Admission Procedures


Open-Admission Policy

Navarro College maintains an open-door admissions policy consistent with its mission as a public community college. Admission is granted without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. 

The College reserves the right to verify citizenship, and the disclosure of questions must submit additional documentation to the Office of Student Development via the designated email sent to the applicant. The Office of Student Development will review the documentation and determine eligibility for admission clearance. 

During this review process, the applicant’s admission status will remain pending until a determination is made. 

Failure to provide required disclosures or documentation, or falsification of information, may result in denial of admission, revocation of admission, or other appropriate institutional action. 

Navarro College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not comply with the requirements of Texas House Bill 449 and House Bill 1735.

 

Appeals Process

An applicant who is denied admission may submit a written appeal as follows: 

  • General admissions denials: Appeal to the Vice President of Student Success. 

  • Denials based on conduct disclosures: Appeal to the Executive Director of Student Services. 

All appeal decisions are final at the institutional level. 

 

Completion of the following steps are necessary to gain admission to Navarro College: 

  1. Submit an Application for Admission through the ApplyTexas website;

  2. Provide your official transcript;

  3. Submit required assessment scores; and

  4. Submit required shot records if applicable.

 

Beginning Students 

New Applicants 

An official and complete high school transcript in a sealed envelope bearing the signature of the appropriate high school official, institutional seal and date of graduation of the applicant’s high school record must be filed or sent electronically via secure transmission to be considered for admission to Navarro College.

Navarro College will not recognize an applicant/prospective student as a high school graduate who has obtained a diploma through school or online program that requires only payment of a fee with little or no coursework requirements. Graduates of such programs will be considered for admissions on an individual approval basis.

Navarro College welcomes applications from all individuals seeking to pursue academic, workforce, dual credit, or continuing education programs. 

An applicant is considered a new applicant if they: 

  • Have never previously attended Navarro College; or 

  • Previously attended but have not enrolled for one or more long semesters (fall or spring); or 

  • Previously attended and are applying under a different student classification. 

 

Application for Admission 

All new applicants must submit: 

  1. A completed application for admission through the approved institutional application platform; and 

  2. Any required documentation based on student classification. 

Admission to Navarro College does not guarantee admission to selective or limited-enrollment programs. 

 

Student Classification 

Applicants will be classified into one of the following categories: 

  • First-Time-in-College Students 

  • Transfer Students 

  • Dual Credit Students 

  • International Students 

  • Returning Students 

  • Workforce/Continuing Education Students 

  • Non-Degree Seeking Students 

Additional documentation may be required depending on classification. 

 

Transfer Students

Individuals transferring from another college or university with the intention of attending any semester/term at Navarro College, including summer terms and mini session, are required to present an official and complete transcripts in a sealed envelope bearing the signature of the appropriate official and seal from each of the colleges/universities previously attended or sent electronically via secure source transmission delivered directly from the institution to the Navarro College Office of Admissions.

  1. Assessment Scores: College proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics must be assessed. This is accomplished by completing the TSIA2 or equivalent assessment. Those otherwise qualified or exempted will not be refused admission based on their scores. Test results are used in advising and in placing students in the proper course levels.

  2. Proof of Residency:  A student may submit a state-issued driver’s license or identification card as proof of having established local residency for 12-months or more without enrollment (or other approved documentation) to determine residency as either in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state. 

The Office of Admissions and the Registrar’s Office can provide additional information concerning state requirements. 

 

Special Programs

Certain programs such as Residence Life, as well as instructional areas (e.g. cosmetology, welding, petroleum technology), Allied Health, such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), etc. and Protective Services (e.g. Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services) will require additional standards of conduct and may involve additional requirements for admissions and sanctions against student misconduct. Contact those areas of study directly for more information.  

 

Out-of-State 

Navarro College is a member of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and is therefore authorized to permit out-of-state students to enroll in distance education classes. Out-of-state students must follow the same admissions processes and requirements as in-state students. This procedure is available under the Section FB.1 of the Navarro College Board Policy and Administrative Procedures Manual.

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.