration is usually not permitted until credentials are complete. However, near the end of the scheduled registration period, an applicant may be admitted for one semester without all credentials on file by written agreement with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Nondegree Students

The applicant who does not intend to earn a degree or certificate from Parkland must submit an Application for Admission form to the Office of Admissions and Records and complete any required assessment before registering for courses. Students enrolling as nondegree will not be eligible for financial aid. To change from nondegree to degree-seeking, a new application must be filed and supporting documentation presented (see Application Procedure Degree/Certificate Students, above). Any change from nondegree- to degree-seeking status must be completed prior to the tenth day of the semester in which the student wishes to enroll. Requests for changes received after this date will be processed for the next semester.

Returning Students

Before registering for classes, students who have discontinued their attendance at Parkland should make an appointment with an admissions advisor (A163; 217/351- 2482) to begin the reinstatement process.

International Students

The assistant director for international student services provides admission services and advising to all international students who need assistance with immigration regulations, academic and personal matters, and placement into Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) or college ESL. For further information and assistance, call 217/351-2890 or visit www.parkland.edu/international.