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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 13NONRESIDENT TUITION EXEMPTIONCalifornia Education Code, Section 68130.5 created an exemptionfrom payment of nonresident tuition for certain nonresident studentswho have attended high school in California for a minimum of three(3) years, and received a California high school diploma or itsequivalent. Students exempted from paying tuition pursuant tosection 68130.5 do not become residents for eligibility purposes forany state-funded program (e.g., EOP&S or for purposes of a BOGFee Waiver). For more information regarding the specific regulationsand provisions of this exemption please contact the Admissions andRecords Office, Room A102.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students may be admitted to Lake Tahoe CommunityCollege in accordance with Board of Trustees’ policy. Applicantsmust:1. Provide transcripts showing completion of the equivalent of anAmerican high school education with satisfactory grades;2. Have command of the English language as demonstrated by aTOEFL paper-based (Test of English as a Foreign Language)score at 500 (or equivalent), a computer-based score of 173, oran Internet-based score of 61;3. Present evidence that they have the necessary funds to pay allliving expenses while at the College and transportation to andfrom their native country—this evidence must include the sourceof support, relationship of source of financial support to student,and official verification from the bank or financial institution;4. Provide evidence of a recent physical examination including atuberculosis screening;5. Intend to obtain a student visa (not a visitor’s visa);6. Provide evidence of medical coverage to cover the term of stay inthis country;7. Send a handwritten letter in English stating educational goals andobjectives; and8. Complete the International Student Admission Application andpay the application fee of $100.After a student has completed all of the above items and returned all ofthe required forms, the admission file will be reviewed and a notice sentindicating either acceptance or denial of admission. Upon arrivalstudents must make an appointment with the international studentadvisor for academic advising. Additional information can be obtainedfrom the International Education Office or at www.ltcc.edu.OPEN ENROLLMENT & NON-DISCRIMINATIONOpen EnrollmentIt is the policy of the Lake Tahoe Community College District that,unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section orclass, the enrollment of which is to be reported for state aid, wheneveroffered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollmentand participation by any person who has been admitted to the College,and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant toregulations contained in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 55200)of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 6 of Title 5.Non-DiscriminationIt is the policy of the Lake Tahoe Community College District not todiscriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical handicap, religion, color,ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATIONcreed, national origin, language, or age in any of its educational andemployment programs, activities, policies, practices and procedures.Any questions regarding this policy should be referred to the VicePresident, Academic Affairs and Student Services.Registration InformationSCHEDULE OF CLASSESLake Tahoe Community College publishes a Schedule of Classes four timesa year: prior to the beginning of fall, winter, and spring quarters andsummer session. Each Schedule contains a listing and description of thecourses to be offered during the term and includes the class meeting daysand times, room locations, and instructor. Other valuable information isprovided in the Schedule of Classes such as registration instructions,explanation of enrollment fees, financial aid guidelines, importantdeadlines, and campus maps. These Schedules are available on campus inthe offices of Admissions and Records, Student Services, and Instruction.Additionally, schedules are available online at www.ltcc.edu.Courses listed in the quarterly Schedule of Classes are offered on arotating schedule designed to optimize a student’s opportunity tomake progress toward his/her educational goal. The college offers awell-rounded choice of courses throughout the year for both day andevening students. Selected courses are also offered on weekends. Forinformation regarding the frequency of a course offering, contactStudent Services, the Instruction Office, or visit www.ltcc.edu.REGISTRATION PROCEDURESFor new students with an academic goal, registration is a five-stepprocess:1. Apply online at www.ltcc.edu.2. Student Orientation – all new students are expected to attenda one-hour orientation.3. Assessment – students are required to take a math and Englishassessment before enrolling in their first quarter at LTCC, unlessthey have previously completed college math or English courses.4. Meet with a counselor – after attending the orientation andcompleting the assessment, students are required to meet with acounselor to get their placement and prerequisites set forregistration.5. Register for classes – after students have completed the abovefour steps they should check the priority registration chart forthe appropriate dates and times to register.RegistrationStudents may register through the day of the first class meeting. Forspecific registration dates, go online to www.ltcc.edu, or refer to theacademic calendar located on the back of each quarterly schedule (also see“Adding” procedures on page 16).Late RegistrationStudents should always register prior to the first class meeting. From theday after the first class meeting through Friday of the second week of class,students may only add with written permission of the instructor.For more information, see “Adding” procedures on page 16.