Policies: Admissions: Application Process

Applications for Admission to Alpena Community College can be obtained in person from the Campus Services (Van Lare Hall) at the main campus and at the Huron Shores Campus Office in Oscoda. Mail and telephone requests for applications are accepted at 989.358-7229 and 989.739.1445. You can also Apply Online.

The application process involves submitting:

1. A completed Application for Admission.
2. Transcripts of all high school and college work completed.

The American College Test (ACT) is recommended, but not required. An applicant who is a U.S. citizen must have a Social Security Number. A foreign applicant must present a visa.

Dual Enrollment - High School Students
Michigan legislation established a Dual Enrollment Program and Public Acts 159, 160 and 161 of 1996 set forth eligibility requirements. Under the Dual Enrollment Program, eligible high school students may enroll in approved ACC classes and the local school district pays all mandatory tuition and fees.

Alpena Community College encourages interested high school students and parents to contact their high school principal or guidance counselor for eligibility guidelines and dual enrollment information.

Alpena Community College has for a number of years accepted enrollment by high school seniors who have a recommendation from their school principal or counselor. This is called concurrent enrollment, and students are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees. By paying personally, therefore, a recommended student can enroll in ACC classes not eligible for Dual Enrollment payment.

Former Students
Alpena Community College extends to all students a continuous matriculation; therefore, a former student needs only to contact the Campus Services Office to update his/her personal information file and reactivate registration status. The only exception to this policy applies to students who have been formally dismissed. They must reapply through the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Please also read about the process of academic renewal.

Guest Students
A guest applicant is a student who is currently enrolled in a program at another college or university, and who wishes to complete a course at Alpena Community College as part of that program. Guest applicants may complete the regular application procedure, or complete a Guest Application Form, and receive permission to attend Alpena Community College. Guest Application Forms are usually available at the Records Office of the student's home college or university. A student may not attend as a guest for two consecutive semesters.

Transfer Students
Transfer students are welcome to apply for admission to Alpena Community College. Transcripts of college level course work may be submitted for evaluation to determine possible transfer of credit under the following policies:

1. Credits may be transferred from regionally accredited institutions only.
2. Only courses with a "C" (2.0) grade or higher are accepted in transfer.
3. Dependent on course content, generally courses 100 level and above are accepted in transfer.
4. Quarter credits or other units of credit transferred in will be converted to semester credits and must equal the required semester credits for the purpose of satisfying graduation requirements.
5. Course work older than seven years will not apply towards any occupational specialty area for an associate in applied science degree. Exceptions may be allowed with departmental recommendation based on departmental proficiency standards.