The Admissions and Registration Department at the West Campus is here to help prospective and current students with the overall process of being admitted to the college and registering for classes. 

ADMISSIONS POLICY:

Applications for admission are to be submitted at the earliest possible date before enrollment term.  Out of state applicants must submit the application a minimum of 60 days prior to the beginning of the term of expected enrollment.  A $20.00 non-refundable application fee is charged for processing a student’s first application.  New students may submit their application electronically via the internet at: https://sisvsr.mdc.edu/admission/
 
Florida Residents must complete a Florida Residency Statement verifying residency status for fee assessment purposes as a part of the admissions process.  The statement is provided on the reverse side of the application form. 

Official Transcripts from the applicant’s high school, college, university, or other post-secondary educational institutions are to be mailed directly or sent electronically to the Admissions Office from the institutions. 

High School Equivalency diploma or certificate holders should provide the original document and score report (which will be returned) or an exact copy of the documents. 
In Florida, this certificate is the State Florida High School Diploma. See the General Education Diploma (GED) section for additional information.

Failure to submit all necessary admissions credentials, transcripts or certifications will result in an obligation that will prevent registration, release of grades, transcripts or enrollment certification.

Transfer Student Information:  A transfer student’s transcript(s) become part of the official student permanent record. If the transfer student is seeking a degree, an evaluation of credit course transferability is made after the student is admitted to the college. 
Transfer credits are accepted only from regionally accredited colleges and universities unless a written agreement between Miami Dade and a specific post–secondary institution has been previously approved.
Credit may be granted only for courses in which grades of “D” or better have been earned. Failing grades from other colleges are computed in the student’s cumulative grade point average. A student who was on academic probation at a previous college may be admitted to Miami Dade in similar status. See Standards of Academic Progress in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.
College courses completed more than 10 years prior to the date of enrollment at Miami Dade may require validation by examination. A high school transcript indicating date of graduation may be required of applicants who have completed fewer than 12 acceptable college credits or if the student is under 18 years of age.
Students who have taken courses in Non–English speaking countries must have an official certified translation made of their credits and submit this translation to the Admissions Office. See International Student Admission section for the requirements.

Transient Student Information:  Transient students should be advised, preferably in writing, by their own college concerning recommended courses to take at Miami Dade. Prerequisite and/or requisite course requirements will apply to course selections. Transient non-degree students at Miami Dade may be required to have official transcript(s) of their prior educational records mailed directly to Miami-Dade from previous colleges attended.

Non-Degree Applicants:  Non-degree applicants are persons who wish to take selected college courses without the intent of completing an associate degree program. These students must fill out an application for admission and provide evidence of high school graduation. Many students attend the college for  this purpose to upgrade  employment skills, for transfer credit purposes, or who have earned more than 15 credits as a non-degree  student are required to complete the basic skills Assessment Test (CPT). If, at a later time, these students become Associate degree candidates, regular admissions procedures regarding transcript(s) requirements will apply.

Special Admissions Categories:  In each of the following categories, the regular admissions procedures apply:

1. Dual Enrollment – Selected high school students (10th, 11th, or 12th grades) may enroll for a maximum of 2 courses each semester, excluding labs, up to a maximum of 12 credits each academic year. Acceptance in the Dual Enrollment  is based on the following:

• Minimum 3.0 high school grade point average
• Permission from the parent(s), high school guidance counselor and principal.
• Expressed intent by the student to pursue a post secondary degree.
• Successful completion of all parts of the college’s basic skills Assessment Test (CPT). Students who do not successfully complete the test will not be permitted to enroll at MDC until after high school graduation.
• Interview with a member of the college’s Advisement/Counseling staff to determine that the student has potential to successfully complete college credit courses. A special form for parental/high school approval is provided by the Admissions office. This form is to be submitted prior to each term of enrollment to assure continuity of appropriate approvals.

2. Early Admission – Academically superior high school students may attend Miami

Dade in lieu of their senior year in high school. In addition to the requirements for Dual Enrollment above, the applicant for Early Admission must prepare and present to a high school counselor, a comprehensive educational plan justifying early admission. The college will accept for screening only those applicants who have received approval from their principal to apply for early admission.
The applicants also must have advance approval from the high school principal to apply college credits toward high school graduation. Normally, a minimum of 24 college credits meets the requirements for the student’s senior year and high school graduation.
A special approval form is available in the Office of Admissions.

Readmission to the College:  An applicant submits an application for readmission and residency statement to update records if:

1. The student was admitted for a specific term but did not enroll.
2. The student did not attend any one of the four preceding terms.
3. The student attended other colleges or universities since last enrollment at Miami Dade College; if so, official transcripts will be required for degree seeking students.
4. The Florida student residency statement was completed more than 12 months ago.
5. International Students – see International Student information in this section.

College Preparatory Courses:  All first-time in college applicants who intend to enter degree programs are tested for reading, writing and mathematics proficiency prior to completion of registration. Students will be placed in College Preparatory English, Reading and/or Mathematics if test scores indicate a need for such instruction. A student’s enrollment in certain credit courses may be restricted because of academic deficiencies.
In accordance with Florida law 240.321, students may use Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, or private provider instruction as an alternative to traditional college preparatory instruction.
State law requires students to successfully complete their college Preparatory instruction by the time they have accumulated twelve (12) hours of college credit coursework.  Students, however, may accrue more than (12) credit hours, provided they maintain continuous enrollment in College Preparatory instruction.
State Board rule limits the number of attempts a student may have to successfully complete a College Preparatory course.    Enrollment in a class beyond the 100 percent refund period, regardless of whether a student finishes the term, is considered an attempt.  Contact Academic Advisement for additional information.

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

• Obtain an Admissions Application (room 1202) or apply online at https://sisvsr.mdc.edu/admission/.
• Take completed application to the Admissions Office (room 1202), and receive your student number or apply on-line.
• Pay the application fee ($20.00) at the Bursar’s Office (room 1251).
• Forward transcripts for your High School or College to Miami Dade College.  International Students must submit a High School Diploma.
• Pick up a Financial Aid Application in room 1203.
• (New Students) make an appointment to take the College Placement Test (CPT) at 305-237-3011.
• (New Transfer Students) if you have completed a college-level English and Math courses, go directly to Advisement with your transcript.
• (New International Students and/or Non-native Speaker of English) make an appointment to take the English Placement Test (Michigan Exam) at 305-237-3011.
• (Student enrolling in Vocational Courses or Vocational Programs) make an appointment to take the TABE test at 305-237-3011.
• Take your test results to an advisor for help in selecting your classes.

FLORIDA RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION

Students who are admitted to public-supported postsecondary educational institutions in Florida must complete an affidavit and provide proof of “residency-for-tuition-purposes” in accordance with state law.

• 1009.21 Florida Statutes (FS) 
  
• 6A-10.044, Florida Administrative Code (FAC)

Non-US citizen students and/or parents must provide evidence of eligible legal immigration status in the US before being considered for Florida resident fees.  Please check with the Registrar’s office at the Campus you will attend for more specific information on the non-US citizen categories that are eligible to be considered for in-state fees.  International Students and non-US citizens admitted to the United States with the following visas are NOT ELIGIBLE to pay Florida resident fees: (B, C, D, F, H4 (if 21 or over), J, M, P and Q).

ALL DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FLORIDA RESIDENCY MUST BE DATED, ISSUED, OR FILED 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS OF THE TERM IN WHICH THE RESIDENCY-FOR-TUITION CLASSIFICATION IS SOUGHT. MAJOR TERMS ARE FALL, SPRING, AND/OR SUMMER SEMESTERS. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NO LATER THAN THE 100% REFUND DATE FOR THE TERM IN WHICH FLORIDA RESIDENCY IS BEING REQUESTED OR IT WILL APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING TERM. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NAME(S) LISTED ON ALL DOCUMENTS MUST MATCH.

If you are under the age of 24 you will be automatically considered “dependent” unless you can prove otherwise (see below). Students age 24 and over will be automatically considered independent unless proven otherwise.

If you are claiming to be independent and are under the age of 24, you must provide proof of financial independence. Independent students under the age of 24 must prove sufficient income in the previous year (check with the registrar’s office on your campus for more information) and not be claimed by another person on their taxes (must show prior year taxes); have a dependent child and have received Florida state aid; or show proof of marriage.

Please note that as per current Florida Law, stepparents are not eligible to claim Florida Residency on behalf of a dependent student.

All students and/or parents (dependent or independent status) are required to submit the Florida residency affidavit and two or more of the following documents which must have been issued at east one year prior to the beginning of the term.

• A valid Florida driver’s license or valid Florida ID card
• A valid Florida vehicle registration
• A valid Florida voter’s identification card
• Proof of purchase of permanent primary home in Florida (warranty deed)
• Proof of Homestead Exemption
• Proof of employment (1040 income tax forms and/or W-2 forms)
• Declaration of domicile in Florida (12 months from the date the document was sworn and subscribed as noted by the Clerk of Circuit Court)
• Rent receipts and/or lease in Florida and proof of utility bills (FPL, water, installed phone line – not cellular phone) in the state of Florida
• Proof of state of Florida unemployment, state aid, or social security benefits
• Paycheck stubs from work in Florida (from at least 1 year ago & current)
• Letter of employment in Florida on official company letterhead (from at least 1 year ago)
• A Florida professional or occupational license (valid and issued at least 1 year ago)
• Florida incorporation (valid and issued at least 1 year ago)

Note: The above serves as a guideline of Florida law and is a summary of related policies/procedures applied by Miami Dade College in determining eligibility of residency-for-tuition-purposes. Further information is available at the Registrar’s office at the campus the student plans to attend. NOTE THAT NO SINGLE DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND ALL DOCUMENTATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. THERE MUST ALSO BE A LACK OF EVIDENCE OF TIES TO ANOTHER STATE IN ORDER FOR FLORIDA RESIDENCY TO BE GRANTED.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: LIVING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR 12 MONTHS OR MORE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFY AND/OR RE-CLASSIFY STUDENT AND/OR PARENT AS A FLORIDA RESIDENT FOR TUITION PURPOSES.

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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