In order to be eligible for admission to this program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full.
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet with an Admissions Advisor in Enrollment Services in Clark Hall.
- Complete an Application to Iowa Western Community College.
- Submit all official transcripts (high school and college).
- * Take a placement test: All new students need to complete a skills assessment test called the COMPASS. If a student has taken the ASSET or ACT recently, he or she can submit those scores in lieu of taking the COMPASS test. Students who have already completed math and/or English for college credit should check with an Admissions Advisor before scheduling the COMPASS.
- Take a Computer Programmers Aptitude Test (CPAT): Although testing is required, meeting minimum tests scores is not required to enroll in any computer program of study. The score is used as an advising tool to determine which courses you should take in your first semester. To schedule the CPAT please call 800.432.5852, ext. 3277 or 712.325.3277.
* Scores expire after two years. In order to be valid, scores cannot be more than two years old at the start of the term for which you have applied. Students who do not have valid test scores may schedule a time to take the COMPASS test by emailing testing@iwcc.edu, or by calling Enrollment Services at 800.432.5852 extension 3277 or 712.325.3277 (select option 5).
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all admissions requirements are documented in the Office of Admissions.
Updated 01/21/2010: Admissions requirements are subject to change.
Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions:
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
admissions@iwcc.edu | 800.432.5852
or 712.325.3277 | www.iwcc.edu