Admissions

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admissions to LDCC must follow these guidelines and requirements:

• Completed an Application for Admission
• Proof of Immunization Compliance
• Proof of Registration with Selective Service for those students required to register

Please note that official ACT scores or Accuplacer Placement Survey results may be needed for program entry and advising and placement purposes. If a student is transferring, official transcripts are not required from all post-secondary schools attended; however, if the student wants to be advised and use any prior credit from any post-secondary institution, the official transcript is required. The College will articulate any transcript received from a post-secondary institution.

Admissions Without High School Diploma or Equivalency

Students who have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent may still be admitted to the College. However, students that have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent may be denied entry into a particular program that requires such. The application for admissions, immunizations and if male and 18 years of age, proof of Selective Service registration is required.

Admission Statuses

Fully Admitted

The applicant who has submitted proof of immunizations and Selective Service documentation will be fully admitted.

Provisional Admission

The applicant who has not submitted required documents.

Articulation of Course Credit

Cross/Dual Enrollment Agreements

LDCC recognizes and supports the LCTCS recommendation for community and technical colleges to enter into enrollment agreements which are of greatest benefit to the student. This included entry into cross-enrollment and/or dual-enrollment agreements. In such cases the “home institution” shall be defined as the postsecondary institution through which the student is pursuing an approved degree or related credential for the purpose of processing academic records, data collection/reporting, and financial aid.

New Student Orientation

The purpose of orientation is to make students aware of their personal and academic responsibilities, to promote an understanding of LDCC policies and procedures, and to introduce the programs and services that are available.

Student Types and Admission Requirements

First Time Freshman

A First Time Freshman is a high school graduate or recipient of a High School Equivalency (HiSET or GED) or one who has never attended a prior institution of higher education, except as a dual-enrolled or collegiate student. Students are required to complete the Application for admissions, submit immunizations and if male and 18 years of age, proof of Selective Service registration.

Transfer Student

A Transfer Student is a student who has been enrolled previously at another post-secondary institution. The application for admissions, immunizations and if male and 18 years of age, proof of Selective Service registration is required. Students who have attended another college/university prior to applying for admission to LDCC may provide official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transfer students may be required to provide Official ACT scores or take the Accuplacer Placement Survey to determine if developmental course work will be required as a prerequisite to English 101, Math 110 (College Algebra) or 200 level courses.

For transfer students to be eligible for ENGL 101 , they must have:

• Scored an 18+ in English on the ACT or,
• 250+ on the Next Generation Accuplacer Assessment or,
• Successfully completed ENGL 099  (or its equivalent) or,
• 500+ SAT English Subscore or, 
• Co-enrollment in English 100 or, 
• Students who have attempted ENGL 101  at an accredited institution may be required to provide ACT or Accuplacer scores to support placement in this class.

For transfer students to be eligible for College Algebra they must have:

Scored a 19+ in Math on the ACT or,

• 250+ in the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics section of the Next Generation Accuplacer or,
• Successfully completed MATH 099  (or its equivalent) or, 
• 510+ SAT Math Subscore
• Co-enrollment in Math 100 or, 
• Students who have attempted college-level math at an accredited institution may be required to provide ACT or COMPASS scores to support this placement.

Delivery of transcripts will be accepted by the following means; electronically from the prior institution, or delivered in a sealed, unopened envelope to Enrollment Services.

Returning Student

An applicant who previously attended LDCC, but whose enrollment was interrupted for a minimum of one fall or spring semester will be classified as a Returning student. The student is required to submit a new application for admissions prior to enrollment.

Visiting Student

A student who is enrolled at one post-secondary institution who wishes to enroll concurrently at LDCC, or who intends to enroll at LDCC for only one semester before attending another post-secondary institution. As long as a Visiting student is concurrently enrolled at another post-secondary institution, s/he can remain a Visiting student at LDCC. Once LDCC becomes this student’s primary or sole institution, the Visiting student will need to reapply to the College as a Transfer student.

High School Student- Dual Enrollment

Students must be at least 15 years of age by the first day of the semester in which the student participates in Dual Enrollment. Students may not enroll in more than 12 credit hours in a semester unless approved by the Dual Enrollment Manager. In addition, certain programs, in particular health care professions and industrial technology areas, may be subject to stricter age requirements due to safety and/or regulatory considerations. For all students under 18 years of age, parental consent is required.

International Student

LDCC has not yet petitioned the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service for approval of the school for attendance by non-immigrant students, and cannot issue the immigration form 1-20. Therefore, the College does not admit International students.

High School Dual Enrollment

A currently enrolled high school student who meets certain requirements may enroll in college-level courses prior to high school graduation by participating in the High School Dual Enrollment Program. The application for admissions, Signature Page completion, copy of high school transcripts, Pre-ACT test or ACT test scores, immunizations if taking classes on the College campus, and if male and 18 years of age, proof of Selective Service registration is required.

Students must be at least 15 years of age by the first day of the semester in which the student participates in Dual Enrollment. Students may not enroll in more than 12 credit hours in a semester unless approved by the Dual Enrollment Manager. In addition, certain programs, in particular health care professions and industrial technology areas, may be subject to stricter age requirements due to safety and/or regulatory considerations. For all students under 18 years of age, parental consent is required.

Students enrolling in dual-credit courses must satisfy the eligibility requirements set by Louisiana Delta Community College and based on the policy from the Louisiana Board of Regents (see BOR Academic Affairs Policy 2.22). The minimum requirements to enroll in dual enrollment differ based on two types of entry: Academic Dual Enrollment Courses and Career & Technical Dual Enrollment Courses.

A currently enrolled high school student who meets certain requirements may enroll in college-level courses prior to high school graduation by participating in the Dual Enrollment Program. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the first day of the semester in which the student participates in Dual Enrollment. In addition, certain programs, in particular health care professions and industrial technology areas, may be subject to stricter age requirements due to safety and/or regulatory considerations. For all students under 18 years of age, parental consent is required.

Students enrolling in dual-credit courses must satisfy the eligibility requirements set by Louisiana Delta Community College and based on the policy from the Louisiana Board of Regents (see BOR Academic Affairs Policy 2.22). The minimum requirements to enroll in dual enrollment differ based on two types of entry: Academic Dual Enrollment Courses and Career & Technical Dual Enrollment Courses.

For Academic Dual Enrollment, students must meet any of the following three criteria:

1. A 2.5 cumulative high school GPA AND either minimum placement test scores or a counselor recommendation based on overall student performance and grade trends in subjects.
2. A 3.0 cumulative high school subject-area GPA, as determined by the postsecondary institution AND a counselor recommendation based on grade trends in the subject.
3. A 2.5 cumulative college GPA, as demonstrated in prior dual enrollment participation.

In addition to the requirements listed above, some courses have additional prerequisite requirements. These can include but are not limited to English, Math, and Science courses (ex. ENGL 101  requires a minimum ACT score of 18 for placement, and MATH 110  requires a minimum ACT score of 19 for placement). Please refer to the Placement scores found on the Dual Enrollment portion of the website (See https://www.ladelta.edu/admissions/high-school-dual-enrolled/index and click on Eligibility Requirements) and reach out to Louisiana Delta Community College’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator to ensure student meets all eligibility requirements.

For Career and Technical Dual Enrollment, students must meet any of the following three criteria:

1. A 2.0 cumulative high school GPA.
2. A counselor recommendation based on relevant high school performance.
3. A 2.0 cumulative college GPA, as demonstrated in prior dual enrollment participation.

In addition to the requirements listed above, some courses have additional safety requirements, and some programs have minimum age requirements set by regulatory agencies. Please reach out to Louisiana Delta Community College’s Dual Enrollment Manager to ensure the student meets any regulatory requirements and that any safety compliance prerequisites are met.

Admission Policy

As a member of LCTCS and in compliance with the admission policy established by LCTCS policy #1.004 (effective 06/08/2016) and the Louisiana Board of Regents minimum admissions standards (effective April 2016) and Louisiana Legislature, LDCC has an open admissions policy. As such, anyone who meets admissions requirements may enroll and register for eligible coursework, and will be classified as a student upon admission to the college.

Any person 17 years or older, regardless of prior academic preparation, will be fully admitted as long as the following criteria are satisfied:

1. The person has completed and submitted an application for admission;
2. The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana R.S. 17:3151; and
3. The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana R.S. 17:170 related to the immunization of persons entering school.

Some educational programs may have additional requirements for admission into the program in order to achieve program or industry accreditation standards; however, these requirements will not have an impact on full admission to LDCC. This policy applies to the following student types: first-time freshman, transfer, non-matriculating, and returning students. This policy does not apply to dually enrolled high school students and international students. Please refer to LDCC policy ES101.1 Admissions, Dually Enrolled High School Students and policy ES101.2 Admissions, International Students.

All eligible persons are assured equal opportunity for admission without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, political belief, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission to participation in, or employment of any of its programs or activities. Certain programs within the college may require additional admission standards in order to achieve program or industry accreditation standards.

The College reserves the right to deny admission in cases that would be detrimental to the student or would interfere with the capacity of other students to benefit from the educational experience.

Applicant Grievance Procedure

3.01 Definitions

3.01:01 Discrimination Complaint - Written complaint alleging any policy, procedure, or practice that discriminates based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

3.01:02 Student Grievant- an individual enrolled in academic courses part-time, full-time, “credit,” “non-credit,” or “audit” who files the grievance.

3.01:03 Applicant Grievant (under ADA) - Applicant for admission to postsecondary education who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

3.01:04 Respondent- Person alleged to be responsible for the violation.

3.01:05 Day- Calendar days in which the College is open for business, excluding holidays and weekends.

3.01:06 Title VI, Section 504, and ADA Coordinator-Person (s) designated to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws addressing equal educational opportunity.

Coordinator for Section 504 and ADA

Director of Counseling and Disability Services

7500 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA 71203

Phone Number: 318-345-9152 Email: traciclark@ladelta.edu

3.02 Informal Pre-filing Procedures

Before filing a formal grievance, the student is encouraged to reasonably resolve the problem informally. The College is committed to making every effort to resolve issues in this informal manner. A grievance must be lodged with the proper authority thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged violation.

3.02:01 Student grievant requests a resolution and/or corrective action from one of the following: the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator, based on the type of grievance.

3.03 Formal Filing Procedures

3.03:01 The student files a written grievance. Forms are available from the Department of Student Success Services, the Office of Human Resources, and online.

3.03:02 Student Grievant submits a written grievance to the Department of Student Success Services within ten days after informal resolution attempts have failed. The grievance must include the name, nature, date of the alleged violation, names of people responsible (where known), and requested action. The Dean of Student Success Services determines which office receives the written grievance.

3.03:03 The Dean of Student Success Services, Campus Director, Academic Administrator, or Section 504 and ADA Coordinator notifies the respondent within ten days and asks the respondent to: a. Confirm or deny facts; b. Indicate acceptance or rejection of the requested action by the student or applicant; c. Outline alternative options.

3.03:04 Within ten days, the respondent submits an answer to the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator.

3.03:05 The Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator will review the written complaint and the respondent’s answer and make a written reply to both the complainant and respondent for one of the following:

• Dismissal of grievance based upon inadequate evidence;
• Acceptance of the complainant’s requested action(s);
• Referral of the grievance to a hearing

3.03:06 The Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator may dismiss the grievance without hearing. In that case, the grievant will be notified within ten days of the decision.

3.03:07 If the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator recommends referring the Grievance to a hearing, the process will be as follows:

• Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator will schedule a hearing with the College Grievance Hearing Panel within ten days of the decision.
• Within ten days after the hearing, the Grievance Hearing Panel Chairman will issue a written decision to the complainant and respondent.

03.03:08 If the complainant or respondent is not satisfied with the Grievance Hearing Panel’s response, the complainant or respondent may request a hearing review with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Office of Academic and Student Affairs. The complainant or respondent has 30 days from the date of the hearing decision to request a review of the case by the LCTCS. The Complainant or Respondent will send documents to:

Louisiana Community and Technical College System Office

265 S. Foster Road

Baton Rouge, LA. 70806

ATTN: Student Governance

Once all documents are received, System Office staff will:

1. Review the records submitted to ensure that the College’s published procedures due process and were carried out fairly and impartially. 
2. In the event that System Office staff cannot determine whether the College’s published procedures provide due process or whether they were carried out fairly and impartially based on the documents submitted, System Office staff may engage in any fact-finding reasonably required by the circumstances. This may include a request for either party to participate in a telephone conference meeting to set forth the facts.

3.04 Rights of the Grievant and/or Victim

3.04:01 The grievant and respondent shall be informed of their due process rights as outlined below.

3.04:02 The grievant and respondent victim have the right to a closed hearing.

3.04:03 The grievant/respondent can appear at the hearing alone or with an attorney or advisor. The attorney or advisor may advise the defendant or victim and speak on their behalf.

3.04:04 The grievant/respondent has the right to know what documentary evidence will be offered against him/her.

3.04:05 The grievant/respondent has the right to know the identity of each witness who will testify against him /her.

3.04:06 The Grievant/respondent and the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/academic. The administrator has the right to offer evidence.

3.04:07 The grievant/respondent has the right to argue for himself or herself. 

3.04:08 Victims of cases involving violence and/or sexual offenses will be informed of the outcome of the subsequent appeals.

3.05 General Provisions

3.05:01 Grievance records will remain confidential unless the parties involved give permission to release such information. They are maintained in the College’s electronic file cabinet, Maxient.

3.05:02 LDCC will not tolerate any discipline or retaliation, direct or indirect, against any person who, in good faith, files a complaint or responds to questions regarding having witnessed a prohibited incident.

3.05:03 False charges are taken seriously and may result in disciplinary action.

3.06 Complaints (General Complaints Other than Grade Appeals or Discrimination)

This section provides students with a fair and efficient process for presenting and resolving complaints arising from their academic and non-academic interactions with faculty, staff, and students. A complaint must be lodged with the proper authority within thirty (30) days of the alleged violation. No student may appeal to the higher authority until he/she has exhausted all prior appeals.

3.06:01 Informal Procedures:

1. When feasible, the student should try to personally approach the faculty/staff member involved to resolve the issue.
2. Students must request a review of the issue with the appropriate academic administrator/Dean of Student Success Services/ Campus Director. The relevant faculty/staff will have ten days to respond to the student.
3. After a reasonable effort to resolve the issue informally, the student complaint may proceed by completing a student complaint form and moving to a more formal procedure.

3.06:02 Formal Procedures:

1. The student submits a written complaint form to the academic administrator/Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director within ten days after the attempt at informal resolution failed. The written complaint must include the student complainant’s name, nature, and date of the alleged violation, names of persons responsible (where known), name, dates, and results of the unsuccessful informal procedures.
2. The student complaint may request a formal hearing from the Student Complaint Committee, a Student Disciplinary Hearing Panel subcommittee.
3. The Student Complaint Committee will convene within ten days to render a decision.
4. The Student Complaint Committee’s decision may be appealed to the Dean of Enrollment Services or the Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Services, who renders the final decision.

Student Resources-Student Complaint Process - This is a complaint procedure for filing a complaint against the institution. No updates from the Department of SSS & Title IX Office for this section.