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Individual Approval
Individual approval admissions include ability-to-benefit, special circumstances and early admissions.

Individual Approval--Ability-To-Benefit (Unconditional Admission)

Students who are 18 or older and who are not graduates of accredited high schools or the equivalent, may be unconditionally admitted on an ability-to-benefit basis if they can prove their ability to successfully complete college courses. To prove their ability, they may take the COMPASS test and meet the minimum passing ability-to-benefit scores before they enroll. Also they must complete all other admission requirements. If they do not demonstrate ability-to-benefit on the COMPASS, they still may be eligible for conditional admission on an individual approval-- special circumstances basis for one term.

Individual Approval--Special Circumstances (Conditional Admission)

Students who are not high school graduates or the equivalent may be admitted conditionally on an individual approval--special circumstances basis for one term. However, their record and their scores on state-required or local assessment tests would have to convince the admissions officer that they could succeed in one of San Jacinto College's programs. Because admission is conditional, the college reserves the right to require these students to take certain courses or to limit the courses they can take.

Conditions of Individual Approval for Students 18 or Older

Students seeking individual approval must enroll and participate in GED preparation classes, appropriate developmental classes or other similar basic education activities during the initial term of enrollment.
Students who do not pass all sections of the GED Examination may enroll for subsequent terms on a conditional basis only if they also enroll and participate in GED preparation classes, appropriate developmental classes or other similar basic education activities during the same term. They must also maintain good academic standing.

Conditions of Individual Approval for Students Not Yet 18 Years Old

Students must complete all sections of the GED Examination before enrolling for their first term. Students must submit documentation from the testing center to verify that they did complete all sections of the examination.
Students who do not pass all sections of the GED Examination may enroll for a second term on a conditional basis only if they meet these two conditions:
1. They must retake the GED Examination, subject to re-testing time limits established by the Department of Education, before enrolling for the second term.
2. They must also maintain good academic standing.

Students admitted under individual approval must also complete all admission requirements.

Before they can receive a San Jacinto College official transcript, be considered for financial aid, or re-enroll for subsequent terms, these students must achieve unconditional admission.

Individual Approval--Early Admission (Conditional Admission Prior to High School Graduation)

San Jacinto College conditionally admits high school students and allows them to enroll concurrently in college courses. Those students must meet these conditions:

Students Classified as Juniors and Seniors Enrolled in Accredited High Schools

Students who are enrolled in high schools and who are classified as juniors or seniors may be admitted to the College on an early-admission basis for concurrent enrollment, if they (1) complete an admission application; (2) submit a partial transcript of high school grades; (3) submit letters of recommendation from their high school principal or designee; and (4) submit documentation verifying compliance with one of the following testing requirements:
1. Students Enrolling in a Degree Program must meet TSI assessment requirements. Submit TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test scores or provide proof of exemption from the TSI test based on exit-level TAAS, exit-level TAKS, ACT, or SAT scores. If the student seeks enrollment in a course requiring a designated skill prerequisite, the student must submit a passing TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test score on the section which relates to the designated skill prerequisite. If the course has no designated skill prerequisite, the student must still submit a passing score on one section of the TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test. See the Exemptions from the Texas Success Initiative section.
2. Students Enrolling in a Waived Certificate Program must meet TSI assessment requirements. Submit scores from the TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test for advisement and for compliance with skill prerequisites for courses. If the student seeks enrollment in a course requiring a designated skill prerequisite, the student must submit an appropriate test score to attain the skill level. See the Waived Certificate Programs section.

These students are also subject to the guidelines in the Conditions of Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students below.

Students Classified as Freshmen or Sophomores Enrolled in High School

Students classified as freshmen or sophomores enrolled in high schools must demonstrate exceptional academic ability to be admitted for concurrent enrollment. They must (1) complete an admission application; (2) submit a partial transcript of high school grades or a notarized record of high school subjects consistent with TEA requirements, with dates of completion, verifying classification as a high school student; (3) submit letters of recommendation from their high school principal or designee; (4) receive approval from the Special Admissions Committee; and (5) submit documentation verifying compliance with one of the following testing requirements: Submit passing TASP/THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test scores in reading, writing, and mathematics, or provide proof of exemption from the THEA test based on exit-level TAAS, exit-level TAKS, ACT, or SAT scores.

See the Exemptions from the Provisions of the TASP section. These students are also subject to the guidelines in the Conditions of Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students section.

Conditions of Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students

High school students may be admitted for concurrent enrollment under the following conditions:

Juniors and seniors may enroll in a maximum of two courses during each term. Students classified as freshmen or sophomores may only enroll in one course each semester.
To continue enrollment, students must complete courses as follows: If a student is enrolled in one course, a grade of C or better must be earned in that course to continue enrollment. If a student is enrolled in two courses, a grade of C or better must be earned in one of the courses to continue enrollment. If a C or better is not earned in both courses, future concurrent enrollment will be limited to one course in the next term enrolled. If the two courses are in the same discipline, students must earn grades of C or better in each course to continue in the discipline in the next term. If juniors do not meet continued enrollment requirements in a specific discipline, they may reapply for enrollment as seniors. If continued enrollment requirements are met, students may enroll for a maximum of two courses.
Students may not enroll in private music lessons, developmental courses, or courses for which they have not complied with TSI and met the course or skill prerequisites.
The college will not release official transcripts of students admitted on an early admission basis until they have been unconditionally admitted. When these students graduate from high schools, they must arrange for official transcripts verifying graduation to be sent to the college. During their senior year, the college will release official transcripts only to institutions of higher education to which these students are seeking admission.
Because any form of early admission is conditional, the College may impose additional limitations and requirements.