student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen is registration?Registration is ongoing. To learn about registration, students should reviewthe Schedule of Classes, check the BRCC website, or visit the Officeof Enrollment Services located in the Bienvenue Student Center.How long must an individual reside in Louisiana before beingconsidered a resident?Individuals must reside and/or work in Louisiana for at least one year(365 days) immediately preceding the first official day of classes for thesemester they wish to attend. Refer to the latest BRCC College Catalog.Do I have to take the BRCC Placement Test if I have ACT or SAT scores?Yes. ACT and SAT test scores do not always accurately indicate the propercourse placement for a student, especially if the test scores are morethan three years old. Therefore, BRCC administers the COMPASS PlacementTest. All new students should take COMPASS after applying foradmission and before being advised.I do not want to receive credit for classes. Am I required to complete anapplication?Yes, ALL students must complete an Application for Admission in order toregister at BRCC. After completing the application process, a student caneither enroll for or audit a class (see the “Glossary”).How do I obtain a transcript for another institution or an employer?First, complete a Transcript Request form available in the Office of EnrollmentServices, or print one from the Web site at www.mybrcc.edu. Also, aletter can be sent to Baton Rouge Community College, Office of EnrollmentServices, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Theletter should include the student’s name (printed), signature, socialsecurity number, and an address where a transcript can be mailed. Fed eralregulations require that a student’s transcript be released only upon thatstudent’s written consent, which much bear the student’s signature.Where should other institutions of higher education send transcript(s)and application materials?Other institutions should send transcripts to Baton Rouge CommunityCollege, Office of Enrollment Services, 201 Community College Drive,Baton Rouge, LA 70806.3