Enrollment Services

All students intending to enroll at Clark College are required to submit an application for admission. Application for admission is available on the Clark College website at www.clark.edu/quickstep.

Clark College admits anyone who is eighteen (18) years of age or a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent. Students who are (16) years of age or older may enroll in summer term. Applicants who are under the age of eighteen (18) and without a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered for admission. Refer to the Exception to Admission (Underage Policy) section for further details. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a specific area of study. Some programs require additional applications and are limited or competitive-entry programs. See additional information under Health Occupations Programs.

Residency classifications for the purpose of tuition rates are determined by the length of time a student has been permanently living in the state of Washington. Please refer to the Residency Classifications section for detailed information.

New Student Admission

Students with no previous college experience must complete an admissions application. For more information please visit website at www.clark.edu/enroll/advising-services/index.php

Transfer Student Admission

Students transferring from other colleges are required to submit an admissions application.

If a student intends to use previously earned credits/units toward a program at Clark College, an official transcript of their college records must be sent to Enrollment Services at the time of application for admission. Students may use previous coursework or course placement to meet the prerequisite for English and or Mathematics. Please visit www.clark.edu/assessment for additional information. All admission materials become the property of the college and will not be returned to the student or forwarded to another institution.

Returning Student Admission

Students who are returning to Clark College after an absence of four (4) or more terms must reapply for admission. If a student has attended another college since their last enrollment at Clark College and wants to apply those credits/units to a Clark College program, an official transcript must be sent to Enrollment Services. All admission materials become the property of the college and will not be returned to the student or forwarded to another institution.

Running Start Admission

The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits/units while completing their high school education - saving students money while advancing their education. Students are able to attend college, at minimal cost, while still living at home as a high school student.

Students are able to select courses that challenge them academically and provide real-world applications. Many students earn their associate’s degree and leave prepared to start a career or transfer to a four-year institution to pursue their bachelor’s degree. Students must complete an application for admission and meet requirements of the Runn ing Start program. V isit www.clark.edu/runningstart for additional information.

International Student Admission

Clark College accepts qualified international students from around the world who wish to study in the U.S. using an F-1 student visa.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must submit the international student application form, application fee, and supplemental documents. International student admission information can be found on the International Programs web page: www.clark.edu/international.

Applicants must submit financial documentation with their application to prove that sufficient funds are available for their first year of study. Resources must cover cost of tuition, fees, books, medical insurance, living expenses, and transportation. Medical insurance while in the U.S. is mandatory and will be added to the student’s bill each term.

Exception to Admission (Underage Policy)

Clark College admits anyone who is at least 18 years of age, who is a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent, is a participant in Running Start, or participant in other approved programs designed for age-specific groups. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the college for special consideration of underage individuals not participating in one of the above-mentioned programs. The college reserves the ultimate right to determine admission to the college and/or to enroll in certain classes.

Residency Classifications

To qualify for any of the residency classifications listed below, students must be U.S. citizens, permanent resident, refugees, or non-immigrant resident with visa classifications of A, E, G, H, I, K, or L.

Residency Classification Definitions

Applying for Residency Reclassification

Students are granted residency classification based on the information provided on the initial admissions application. The student is responsible for submitting the appropriate application and supporting documentation to have residency reviewed for a reclassification to a new category. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to submit a copy of their permanent resident card or I-94 for reclassification consideration. All residency reclassification requests and documentation are accepted until the 30th calendar day of the term. The college has ten (10) business days to review a completed application before making a decision on the reclassification request. If the application is approved, adjustments to the tuition will be applied to the term for which the reclassification was submitted. If the application materials are incomplete or received after the 30th calendar date of the term, the request will be reviewed for the following term. Residency changes are not retroactive.

Supporting documentation is defined in two categories: proof of physical presence and proof of intent to remain in the state of Washington. Students applying for reclassification will be asked to provide these documents as part of their application materials. Acceptable types of documents are listed below.