Special Circumstances
Disabilities Support Services
While disabilities services are available to students at any time, new students are encouraged to register with the Disability Support Services Office immediately after acceptance by the College. Disabilities services are available to students at any time during their enrollment with the college. To make an appointment please call (203) 332-5018). We welcome students with disabilities and the opportunity to make their college experience a successful one.
Non-degree, Non-matriculated Students (Not Currently in High School)
Non-degree, non-matriculated students (not currently in high school) are individuals who have not yet selected a program, although they have been formally admitted to the College. Non-degree, non-matriculated students are not required to submit an official high school or college transcript until they enroll into a degree or certificate program. They may register only as part-time students (11 or less credits per semester) and enroll on a course-by-course basis. If successfully completed, and if applicable, these students may have the credits applied toward a degree or certificate upon declaration of degree status. Non-degree, non-matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid. A student who has accumulated 12 or more credits is required to declare a degree or certificate program and become a matriculated student in order to continue enrollment at the College.
Admission for a Second Degree
A student who already holds an academic degree may earn a second degree in a different curriculum at Housatonic Community College. Such a student will be treated in the same manner as a transfer student with respect to the minimum number of credits to be taken for the second degree at Housatonic. This will require at least 25 percent of the minimum credit requirements in the second curriculum to be additional coursework completed at the College. In no case can a second degree be awarded unless a student has 75 or more credits.
For further information contact the Registrar's office at 203-332-5090.
