Institutions of Higher Education are required to notify students about preadmission inquiry related to disabilities as follows:
Federal Law prohibits LCC from making preadmission inquiry about disabilities. Any information received regarding disabilities will not adversely affect admissions decisions. If a student requires special services because of a disability, he/she should notify the ACCESS Center, Office of Disability Support Services (DSS). This voluntary self-identification allows LCC to prepare appropriate support services to facilitate the student's learning. This information will be kept in strict confidence and has no effect on admission to this college.
Applications for admission will be considered at any time, unless otherwise specified. However, to ensure timely action on the application, students are advised to consult the respective instructional department for information about application procedures.
Admission requirements shall be in accordance with the guidelines under the following classifications:
Any student wishing to obtain a certificate or an associate degree must first apply for regular admission and meet the following criteria:
Note: All transcripts must be sent directly from the respective school. Faxed or
photocopies of these documents will not be accepted.
For more information regarding assessment and required scores, please visit the LCC ACCESS Center.
Provisional admission may be given in certain circumstances while an application for regular admission is pending. This is a temporary classification. The student is subject to disenrollment and will not be permitted to register for a subsequent term
until regular admission has been attained.
An undeclared student, whose purpose for taking courses is to eventually lead him or her to a degree or certificate, may apply for undeclared student admission in the following ways:
Non-certificate/non-degree status is available for those who do not wish to pursue a certificate or degree. Students can enroll in courses for job improvement or personal enrichment. No high school or college transcripts are required and a certificate or
degree cannot be earned under this admission status.
Admission classification can be changed by fulfilling the requirements for regular admission and by completing a Program Declaration/Change of Major form.
Students admitted in non-certificate/non-degree status are ineligible for financial assistance and veteran’s benefits.
Applicants to LCC can be accepted under transfer status from other accredited colleges, universities or post-secondary institutions.
Individuals in the United States on approved visas or other statuses may be eligible to attend LCC. Eligibility is based on the visa or status type (per INS regulations) and expiration date. LCC does not issue I-20's (student visas). For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at 505.454.2550.
Consideration for waiver of entrance requirements will be given to students in special situations. Each case will be reviewed independently. An appeal of admission standards based upon an initial determination of ineligibility may be made as follows:
Any hearings concerning admission under special situations will be scheduled prior to final registration.
Sixteen (16) and seventeen (17) year-old students wanting to enroll in the high school diploma equivalency preparation courses must provide the Adult Basic Education Department with documentation showing that the student has been released to attend classes and has been excused from compulsory attendance in a secondary school under the provisions of Section 22-12-2 NMSA 1978, as amended. Authorization for release must be obtained from::
Upon receipt of the release from the secondary school district, the enrollment process will begin.
TRACK A –General Education/Academic Dual-Credit
The General Education/Academic track is offered to high school students currently attending a recognized New Mexico high school within a participating school district to obtain both high school and college credit for college level courses towards an associate’s degree. These courses may be transferable to other colleges and universities.
TRACK B – Vocational Occupation Dual-Credit
The Vocational Occupation track is designed to give high school students currently attending a recognized New Mexico high school within a participating district the opportunity to enroll in vocational career oriented courses to obtain both high school and college credit that may be applied towards a certificate in a qualifying program. Credit for these courses may not be transferable to a university. However, they could be considered at another two-year college or vocational institute.
TRACK C – Credit Recovery and Special Circumstances
As agreed upon by Luna Community College and respective high schools, Track C is offered to high school students in need of credit recovery to meet high school graduation requirements. Courses taken may include those offered after 3 p.m. or on weekends. Determination of appropriate classes may be at the discretion of the respective high school administration. Other special circumstances may also apply to high school students and will be addressed on an individual basis. Pre-requisite requirements, including assessment (ACT, SAT or COMPASS), must be met.
COMMONALITIES BETWEEN TRACKS A AND B
As agreed upon by Luna Community College and respective high schools, Track C is offered to high school students in need of credit recovery to meet high school graduation requirements. Courses taken may include those offered after 3 p.m. or on weekends. Determination of appropriate classes may be at the discretion of the respective high school administration. Other special circumstances may also apply to high school students and will be addressed on an individual basis. Pre-requisite requirements, including assessment (ACT, SAT or COMPASS), must be met.
• The courses in which a high school student may receive both high school
and college credit will be limited to only those courses offered at their
respective high school or at an approved site as agreed upon by the respective
high school and Luna Community College and offered during the high school’s
regularly scheduled hours.
• High school students may apply for enrollment in a dual-credit course if they
are a junior or senior, have the minimum required G.P.A. of 2.0 or as mandated
by their respective high school for the requested course(s), and are at least
16 years old. The student must be in good standing with their high school.
Pre-requisite requirements, including assessment (ACT, SAT or COMPASS),
must be met.
• Under exceptional circumstances, psychologically/emotionally prepared and
mature students under the age of 16 who are currently high school freshman
or sophomores may also apply and be considered for dual-credit enrollment
in college level courses. Their high school counselor must properly file a
High School Enrollment Petition form signed by the appropriate officials for
review and approval by the LCC Dual-Credit Committee.
Note: Contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions for complete policy. Luna
Community College credits may not count towards high school credits (see
high school counselor for more information). Student/Parent are responsible
for fees and tuition for courses taken after 3 p.m. and summer session.
Summary of Regulations for New Mexico Residency for Tuition Purposes
The rules and regulations for establishing residency for tuition purposes are defined by the New Mexico Higher Education Department which is authorized by the Constitution of the State of New Mexico and state statutes (Chapter 235, IE, NMSA 1971 and Section 21-1-4E NMSA 1978) to provide classification for a tuition differential between resident and non-resident students.
A non-resident student who feels he/she has satisfied the residency requirements may obtain a “Petition for Resident Tuition Classification” from the Office of Admissions. The form should be completed in detail and returned to the Office of Admissions, along with a copy of his/her parents’ or guardian’s 1040 or 1040A U.S. income tax form, if the student is under 23 years old. A change in residency classification is never automatic, and it is always the student’s responsibility to initiate the petition.
While the requirements for residency must be completed before the first day of classes or LCC’s census date, if different, the deadline for any petition for resident tuition classification applicable to a current semester is 21 calendar days after the first day of classes (i.e., the date the semester officially begins). A petition received after that date will not be considered. Another petition must be filed for any subsequent term.
In general, a financially independent, adult person over 18 years of age must have resided in New Mexico for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the term for which the petition is being filed. Furthermore, “residency” in this context means legal “residence.” Legal residence requires intent to remain in a place indefinitely, in the sense of making one’s permanent home there, as well as physical presence at the place. The distinction is that one may have any number of residences at one time, but never more than one legal residence.
To become a legal resident of New Mexico for tuition purposes, four basic requirements must be completed. Each person must meet the following requirements individually:
A brochure fully detailing residency requirements and restrictions is available at the Office of Admissions.
Summary of Regulations for In-District Residency for Tuition Purposes
LCC classifies all New Mexico residents in one of two categories: Resident indistrict or resident out-of-district. A resident out of-district student must follow the same procedures that apply to a non-resident out-of-state student in order to satisfy resident in-district requirements for tuition purposes.
LCC is supported by a local three-mill levy assessed to those local school districts that have elected to be a participating school district of the LCC service area. Indistrict tuition calculations are based upon a student’s residency status within one of these participating school districts. Some residency information is initially determined from information provided on the application for admission.
The participating school districts are: West Las Vegas Schools, Las Vegas City Schools, Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, Mora Independent Schools, Springer Municipal Schools, Maxwell Municipal Schools and Wagon Mound Public Schools.
If a student’s petition for residency is denied, the student may amend his/her petition with additional information in support of his/her cause. Amended petitions are reviewed by the same standards as original petitions. If the amended petition is denied, the student may appeal to the Residency Appeals Committee. The committee consists of the Director of Admissions, Registrar, Fiscal Office representative, and the Dean for Student Learning & Support Services (or his designee). This is the student’s last recourse prior to the courts
Resident/In-District
For tuition purposes, a resident in-district student is a student whose legal state of residency is New Mexico living within the boundaries of one of the participating school districts as outlined above.
Resident/Out-of District
For tuition purposes, a resident out-of-district student is a student whose legal state of residency is New Mexico, not living within the boundaries of one of the participating school districts as outlined above.
Non-Resident/Out-of-State
For tuition purposes, a non-resident out-of-state student is a student whose legal residency is not New Mexico.
Luna Community College
366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-2500
1-800-588-7232
