Admissions Policies
General
COSTAATT is committed to supporting the holistic development and maximum attainment of all its students. Our Admissions Policy is premised on principles of access that aim to support student retention and success, as well as excellence in educational standards.
As a community college we are cognizant of the critical role that education plays in national development and as part of our mission therefore, we seek to provide access to applicants possessed of a wide range of abilities and to actively expand educational opportunities to those who may be under-represented in tertiary education.
As a learning community we recognize the dynamic nature of our activities, and strive in the spirit of our commitment to quality, to continuously review and improve admissions policies and practices.
Selection and Equity
Applicants are considered for admission on the basis of information submitted via the College’s admissions application. In arriving at an admissions decision, a range of selection criteria is taken into account, including academic achievement, relevant work or voluntary experience and performance at interview or audition.
While all applicants should meet normal matriculation requirements for programmes, every application is considered on its own merit and selection procedures do not discriminate amongst applicants on the basis of age*, gender, race or ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or disability.
Selection criteria must also take account of the College’s responsibility and/or legal obligations to comply with relevant legislative, governmental, professional or industrial codes and regulations.
* Variations in minimum age requirements for specified programmes are based on relevant legislative, governmental, professional or other regulations
Student Status
Full-Time Student
A student who registers for 12 or more credits per semester. Full-time students must obtain special permission from the Department Chair and Registrar to register for more than 15 credits per semester.
Part-Time Student
A student who registers for less than 12 credits per semester. Part-time students must obtain special permission from the Department Chair and Registrar to register for more than 9 credits per semester.
Matriculated Student
A student who has formally applied and been accepted to pursue a certificate, diploma or degree programme.
Non-Matriculated Student
A student who enrolls in courses to satisfy personal interests or needs and is not applying for candidacy for a certificate, diploma or degree programme. The department may require placement testing or interviews for such students.
Audit Student
A student who enrolls in a course for personal needs or interests. Audit students are not required to take examinations and are, therefore, not awarded credit for courses.
CARICOM Student
A student who is a citizen of one of the members states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
International Student
A student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of Trinidad and Tobago or of a CARICOM state.
Mature Student
A student who is at least twenty-five years old and who does not possess the minimum academic entry requirements to matriculate to the College.
Transfer Student
Students who have completed college-level courses at recognized higher education institutions and who wish to enroll in a degree programme at COSTAATT. |
