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LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> specific regulationsand provisions of this exemption please contact <strong>the</strong> Admissions andRecords Office, Room A102.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students may be admitted to <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong><strong>College</strong> in accordance with Board of Trustees’ policy. Applicantsmust:1. Provide transcripts showing completion of <strong>the</strong> equivalent of anAmerican high school education with satisfactory grades;2. Have command of <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong> necessary funds to pay allliving expenses while at <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> and transportation to andfrom <strong>the</strong>ir native country—this evidence must include <strong>the</strong> sourceof support, relationship of source of financial support to student,and official verification from <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> term of stay inthis country;7. Send a handwritten letter in English stating educational goals andobjectives; and8. Complete <strong>the</strong> International Student Admission Application andpay <strong>the</strong> application fee of $100.After a student has completed all of <strong>the</strong> above items and returned all of<strong>the</strong> required forms, <strong>the</strong> admission file will be reviewed and a notice sentindicating ei<strong>the</strong>r acceptance or denial of admission. Upon arrivalstudents must make an appointment with <strong>the</strong> international studentadvisor for academic advising. Additional information can be obtainedfrom <strong>the</strong> International Education Office or at www.ltcc.edu.OPEN ENROLLMENT & NON-DISCRIMINATIONOpen EnrollmentIt is <strong>the</strong> policy of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> District that,unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section orclass, <strong>the</strong> enrollment of which is to be reported for state aid, wheneveroffered and maintained by <strong>the</strong> District, shall be fully open to enrollmentand participation by any person who has been admitted to <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>,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 <strong>the</strong> policy of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> District not todiscriminate on <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> VicePresident, Academic Affairs and Student Services.Registration InformationSCHEDULE OF CLASSES<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Tahoe</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> publishes a Schedule of Classes four timesa year: prior to <strong>the</strong> beginning of fall, winter, and spring quarters andsummer session. Each Schedule contains a listing and description of <strong>the</strong>courses to be offered during <strong>the</strong> term and includes <strong>the</strong> class meeting daysand times, room locations, and instructor. O<strong>the</strong>r valuable information isprovided in <strong>the</strong> Schedule of Classes such as registration instructions,explanation of enrollment fees, financial aid guidelines, importantdeadlines, and campus maps. These Schedules are available on campus in<strong>the</strong> offices of Admissions and Records, Student Services, and Instruction.Additionally, schedules are available online at www.ltcc.edu.Courses listed in <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> year for both day andevening students. Selected courses are also offered on weekends. Forinformation regarding <strong>the</strong> frequency of a course offering, contactStudent Services, <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong>ir first quarter at LTCC, unless<strong>the</strong>y have previously completed college math or English courses.4. Meet with a counselor – after attending <strong>the</strong> orientation andcompleting <strong>the</strong> assessment, students are required to meet with acounselor to get <strong>the</strong>ir placement and prerequisites set forregistration.5. Register for classes – after students have completed <strong>the</strong> abovefour steps <strong>the</strong>y should check <strong>the</strong> priority registration chart for<strong>the</strong> appropriate dates and times to register.RegistrationStudents may register through <strong>the</strong> day of <strong>the</strong> first class meeting. Forspecific registration dates, go online to www.ltcc.edu, or refer to <strong>the</strong>academic calendar located on <strong>the</strong> back of each quarterly schedule (also see“Adding” procedures on page 16).Late RegistrationStudents should always register prior to <strong>the</strong> first class meeting. From <strong>the</strong>day after <strong>the</strong> first class meeting through Friday of <strong>the</strong> second week of class,students may only add with written permission of <strong>the</strong> instructor.For more information, see “Adding” procedures on page 16.