Section 2.22.03: Admissions Considerations

2.22.03.01 RHSC - Foreign Language Requirement

Two years of a single foreign language or two years of American Sign Language is required for admission to USG colleges and universities. To receive permission for a substitution:

• Students should notify the Office of Admission, at the time of application that they are petitioning for a RHSC foreign language substitution.
• Students should contact the DSP at the institution for assistance in completing the petition.
• Students should be instructed to submit their petition documentation at least six-months in advance of the beginning of the term they wish to enroll.

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.

2.22.03.02 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 (www.collegeboard.com/ssd/, www.act.org/aap/disab/policy.html).

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.