Admission Process
At Spoon River College we pride ourselves in a streamlined admissions process. However, depending on your status as a student you may have some additional steps to follow.
Full admission will be granted to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Residents of Illinois Community College District 534
- Individuals who are18 years of age or older
- High school graduates or GED equivalent
High School Students
High school students who are at least 16 years of age and who obtain prior approval from the currently enrolled high school, parent or guardian, and final approval from the SRC Director of Admissions and Records. High school approval forms are available in Admissions and Records.
Connection with Secondary School Severed
Any person who is at least 16 years of age and has severed connections with a secondary school, as certified in writing by the chief officer of the secondary school district in which the person has residence.
GED Enrollees
Applicants enrolled in the GED program may be permitted to concurrently enroll in a career and technical class by permission of the Dean of Student Services.
Out-of-District or Out-of-State
Students who do not reside within District 534 may be admitted, but may be subject to higher tuition rates.
Re-admission
Returning students, after an absence of two academic calendar years, must complete the full admissions process to be re-admitted.
Transfer Students
• Academic credit is accepted only from regionally accredited institutions.
• All transfer credit will be equated to the credit hour system.
• All transcripts become the property of SRC and will not be returned or issued to another institution.
• A student must have a current application on file and complete a “Request for Transcript Evaluation” form before the transcript will be evaluated and accepted.
International Students Admissions
International students must read and write English, understand English when spoken, and speak easily-understood English. International students are required to enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and must complete work for a degree in no more than six semesters. The international student advisor will issue form I-20 only after all documents have been submitted.
Additional Information for International Students
Academic Amnesty – Fresh Start Admissions
Students who have had an unsuccessful academic experience at SRC and have not attended for the past five calendar years may be eligible for academic amnesty. This program forgives past experiences with a fresh start toward success in completion of his/her educational goals. Eligible students should see an academic advisor for additional information.
Admission Denial
Spoon River College reserves the right to deny admission or re-enrollment to individuals who cannot benefit from the curriculum offered.
