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B. Student 17 Years of Age
For a seventeen year old student to take the GED Test, state approval must
be granted based on the following:
1. Individuals attending Public Schools
a. Student must have participated in an exit interview with C.
their high school administration and provide a signed
Exit Interview Form.
b. Student must provide a notarized and signed letter from
his/her parent or legal guardian, naming the school,
providing the drop-out date, and providing parental
permission for the student to be administered the GED
test (Parental Permission Form).
2. Individuals Attending Private School, Church School, or Private
Tutoring Program
Student must present a notarized letter from his/her parent or
legal guardian naming the school, providing the drop-out date,
and stating the student has dropped out of school, and has
permission to be administered the GED test (Parental Permission
Form).
Interested persons may contact the College at (334)745-6437. Ask for
extension 5416, 5551 or 5563.
4. Specialized Testing Services D.
a. ACT Testing
Southern Union is an approved testing site for the ACT and offers the test on
the designated national test dates for the examination in Alabama. The test is
given on the Wadley Campus. Interested persons should contact the Assess-
ment Center for the schedule by calling (256) 395-2211, ext. 6416 or 5416.
b. Health Sciences Admissions Testing
The Assessment Center provides scheduled testing services for admission for
certain programs in the Health Sciences Division. The ACT National or the
ACT Residual test is required for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing,
Practical Nursing, and Radiologic Technology programs. Interested persons
should refer to the Health Sciences Division webpage at www.suscc.edu for
complete information and instructions on the application process for health
sciences programs.
c. WorkKeys Testing
The Assessment Center administers ACT WorkKeys assessments for individ-
uals who are seeking employment as paraprofessionals in area school systems
that require applicants have the WorkKeys Proficiency Certificate for Teacher
Assistants. The Assessment Center is also a certified testing site for the Career
Readiness Certificate (CRC). Based on test scores, testers will be issued a
Career Readiness Certificate at the gold, silver, or bronze level. Some area
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employers require a CRC certificate for employment candidates, and students
enrolled in a technical program are also required to take this test as part of
their educational program. Interested persons should contact the Assessment
Center at 334.745.6437, extension 5563 or 5557.
SPECIAL NEEDS COUNSELING/ ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Counseling is provided or referrals are made in the areas of educational, vocational,
personal, and social needs. All services are available to students on all campuses. To
assist students with career decisions, a collection of current resource materials on ca-
reers, occupations, and undergraduate programs at other universities is located in the
campus academic advising offices and the learning resource centers.
Assistance for Visually Impaired Students
Southern Union offers visually impaired students access to The Southern Union Catalog/
Student Handbook online through screen magnification and screen reading. ZoomText,
which allows the student to see everything on the computer screen, is available upon
request at Opelika, Valley, and Wadley campuses. To request this service, contact
Cydney Matthews.
Students who have documented disabilities and need special accommodations should
contact an academic advisor, or Cydney Matthews on the Opelika campus at (334) 745-
6437, Dr. Fred Williams on the Wadley campus at (256) 395-2211, or Robin Brown on Development Student
the Valley campus at (334) 756-4151.
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
1. SOAR - Student Orientation and Registration
During the months of June and July, a pre-college program is offered called
SOAR. All new and transfer students are strongly encouraged to participate.
This program is designed to help entering freshmen and transfer students make
wise decisions in choosing their fields of study and to adjust more readily to
their first semester at Southern Union. SOAR for entering students consists of a
three-hour session available on all campuses.
New students, after being accepted for Fall semester enrollment to the college, may
register for SOAR sessions on the SUSCC website at www.suscc.edu.
2. Orientation to College (ORI 101) and Student Success Skills (ORI 107)
Orientation is a one credit hour course designed to introduce beginning students
to college life. This course provides an introduction to programs, personnel, and
policies at the college. It provides students with information regarding what the
College expects from students and what students should expect from the College.
The course also addresses student attitudes, goals, study skills, and health related
issues. Orientation is required for all new students who have not previously at-
tended college and is offered each term. Students who initially entered Southern
Union prior to Fall Quarter 1994 and students who have successfully completed at
least 12 semester hours (15 quarter hours) within the past five years with a 2.0 GPA