Graphic Communications Program Admission
Applicants Meeting The Admission Requirements Will Be Accepted!
Students must meet one of three Basic Skill Competencies Requirements in order to be accepted into the Graphic Communications program.
- Standardized Testing:
Students must meet or exceed the minimum scores listed for the math, reading, and writing competencies in one of the following standardized tests.
Note: The three competencies do not have to be met from the same standardize test.
| ACT | COMPASS | ASSET | ACCUPLACER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 – Math | 24 – Pre-Algebra | 38 – Numerical | 40 – Arithmetic |
| 16 – Reading | 69 – Reading | 34 – Reading | 62 – Reading |
| 16 – English | 41 – Writing | 35 – Writing | 77 – Sentence Skills |
- College Success Courses:
Students must complete all three of the following college success courses with a “C” grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college: - Combination of Options 1 & 2:
Students could fulfill the math, reading, and writing competencies by meeting or exceeding the requirements from a standardized test(s) and by completing a college success course(s).
Admissions Process
Note: Applicants meeting the program’s admission requirements will be accepted.