Clarendon College maintains an open admissions policy and constantly works to provide programs beneficial to all students.

Admissions and Registration Information

Questions concerning admissions should be addressed to the Director of Admissions and questions concerning registration should be addressed to the Registrar. To begin the admissions process the student should:

1. Complete and return to the Office of Admissions the following forms and/or documents.

a. A completed Application for Admission.

b. A completed Student Data Form (part of Application form).

c. A completed Certificate of Residence.

d. All required official transcripts.

e. If you are a first-time college student, request your high school transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions at Clarendon College . (If not a high school graduate, send your G.E.D. scores) If you are a transfer student, request each college attended to send a complete transcript of credits directly to the Office of Admissions at Clarendon College.

f. Request academic assessment scores for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI, formerly TASP) be forwarded to Clarendon College . Approved assessments include: THEA, ASSET, or ACCUPLACER.

2. Depending on the student's status, additional forms and/or documents may be necessary. Applicants should complete and forward appropriate documents.

a. A residence hall application and residence hall deposit ($100).

b. A completed residence hall exemption form, if applicable.

c. International students - see Admission Requirements- International Students.

Admissions Requirements

Applications for admission and other documents necessary for admission should be addressed to the Office of Admissions. Students may be admitted to Clarendon College by any one of the following methods:

1. High School Graduate. Graduates of accredited high schools will be admitted upon completion of an Application for Admission and presentation of an official transcript. Clarendon College defines an accredited high school as a Texas public high school authorized through the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or if located in a state other than Texas , that state's comparable agencies and/or regional accrediting association. Graduates from a non-accredited high school may be admitted under items 3 or 4 below.

2. College Transfer. Transfer students must be eligible for readmission to the institution in which the student was last enrolled and must meet the academic requirements of Clarendon College . Only credits from accredited institutions will be accepted.

3. General Education Development Test. An individual who has passed the General Education Development Test (GED) will be admitted.

4. Individual Approval. A person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who did not graduate from an accredited high school, or an individual who graduated from a high school program not recognized by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or an individual who graduated from a home school program may be considered for admission by Individual Approval. A request for admission by Individual Approval should be submitted to the Admissions Office. The student's ability to benefit from the college's curricular offerings may be considered. Individuals graduating from an unaccredited high school or home school must submit a notarized transcript or listing of studies. Other limitations and conditions of admission may be established by the College. Students admitted under Individual Approval shall be subject to the same policies and regulations as all other students

5. Early Admission of High School Students. Students who are currently attending high school may apply for the Early Admissions program at Clarendon College by completing an Application for Admission, submitting a recommendation from their high school principal or designee, and a current copy of their high school transcript. Other admission requirements apply: See Specialized Admissions - Early Admissions Program. For additional information interested individuals should contact the Office of Admissions.

6. Readmission. A Clarendon College student who has not attended the previous long semester (fall or spring) must apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions. If the student has attended another college since his/her previous enrollment at Clarendon College, a current transcript of all college credits is required.

7. International Students. Clarendon College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. International students seeking admissions should submit the following:

a. Application for Admission. The Application should be submitted along with a $200 application fee at least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of registration for any given semester.

b. An official transcript of the last four years of secondary school. The official transcript must be an original copy translated into English and must show each course completed and the grade earned.

c. An official transcript from each college or university attended (translated into English).

d. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum recommended score for this test is 525. An application and a list of test centers for the test of English as a Foreign Language may be obtained by writing to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, Testing Service, P.O. Box 899, Princeton , New Jersey 08540 , U.S.A.

e. Statement of financial support. (Proof of financial support for the period of time necessary to complete the degree requirements.) This proof should be in the form of a letter from a bank that indicates the student is financially able to support himself/herself. If the student has a sponsor (parent, relative, business, or government agency), a statement confirming the sponsor's willingness to support the student during the period of study is necessary along with the appropriate bank statement.

f. Individuals must have proof of insurance (medical and life) or purchase appropriate insurance.

g. Upon acceptance for admission, an international student applicant must complete an application for the dormitory and forward a $100 dormitory deposit. All items should be on file sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of registration. A decision cannot be reached on the application for admission until each of the items requested above are on file in the Office of Admissions.

h. All international students are required to live on campus. Any exception must be approved by the Dean of Students.

Specialized Admissions

Admission to Clarendon College does not guarantee admission to specific courses or programs of study. Prerequisites are required for some courses and some programs of study require special approval. In addition, program approval/accreditation requirements, program costs, and/or availability of facilities make it necessary for some programs to require specialized admission procedures in addition to those outlined above for general enrollment at the College.

Academic Fresh Start for Admissions Decisions

Texas Senate Bill 1321 (1993) allows students who were enrolled in a postsecondary institution 10 or more years ago to seek admission to Clarendon College without consideration of that work. Should the student seek admission under this option, then no college courses or credits ten (10) years or older will be evaluated. This option does not relieve students from notifying the college of attendance at previous institutions, nor of the need to submit transcripts indicating all previous course work attempted. For additional information on Academic Fresh Start, contact the Office of Admissions.

Registration for Credit Courses

Registration for college credit courses scheduled for the Fall and Spring semesters and for summer terms must be completed during the designated priority, regular, or late registration periods at the beginning of each semester or summer term. Registration includes completion of required forms, preparation of a class schedule, and payment of all tuition and fees (or completion of a Tuition and Fee Installment Plan Agreement). Registration for courses beginning at irregular times during the semester or terms is completed at the time specified for the particular course(s).

Admissions and Registration Information for Continuing Education Courses

Clarendon College is committed to the educational and cultural development of citizens throughout its service area. The Continuing Education Program is a major expression of the college's orientation toward our mission and public service. It recognizes that people do not outgrow their need and desire to learn but rather continue throughout life to want and to seek new knowledge, understanding, and skills. The specific goals of the program are to:

1. Provide opportunities for people of all ages to enrich their cultural lives and pursue their personal interests;

2. Provide workforce education and training to adults, and to assist them in acquiring or upgrading vocational-technical skills leading to employment or job advancement;

3. Sponsor in-service training opportunities for area employers and professionals to satisfy organizational needs and educational requirements for licensing or credentialing; and,

4. Provide other instruction as required to meet community needs.

These programs typically consist of non-credit experiences such as short courses, seminars, workshops, and lectures. They can be custom tailored for the convenience of the student or an employer and may be offered at a variety of locations. Enrollment is open to all interested individuals regardless of education background; however, some certification courses may have additional admission requirements. These include certain specialized courses. Each continuing education course normally requires the payment of a fee which is determined by the length and nature of the learning activity.

Residence Classification

An in-district student is one who: is a documented Texas resident and who has lived in Donley County, Texas, for at least six months preceding his/her original registration at Clarendon College; or moved to Texas from another state, but has been a documented resident of Donley County for the 12 months preceding his/her original registration at Clarendon College; and has not moved to Donley County for the sole purpose of attending college; can present to the college a copy of the receipt of payment of Donley County ad valorem taxes for the current or preceding tax year. (In the case of an independent student, the taxes must have been paid by the student. In the case of a dependent student, the applicant may use the tax receipt of a parent or guardian.)
NOTE: A "dependent" student is an individual who is claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes by the student’s parent or guardian at the time of registration and for the tax year preceding the year in which the student registers. Federal income tax returns may be required to determine dependency status.

An out-of-district student is one who has a legal Texas residence, but not in Donley County. Students classified as out-of-district will continue to be so classified during such time they remain in school for consecutive academic years. However, in accordance with rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas College and University system, any student who continuously resides in Donley County for a 12-month period without attending school may be reclassified by the Dean of Students as an in-district student.

A non-resident of Texas is defined by Texas law as: (a) a student of less than 18 years of age who lives away from his/her family and whose family resides in another state or whose family has not resided in Texas for the 12 months preceding the date of registration, or (b) a student of 18 years of age or older who resides out-of-state or who has not been a resident of the state 12 months subsequent to his/her 18th birthday or for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of registration.

Admission Forms