Underage Admissions Exception
To qualify for an exception to CCS’s general admission requirements as an underage
student, the following steps must be completed:
UNDERAGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Spo
kane Community College
Sp
okane Falls Community College
General Admissions Eligibility
Prospective students 18 years or older, or those with a high school diploma or GED, are eligible to
enroll in courses at Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS).
CCS does not wish to duplicate or replace the functions of local high schools. However, high school
students may request special admission to take specific courses at the college on a quarterly basis.
Underage high school students who are not Running Start students may enroll under exceptional
circumstances. Underage high school students who are seeking enrollment on a long term basis
should explore admissions through our Running Start Program.
Per CCS Administrative Policy 3.4.1: All students must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the
college’s curricular offerings and an ability to not create a disruptive environment. CCS reserves the
right to deny admission to students under the age of 16 who it determines are unable to
demonstrate academic and/or behavioral preparedness.
1. Submit the following to the Registrar’s office of the college you will be attending for initial
screening by the Underage Admissions Committee:
Application for Admission
Student/Parent (or legal guardian) Release for Underage Student Form
School District Enrollment Release Form
*annual resubmission required
Quarterly Academic Plan Form *quarterly resubmission required
Most current grades from secondary school
Self-written letter stating CCS enrollment goals
Letter of recommendation from an educator or tutor (other than a family
member or guardian) addressing academic readiness and behavioral
preparedness for an adult learning environment
*Once submitted for review, the committee will contact you within 7-10 business days regarding
your next step.
2. The Underage Admissions Committee will determine if the student should continue the
process with placement testing. Students must demonstrate academic preparedness for
college-level work by placing into college-level MATH and ENGLISH.
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3. Schedule an appointment with the Underage Admissions Committee by calling
SCC 509- 533-7067 or SFCC 509-533-3514.
Approved underage students will be allowed to enroll in one 5 credit class during their first
quarter. The class must be approved by the Underage Admissions Committee and the instructor
will be consulted. The presence of an underage student cannot disrupt regular class materials or
topics.
Approved enrollment for one quarter does not guarantee enrollment approval or class
availability for subsequent quarters. After the initial quarter of enrollment the student’s capability
to be successful will be assessed with the possibility to enroll in additional credits.
Students will be expected to adhere to the Community Colleges of Spokane’s Academic Standards
in addition to the CCS Student Code of Conduct.
Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College reserve the right to
request additional information and/or deny any underage enrollment.
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation or age in its
programs, activities or employment. Direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the chief administration
officer, CCS MS 1004 501 N Riverpoint Blvd PO Box 6000 Spokane WA 99217-6000, or call 509-434-5037, SCC TTY 509-533-8610/VP 866-948-2811,
SFCC TTY 509-533-3838/VP 509-315-22310.
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Sp
okane Community College (SCC)
S
pokane Falls Community College (SFCC)
I, , a poten
tial student at SCC/SFCC, am aware of the following:
I, a par
ent/guardian of a potential underage student at
SCC/SFCC, am aware of the following regarding my de
pendent’s responsibility and education as a college
student:
1. SCC/SFCC are open campuses. The colleges serve a diverse student body in an adult learning environment
which values both academic and intellectual freedom. Both in the classroom and on the campus-at-large,
students may be presented with difficult adult issues and decisions they would not encounter in high school.
2. As with all students, instructors are not required to substitute assignments if the student chooses not to
complete them. Instructors are not required to change the content, structure, or materials covered in the class if
the underage student’s presence creates a conflict.
3. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), instructors are not required to
notify parents/guardians when a student is failing or not attending a class. Additionally, it will be the
responsibility of the student to communicate any concern with their instructor.
4. Students are responsible for arranging their college schedule so it does not conflict with their high school
schedule. College courses are offered in four quarters beginning in September (fall), January (winter),
March/April (spring) and July (summer).
5. Students are responsible for the following:
a. Tuition costs, books, supplies and fees
b. Appropriate behavior as outlined in the Student Handbook
c. Attendance, homework and communication with instructors
d. Transportation
e. Sending copies of official transcripts to their high school
f. Registering each quarter after gaining permission from the Underage Admissions Committee
Student Signature
Da
te
Parent Signature
D
ate
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation or age in its
programs, activities or employment. Direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the chief administration
officer, CCS MS 1004 501 N Riverpoint Blvd PO Box 6000 Spokane WA 99217-6000, or call 509-434-5037, SCC TTY 509-533-8610/VP 866-948-2811,
SFCC TTY 509-533-3838/VP 509-315-22310.
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Spokane Community College (SCC)
Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC)
Student Information
NAME:
SCHOOL:
AGE:
DA TE OF BIR T H GRADE :
CURRENT GPA
:
Student Signature
Da
te
TO BE COMPLETED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFICIAL
,
a student at
has permission to enroll at Spokane Co
mmunity Colleg
e/Spokane Falls Community College.
This agreement is valid only for the 20
aca
demic year.
NOTE: Students are limited to enrolling in just one 5 credit class during their first quarter. After the initial quarter of
enrollment the student’s capability to be successful and the possibility to enroll in additional credits will be assessed.
Approved
By__________________________________________________________
Da
te _________________
Secondary School Official Title
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation or age in its
programs, activities or employment. Direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the chief administration
officer, CCS MS 1004 501 N Riverpoint Blvd PO Box 6000 Spokane WA 99217-6000, or call 509-434-5037, SCC TTY 509-533-8610/VP 866-948-2811,
SFCC TTY 509-533-3838/VP 509-315-22310.
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Spokane Community College (SCC)
Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC)
Step One: submit academic plan to the College Registrar’s Office
DEADLINE: two weeks prior to first day of the quarter
Course Name
Class Number
Instructor
Class Days/Time
1
st
Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
Student Signature
Da
te
Step Two: obtain secondary school official’s signature to approve your registered
class and return to the College Registrar’s Office
DEADLINE: first day of the quarter
Name:
Class Name:
Credits Attempted:
Class Days/Time:
Please sign below indicating your acknowledgement and approval of the above course information:
Da
te
Secondary School Official Ti tle
Registrar Office Locations:
SCC - Building 15, Room 120
SFCC - Building 17, Room 149
Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation or age in its
programs, activities or employment. Direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the chief administration
officer, CCS MS 1004 501 N Riverpoint Blvd PO Box 6000 Spokane WA 99217-6000, or call 509-434-5037, SCC TTY 509-533-8610/VP 866-948-2811,
SFCC TTY 509-533-3838/VP 509-315-22310.
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