Graphic Communications Admission Requirements

1. Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

2. Apply at Hawkeye.

3. Meet basic skill competencies in reading, writing, and math.

   Basic skill competencies assessment provides information about your academic skills in reading, writing, and math. This information will be used to determine your acceptance, course selection, and registration.

   For admission into the Graphic Communications program, you must score at least the following sub scores on the ACT or the COMPASS assessment:

   ACT sub scores	COMPASS scores
   19 - Math 19 - Reading 19 - English	24 - Pre-Algebra 69 - Reading 41 - Writing

   OR

   Complete all of the following college success courses with a "C" grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college:

   OR

   Any combination of the above fulfilling the basic skills requirements of algebra, reading, and writing.

   • MAT045 Fundamentals of Math
   • RDG039 College Preparatory Reading II
   • ENG060 College Preparatory Writing I

4. Applicants should:

   • have artistic ability
   • have a strong foundation in computer concepts using either a Mac or PC
   • be able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Admissions Process

1. Send your transcripts and test scores to the Admissions office.

2. Completed applicant files (we have your application, transcripts, and test scores) will be processed as follows:

   1. Applicants who do not meet the program's admission requirements will be inactivated and will be sent an Admissions Inactivation Letter.

   2. Applicants who meet the program's admission requirements will be acceptable for admission.

3. We accept approximately 54 students and 20 alternates each Fall Semester. Applicants will be accepted based on the date their applicant file was completed. If many students share the same date for completing their applicant file, the date you submitted your application, if needed, will be used to prioritize acceptance.

4. If necessary, alternates will be contacted to fill unconfirmed positions in the program. Alternates will be given priority for the next Fall Semester.

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