Admission
Quinebaug Valley Community College maintains an open admission policy, extending the opportunity for higher education to all who want to prepare more fully for effective participation in modern society. Students must be graduates of an approved secondary school or hold a state high school equivalency diploma (GED). Prospective students who are not high school graduates and have not yet earned a state high school equivalency diploma must meet ability to benefit guidelines. Students who have been home-schooled will be accepted, with verification by parents. Verification forms may be obtained through the Division of Learning & Student Development Office. Contact the Learning and Student Development Office for more information.
Admission to some programs at the College may require a personal interview and/or special academic background. Acceptance to the College does not constitute acceptance into these specialized programs.
High School Partnership Program
Quinebaug Valley Community College has signed agreements with many area high schools which permit eligible high school juniors and seniors to enroll in general fund supported credit courses at QVCC. The College pays the tuition and waives all fees for students enrolled in the program. Students are responsible for the cost of books and supplies for the classes they take. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum cumulative scholastic average of 80 and be recommended in writing by their high school principal or designated representative. Additional information and applications are available from the Admissions Office.
Early Admission of High School Students
High school students who demonstrate sufficient academic ability and maturity may be considered for enrollment in credit courses on a full-paying basis. In addition to completing the application for enrollment, students must present an official transcript and letter of recommendation from their principal or designated representative. Students are required to satisfy all prerequisites and will be required to take the Basic Skills Assessment.
Opportunity for Success
Students who are between the ages of 17-21 may be eligible to join QVCC’s Opportunity for Success (OFS) Program. This program is designed to assist young adults who may need extra support in order to navigate the college environment. OFS offers academic, career and one-on-one advising as well as assistance in completing financial aid forms and obtaining employment both on and off campus. Applicants must have received their high school diploma or GED or be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient academic ability to benefit from a college experience. Students who are first generation college students and/or come from alternative high schools are encouraged to inquire.
OFS students begin their education with a unique orientation and first semester college experience course. Students can enroll in any certificate or degree program at QVCC and may attend classes on either a part time or full time basis.
STRONG-CT
The National Science Foundation has made the recruitment and retention of a diverse population of science students a key priority. In Connecticut this has translated into a new academic support program for life science students. The STRONG-CT program – Science and Technology Reaching Out to New Generations in Connecticut – represents an alliance between the University of Connecticut and the three neighboring community colleges, including QVCC. The program targets first generation students and historically underrepresented groups (African American, Latino/a and/or Native American) who often begin higher education at community colleges. STRONG-CT enhances the likelihood of success at QVCC and then enables graduates to transfer to UConn. For more information contact QVCC Program Director Melissa Philion, PhD at 412-7227 or mphilion@qvcc.commnet.edu
New England Regional Student Program
Each New England state admits qualified out-of-state New England residents to its public, degree-granting, two-year colleges and institutions provided that students are eligible by either Rule 1 or Rule 2 (see below), with the reservation that priorities go to Connecticut students in the event of budget and/or space limitations.
Rule 1: The Uniqueness Rule
When a program of study is not offered at an in-state institution, a qualified student may apply for enrollment at any participating out-of-state institution offering that program of study under the Regional Student Program.
Rule 2: The Proximity Rule
When a program of study is offered under the Regional Student Program at both an in-state and out-of-state institution, and the out-of-state institution is closer in traveling time to a qualified student’s legal residence, that student may apply for enrollment at that out-of-state institution. Upon admission to QVCC, qualified out-of-state students under this program pay in-state tuition plus 50 percent.
Additional information about the Regional Student Program may be obtained from the dean of learning and student development at QVCC or from the New England Board of Higher Education, 45 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111, (617) 357-9620.
International Student Admission
The College is not currently accepting international student admissions. It is recommended that interested international students apply to other Connecticut Community Colleges.
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens 62 years of age or older who are Connecticut residents may be eligible to register without paying application, general fees or tuition charges for courses supported by the General Fund. This applies to all courses on a space available basis and its subject to approval by the Board of Trustees for Community-Technical Colleges.
Application Procedures
Students interested in Quinebaug Valley Community College are encouraged to complete the process as early as possible before the beginning of their intended semester and prior to registration.
Applications are available upon request from QVCC and from the guidance offices at high schools in the region, as well as online. Call (860) 412-7200 or write to the QVCC Admissions Office, 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239 or download the form from the College website. A $20.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany the completed application form.
High school seniors should take the completed application and fee to their guidance office to be mailed to the College along with a copy of their high school transcript.
Applicants who have already graduated from high school must request official transcripts from their high school or attach a copy of their high school diploma to the application. Applicants who obtained a high school equivalency certificate (GED) should attach a copy of their scores, if available.
Transfer applicants: Applicants who have attended other regionally accredited colleges must request official transcripts, with any change of student’s name noted, from each institution attended. Transcripts should be sent directly to the College. Upon receipt of official transcripts, courses will be evaluated for applicable credits