- Accelerated: A secondary education student who is earning college credit while still in high school. Students must submit an admission application, high school transcript, and written approval from school administrator. Accelerated credit may not substitute for high school requirements.
- Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit: A secondary education student who is earning college credit while still in high school. Students must submit an admission application and written approval from school administrator. Dual enrollment credit may be applied toward high school AND college.
- First Time: A student who has no prior postsecondary experience after graduating from high school or completing a GED. Students must submit an admissions application, official final high school transcript with proof of graduation or GED®. Students with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. However, students must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
- International: A student who is a citizen of another country.
- Re-Admit / Returning: A student who has not enrolled in courses at the institution within the last academic year as determined by local institutional calendars. Students must submit an admission application, official high school transcript with proof of graduation or GED®. Students with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. However, students must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
- Special / Non-Degree Seeking: A student who wishes to enroll but does not wish to purse a degree or certificate. Students must submit an admissions application, official final high school transcript with proof of graduation or GED®. Students with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. However, students must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended.
- Transfer: A student who previously attended another college or university. Students must submit an admissions application, official final high school transcript with proof of graduation or GED®. Students with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree are not required to submit a high school transcript. However, students must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Acceptance of transfer credits is based upon local institutional policy.
- Transient: A student enrolled at another college or university who is taking classes at an ACCS institution for the express purpose of transferring credit to the home college or university. The student must apply for admission and provide appropriate transient documentation from home institution.
Central Alabama Community College admission policy is applicable to students attending or who graduated from public high schools as well as private, church, parochial, and religious schools offering educational instructions in grades K-12, home schooled students and those receiving instruction through private tutors. Admission to the institution does not ensure admission to any individual program or course.