Admission Policies

Policy Owner: Chief Student Services Officer

Policy Statement:

Manhattan Area Technical College is committed to an "open door" admission policy in accordance with its stated mission and goals. The "open door" policy means that any qualified applicant able to benefit from the curriculum will be served by the College on a first-applied, first-qualified basis with the exception of programs that have competitive requirements. Any exceptions of the policies below will be at the discretion of the Director of Admissions.

Policy Rational:

Because MATC must limit class size(s), applications for admission into those classes must be equitably prioritized.

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Date: September 2, 2024

Type of Action: Revision

Update Comments: Key revisions included clarified placement test score validity, updated program admission criteria (notably for selective programs), and refined definitions for various student types, such as first-time freshmen and non-degree-seeking students. Policies for international and undocumented applicants were also revised, alongside language adjustments for improved accessibility and clearer guidelines.