Student FAQ

Spoon River College accepts applications on a rolling basis.  High school students should apply the fall of their senior year.  Students should also request a copy of their high school transcript or GED results be sent to the SRC Admissions Office.  The earlier you apply the earlier you can start the process.

Orientation programs are for all new students and are held at the beginning of the fall semester and various times throughout the year.  Students are encouraged to attend orientation to familiarize themselves with the college, as well as, support services, academic services, and student life.  If you are unable to attend one of the on-campus orientation sessions, you may take the online new student orientation.  Please contact the Student Services office at (309) 649-6400 for more information.

Spoon River College requires all students to take a placement test or have ACT scores forwarded to the Admissions Office.  Students will be exempt from taking the COMPASS test if they have achieved at least a 19 on the ACT in the content areas of Math, Reading, and Writing.  COMPASS tests are available at any SRC location.  For more information, call Student Services in Canton - (309) 649-6400; Macomb - (309) 833-6069; Havana - (309) 543-4413; Rushville - (309) 322-6060.

Once admitted to the college students are assigned an academic advisor.  This advisor will discuss with you an educational plan that meets your goals.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor prior to registering each semester.

A credit hour, sometimes called a semester hour, refers to the number of credits you receive towards graduation for each class you successfully complete.  Credit hours are determined by the number of hours per week you are in class for that course.  For example, a class meeting 9-9:50 a.m. three days a week will generally earn three credit hours.

SRC defines a full-time load as 12 or more credit hours per semester.  A part-time load is anything less than 12 credit hours.