Academic Degree-Seeking (Applicants with less than 14 transferable semester credits)

Regular Admission - (1989 high school graduates to present) All of the following must apply:

1. Proof of high school graduation from an accredited high school with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

2. An overall 2.0 cumulative GPA from all college transcripts.

3. A minimum ACT composite of 17 or SAT combined critical reading and math score of 690 (if under the age of 21).

4. Successful completion of the following established Idaho College Admission Core Standards set by the *Idaho State Board of Education (the following apply to high school graduation years of 1992 – present):

• English: Eight credit minimum requirement. 
  Composition and literature courses which integrate components of composition, literature and language.
• Math: Six credit minimum requirement. 
  Applied Math I or Algebra I, Geometry or Applied Math II or III; and Algebra II.  Other math courses may include Probability, Discrete Math, Calculus, Statistics Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry.
• Social Science: Five credit minimum requirement. 
  American Government (state and local), U.S. History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Geography. 
• Natural Science: Six credit minimum requirement. 
  Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science and Zoology.  Selected applied science courses may count for up to 2 credits.  Must have lab science experience in at least two credits.
• Humanities/Foreign Language: Two credits minimum requirement.
  Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and interdisciplinary humanities.  History courses beyond those required for state high school graduation may be counted toward this category.  Foreign Language is strongly recommended.
• College Preparatory Work: Three credits minimum requirement. 
  Speech or debate (no more than one credit).  Studio/Performing Arts (art, dance, drama, and music).  Additional Foreign Language.  State Division of Professional-Technical Education-approved classes (no more than two credits) in Agricultural science and technology, business and office education, health occupations, education, family and consumer sciences education, occupational family and consumer sciences education, technology education, marketing education, trade, industrial, and technical education, and individualized occupational training.

  *NOTE:  A high school credit may only be counted in one category.  The Idaho State Department of Education has reviewed and approved specific coursework for college entrance requirements.

Regular Admission - (Prior to 1989):

1. Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

2. An overall 2.0 cumulative GPA from all college transcripts. 

Conditional Admission - (1989 high school graduates to present)
If an applicant does not qualify for regular admission, he/she may be considered for conditional admission, but must demonstrate at least the following:

1. Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or completion of a GED with a standard score of 500 or above (50 or above if tested prior to 2002).

2. An overall 2.0 cumulative GPA from all college transcripts.

3. A minimum ACT composite of 14 or SAT combines score (critical reading and Math) of 560 (if under the age of 21).

• Additional tests may be requested to help make an admission decision.

• Applicants who are missing more than two (2) semesters in any one category of the Idaho College Admission Core Standards, or a total of five (5) or more classes, will be considered on an individual basis.

• Applicants with less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be considered on an individual basis providing they have a minimum ACT composite of 14 or SAT combined score (critical reading & math) of 560.

• If admitted with conditional standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies; excepting that the student with conditional standing may change to regular admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate-level credits, 12 of which must be in four different areas of the general education requirements of LCSC while maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Regular admission status must be attained within three (3) registration periods or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures.

• Conditional students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads (12-15) are suggested for conditional students. Conditional students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry.