The University Transition Program

Students who have applied for admission to NMSU, but do not qualify for regular admission to the univer­sity, may enroll in the University Transition Program at DACC. The course of study individualized for each student will give him or her a good foundation for university-level work.

Category 1: Students who lack required courses.

NMSU applicants whose high school transcripts indicate that they do not have the minimum required units of high school academic courses will be enrolled in the University Transition Program. These minimums are as follows:

1. English—4 units (must include at least two units of composition, one of which must be a junior- or senior-level course)
2. Science—2 units beyond general science
3. Mathematics—3 units (from algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, or advanced math)
4. Foreign languages or fine arts—1 unit

Those who complete these units in the summer session at DACC may be admitted as New Mexico State University main-campus students in the fall semester. However, if they opt to take the courses needed for NMSU admission during the fall or spring semester at DACC, they will not attain the status of a regular NMSU student until all deficiencies have been made up. The course of study can be individualized for each student in consultation with a DACC adviser.

Category 2: Students who need to strengthen academic skills.

NMSU applicants whose ACT com­posite score or high school grade average is below that required for NMSU admission will be enrolled in the University Transition Program. Completion of 24 credits of coursework at DACC with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is needed to become a main-campus student. A course of study will be individualized for each student, including study skills courses, Developmental Studies courses, and/or general education courses.

Foreign Students

International students should begin the application process at the Center for International Programs, located in room 238 of Garcia Annex on the NMSU main campus. Additional information may be found in the section titled, “Foreign Students,” in the New Mexico State University Undergraduate Cata­log. Questions may be directed to 646-5483.

Special Admissions Requirements

There are nine programs at DACC that have special admissions requirements:

• Apprenticeship (Electrical, Machinist, Plumbing)
• Dual Credit Programs (concurrent enrollment)
• Dental Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Emergency Medical Services–Paramedic
• Nursing (associate degree program)
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care

In addition to fulfilling the general requirements for admission to the community college, individuals seeking admission to these programs must also ful­fill certain special admissions requirements. Since these programs generally have limited enrollment, completion of the admissions requirements for a specific program does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Acceptance may be competitive, based on individual academic performance in pre­vious coursework and other criteria. Specific infor­mation regarding the application procedure may be obtained from the department.

Students must reapply to special admissions pro­grams each time they wish to be considered for ac­ceptance. For example, a student who has fulfilled all the special admissions requirements, yet was not admitted because of space limitations, will not auto­matically be considered for a subsequent semester; (s)he must reapply. Similarly, one who may have been accepted during a particular semester, but failed to accept an offer to enroll, must also reapply in order to be considered again.