Admission to UCC

UCC has an “open door” policy and will admit students who meet any one of the following entrance requirements:

• Graduates from an accredited secondary school.
• Individuals who have earned the GED Certificate of Equivalency or an Adult High School Diploma.
• Non-high school graduates who are 18 years old or over and whose high school class has graduated.
• Individuals who are 16 or 17 years old with approval.
• Some programs have special program requirements other than listed above.

Non-credit students are not required to make formal application.

Admission to Specialty Programs and Certificates

Acceptance to the College as a student normally implies acceptance into any of the degree programs offered. However, some programs have secondary admission requirements due to limited space, staff and equipment. The apprenticeship, automotive, dental assisting, EMS paramedic, and nursing programs have special admission requirements and limited enrollment. See the appropriate program listings in this catalog for more information. Contact the Admissions office at 541-440-7743 for guidance on special program requirements.

Adult Basic Education/GED/English Language Acquisition Students

Contact the Woolley Center at 541-440-4603 for admissions information.

Accessibility-Related Accommodations

Accessibility-related accommodations for admission are available upon request from the Office of Admissions, 541-440-7743, or Accessibility Services, 541-440-7655.

International Students

International students have an opportunity to pursue a quality education while living in a small American town. International students must meet certain federal immigration and College requirements before admittance to Umpqua Community College. Prospective students must present evidence of satisfactory English language skills and financial stability. Application materials and additional information is available at: umpqua.edu/international-students. Non F-1 status students follow the normal UCC student application process.

Enrolling at UCC

1. Apply to UCC
   Complete the Admissions Application online at umpqua.edu/getting-started or in-person in the Admissions office in the Laverne Murphy Student Center.
2. Attend Orientation
   Orientation is required to register for credit classes. Sign up at umpqua.edu/schedule-student-orientation.
3. Connect to Student Accounts
   The links to Student Accounts are located in the student tab at the top of the UCC website. Need help? Call Admissions at 541-440-7743 or 541-440-4711 or get help during orientation.
4. Transfer Credit from Other Colleges
   If student has completed coursework at another college or university, submit the official transcripts from other colleges for an evaluation: umpqua.edu/transferring-to-ucc.
5. Course Placement
   Placement tests cover reading, writing, and math and take around 2 hours to complete. The testing center has walk-in times, appointments, and access to preparation materials. UCC also utilizes multiple measures for recent high school graduates, using high school grades and state assessment scores. umpqua.edu/take-placement-tests or 541-440-7659 or 541-440-7743.
6. Financial Aid
   The UCC financial aid website has information on federal financial aid, veteran benefits, work-study, and UCC scholarships. It is important to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, as there will likely be additional steps to complete through the student account. umpqua.edu/financial-aid or 541-440-4602.
7. Meet with an Academic Advisor
   Students are assigned an advisor based on their program of study. It is important to see an advisor to discuss academic goals and class schedules. Students can schedule an appointment by calling 541-440-4610.
8. Register
   Students may register for courses during established priority registration timelines as listed on the Academic Calendar. Registration dates are based on a students earned credit hours. (Note: credit hours have not been earned until a final grade has been assigned). Students can find their earned credit hours on their academic transcript. Most registration is done online through Student Self-Service, but the student can also visit the Office of Registration and Records in the LaVerne Murphy Student Center. umpqua.edu/registration or 541-440-4604.
   Waitlisting
   Students can waitlist a class if they are eligible to register for the class (ex: prerequisites and other enforced registration restrictions must be met). However, students can waitlist multiple sections of the same course, as well as sections that would result in a time conflict with another class on their schedule. If a student becomes eligible to register in a waitlisted class, that is a duplicate of another section or would result in a time conflict, the student must adjust their schedule to remove duplicate sections and/or time conflicts.
   
   Some classes may offer a waitlist, which allows students to get on a waiting list to register for a full/closed class if a seat becomes available. Some classes may display as open, but the available seats are reserved for students on the waitlist. The waiting list operates on a first come, first served basis with a limited amount of time to register if a seat becomes available. Please check your student email for notifications. Please see your Academic Advisor if more information is required.
9. Pay for Classes
   Payment is due on the first day of the term. Students can pay online, in-person, or by phone at 541-440-4635 or 541-440-4660. Umpqua.edu/student-accounts
10. In-Person Payments: Student Accounts in the Accounting and Finance department, located in the Laverne Murphy Student Center, accepts cash, check, credit card, debit card, Apple and Android Pay, and third-party payment. There are no fees associated with these types of payment.
    Mail Payments:
    Umpqua Community College Student Accounts
    PO Box 967
    Roseburg, OR 97470
    Online Payments: UCC has contracted Nelnet to provide the ability to make payments online. Payments made using a debit card are treated as a credit card. Service fees will be assessed accordingly.
    Financial Aid: Direct deposit (set up through Student Accounts in the Accounting and Finance department). See Financial Aid/Students Accounts for detailed information about Financial Aid.
11. Get Student ID
    All registered students are entitled to a Student ID card. The ID card serves as a student’s official UCC photo identification and can be utilized as a UCC Library Card. Student ID cards are available through the Information Desk in the LaVerne Murphy Student Center during regular business hours. ID cards must be validated each quarter of enrollment; validation stickers are available from the Information Desk, from Student Accounts in the Accounting and Finance department located in LaVerne Murphy Student Center, and from the Library reference desk, or call 541-440-4600 for more information.
12. Buy Books
    The UCC Hawk Shop recommends textbook and course material purchases be made for the current term only. Actual in-store availability of materials will update once book sales begin. Book sales officially begin once financial aid is available in the Hawk Shop for student use, but materials are generally available for purchase prior to this date as a final sale. UCC Hawk Shop, Laverne Murphy Student Center, 541-440-4664.
13. Stay on Track with the Success Center
    The Success Center provides a variety of resources to UCC students. Get help for courses by meeting with a drop-in tutor on campus. Our computer lab is open to all students. For more information visit umpqua.edu/success-center or call 541-440-7831.

Definitions

Academic Year

Consists of three terms (or “quarters”) of approximately 11 weeks each and one term for period of either four or eight weeks. Students may enter at the beginning of any term, but it is advantageous to enter fall term because most sequence courses begin in the fall.

Credit Hour

Usually represents two-three hours each week (for every hour in class, two hours of outside preparation are needed) for one term. This time may be assigned to work in classroom or laboratory or to outside preparation. The number of lectures, recitations, laboratory, studio, or other learning formats per week for any course may be found in the course descriptions in the catalog.

Credit Hour Load

Typically, students should enroll for an average of 16 approved credits within a program per term to earn an associate degree in two years. Completion time frames may vary between students.

Sixteen credit hours involves about 48 clock hours of scholastic productivity each week during the term (16 classroom + 32 study preparation).

An accumulative GPA minimum of 2.75, and written approval from an academic advisor is required to enroll in more than 19 credits per term.

Curriculum

An organized set of courses and study designed to prepare students for advanced study, professional work or general education experience.

Full-Time Student

Student is registered for 12 or more credit hours per term.

Part-Time Student

Student is registered for fewer than 12 credit hours per term.

Period

A class meeting of discussion, lecture, laboratory work, etc., which may last for 50 minutes or more.

Sequence

Consists of three successive terms of a course such as Biology 101-102-103 or History of the US 201-202-203.

Subject

A designated field of knowledge such as math, history, science or English.