Guidelines for assisting institutions of postsecondary education in achieving and improving access for handicapped students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are provided. Primary focus of the guide is on how the Act affects the recruitment and admissions policies and practices of colleges and universities. Eight…

This handbook presents admission policies that apply systemwide at all 22 campuses of the California State University. Fifty-eight key points are set out under headings including: admission requirements for first-time freshmen; honors courses; advanced standing credit; college preparatory subject requirements; waiver of foreign language…

As part of a longitudinal study of student progress through the Hawaii community colleges, spring 1976 applications to the system were studied. The total number of applications received numbered 6,692 (3,924 new students, and 2,768 transfers), about half the number received for the fall semester (13,631). The colleges accepted 90 percent of the…

This report presents summary statistics on application and registration data for Fall 1992 in Ontario (Canada) universities. Tables and figures, which comprise the entire document, show the following information: (1) applications and registration summary and ratios; (2) applications and registrations by university and category and by gender; (3)…

The system of higher education in Agape (a fictitious name for a real place) is the result of a board of regents decision to consolidate eight campuses (two four-year and six community colleges) and to develop a coordinated program that would simplify admissions and make higher education available to all of its citizens. At the time of…

Patterns in student progression from application to acceptance and registration were analyzed for the fall semesters from 1975 to 1979 at six Hawaii community colleges. The data, compiled from the Coordinated Admissions Program Information System and from the Student Information System, indicate, with regard to applications, that: (1) a total of…

Prior to registration at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), most potential new students are given a battery of tests to place them into appropriate courses, specific areas of study, or special support programs. Most students are tested on one day and then asked to return on a subsequent day for counseling and registration. Between…