Admissions - General Information
Regular Admission - Degree-Seeking Requirements
Provisional Admission - Non-Degree-Seeking Requirements
Advisors
Selective Admissions Programs
Non-High School Graduate Admission
International Students
Early Admission
Residency Classification
Transfer of Credits
Advanced Placement and CLEP credit
Admissions & Records Printable Online Forms
At San Juan College, our faculty and staff care about you. You’ll be in small classes with faculty that know your name and who are interested in your success. SJC offers a lot of variety to meet your individual needs—whether you plan to transfer after two years, complete a degree that will immediately prepare you to join the work force, or just take a couple of classes to brush up on your computer skills—San Juan can help. We are interested in your goals and are here for you!
San Juan College has an open door policy for admission. You are encouraged to apply for admission at least one month in advance of the semester for which you plan to enroll. Regular degree admission requires graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of the GED certificate program. Students can also be admitted as provisional or non-degree students under specific conditions.
To Apply
Applying for admission to San Juan College is easy—you can even apply on-line or use a printable form. Simply follow the steps below.
Regular Degree-Seeking Requirements (Effective Spring 2006)
Regular admission is intended for the student seeking a degree or certificate at San Juan College. To be considered as a regular degree-seeking student, first-time students must meet one of the following criteria.
Ø Graduate from a high school or home school program and satisfy one of the following test scores requirement listed in this section:
o Passing scores in at least four content areas on the state graduation exam, commonly referred to as competencies or proficiencies.
o Completion of the Accuplacer (college placement test) with the following “ability to benefit” scores (as defined by the Department of Education):
§ 55 – Reading Comprehension
§ 60 – Sentence Skills
§ 34 – Arithmetic
OR
Ø earn a GED
The official transcript or GED report must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions & Records. Transfer students must have all official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universities sent to the Office of Admissions & Records for consideration. If the transfer student graduated from high school or earned a GED, has 15 credits or more, and a 2.0 or better grade-point average, the high school transcript or GED transcript is not required.
An application for admission must be submitted in order for the college transcript(s) to be evaluated for transfer. The evaluation of transfer credits will occur after all required transcripts are on file. When a transcript is evaluated, the allowable credits and class standing are determined. The student is sent a copy of the evaluation. San Juan College will accept facsimile transcripts for advisement only.
The steps for admission are outlined below:
- Formal application for admission.
- Seven or eight semester transcript certifying graduation from an accredited high school, including all proficiency requirements OR equivalent GED scores.
- If transferring from a college, all college transcripts from regionally accredited colleges. Please note: Credits will not be accepted by transfer through a third institution or by transcripts sent to a specific San Juan College Department/School.
- Completion of the Accuplacer Exam.
- The test is given in the Counseling Department, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. You don’t need to take this test if you are not working toward a degree or have already completed college English and Algebra
- Attend a New Student Orientation
- You will be able to register for classes after attending the orientation session.
Contact Information:
Office of Admission
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
505 566-3300
Provisional Non-Degree Requirements
Provisional admission is intended for the student not seeking a degree or certificate at San Juan College or for students who do not meet the requirements for regular degree-seeking admission. Courses taken as a provisional admit may be transferred to another college, taken for job improvement, or personal enrichment. No college or high school transcripts are required to be admitted as a non-degree student. Please note: Admission as a regular degree-seeking student is required to be considered for financial aid or to earn any type of degree.
If a student wishes to change from non-degree to degree-seeking status, the student must meet the requirements for regular admission (above) and complete a Change of Status form which is available at the Admissions & Records Office. If a student graduated from high school, but did not achieve the state-mandated passing scores on the state graduation exam (pass all proficiency requirements), the student will need to complete 12 non-remedial credits at San Juan College with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to qualify for a change of status to regular degree-seeking. In addition, the student must submit official transcripts from high school and/or college.
Non-High School Graduate Admission
As a non-high school graduate, you are eligible to attend SJC as a provisionally admitted student if you are at least 18 years of age and your high school class has graduated.
Contact Information:
Office of Admission
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
505 566-3300
Selective Admission Programs
Please note that admission to the College does not ensure admission in a particular course or program of study. Selective programs of study are provided below. To find out about the specific requirements for admission to one of the programs below, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate department.
Advisors
All degree-seeking students are assigned an advisor. Advisors are San Juan College faculty who help you make out an academic plan. They continue to guide you for your entire time at SJC. Advisor information is given to students at the end of orientation along with the student’s pin number.
If you change your major, a new advisor will be assigned that is appropriate for that particular major. To change your major, stop by the Admissions & Records Office and complete the Change of Information form.
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International Students
San Juan College is pleased to have a program authorized to admit international students. Below you will find detailed information regarding Admission Requirements, General notes about SJC’s International Student Program policies, and information about the College and the Area.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met and the proper accompanying documents (translated in English) must be on file with the Admissions and Records Office at least six (6) months prior to the semester of first attendance. Once it is determined that a student meets all the necessary requirements, an I-20 will be issued.
| Deadlines: |
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| Fall Semester |
February 15 |
| Spring Semester |
August 15 |
| Summer Semester |
December 15 |
Requirements
- All international students must have a local sponsor (within 50 miles of Farmington) who is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States and a legal resident of New Mexico. The International Student Application must provide information about the sponsor and be signed by the sponsor. The sponsor requirement cannot be waived.
- An official copy of TOEFL score results must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records office. A minimum score of 500 (paper based) or 173 (computer based) is required before admission will be granted.
- All international students must have completed a secondary school and been awarded a diploma. Official transcripts of all course work, translated in English, must be provided. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office.
- A bank financial statement must be provided indicating sufficient funds are available for the student’s education and living expenses. The signed and verified financial statement must show an account balance of no less than $15,600.00 per academic year.
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Fall/Spring
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Summer
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| Tuition/Fees |
6,000
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2,000
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| Books/Supplies |
800
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200
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| Room/Board |
3,500
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800
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| Transportation |
800
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300
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| Miscellaneous |
900
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300
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Totals
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$12,000
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$3,600
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- Proof of a satisfactory physical examination (within the last 6 months) by a licensed physician must be provided along with laboratory slips. The physician must use the form provided by San Juan College for this purpose.
- Proof of current health and accident insurance must be provided.
After all items have been received, and the student is admitted, an I-20 will be sent to the student in preparation for obtaining a visa.
All new students must arrive in time to attend a New Student Orientation session before classes start. Dates can be obtained from the Admission Specialist.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- International students and/or their sponsors are responsible for locating suitable housing. Campus housing is not available.
- International students should be prepared to provide their own local transportation. Public transportation services are not available.
- Students already attending college in the United States must follow the admission procedures outlined above. Additionally, the student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and must not be on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
- Currently, San Juan College will only award Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees to international students. Therefore, international students will not be admitted into any Technical/Vocational programs.
- Financial aid is not available to international students. This includes grants, loans, and work-study.
- There are no scholarships available for international students.
- International students must enroll in at least twelve (12) credit hours each semester.
- San Juan College policy does not allow international students to work on campus.
- Curricular and optional training are not available at SJC. No exceptions to the policy can be made.
- International student tuition is $3,000.00 per semester.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA
San Juan College has been recognized as one of the most outstanding two-year colleges in the nation. Our state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, academic support programs and modern facilities create a great environment in which students can successfully reach their educational goals. Student services, counseling, career planning, tutoring, and extracurricular student activities also assist in insuring student success. Although, enrollment exceeds 9,000 students, classes remain small so that students can receive individual attention from instructors.
San Juan College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are available in a wide variety of degree programs. These degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing their studies at SJC.
San Juan College is located in Farmington, New Mexico. The city has a population of approximately 40,000. The county population is about 100,000. San Juan County is bordered on the west by the Navajo Indian Reservation. The Indian culture adds a great deal to the heritage of the county.
The area climate is moderate. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons with mild winters and pleasant summers.
Major industries include coal-generating power plants, extensive oil and gas productions, as well as a multitude of service industries.
Many visitors are attracted to the Indian ruins in the area such as Chaco Canyon and the Aztec and Salmon Ruins. Outdoor activities abound with water sports available on nearby Navajo Lake and some of the best fishing in the United States found in the nearby rivers. Additionally, the Colorado mountains are a one hour drive away so there is something for everyone!
Airline service is available at the Farmington Municipal Airport.
San Juan College is great school in a great location! We hope you will come and join us!
Feel free to call (505) 566-3426 or write to obtain an International Student packet or for more information on the International Student program.
International Student Program
Admissions and Records
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd.
Farmington, NM 87402
Early Admission (For High School Junior and Seniors)
Are you a high school junior or senior interested in taking college classes? You may be eligible to take courses at San Juan College under the early admission program. To be considered for early admission, you must meet the following conditions and complete the steps listed below.
- Have a personal interview with the Admission Specialist or the Director of Enrollment Services at San Juan College.
- Obtain approval/recommendation from the principal or counselor at the high school.
- Obtain written parental permission to enroll at SJC.
- Submit a copy of high school transcript meeting the minimum grade point average requirements described below Junior--3.5 cumulative grade point average (or class rank in upper 25%) Senior--3.0 cumulative grade point average (or class rank in upper 25%)
- Submit a completed admissions application.
- Successful completion of the Accuplacer Exam with recommendations into college level classes (English 111 and Math 115). Contact the Counseling Center for testing information 566-3526.
The Accuplacer test can be waived for students who do not plan to take an English or mathematics course with an ACT composite score at or above the 80th percentile on the National Norms. Students wishing to take English or mathematics must take the Accuplacer.
A review of the file will be conducted once all the documents listed above are submitted and a decision will be made regarding the student's eligibility for early admission. Please note: a student with an incomplete file cannot be accepted. All documents must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start date of the semester in which the student is interested.
For additional information about the early admission program, contact the Office of Admission.
Office of Admission
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd.
Farmington, NM 87402
505 566-3300
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Residency Classification
Students are classified as in-state or out-of-state based on the information provided on the initial admission application. To be considered a resident, you must reside in the state for 12 consecutive months previous to your enrollment. If questions are raised while completing the admission application, additional documentation is required and includes such things as NM drivers license, car registration, voter registration, payment of NM income tax, bank account, etc.
If you are initially classified as out-of-state, you are not automatically changed to a resident once the 12 month time period has elapsed. You must initiate the request and complete the appropriate form and provide documentation to support the claim (listed above). Requests for change in residency classification must be completed and all requirements met before the first day of classes for that term.
There are some exceptions to the 12-month residency requirement. Those include:
- Be the spouse or dependent of someone who is employed in a full-time permanent position in New Mexico and provide the other documents outlined above.
- Reside in a Colorado county that borders on San Juan County and complete the reciprocal tuition form.
- Reside on the Navajo Nation and have the appropriate form completed and signed by an authorized agent of the Navajo Nation.
All forms for residency must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of classes for the term in which the student is applying.
Residency determination procedures apply only to US citizens or students on an immigration type visa. Only a US citizen or permanent visa student can establish New Mexico residency. Non-citizen students will be charged non-resident tuition for all semesters including summer session.
Tuition Facts
Full-Time Enrollment
- Full-time enrollment for the fall and spring semesters is 12 credit hours.
- Full-time enrollment for the summer session is 12 credit hours (financial aid requirement).
- Students interested in taking an overload (more than 18 credits during the regular semester) must obtain permission from the appropriate Dean. 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing typically required for permission.
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Transfer of Credits
To complete your admission you must have official transcript(s) sent to the Admissions Office from all colleges attended. Once all the transcripts are received, a transfer evaluation will be done. The credits are evaluated for transfer on the basis of the major selected. This information is entered in the computer so that advisors have access to the information. A copy of the evaluation is also sent to you.
General education courses from accredited colleges generally transfer to San Juan College, as long as a grade of “C” or higher is earned and the course is comparable in content and credit hours to one offered at SJC. Vo-tech courses do not automatically transfer, but may be considered for transfer credit by contacting the appropriate department at SJC and requesting a credit review of the vo-tech credit. Please note: any vo-tech credit that is awarded is for a specific program of study and would not automatically satisfy other degree requirements.
The State of New Mexico has implemented a "General Education Core Component" of 35 credit hours of coursework that is transferable and must be accepted by all public colleges within the state. These courses are listed in the SJC catalog as the general requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. The Associate of Science degree is also transferable. The course requirements for these programs are in the SJC catalog.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should plan according to these programs.
Transfer Credit Appeal Process
An applicant who wishes to appeal the transfer evaluation should follow the steps outlined below.
- File a written appeal with the Admissions & Records Office, providing information regarding the course(s) being appealed. A course description or other documentation about the content of the course being appealed should be attached.
- Within 30 days of the written appeal, the file will be reviewed and the student will be contacted in writing about the decision.
- If the student request is denied, and the student wishes to continue the appeal, the student must indicate this in writing to the Vice President of Student Services. The second appeal must be done within 30 days from the date of the first appeal decision letter.
- Within 30 days or less (when possible), The Vice President for Student Services will convene the Transfer Appeal Board (TAB). The TAB will review all applicable materials and governing statutes and make a decision. If the student wishes, a personal interview with the Transfer Appeal Board can be arranged, although it is not necessary. The decision of the Board becomes final upon majority vote.
- The Transfer Appeal Board consists of:
Vice President for Student Services
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services
Academic Dean
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Advanced Placement and CLEP credit
Students may be eligible for credit based on Advanced Placement or CLEP scores. For consideration for Advanced Placement credit, you must have a minimum score of three or better and have official test scores submitted to the Admissions Office.
CLEP credit is awarded to students who score at the required level. Official test results of this examination must also be sent to the Admissions Office. Credit based on CLEP and AP appears on the transcripts as credit-no grade is recorded for this type of credit. A total of 30 semester credits can be earned through examination.
Contact Information
Office of Admission
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
505 566-3300
E-mail us!
Dr. Cheryl Drangmeister drangc@sanjuancollege.edu
Assistant VP of Enrollment Services
Skylar Masten mastens@sanjuancollege.edu
Records Support
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