Section F: Student

 

Section FB.1

Student
Admissions

Procedure

Admissions Procedures

The Office of Admissions and Records is responsible for administering all admissions policies. Inquiries concerning admissions should be addressed to the attention of this office.

Completion of the following steps are necessary to gain admission to Navarro College:

  1. Application for Admission.

  2. Official Transcript.
    Beginning Students: Applicants must submit an official and complete high school transcript or equivalent (e.g., GED). Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution or through an approved electronic transcript service. Documents may also be mailed in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.

    Navarro College reserves the right to evaluate the validity of a high school diploma or equivalent credential. Diplomas issued by institutions or programs that lack recognized accreditation or do not meet established academic standards may not be accepted. Applicants presenting such credentials may be required to provide additional documentation or may be considered for admission on an individual basis.

    Transfer Students: Individuals transferring from another college or university with the intention of attending any semester/term at Navarro College, including summer terms and mini session, are required to present an official and complete transcripts in a sealed envelope bearing the signature of the appropriate official and seal from each of the colleges/universities previously attended or sent electronically via secure source transmission delivered directly from the institution to the Navarro College Office of Admissions.

  3. Assessment Scores.
    Student proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics must be assessed. This is accomplished by completing the TSI Assessment. Students otherwise qualified or exempted will not be refused admission on the basis of their scores. Results are used in advising and in placing students in the proper course levels.

  4. Proof of Residency.
    Students are responsible for providing documentation to support residency classification in accordance with Texas Education Code §54.052. Documentation may include a state-issued driver’s license, identification card, or other supporting materials demonstrating domicile in Texas for the required period.

    Residency is classified as in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state based on the documentation provided

Immunization Requirements

Navarro College shall comply with all applicable state laws governing student immunization requirements, including Texas Education Code §51.933 and Texas Education Code §51.9192.

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination

The College shall require all entering students under the age of 22 to provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis, unless exempt as permitted by law. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days prior to the start of the term.

Students who fail to provide required documentation or an approved exemption shall not be permitted to register for or attend classes.

Exemptions

The College shall recognize medical and reasons of conscience exemptions in accordance with state law. The Office of Admissions can provide additional information concerning state requirements.

Special Programs

Certain programs such as honors programs, Residence Life, as well as instructional areas (e.g. Cosmetology, Welding, Oil and Gas), Allied Health (e.g. Nursing, OTA, PTA) and Protective Services (e.g. Police, Fire and EMS) will require additional standards of conduct and may involve additional requirements for admissions and sanctions against student misconduct.

Out-of-State

Navarro College is a member of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and is therefore authorized to permit out-of-state students to enroll in distance education classes. Out-of-state students must follow the same admissions processes and requirements as in-state students

Staff may refer to this procedure in the College Catalog under Admission Procedures.

Date Issued: January 22, 2015
Approved: May 26, 2015
Updated: March 20, 2018, 2026