Admission Requirements
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The College maintains an open admission policy, stated on the Admissions page. Admission to the College does not by itself constitute admission to a program. This page lists what completes an admission file and the additional requirements some programs carry. Program pages state their own requirements and govern over this page.
To complete an admission file
- The application for admission and the $25 application fee.
- An official high school transcript or state-recognized equivalency record. Students who completed home instruction submit a home-instruction transcript or an equivalency record.
- Official transcripts from every college previously attended.
- Placement test results or a placement waiver. See Placement Testing.
Applicants beyond the age of compulsory school attendance who hold no diploma or equivalency are eligible for admission. Eligibility for federal student aid has separate requirements; contact the Office of Financial Aid, ext. 2170, before enrolling.
Additional program requirements
| Program | Requirement | When |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Cultivation and Retail Operations | Age 21 (state licensure). Applicants with convictions listed at OAC 3796:2-1-01 consult an admissions counselor. | Before enrollment |
| Casino Table Operations | Age 21 for licensure. Students who will reach 21 within twelve months of completion may enroll. | Before enrollment |
| Casino Floor and Games Attendant | Age 21 for licensure. | Before enrollment |
| Funeral Service Technology | Age 18. Concurrent apprenticeship, arranged by the student and registered with the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Ohio. | Apprenticeship registration before the end of the first semester |
| Disinterment and Cemetery Relocation | Age 18. | Before enrollment |
| Private Investigation | Age 18. | Before enrollment |
| Plasma and Blood Center Operations | Age 18 (donor-facility site policy). Documentation of the hepatitis B vaccination series. | Before the practicum term |
| Herpetological Handling and Behavioral Conditioning | Current tetanus documentation, at the student’s expense. | Before HERP 155 |
| Costumed Character Suit Operation | Heat tolerance screening by Student Health Services, at no charge. | Before the third week |
| Livestock Diversion Performance | Age 18. Physical examination and signed acknowledgment of risk. | Before enrollment |
| Mounted Patrol Equine Conditioning | Enrollment application submitted by the sponsoring agency or owner of record, who attends orientation. | Before the term |
| Enclosure Fabrication for Large Nonstandard Specimens | WELD 120 or documented equivalent. | Before admission to the program |
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Age requirements for persons under 18 are those of Policy 6.55. Programs in which licensure, employment, or placement requires a criminal records check are listed at Background Checks. Footwear, protective equipment, and kit requirements are published on program pages and in the Schedule of Charges.
Page last revised 30 October 2026 · admissions/requirements · Office of Enrollment Services