Chipola College does not discriminate against any persons, employees, students, applicants or others affiliated with the college with regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or any other protected class under applicable federal and state laws, in any college program, activity or employment. Limited Access Programs select students from the applicant pool and consider only the criteria outlined in the program’s additional application information.

Any applicant may be denied admission or be admitted with restrictions if evidence indicates that the applicant has participated in activities that violate standards provided in the Code of Conduct. (See Student Governance)

Any Admission Application or residency statement submitted by or on behalf of the student that contains false, fraudulent or incomplete statements may result in denial of admission or dismissal. Decisions concerning admission rests with the Registrar. Applicants who are denied admission may appeal to the Admissions Committee within 10 days of denial.

Chipola College requests students to provide a Social Security Number on the Application for Admission. The number will be kept confidential and will be used only for state and federal reporting as required. Student Social Security Numbers will not be provided to any other office at Chipola College unless the student chooses to provide it. Students are not required to disclose Social Security Numbers in accordance with US Public Law The Social Security Number is required of all students seeking federal financial aid.  Also, section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code does require students
to furnish a Social Security Number to the college for Form 1098T reporting, and failure to do so may result in IRS penalties.

Student Email Accounts

Official communications between Chipola College and students will be accomplished via student email provided by the college. A student email account will be issued to each student within one week of application completion and acceptance. Official communications from the college Financial Aid/Veteran’s Affairs office will also be via student email. It is the student’s responsibility to regularly monitor student email correspondence.

Go to www.chipola.edu/StudentEmail to view current instructions for accessing student email.

To access email, go to https://www.chipola.edu/about/administrative-offices/information-systems/frequently-askedquestions-faqs/student-email-faqs/ to view current instructions for accessing student email. 

Please be advised that information concerning student email is subject to change.

MyChipola

The MyChipola portal is the students’ source for access to information stored within the Jenzabar student records system. To access the portal, go to https://my.chipola.edu using any web browser.

The MyChipola tab is available to everyone (no login required) and gives access to admissions, course schedules and college events. To gain access to other features, you must sign into the portal by providing your User Name and Password at the top of the Home page.

Open Door Policy

Chipola has an Open Door Admissions Policy which provides educational opportunities to all qualified students who are interested in participating in programs, courses, and services offered by the college. However, state placement rules determine the level of classes a non-exempt student may enter, depending upon his or her scores on certain standardized tests.

Applicants should understand that admission to the college does not imply admission to any particular program or course. They should also understand that admission to specific academic programs may be limited by state law, state and federal regulations, or by policies of the District Board of Trustees.

Application Procedure

1.Students must apply online at https://my.chipola.edu. Look for the online application. Allow 2 - 3 weeks for processing. You are encouraged to apply 6-8 weeks prior to the semester and no later than the application deadline listed in the college calendar to improve your registration opportunities in desired classes and increase your financial aid opportunities. Application and financial aid deadlines are published in the calendar found inside the front cover of this catalog. Students who want to apply for financial aid should complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov

2. All students should complete the residency section. Please note that two documents are required to establish residency.

3. Students applying to the Baccalaureate Program should complete the online application to Chipola College and the Baccalaureate Supplemental Application. Students are responsible for submitting all admission requirements prior to enrolling in the Baccalaureate Program. Please see the section on Degree Programs for more information.

4. All students should request that high school and all previously attended college transcripts be forwarded to Admissions and Records directly from previous school(s) after completion of all grades and/or graduation.

5. As soon as the college receives the application and the other required documents, students will be sent a notice of acceptance via email.

6. Degree-seeking NON-EXEMPT applicants who did not take the ACT or SAT in high school must come to the college for a placement test. Florida regulations require a placement exam score before registration for all NON-EXEMPT students who intend to take college credit courses. Scores are valid for two years. Applicants for Workforce Development Certificate Programs may also be asked to come to the college for an interview or testing.

7. Students who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in 2003-2004 or thereafter and who earned a standard Florida high school diploma; or students who are serving as active duty members of the United States Armed Services are exempt from taking the common placement or enrolling in developmental education courses: Students who are exempt from testing or enrolling in developmental education may take the common placement test and may enroll in developmental courses if they wish.

Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B

Florida Statutes require that a postsecondary institution provide information concerning the risks associated with meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B to every student who has been accepted for admission.

Meningitis is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Because bacterial meningitis is a grave illness and can rapidly progress to death, it requires early diagnosis and treatment. This is often difficult because the symptoms closely resemble those of the flu and the highest incidence of meningitis occurs during late winter and early spring (flu-season). When not fatal, bacteria meningitis can lead to permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage or loss of limbs.

Hepatitis B is a serious infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause life-long infection that leads to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, or liver failure. There is no cure for hepatitis B, but the infection can be prevented by vaccination. Each year, about 200,000 people are infected with the virus and 5,000 die.
Although there have been no reported cases of meningitis or hepatitis B at Chipola College, we are taking the proactive steps towards informing and protecting our students.

This same law requires students who live in an on-campus residence hall to provide documentation of vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B unless the student declines the vaccination. If the student is a minor, the student’s parent(s) must decline the vaccinations. If a student or the parent of a minor student declines the vaccinations, a separate waiver for each of these vaccines must be signed. The waiver forms are available in the Admissions and Records Office and on the College web site. The signed waiver form will acknowledge the receipt and review of information concerning meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B. This law does not require the College to provide or pay for vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B.

Check the College website at www.chipola.edu for links to the Center for Disease Control. This link will provide detailed information about the availability, effectiveness, and known contra indications of any required or recommended vaccine.

Admission Standards

 Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science Degrees in Education to include: Elementary, Exceptional Student, English, Mathematics (middle and secondary), Science (middle) and Biology (middle and secondary)

Submit the following to the Admissions and Records Office:
• New Students: Complete Chipola College general application for admission at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions 

• Returning Students: Submit a completed Chipola College general application for admission if you were not enrolled within the last year at Chipola at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions

• New and Returning Students:
a) Submit a completed Baccalaureate Supplemental Application.
b) Request official transcripts from high school(s) or official GED scores be sent directly to Chipola College.
c) Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except Chipola).

Applicants to any of the Bachelor of Science Degree programs in education must complete an AA degree or at least 60 semester credit hours to include completion of the Chipola College general studies requirement; complete Education prerequisite courses; possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on all lower division coursework; pass all parts of the General Knowledge portion of the FTCE; complete a satisfactory background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); submit a satisfactory brief narrative that includes a request for admission to the program, factors influencing the applicant’s decision to teach, the applicant’s philosophy of education, and previous teaching or related experiences which demonstrate the applicant’s potential as an educator; and submit written recommendations from three (3) individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic work, personal character, and/or ability to work with children and/or youth. Check college website for more information.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Submit the following to the Admissions and Records Office:
• New Students: Apply online at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions.

• Returning Students apply online at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions  if you were not enrolled within the last year at Chipola.

• New and Returning Students:
a) Submit a completed Baccalaureate Supplemental Application.
b) Request official transcripts from high school(s) or official GED scores be sent directly to Chipola College. 
c) Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except Chipola). 

Applicants to the BSN program should hold an AA degree or at least 60 semester credit hours to include completion of the Chipola College general studies requirement and AS degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution; submit a copy of a valid Florida, Georgia, or Alabama RN License; possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 GPA on all college coursework. Check college website for more information.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Submit the following to the Admissions and Records Office:

• New Students: Apply online at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions.
• Returning Students apply online at https://my.chipola.edu/ICS/Admissions if you were not enrolled within the last year at Chipola.
• New and Returning Students:
  1. Submit a completed Baccalaureate Supplemental Application.
  2. Request official transcripts from high school(s) or official GED scores be sent directly to Chipola College.
  3. Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except Chipola College).

Applicants to the BSBA program should hold an Associate in Arts Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours to include completion of the Chipola College general studies requirement from a regionally accredited institution, possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all postsecondary coursework, have completed Chipola’s general education requirements, and completed the state-mandated business common prerequisites courses.

For the Accounting Concentration:
Students must earn a “C” or better in each of the lower-level business prerequisites and earn a “B” or higher in ACG 2021 and ACG 2071. All of these courses must be completed prior to admission to the BSBA program or have approval of the Registrar.

For Engineering Management, Information Systems and Management Concentrations:
Students must earn a “C” or better in each of the lower-level business prerequisites. All of these courses must be completed prior to admission to the BSBA program or have approval of the Registrar. See college website for more information.

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science

No student is officially accepted into the college until all transcripts are on file. All transcripts should be on file by the end of the first term. A student will be placed on a registration restriction if transcripts are not received by the end of the first term of enrollment. A student who has not been officially accepted into the college is not eligible for financial aid.

The following are eligible for entry into any college program:

1. High school graduates.
2. Transfer students from postsecondary education institutions.
3. International students with education equivalent to U.S. secondary school education who meet the requirements listed below under “Special Categories of Admissions.”
4. Programs offered in Health Science have special admissions criteria established by state agencies.

Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

• SLS 1101, Orientation
• The Gordon Rule
• Graduate Exit Exam
• Sixty hours of transferable college credit courses, including 36 hours of General Education courses
• Minimum GPA of 2.0

Each student is advised to secure an Academic Pathway for his/her major and transfer institution, and to take the courses recommended in the academic pathways, which are available in Advising (A-112) and on the college website.

Civics Literacy

Prior to the award of an Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students entering a Florida College System institution between 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 school year, must demonstrate competency in civics literacy in one of two options prior to graduation.

1. Successfully completing either POS 2041 American Government or AMH 2020 American History Since 1865

OR

2. Achieving the standard score of ONE on the following assessments:

Students completing the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree who enter under catalog year 2021-2022 school year or thereafter must demonstrate civics literacy through coursework AND a recognized assessment.

Students completing an Associate in Science (AS) degree who enter under catalog year 2022-2023 school year or thereafter must demonstrate civics literacy through coursework AND a recognized assessment.

Modern Language Requirement

First time in college students, beginning with Fall 2014, must demonstrate modern (foreign) language competency in order to earn the AA Degree. All state colleges and universities in Florida have a modern language requirement for the Bachelor’s Degree. The modern language requirement should be fulfilled by taking two years of the same modern language at the high school level or two semesters of the same language at the college level.

Home school students must demonstrate competency through competency testing.

The College allows students to demonstrate proficiency in a native language other than English or demonstrate they have a level of competence in a foreign language at least equivalent to that of students who have completed two (2) credits of such instruction in high school to meet this requirement.

Orientation Course Requirement (SLS 1101)

To ensure the success of its students, Chipola requires them to take an orientation course (SLS 1101) during their first semester, whether enrolled full-time on campus or coming to campus after being enrolled as a high school dual enrollment student. This is a one-semester-hour course.

The following courses may be substituted for SLS 1101: IDH 193X, IDH 293X, or SLS 1141L.

High School Credits

Florida law (1003.43) provides that students graduating from a Florida public high school after August 1, 1987, must meet specific general high school graduation requirements.

Workforce Development Certificate Programs

The admission or entrance requirements for Workforce Development certificate students depends upon the program of study to be pursued. Students 18 years of age or high school/GED graduates may be admitted to any Workforce Development Program if it can be shown that they could benefit by enrollment and attendance.

A personal interview is required for admission to certain programs, and testing is necessary to determine eligibility for some courses.

Programs offered in Automotive, Cosmetology and Public Service have limited enrollments. Additionally, Public Service programs have special admission criteria established by state agencies.