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General Admission Requirements

Application Procedures

Applications for admission to NHTI, Concord's Community College are available from the Admissions Office, on-line at www.nhti.edu, or from any New Hampshire high school guidance office.

Admission to NHTI and its academic programs is based on a number of considerations. Waiver of any portion of either general NHTI admission requirements or specific program admission requirements due to special situations may be achieved only through consultation with the head of the specific department and the Director of Admissions.

Fees involved in the application process are as follows:

(Access the on-line application here. See http://www.nhti.edu/campuslife/residentiallife.htm for additional information on Residence Life)

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General Admission Requirements


Prior to being granted admission to the Institute, every applicant must:

  1. Be a high school graduate or the equivalent;
  2. Submit an application for admission and the $10.00 non-refundable application fee; download an application in PDF format, or apply on-line.
  3. Have official transcripts forwarded to NHTI by secondary and postsecondary institutions previously attended;
  4. Applicants who have earned a high school equivalency certificate (GED) must submit a copy of the certificate, including scores, as well as official transcripts reflecting completed school work and grades prior to leaving school.
  5. Perform satisfactorily on any entrance examinations required by the academic program to which admission is desired;
  6. Complete all additional requirements as indicated in the "Specific Admission Requirements" for the desired program, which are listed on each program page;
  7. Though not required for admission to any program, it is strongly recommended that the scores of one of the standardized national college admission tests (SAT or ACT) be forwarded to the Admissions Office; test scores provide an additional piece of information that expands our knowledge of a student’s academic background; because standardized test scores are only one means of evaluating applicants, no specific minimum score is required; (students considering transfer to four-year institutions are especially urged to submit SAT scores since the new institution may require them);
  8. Arrange for personal interview if required; and
  9. Submit to Health Services such certification of good health by a health care provider as required by a specific program and NHTI before registering for classes.

Regarding math requirements: Every degree student must demonstrate basic arithmetic and algebra skills before enrolling in college-level math and other courses (e.g., science). To earn an associate degree, students will be required to complete successfully one or more college-level math classes as specified by the particular program and curriculum to which the student has been accepted. Students lacking basic arithmetic and algebra skills may achieve those competencies through developmental math courses offered at the college (see Specific Program Requirements and Basic Graduation Requirements).

NOTE: IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY to request official transcripts of previous study be mailed directly to the ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

Send transcripts to:
NHTI, Concord's Community College
Admissions Office
31 College Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-7412

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International Students

In addition to the General Admission Requirements and Specific Admission Requirements for the desired program, international students must submit the following:

  1. Official English translation of all secondary school and university academic records;
  2. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and earn a score of: 500 or higher on the paper-based test; or 173 or higher on the computer-based test; or 61 or higher on the internet-based test; inquiries regarding the test should be addressed to: TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA; students earning a TOEFL score lower than those listed above may be evaluated for language study.
  3. Letter of support from the person(s) who will be financially responsible for the student; letter should include student’s name, intent to attend NHTI, Concord's Community College and the amount of money available, must be in English and funds must be stated in US dollars;
  4. Letter from the financial institution which holds funds of the person(s) financially responsible for the student; statement should be on official letterhead, indicate the sponsor’s and student’s names, the amount of money available for the student stated in US dollars and be in English;
  5. Copies of current passport and immigration documents including current visa, Duration of Status (D/S) card, I-20, etc.;
  6. Health care in the United States is expensive; international students are strongly encouraged to maintain adequate health insurance coverage during their studies. If necessary, policies are available for purchase through NHTI Health Services.

Dollar amounts promised by the sponsor and available in the sponsor’s bank account should be sufficient to cover a minimum of one year of expenses (out-of-state tuition, fees, room, board, books and miscellaneous expenses). Before a Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 visa (I-20) can be issued, applicants must have submitted all documents required to be considered for admission into a program, be accepted into a program and have submitted the required TOEFL score and financial documents.

*Applicants scoring lower than above listed scores on the TOEFL may apply for the General Studies program with an emphasis on ESOL training for academic purposes. Each semester NHTI offers at least 9 credits of ESOL courses as well as a course in computer applications for ESOL students. These courses are designed to help students develop English language skills as well as self-confidence in dealing with challenges in learning, communication, and cultural adjustment in various academic programs at NHTI or other colleges.

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Readmission

When applying for readmission, students must meet current entrance requirements for the desired program. Upon readmission, students will follow the curriculum published in the current catalogue. However, any common courses will be carried forward and every attempt will be made to make appropriate substitutions when previous courses have been replaced with updated ones. In order to approve a substitution, the Department Head will make a recommendation to the Vice President of Academic Affairs who will make the final decision.

Students who have been declared inactive and wish to return to NHTI must apply for readmission and meet current entrance requirements for the program (see Inactive Status).

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Academic Amnesty

A student who has previously attended NHTI and is readmitted at a later time may be eligible for Academic Amnesty which provides for the following:

  1. All grades taken during the student's previous time at the Institute will no longer be used to calculate the student's new cumulative GPA. However, grades C- and above taken during the student's previous time at the Institute will be used to meet course requirements (where appropriate).
  2. Even though previous grades will not be used to calculate the new cumulative GPA, all previous grades will remain on the student's transcript.

In order to be eligible for Academic Amnesty a student must meet all of the following conditions:

  1. The student has not been matriculated in a program at NHTI for a period of at least 3 years from the last semester of attendance.
  2. The student applies for Academic Amnesty at the time of re-admittance.
  3. The student has never before received Academic Amnesty.

Please note that Academic Amnesty is designed for students who exhibited poor academic performance during previous attendance. It is not designed for students who achieved a cumulative GPA above 1.7 during previous attendance. Students who are granted academic amnesty should be aware that while previous grades are not used to calculate the new grade point average, they will be used to evaluate “satisfactory academic progress” for financial aid purposes in accordance with Federal Financial Aid Regulations.

Application for Academic Amnesty may be made by answering the relevant question on the Application for Admission; you may download an application by clicking here, or apply on-line by clicking here.

Transferring to NHTI

Students requesting transfer to NHTI should submit all documents listed for general admission and must meet the specific admission requirements for their desired program. In addition, official transcripts from postsecondary institutions attended are needed to evaluate transfer credit. Awarding of transfer credits is based on the following:

  1. only those courses required in the desired program will be considered;
  2. courses must be equivalent in content and credit hours to those required in the desired program;
  3. grades must be “C” or higher, based on NHTI standards;
  4. science and other technical courses, including but not limited to Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology and some computer courses, taken more than five years prior to the desired date of entry must be repeated or challenged; final decisions rest with the Department Head;
  5. most other general education courses do not have time limits but final decisions rest with the department head;
  6. CLEP and Advanced Placement exams will be considered for transfer credit only if score reports from the College Entrance Examination Board are submitted;
  7. Challenge Exams, Credit by Exam and Pass/Fail courses taken at other institutions will not be considered for transfer credit;
  8. course descriptions, syllabi and course outlines may be requested;
  9. the Director of Admission, in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and academic department head, if necessary, is responsible for determining the appropriateness and acceptance of transfer credits.

Transfer credits may be used to satisfy specific degree course requirements. Grades associated with such credits will not be included in the determination of the student’s Grade Point Average, which reflects only achievement in courses completed at NHTI.

In the event that a student fails a course at NHTI, subsequently satisfactorily completes a comparable course at another institution and requests transfer, those credits may be used to satisfy NHTI program requirements at the discretion of the program Department Head. However, the grade received at NHTI will remain a part of the transcript, and it will be utilized in determining the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). Only successfully repeating the failed course at NHTI will discount the failing grade from the GPA calculation. (See Repeated Course policy and see Program Residency Requirements.)

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Home-Schooled Students

Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply for admission to NHTI. They are expected to meet the same general and specific admission requirements as other applicants and to document the academic work they have accomplished. Documents to be submitted may include the following:

  1. letter from the student's local school district stating that the student has complied with the state statute by either completing some kind of testing or having a portfolio of their work reviewed by a certified teacher;
  2. list of courses taken and grades earned and/or portfolio of work accomplished;
  3. GED or other testing if applicable.

Contact the Director of Admissions with any questions regarding documentation and/or admission to NHTI programs at 603-271-7134 or .

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Individual Course Enrollment

Some students may wish to register for individual courses without applying to degree or certificate programs, that is, they may wish to enroll in courses as non-matriculated students. (See Enrollment Status) Most general education and some program-specific courses are open to all, assuming course prerequisites are met and space is available after matriculated students have registered.

Non-matriculated students must meet the same course prerequisites, complete the same course requirements, and follow the same college and course rules, policies, and procedures as other students. Therefore, individuals who are considering registering as non-matriculated students are strongly urged to consult with an academic advisor at NHTI prior to enrolling in any course. In addition to providing information about NHTI as a whole, the academic advisor will assist individuals in evaluating their readiness for any course(s) in which they are interested. In some cases, the advisor may recommend that the individual work with the Learning Center to take one or more of NHTI's assessment tests in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and/or Computer Literacy. The advisor may also recommend that the individual consult with the Department Head responsible for the course in question, especially in situations involving evaluation of relevant work experience.

Additionally, individuals who are considering registering as non-matriculated students should be aware that the content and teaching methods of college courses are consistent with the assumption that registered students are adult learners. Classroom discussions, as well as content material presented, assume an adult level of maturity, attitude, and experience in addition to appropriate academic preparation. While NHTI does not prohibit course enrollment based on age, prospective students should consider age-appropriateness before registering into courses that must incorporate adult themes as essential course/program components. Questions of age-appropriateness should be resolved in consultation with the Academic Department Head and faculty responsible for the course.

Academic advisors may be reached at 603-271-7122 (Division of Continuing Education) or at 603-271-7198. You may access names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for academic Department Heads here.

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Revised October 5, 2007

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