1. To be admitted to St. Petersburg College, a College Credit Certificate, Applied Technology Diploma or degree seeking, a student must have the following items in the Admissions/Registration Office on the home campus or center:



1. An application and a nonrefundable application fee.



2. Completed high school transcript stating that the student received a standard high school diploma, college ready diploma or GED transcript with date of graduation. Official transcripts from the secondary institution must be received by the Central Records Office (to be sent directly from the institution) by the end of the 1st academic session in which the student is enrolled.



3. Transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions(s) that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that participate in the common course designation and numbering system meeting the requirements of Florida Statutes 1007.24 (fully accredited postsecondary institution), if transferring from another community college, college or university. Transfer students must be eligible to return to the last college attended to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, College Credit Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma Programs. Transcripts must be sent directly from each school to the Central Records Office and must be received by the end of the 1st academic session in which the student is enrolled.

2. Applicants who have received a Certificate of Completion or a special diploma from a Florida public high school during or after Spring 1983 or who have failed every sitting of the High School Competency Test (HSCT) during or after the 1982-83 school year, shall not be eligible for admission until after such an applicant:
   
   
   1. receives a standard high school diploma; or
   
   
   
   2. receives a high school equivalency diploma awarded on the basis of successful performance on the test of General Education Development (GED); or
   
   
   
   3. receives a College Placement Test-eligible certificate of completion. Students with the new certificate of completion may be eligible to receive Federal Student Aid through meeting the “ability to benefit” (ATB) requirement. If the ability to benefit is not demonstrated through the appropriate demonstration of skills on an approved ATB test, per federal regulations, students will NOT be eligible to receive federal aid until they either earn a high school diploma, GED or meet the ATB testing requirement; or
   
   
   
   4. receives an approved waiver.

3. Special Requirements - Associate in Arts Degree Program
   Under provisions of Section 1007.24, Florida Statutes, an applicant must meet one of the following conditions to be eligible for admission to the Associate in Arts Degree Programs.



1. Have a standard high school or college ready diploma from a Florida high school awarded pursuant to Section 1003.435 F.S. OR
   
   Have a high school diploma from a non-Florida high school, provided that the student shall have completed a high school curriculum, which included a minimum of:



• 4 years of English (in lieu of the English requirement, an international student may use 4 years of instruction in his native language or another language which was the language of instruction in the secondary school attended)
• 3 years of mathematics
• 3 years of science
• 3 years of social studies


2. Have a high school equivalent diploma awarded on the basis of successful performance on the test of General Educational Development (GED) in English, having received a 45 or above on each of the five tests and with an overall average of 45.



3. Have a College Placement Test-eligible certificate of completion.



4. Be a high school student utilizing an approved acceleration mechanism.



5. Previously demonstrated competency in college credit postsecondary coursework.



6. Have an Affidavit, signed by the student's parent/legal guardian attesting to the fact that the applicant has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statute 1002.41, F.S., with the name of the county public school district to which the applicant is assigned. The Home School Completion Affidavit may be obtained at the Admissions/Registration Office on the applicant's home campus.
   
   AND
   
   Submit the Application for Admission with the Home School Completion Affidavit Form to the Admissions/Registration Office on the applicant's home campus. This requirement also applies for admission to any degree program where admission requirements specify a standard high school diploma or GED is needed.

4. High School Students Eligible for Accelerated Admissions, Early Admission, Credit Bank and Dual Credit Students
   
   
   1. Early Admission Students
      A student, including a student in a Home Education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41, who wishes to enter St. Petersburg College after the 11th grade of high school may do so if the following requirements are satisfied:
   
   
   
   1. Submission of a high school transcript which indicates that the applicant:
      
      
      1. Has completed the 11th grade. This is interpreted to mean not less than 2 calendar years of attendance. If the student applies before completion of the 11th grade, he/she must submit a high school transcript showing grades for all work completed through the first semester of the 11th year and courses in which he/she is enrolled for the second semester.

      2. has completed 2/3 of the minimum high school unit requirement plus 1 unit.

      3. has a GPA (grade point average) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all high school work.

      
      
      
   2. Presentation of a passing score on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
   
   
   
   3. Achievement of an acceptable score for college level courses on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), SAT, ACT or other approved placement instrument as set forth in BOT Rule 6Hx23-4.45 and Procedure P6Hx23-4.45.
   
   
   
   4. Presentation of an Early Admission Recommendation Form signed by the high school principal or designee. No application, matriculation or laboratory fees will be assessed to students in this program.
   
   
   
   5. The student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours or 46 quarter hours and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
   
   
   
   2. Credit Bank Students
      1. High school students who have at least a 2.0 GPA in all of their coursework for the prior year and who wish to earn college credit while attending high school may enroll in the College as Credit Bank students. In addition to the College’s Application for Admission, Credit Bank students must submit a Credit Bank Verification Form which provides verification of high school enrollment and the minimum required 2.0 GPA and is signed by their high school principal or designee. A separate Credit Bank Verification Form must be completed for each academic session for which a student wishes to enroll at the College.
      
      
      
      2. High school level Home Education students may enroll in College classes as Credit Bank students on a term-by-term basis as approved by the campus coordinator of Admissions/Registration. To be admitted, Home Education students must provide evidence of successful academic work at the high school level through the annual evaluations submitted to the public school system. To remain enrolled as Credit Bank students they must maintain a 2.0 GPA in College classes.
      
      
      
      3. Requirements for high school students who are younger than the normal age are as follows:
         
         
         1. The student must meet the following regular College admissions and testing requirements for college-level coursework.
            
            
            1. An application and non-refundable application fee.
            2. Achievement of an acceptable score for college-level courses on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), SAT, ACT, or other approved placement instrument as set forth in Board of Trustees' Rule 6Hx23-4.45 and Procedure P6Hx23-4.45.
            
            
            
            3. The student and parent(s) must meet with the campus provost or associate provost and program director or designee to discuss rules and requirements of academic and student life to determine the applicant's level of adaptability to an adult academic setting.
            
            
            
      4. Credit Bank students who wish to enroll at the College in degree-seeking status following high school graduation will be required to meet the following usual admission requirements:
         
         
         1. An application and a non-refundable application fee.
         2. A high school transcript. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to Central Records Office by the end of the first academic session in which the student is enrolled.
         3. Achievement of an acceptable score for college-level courses on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), SAT, ACT or other approved placement instrument as set forth in Board of Trustees' Rule 6Hx23-4.45 and Procedure P6Hx23-4.45.
         
         
         
   3. Dual Credit Students (Governor's Dual Credit Program)
   1. Students attending a public or private high school within the Pinellas County School District or a Home Education Program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41 who wish to take courses to earn both college and high school credit may do so if the following requirements are satisfied:
   
   
   
   1. The student has completed the 9th grade.
   
   
   
   2. The student has achieved an acceptable score for college-level courses on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT), SAT, ACT or other approved placement instrument as set forth in Board of Trustees Rule 6Hx23-4.45 and Procedure P6Hx23-4.45.
   
   
   
   3. The student has attained at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale or when registering for a particular course, the student has demonstrated prior academic achievement in the field of the course by attaining at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale within that field.
   
   
   
   4. The student has submitted a completed St. Petersburg College Application for Admission Form excluding the application fee.
   
   
   2. Admission preference will be given to students who have completed the 10th grade.
   
   
   
   3. No application, matriculation or laboratory fees will be assessed students admitted to this program.

5. Students Admitted by Waiver
   The College's general policy is not to admit students without a standard high school diploma or GED; however students may be admitted by waiver include:



1. Non-Degree Students
   Students who are not high school graduates may be permitted to enroll in College courses as non-degree students provided they meet all other requirements and prerequisites for those courses and provided that they demonstrate the ability to benefit from those courses. Permission to enroll in non-degree status may be granted to students who are not high school graduates by the campus coordinator of Admissions/Registration on the student's home campus. Non-degree students must comply with the non-degree students' requirements specified in Section IX below, Non-Degree Seeking Students.



2. Students with High School Certificates of Completion
   Although a Certificate of Completion does not qualify a prospective student for admission, a Certificate of Completion student who believes he/she should be considered for admission to the College or to a program of the College should appeal to the associate provost of his/her campus or site. The associate provost or designee will meet with the appropriate faculty, program directors or others and the student to determine if the student has made a clear case for admission. Information to be considered may include such items as scores on one or more of the approved placement instruments, evidence of the student’s life experiences, career/work experience, service occupation, other training, performance in selected academic courses, evidence of an appropriate reading level or appropriate competency indicating the ability to function in college-level classes and/or recommendations from prior teachers and/or other professionals.



3. Students with Special Diplomas
1. A student who receives a special diploma and believes he or she should be considered for waiver and/or substitution(s) for requirements for admission to the College or to a program of the College, for a course or courses required in a program or for graduation from the College should appeal to the associate provost at his/her campus or site. The associate provost or designee will meet with the appropriate faculty, program directors or others and the student to determine if the student has made a clear case for admission. Information to be considered may include such items as scores on one or more of the approved placement instruments, evidence of the student’s life experiences, career/work experience, service occupation, other training, performance in selected academic courses, evidence of an appropriate reading level or appropriate competency indicating the ability to function in college-level classes, and/or recommendations from prior teachers and/or other professionals.



2. Credits or degrees awarded by other fully accredited postsecondary institutions as a result of substitute requirements established under the provisions of State Board of Education Rule 6A-1 0.041 will be accepted by St. Petersburg College, so long as all other requirements are met.

6. Transfer Students
   1. Transfer students should have left their previous college(s) in good academic and disciplinary standing, must be eligible to return to the last college attended and:
   
   
   
   1. have received a standard high school or college ready diploma; or
   2. received a GED; or
   3. have earned a degree from a fully accredited postsecondary institution.
   Students may appeal a decision that they are not satisfied with through the procedure set forth in BOT Rule 6Hx23-4.36.
   
   
   
   2. A student who has previously applied to, been accepted and registered at a fully accredited postsecondary institution(s) is classified as "transfer" even if the student withdrew before earning any credits.
   
   
   
   3. Credits earned at institutions listed in guides published by the American Council on Education and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and which represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the College’s undergraduate degree programs, will be accepted by the College. In addition, the College will honor credits granted through programmatic partnerships with secondary schools (dual credit and interinstitutional articulation agreements) and the Statewide Common Course Numbering System Articulation Coordinating Committee.
      
      Florida Statutes requires that after a Florida university or community college has published its general education core, the integrity of that curriculum shall be recognized by the College and other public universities and community colleges. Once a student has been certified by such an institution on the official transcript as having completed satisfactorily its prescribed general education core curriculum, regardless of whether the associate degree is conferred, the College shall require no further such general education courses. Further, any transfer student who has provided documentation of completion of an Associate in Arts, Bachelor’s degree or higher from a fully accredited postsecondary institution shall be presumed to have met all general education requirements for the associate degree at the College. In addition, the student shall be exempt from the admission requirement of a standard high school diploma.
      
      Listing in the publication “Report of Credit Given,” published annually by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), does not constitute “regional” or “state accreditation. Although the College is a member of AACRAO, it is not bound to grant “limited credit” listed by the reporting institution in “report of Credit Given” when the transfer institution is not a fully accredited postsecondary institution.
   
   
   
   4. Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be received by the Central Records Office (to be sent directly from the institution) by the end of the 1st academic session in which the student is enrolled.
      
      Upon receipt of the transcript, credit may be accepted from the following:
   
   
   
   1. “Regional” accredited institutions that are members or possess candidate for membership status to the College commission of one of the regional accrediting associations;
   2. “State” accredited institutions that are members of the Florida State University System or Division of Community Colleges. Licensing under the provisions of Chapter 246, F.S., does not constitute “state accreditation.”
   
   
   5. “Provisional” acceptance of credits, to be validated through satisfactory work in residence, shall apply upon successful completion of coursework prescribed by the respective program, certificate or applied technology diploma.
      
   
   
   6. All transfer work is evaluated by the person(s) designated to perform the task on a college wide basis by the College registrar.
   
   
   7. All courses listed on the transcript(s) are evaluated, including those with incomplete or failing grades, except as noted in paragraph I, below. Courses from which the student withdrew without penalty are not evaluated. When the course is equivalent to a course in the College catalog, it is transferred in with the College prefix and course number. However, the course title and credit hours will be those of the transfer institution. Quarter hours will be converted to semester hours on the basis that 3 quarter hours equal 2 semester hours. Fractional hours resulting from the conversion will be carried to two decimal places and rounded to nearest hundredths.
      
      
   8. For purposes of meeting general education and program requirements, 2.5 credits will satisfy a 3 credit course requirement and .67 will satisfy a 1 credit course.
      
      
   9. Upper division courses are not evaluated for lower division programs. If a student later matriculates into an upper division program, all upper division work will be evaluated at that time.
   
   

7. Matriculation into Programs by Transfer Students

Transfer students who desire to matriculate into programs at the College shall present transcripts for evaluation of grades and credits for purposes of meeting specific program admissions requirements. All courses listed on the transcript(s) are evaluated, including those with incomplete or failing grades. The results of that evaluation, including grades and credit hours granted, are included in the calculation of the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA). However, exceptions shall be made for courses from which the student withdrew without penalty, which are not evaluated. Upon acceptance and for the duration of the required course of study, the transfer student’s academic standing and progress shall be based on all college credit coursework taken, whether as a resident, transient or transfer student.

NOTE: Official transcripts must have the seal of the institution and the signature of a person authorized by the institution to authenticate the transcript affixed. Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution and must be received by the Central Records Office by the end of the 1st academic session in which the student is enrolled.

8. Transient Students
   
   
   1. Transient students from another college
      A transient student is one who preserves uninterrupted residency status with the home college while attending St. Petersburg College. Students who wish to attend St. Petersburg College on a transient basis may substitute a Transient Form approved by the home college in lieu of an official transcript. The Transient Form or official transcript must be forwarded along with the Application for Admission and fee, to the Admissions/Registration Office on the campus he/she expects to attend.
   
   
   
   2. Transient students from St. Petersburg College
      Permission to attend another institution on a transient basis will be granted only to students who have at least a 2.0 “C” average or better at St. Petersburg College. Eligibility for transient status and acceptability of courses is determined by the campus coordinator of Admissions/Registration. The student is urged to bring to the campus coordinator of Admissions/Registration course descriptions of each course to determine their transferability and equivalency. Transient permission is not usually given any student for consecutive sessions.
   
   
   

   A student who requests transient permission and meets the requirement of a 2.0 “C” average is furnished with a Transient Form. Courses listed on the Transient Form will be accepted as equated on the form. If courses other than those listed are taken, they will be accepted under the conditions listed in this Rule for Transfer Students. Courses earned in transient status are accepted with the grades earned and are treated as transfer work.

9. Non-Degree Seeking Students
   A student who does not desire to enroll as a degree-seeking student but would like to earn credit for certification or other purposes may enroll as a non-degree student.
   
   
   1. Non-degree students must complete an Application for Admission and pay the application fee.
   2. Non-degree students are not required to furnish transcripts.
   3. A student who is under 18 years of age and has not graduated from high school may enroll as a non-degree student except with special permission from the coordinator of Admissions/Registration. Students in this category should refer to Section V. above.
   4. Courses completed by non-degree students will be entered on their transcripts as credit courses.
   5. Coursework completed in non-degree status may not be applied towards a degree from St. Petersburg College unless the student changes to degree-seeking status. A non-degree student who desires to change to degree-seeking status may do so by fulfilling all regular admissions standards. A change to degree-seeking status must be completed prior applying for graduation.
   6. If a student earns credits solely in non-degree status at St. Petersburg College and desires to transfer such credits towards a degree from another institution, it is his/her responsibility to determine the acceptability of the courses towards his/her degree.
   7. After completion of 18 credit hours, approval must be provided by a counselor or advisor before attempting any additional credits.

10. International Students
1. An international student is defined as one who has entered the United States under any type of visa other than an immigration visa and for whom an I-20 must be issued by the College. The student is admitted to the U.S. with a student visa and remains a citizen and home country resident. There are three classifications of international students:



• F-1 students--those who enter the College with the intention of receiving a degree.
• Students on any other type of visa who usually are non-degree seeking.
• Students who are admitted to enroll full-time in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program only (usually in F-1 visa status).



2. International student applicants who wish to attend the College on F-1 visas must complete and file a Certificate of Financial Ability. This certification must be made on a form supplied by the College. The student must be able to cover travel to and from the United States, matriculation and tuition fees, books and supplies, personal expenses, off-campus room and board, and medical expenses for the full academic year.


3. International student applicants who wish to attend the College on F-1 visas must request all schools attended to submit transcripts of all work attempted directly to one of the International Student Offices. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation bearing the seal of the institution from which the transcript was issued or a certified English translation signed and sealed by a member of the U.S. consulate or other authorized government official. International students must provide proof of high school graduation or equivalency translated into English and submitted directly to the campus International Student Office.


4. International student applicants seeking transfer from another U.S. fully accredited postsecondary institution must have completed at least 12 semester hours with a 2.0 grade point average and must request and submit an official transcript. They must also have secured permission from the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Service (BCIS) that issued their student visa to make such a transfer. An I-20 will be issued by the campus International Student Office only after the official transcript has been received.


5. International students who have not attended another U.S. fully accredited postsecondary institution will be admitted as high school graduates or transfer students upon receipt of appropriate official transcript(s) and other required documentation.


6. Credits earned at international institutions listed may be accepted if evaluated and certified by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency, which represents collegiate coursework relevant to the degree, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the College's undergraduate degree programs will be accepted by the College.


7. Students with international degrees certified by an approved credential evaluation agency of having met requirements for an A.A. degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution shall be exempt from further general education requirements. The exception is that students from a non-English speaking country will be required to complete SPC's General Education Communication requirements.


8. To be admitted to college-level courses, International students must prove to have sufficient knowledge of English to allow them to pursue a full course of study for credit. Accordingly, every International student who applies for admission to the College must present a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) unless otherwise exempted by Rule. St. Petersburg College will accept for admission an International student, including a transfer student from a fully accredited postsecondary institution, who has a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL and passing scores on the Florida Common Entry Level Placement Test (CPT), SAT, ACT or other approved instrument. The College does not offer the TOEFL test. It must be taken at another institution.


9. International students from countries where English is the official language may be admitted without presenting the required minimum score on the TOEFL, providing they are determined to be sufficiently proficient in English.


10. St. Petersburg College offers a full program of English as a Second Language (ESL). Five levels of instruction are offered covering reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will be placed in the appropriate ESL level based on the Placement Test for ESL and will be permitted to enroll in a maximum of 12 semester hours in the ESL Program and no other courses at the College while in this category. Placement in the appropriate ESL courses is manda¬tory. The ESL program is provided primarily to prepare degree-seeking international, resident alien, citizen and refugee students who are non-native English speakers for their college level courses.


11. Final acceptance or rejection of International student applicants who wish to attend the College on F-1 visas will not be made until all of the following items have been received:
    
    1. Completed application
    2. Payment of application fee
    3. Payment of International student fee
    4. Required transcripts
    5. Certificate of Financial Ability
    6. Satisfactory proof of English proficiency (if not entering the ESL program)
    7. Supplementary Data Form
    8. Proof of health insurance or a signed waiver thereof must be on file at the time of registration and must meet USIA requirements

11. Resident Aliens, Refugees, Asylees and Citizens who are Non-Native Speakers of English
    Persons who have resident alien status confirmed by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Service (BCIS), Cuban nationals, Vietnamese refugees and other refugees or asylees so designated by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Office and citizens who are non-native speakers of English will be admitted to St. Petersburg College without presenting a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based or 173 on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). These students will, however, be required to take the Placement Test for ESL. Students with acceptable scores on the Placement Test for ESL will not be required to enroll in the ESL Program, but those with lower scores will be placed in the ESL Program on the basis of their scores. Placement of citizens who are non-native speakers of English in the appropriate ESL courses is mandatory. The College reserves the right to require the applicant to present the College with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score to be admitted to the College.

12. Eligible Students who have Disabilities The President is authorized to permit substitute admission requirements for eligible students who have disabilities as defined by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.041, F.A.C.



1. This Rule is established in compliance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.041, to provide disabled students reasonable substitutions for requirements for admission to the College, admission to a program of the College, for course substitutions and for graduation from the College. To make a determination of appropriate substitutions, the disabled student will be required to provide documentation that:



1. The student has a disability, which is evaluated as interfering in a basic life activity. Examples of such disabilities include but are not limited to: vision impairment, hearing impairment, mental or emotional impairment, physical impairments such as cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis, dyslexia, or other specific learning disabilities as defined in BOT Rule 6Hx23-4.02; and



2. The disability can be reasonably expected to prevent the student from meeting requirements for admission to the College or a program of the College, for satisfactory completion of a course or courses or for graduation. The student must identify the specific requirement(s) for which a substitution is sought and furnish documentation from an appropriate source that will support the need of a substitution or accommodation.



3. A student who believes he or she should be considered for substitutions for requirements for admission to the College or to a program of the College, for a course or courses required in a program or for graduation from the College should appeal to the associate provost at his/her campus or site. The associate provost and provost will meet with appropriate faculty, program directors or others and the student to determine that the student has made a clear case for a substitution and to identify the most appropriate substitution to offer the student. Current documentation of the disability, including test scores, when appropriate, will be required. Other information to be considered, especially for substitution of admission requirements, may include items such as: scores on one or more of the approved placement instruments, evidence of the student’s experiences in mainstream classes, performance in selected academic courses, evidence of an appropriate reading level or appropriate competency indicating the ability to function in college-level classes, recommendations from prior teachers and other professionals.



2. Approved course substitutions shall be entered in the student’s permanent academic record and once a substitution is granted, the student shall not be required to meet any additional requirements in the respective discipline area for admission or graduation. Further, all College policies related to graduation, transfer of credits and articulation with other postsecondary institutions shall include provisions for acceptance of approved course substitutions.
   

For requirements for admission to the Bachelors degree in Education Programs at St. Petersburg College, see BOT Rule 6Hx23-4.72.

14. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Program at St. Petersburg College as follows:



1. Completion of the articulated Associate in Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or a diploma in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.



2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division A.S. program.



3. Presentation of a valid unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the state where applicant is practicing, to be kept current throughout the duration of the required course of study.



4. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.



5. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.


6. The following is an admission requirement for the RNBSN Program: Computer/Information Literacy Competency (no minimum credit hours required.) Computer/Information literacy competency may be demonstrated by completing one of the following:


1. Passing a College approved Basic Computer/
   Information Skills Competency Test; or



2. Successful completion of at least one of the following:


1. CTS 1101 Basic Computer and Information Literacy.
2. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications (as revised in 2002) or LIS 1102, CGS 1510 and OST 1741.
   
3. EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology (as revised in 2002), preferred for Education majors.

15. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Technology Management at St. Petersburg College as follows:


1. Completion of an approved Associate in Science degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
   
   For information on specific approved Associate in Science degree programs of study, students should consult the Technology Management Guide.
   
   Students with an A.S. degree that is not listed in the Technology Management Guide may be admitted to the upper-division program with permission of the dean.
   
   Students with 60 credits but not an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree may be admitted to the upper-division program only with permission of the dean.



2. Completion of an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, with a minimum of 36 semester hours of transferable general education coursework, from a fully accredited postsecondary institution. (If general education coursework for an A.A. has been completed, the student must complete 21 credits in the major in a single technical major in place of the additional general education coursework required of students admitted with an Associate in Science degree).



3. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division A.S. program.



4. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.



5. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.

16. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Program at St. Petersburg College as follows:


1. Completion of a degree in Dental Hygiene from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA). Students with an A.S. degree from a non-CDA accredited institution may be admitted with permission of the dean.



2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division dental hygiene program.



3. Presentation of a valid and current Dental Hygiene license from the state where applicant is practicing, to be kept current throughout the duration of the required course of study.



4. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.



5. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.



17. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Program at St. Petersburg College as follows:
    
    
    1. Completion of an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology at an AVMA Accredited program at a regionally accredited college or university.
    
    or
    
    
    1. Completion of an A.S. or A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology from a non-AVMA accredited program and
    
    
    2. Completion of required courses as indicated in the Veterinary Technology Program Guide.
    
    
    
    2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division veterinary technology program.
    
    
    
    3. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.
    
    
    
    4. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts form all postsecondary institutions attended.
    
    
    
    5. Non-Degree Seeking Students may enroll in no more than 12 credit hours of upper division courses in the major with permission from the Dean.



18. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration Program at St. Petersburg College as follows:



1. Completion of a Public Safety degree at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.



1. Admission requires an A.S. degree of 60 credits in a public safety discipline with at least 15 credit hours in transferable general education credits.



2. Students with an A.S. or A.A. degree from a non-regionally accredited postsecondary institution may be admitted to the upper-division program with permission of the dean.



3. Students may be admitted with an A.A. degree with approval by the dean. If general education hours for an A.A. degree have been completed, students must complete twenty-four (24) credits in a single public safety discipline in place of additional education required of A.S. students.



2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in all postsecondary course work (including common prerequisite coursework).



3. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.



4. Submit appropriate documentation, when applicable, of a currently valid certification in a Public Safety field to be kept current throughout the duration of the required course of study.



5. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.



6. Non-Degree Seeking baccalaureate students may enroll in no more than 12 credit hours of upper division courses in the major with permission from the dean.



19. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in International Business Program at St. Petersburg College as follows:
    
    1. Completion of an approved Associate in Science degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. For information on specific approved Associate in Science degree programs of study, students should consult the International Business Program Guide.
    
    
    
    1. Students with an A.S. A.A.S., or A.A. degree that is not listed in the International Business Program Guide may be admitted to the upper-division program with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Students with 60 credits but no degree may be admitted to the upper-division program only with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Completion of state required pre-requisites.
    
    
    
    3. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division A.S program.
    
    
    
    4. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.
    
    
    
    5. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
    
    
    
20. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics at St. Petersburg College as follows:
    
    1. Completion of an approved Associate in Science degree in a health science area from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. For information on specific approved Associate in Science degree programs of study, students should consult the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Guide.
    
    
    
    1. Students with an A.S. A.A.S., or A.A. degree that is not listed in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Guide may be admitted to the upper-division program with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Students with 60 credits but no degree may be admitted to the upper-division program only with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division A.S. program. Completion of the following prerequisites or equivalents with a 2.5 grade point average in each of the following:
       
       

       Biology	BIOXXXX
       Chemistry	CHM XXXX
       Physics	PHY XXXX
       Psychology	PSY 1012
       Algebra or	MAC 1105 or
       Higher Math	MAC 2311 or MAC 2233
       Human Anatomy &	BSC 1085/1085L and
       Physiology with Lab	BSC 1086/1086L

       
       
    3. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
    
    
    
    4. Submission of a letter of introduction, outlining career goals, objectives, and related work, service or academic experience.
    
    
    
    5. Non-degree seeking baccalaureate students may enroll in no more than 12 credit hours of upper division courses in the major without permission of the Dean.
    
    
    
    6. If the number of eligible students exceeds the positions available, other selection criteria will be used. If student is not selected in their initial application, a letter of intent wishing to remain in the applicant pool, must be received by the date of the next application deadline. The initial decision for selection into the program will be made by May 1 each year.
    
    
    
    7. Students will comply with any clinical affiliation requirements for the clinical experience and pay any related expense.
    
    
    
21. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies at St. Petersburg College as follows:
    
    
    1. Completion of an approved Associate in Science degree in Paralegal or Legal Assisting from regionally accredited college or university or
    
    
    
    1. Completion of an Associate in Science degree from a non regionally accredited program and
    
    
    
    2. Completion of PLA 1003, PLA 1104, PLA 1763, PLA 2114, and PLA 2203, at SPC or another regionally accredited institution, or successful passing rate on the Paralegal Entrance Exam, and other courses may be determined necessary.
    
    
    
    2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in postsecondary coursework.
    
    
    
    3. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.
    
    
    
    4. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
    
    
    
    5. Submission of a concise two- to three-page type written Personal Statement addressing personal, professional, and academic goals.
    
    
    
    6. Students possessing an Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited university or college may be admitted with approval from the dean. If general education hours gor the A.A. degree have been completed, the student must complete fifteen (15) credits consisting of the following PLA courses: PLA 1003, PLA 1104, PLA 1763, PLA 2114, and PLA 2203, plus three (3) credits of any other lower-division PLA course required of an A.S. Degree student.
    
    
    
    7. Non-Degree seeking baccalaureate students may enroll in up to twelve (12) credit hours of upper-division courses in a major with permission from the dean.
    
    
    
22. Students will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Banking at St. Petersburg College as follows:
    
    1. Completion of an approved Associate in Science degree from an regionally accredited postsecondary institution. For information on specific approved Associate in Science degree programs of study, students should consult the Banking Program Guide.
    
    
    
    1. Students with an A.S. A.A.S., or A.A. degree that is not listed in the Banking Program Guide may be admitted to the upper-division program with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Students with 60 credits but no degree may be admitted to the upper-division program only with permission of the dean.
    
    
    
    2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in lower-division A.S program.
    
    
    
    3. Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of transferable general education coursework.
    
    
    
    4. Completion of the appropriate upper-division baccalaureate application supplement form and presentation of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.