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Sub-categories for: Admissions & Records
- Admissions & Records - Academic Standards
- Admissions & Records - Audit
- Admissions & Records - FERPA
- Admissions & Records - General Information
- Admissions & Records - Grades
- Admissions & Records - House Bill 1023
- Admissions & Records - Incompletes
- Admissions & Records - Registration, Add, Drop, Withdrawals
- Admissions & Records - Residency
- Admissions & Records - Transcripts
- Admissions & Records - Transferring
General Information FAQ for: Admissions & Records- When do I see an advisor?
- Do I have to take the Accuplacer placement test?
- Where are the Aims Assessment Centers located?
- Who qualifies for in-district tuition rates?
- How much does it cost to go to Aims?
- Is Aims accredited?
- Why is Aims not involved with COF?
- What is open-entry open-exit?
- What does open admission mean?
- Is there a fee to fill out the Application for Admission?
- When can I apply for admission?
- What kind of high school grades and test scores do I need to get in?
- I am still in High School. Can I take classes at Aims?
- I submitted my application for fall, but cannot attend until later. What should I do?
- I was a previous student at Aims and want to return. What do I need to do?
- I just applied. How do I get my user name and password?
- How do I change my address?
- How do I declare or change my major?
- Is the Downtown Center part of Aims Community College Greeley campus?
- Where is the Downtown Center?
- Does a letter grade of "D" count for my AA Degree?
- If I receive a letter grade of "D" in an Aims class - will it be accepted when I transfer
- Do pre-college courses count for my degree? Do they count in my GPA?
When do I see an advisor?Any time after you have met the assessment requirement is the appropriate time to see an advisor and the sooner the better. It is far easier to get the classes you want, when you want them, if you see an advisor early in the registration period.
Additional Information on Assessment
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Do I have to take the Accuplacer placement test?According to the Statewide Remedial Education Policy, all degree/certificate seeking students must assess in mathematics, English and reading. If you have completed one of the following, no additional assessment is required:
- Scored a 19 or higher on the ACT Mathematics section, an 18 or higher on the ACT English and a 17 or higher on the ACT Reading section.
- Scored 430 or higher on the SAT Verbal for Reading, a 440 or higher on the SAT Verbal for English and a 460 or higher on the SAT Mathematics
- Scored 85 or higher on the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra test, a 95 or higher on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills test and an 80 or higher on the Reading Comprehension Test.
- Successfully completed (C or higher/Satisfactory completion) a college-level mathematics and college level writing course
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Where are the Aims Assessment Centers located?Please see the Assessment Center website for locations and times.
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Who qualifies for in-district tuition rates?The boundaries of the Aims Junior College District align with the boundaries of 12 school districts in Weld County plus small portions of Adams, Larimer, Logan and Morgan counties and the city and county of Broomfield.
Residents of any of the following school districts qualify for in-district tuition rates: Greeley/Evans District 6, RE-1, RE-2, RE-3J, RE-4, RE-5J, RE-7, RE-8, RE-9J, RE-10J, RE-11J and RE-12. To see if you qualify for in-district tuition, contact the Admissions and Records Office at (970) 339-6349.
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How much does it cost to go to Aims?
Aims maintains the best education value in the Front Range.
View Aims Community College current Tuition and Fee rates.
Aims Community College rates are based on the residency of the student at time of registration.
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Is Aims accredited?
Yes, Aims is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
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Why is Aims not involved with COF? College Opportunity Fund FAQs
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What is open-entry open-exit?Some courses allow a flexible enrollment period, providing self-paced instruction with guidance from instructors. Completion of open-entry, open-exit courses are dependent upon completing knowledge-based testing.
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What does open admission mean?A policy that permits students to enter the college and enroll in course work. Entrance into specific courses, however, is limited to those who have demonstrated the ability to handle the work. Aims Community College will not deny admission to any district resident because of financial need as determined by the Student Financial Assistance Office. No admission fee is required as a condition for admission. Admission does not assure acceptance of an individual student into a particular course or program. Admission to the College does not, therefore, imply entry into any program which has selective admission standards nor does it assure admission to courses and programs in which an applicant's mental or physical disability may, in the opinion of the College, appear to be impractical or dangerous. The College may deny admission or re-enrollment to individuals who cannot benefit from the programs/courses offered or are considered detrimental to the best interest of the college community. Some students may be requested to enroll in special courses for correction of scholastic or other deficiencies as identified by the college's assessment process. Minimum skill levels are required for admission to even basic education courses. (See Assessment Requirements)
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Is there a fee to fill out the Application for Admission?No admissions fee is required as a condition of admission.
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When can I apply for admission?Students may apply for admission at any time.
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What kind of high school grades and test scores do I need to get in?Aims is an open enrollment college, so admission is not based on academic achievement or test scores. ACT or SAT scores are recommended and are used for advisement and placement.
If you are seeking a degree and have not completed ACT or SAT exams prior to enrollment, you will be required to take a placement test. Aims requires placement tests to determine which classes best suit your abilities.
You will not be required to take these tests if:
- You have taken an ACT test and achieved an English score of 18 or higher, a reading score of 17 or higher, and a math score of 19 or higher. This test must have been completed within five years of enrollment.
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- You have taken a SAT test and achieved a Verbal for Reading score of 430 or higher, a Verbal for English score of 440 or higher, and a Math score of 460 or higher. This test must have been completed within five years of enrollment.
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- Successfully completed (C or higher/Satisfactory completion) a college-level mathematics and college level writing course
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I am still in High School. Can I take classes at Aims?Yes. In fact many high school students take Aims classes. Please contact Admissions and Records or your high school counselor for the admissions procedure.
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I submitted my application for fall, but cannot attend until later. What should I do?If you still attend within one year of application, your status can be updated at time of registration. If you wait for over one year, you will need to submit a new application.
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I was a previous student at Aims and want to return. What do I need to do?If you have been away from Aims for 1 year or more, you will need to re-apply.
If you were making satisfactory progress in classes, you can usually pick up right where you left off.
If you have been away for more than 5 years, you should contact the assessment office to determine if your placement tests are still current.
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I just applied. How do I get my user name and password?You will receive an admissions packet that contains your user name and password, but you don’t have to wait that long to start exploring the student web.
Go to our home page and click on “Current Student”. Below the Login boxes, you will see a link that says “Need You Password?” Click this link and follow the instructions to find out your user name and to create a password.
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How do I change my address?You can change your address by filling out the Information Change form and returning it to Admissions & Records in person or by mail.
You may also go online and change your address. To make an address change online, go to www.aims.edu, enter your username and password, click on the Student tab, and choose the Update Addresses and Phone Numbers link.
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How do I declare or change my major?To declare or change your major, fill out a Information Change form and submit it to Admissions and Records.
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Is the Downtown Center part of Aims Community College Greeley campus?Yes. The Downtown Center is a satellite campus of Aims Community College.
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Where is the Downtown Center?The Downtown Center is located at 815 8th Ave. in the Kress building on the second floor. The Kress building faces east and is directly across from the parking lot between the Greeley Ice Haus and the Colorado State Drivers License Bureau.
See Maps & Directions for more information.
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Does a letter grade of "D" count for my AA Degree?A letter grade will count for your degree, but it will not transfer to another school.
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If I receive a letter grade of "D" in an Aims class - will it be accepted when I transferNo it will not transfer.
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Do pre-college courses count for my degree? Do they count in my GPA?College courses are numbered 100 and above. If the course is below then it is considered pre-college and does not count for your degree. They are also not used to calculate your GPA. Math and English are both exceptions. In order to get college credit for classes in these areas it must be numbered 121 or higher.
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