3.3.3 Admissions Considerations

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Applicants with disabilities are expected to have completed the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) with the appropriate instructional accommodations. No exemptions or substitution are permitted for these required courses with the exception of the foreign language requirement.

Students who are unable to complete the RHSC foreign language requirement successfully due to a documented disability may petition for a substitution for the foreign language requirement see Appendix H, and the Admissions Consideration Flowchart using the following guidelines:

Foreign Language Requirement

Two units of the same foreign language, two units of American Sign Language, or two units of computer science emphasizing coding and programming are required for admission to the USG colleges and universities. To receive permission for a substitution, students should do the following:

• Notify the Office of Admission at the time of application that they are petitioning for a RHSC foreign language substitution
• Contact the DSP at the institution for assistance in completing the petition.
• Submit their petition documentation with the admission application

If the petition is approved, the student will be allowed to satisfy the RHSC foreign language requirement by substituting another type of course. The approval of a petition for substitution does not waive the requirement.

Approval of a petition for a course substitution for the RHSC foreign language requirement does not extend to the foreign language requirements of certain degree programs at the University level. Students must submit a separate petition, following their institution’s standard procedures for modifications to program requirements, to request a course substitution for foreign language coursework required for a specific program of study or degree.

Other Considerations

Students with disabilities will not be penalized for taking standardized admissions tests (e.g. ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) with accommodations. Students seeking disability accommodation should contact the testing agencies.

To be considered for admission, students are expected to achieve the institution’s admission requirements, including minimum SAT or ACT scores with the testing accommodations.

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