Denmark Technical College follows an “open door” policy and imposes reasonable standards for admission to the institution. However, the criteria for entry into individual programs vary. All new students, both freshmen and transfer students, must submit an application to be admitted to a program of study by the Admissions Office.

Admission to a specific program requires that the applicant has appropriate educational preparation, satisfactory placement test scores, and all admission requirements completed. Students having academic deficiencies will be required to enroll in the Transitional Studies Program. This is determined by the American College Testing Program’s ASSET test, which is administered to all students. Educational programs have minimum test score entrance requirements. These requirements, and any others necessary for entrance to a specific program of study, are stated in each program of study.

Requirements
Applicants for admissions to the College must be 18 years of age or older, or possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Under certain circumstances, an applicant under the age of 18 who has not graduated from high school may be considered for enrollment through special arrangements between the College and the principal of the school where the applicant has been, or is enrolled.

Admission Process
Step 1: Complete an application form and attach a $10 non-refundable application fee (cashier’s check or money order). The application must be filled out carefully and completely. Your Social Security number will be your student identification number at Denmark Technical College. Mail or bring your application form and fee to the Admissions Office, Denmark Technical College, Solomon Blatt Boulevard, P.O. Box 327, Denmark, SC 29042-0327. The Admissions Office is located in the William McDuffie Student Services Center.

Step 2: The applicant must request that an official copy of his or her transcript be sent to the Admissions Office at Denmark Technical College. If you have a high school GED, please send a copy of it. If you have attended other colleges, please request that an official transcript from each college be sent to the Admissions Office. A “Confidential Statement” form from each college attended must be completed.

Step 3: Upon receipt of your completed application form, application fee, and other transcripts, the Admissions Office will send you a letter of acceptance and
information about housing and registration. If you are planning to live in a college residence hall, you may reserve a space by completing the form which will be sent to you at that time, and return it immediately to the Business Office with a $25 room deposit.

Step 4: Before you can register for courses at Denmark Technical College, you must take the ASSET Test. If you have already taken the ASSET, ask your high school or college counselor to send your scores to our Counseling Office. The ASSET is administered every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Students Without A High School Diploma/ GED
Based on the approved “ability-to-benefit” provisions of Federal Financial Aid, any applicant who is not a high school graduate must obtain a minimum ASSET score of 35 in writing and reading, and a score of 33 in mathematics for admission to the College. Applicants failing to earn the minimum ASSET scores will be referred to adult education programs in the region. Each enrollee admitted without a high school diploma or GED may take up to one year of Transitional Studies courses and receive financial aid. All transitional studies work should be completed within one year. If the student fails to clear up all basic skills deficiencies within one year, they will not be eligible for further financial aid.

Admission to Program
Students must meet the pre-test admission and other requirements in order to gain program admission. See curriculum display sheets in the Academic Program section for specific information. Students without a high school diploma or GED may not enter an associate degree, diploma or college transfer program until a GED certificate is earned.

Health Examination and Immunization
A medical history and physical examination are required of every student. No new student will be permitted to enroll in the College until this record is completed. Every readmitted student who has not been in attendance within three (3) years immediately prior to date of application is required to have a medical examination. The examination must be administered by the student’s physician or health care clinic and reported on a special form provided for this purpose by Health Services.

The College requires that all students, prior to registration, document evidence of the following immunizations.
1. Administration of tetanus toxoid booster within the last five years.
2. Administration of trivalent oral polio vaccine (Sabin) series.
3. Administration of rubella (Red Measles) live virus after January 1, 1957.
4. Administration of rubella (German Measles) vaccine with live virus after June 1, 1969, if born after January 1, 1957.
5. Tuberculin skin test (PPD) within the last 12 months. If tuberculin test is positive, negative x-ray must be documented within six (6) months prior to admission.

Special Admission
Students who enter Denmark Technical College to take courses without becoming candidates for degrees, diplomas, or certificates are classified as special admission students. They are not subject to regular admission requirements, but must provide a completed application and a high school transcript.

Enrollment of Senior Citizens
Persons 60 years old or over who are legal residents of South Carolina may enroll in courses free of charge on a space-available basis provided that neither they nor their spouse receive compensation from any type of employment. Such persons must follow standard admissions procedures, meet all course prerequisites as stated in the catalog, and complete a Request for Tuition Remission. Registration will take place during regular registration periods, but will not be finalized until the last day of late registration to assure available space. In the event space is limited, senior citizens may pay the full tuition to reserve a place in the class.

International Students
All international students who desire a student visa or who are transferring from another college on a student visa must complete the following requirements in addition to the admissions procedures for new students.

1. Complete an Application for Admission Form at least three months prior to admission. Submit the $10 non-refundable application fee.
2. Furnish official English translations of secondary and post-secondary records and transcripts showing passing scores on native secondary school exams and completion of secondary school education.
3. Submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. An acceptable total score on the TOEFL is 500 or more. An official report from an English language institute or program with the United States will be accepted in lieu of test scores.
4. Meet individual college program requirements on the college placement test (ASSET).
5. Persons transferring from another college in the United States must initiate Form I-538 to be completed by the last college attended and must submit an official transcript and a letter of recommendation from the foreign student. advisor of that college.
6. Submit a certified financial statement from a recognized financial institution (i.e., governmental agency or bank), indicating the applicant will have sufficient funds to meet academic and living expenses and funds to return home.
7. Provide proof of health insurance coverage for one year from the date he/she will commence enrollment.
8. Pay an advance deposit of tuition for one academic year.

When all requirements are met, the College will provide a completed Immigration Form I-20 and an acceptance letter.