Admissions
Individuals seeking admission to the College must submit an application.
Individuals eligible for admission to the College include:
- High school graduates from state-recognized schools.
- Individuals with High School Equivalency (GED) certificates
- International students with valid high school completion
- Anyone 18 or older who is no longer in high school
- Students aged 16-17 who have left high school (requires written approval from your local high school district)
- Current high school or home school students (requires approval from your school)
- Students under 16 (requires approval from both your state-approved school/homeschool AND Sandburg’s Dean of Enrollment Management)
Sandburg will review all documents submitted for admission and enrollment. If a document is flagged as potentially invalid or fraudulent, the Registrar’s Office will review it. If the document is determined to be invalid or fraudulent, the applicant may be asked to provide additional documentation or may be denied admission.
Admission to the College does not guarantee entrance or enrollment into a particular course or program of study. The College reserves the right to establish selective admission procedures and give preference to District 518 residents, or students in cooperative agreement programs. These programs are identified in the College catalog.
Carl Sandburg College will not discriminate in the admission of students based on their sex, color, race, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or other protected group status.
Health Career program admissions
Admission to many of Sandburg’s Health Career programs (Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dental Hygiene, and Mortuary Science) is limited and, therefore, competitive. Selection is based on a points system outlined in the admissions steps for each program, except Mortuary Science. Students seeking admission to a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP) at Sandburg may be admitted to the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Studies, or another eligible program or certificate while they complete the preparatory work.
International Admissions
Sandburg encourages applicants from around the world to apply for our various degree programs. The College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Prospective international students should contact the director of international student services (international@sandburg.edu, 309.341.5312) to discuss their eligibility for admission.
International student admission steps
International students seeking an F-1 student visa must meet the following admission requirements and submit all required documentation by the published deadline.
- Completed Sandburg Application for Admission.
- Proof of high school graduation - An official transcript that provides evidence of graduation from a secondary school. Photocopies may be accepted. Transcripts must be translated into English.
- Proof of English Proficiency - Students whose native language is NOT English are required to submit one of the following:
- TOEFL IBT minimum score of 68. Official test results must be sent directly from ETS using school code 1982.
- Official transcripts from an accredited United States college or university showing successful completion (grade of C or higher) of a college-level writing course and 6 hours of college-level academic coursework that requires reading.
- Official SAT score with an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sub-score of 480 or higher or an official ACT score with an English sub-score of 20 or higher.
- Certification of Finances Form verifying the ability of the student or the student’s sponsor to meet all educational and living expenses for one year while attending Sandburg. International Students do not qualify for federal financial aid.
- Bank statement dated within 90 days showing a minimum of $21,000 (USD).
- Photocopy of a current passport.
- Students transferring from another U.S. institution must submit a copy of their current I-20, I-94 and visa
Sandburg will issue a Form I-20 after all admission requirements are met.
All international students must report to the College on or before the date stated on the Form I-20.
Students on an F-1 visa are required to abide by the regulations that govern international students in the United States. Failure to do so will result in a visa termination.
During the fall and spring terms, F-1 students are required to enroll full-time which is defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours.
International college transcripts
Students with prior international postsecondary studies are not required to submit transcripts for admission. However, in order for college-level coursework taken in other countries to be considered for transfer credit, students must submit an original course-by-course evaluation completed by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or other College-approved organization.
Readmission
If you have previously attended Sandburg and want to return after an absence of one semester or more, you must notify the Admissions and Records Office of any changes in name, address, phone number, academic program, etc. A new application for admission is not required. Some academic programs have special readmission policies and procedures. Call 309.341.5237 or email studentservices@sandburg.edu for the Galesburg campus (main) or 217.357.3129 for the Carthage campus.
Steps to enroll
*Note, the steps to enroll for our Limited Enrollment Programs differs from those listed below. Please check our website, or contact Student Development at 309.341.5237 or studentservices@sandburg.edu to speak with an advisor, for more information.
1. Submit your application
2. Before enrolling, you must show both Math and Reading placement eligibility. The Admissions Application Portal can be used to determine your status.
- Send official transcripts from your high school and/or previous college/s to transcripts@sandburg.edu
- Submit ACT/SAT test scores if taken with the last 5 years from your school or the testing agency such as ACT or College Board.
- Schedule Accuplacer placement testing if necessary.
3. (Optional) Apply for financial aid and scholarships
4. Register for classes
You must satisfy Steps 1 & 2 to ensure you meet course requirements through the submission of high school and/or college transcripts or placement testing such as Accuplacer, ACT, and/or SAT prior to meeting with an advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with an advisor to register for classes.
- Call 309.341.5237 or email studentservices@sandburg.edu for the Galesburg campus (main) or 217.357.3129 for the Carthage campus.
- Dual Credit students must contact the Dual Credit Coordinator to register for classes.
5. Pay tuition
Tuition can be paid in the following ways>
- In person at the Galesburg or Carthage campuses
- Online - Log into mySandburg, then navigate to the Student menu, select My Account, choose View account, and proceed to Pay tuition.
- Calling the Business Office at 309.341.5281.
Books and supplies are purchased separately through the college bookstore or an external source.
If you have any questions, contact the Welcome Center at 309.345.3500 or welcomecenter@sandburg.edu.
Online & blended courses
Online
Online courses offer the same high quality instruction as on-campus classes.
With Sandburg Online, learning can be accessible and flexible. If students have a busy schedule, they are able to “attend” class at times that best fit their schedule.
Students should be aware that online courses begin and end on specific dates and the coursework has assigned deadlines.
Blended
Blended learning combines traditional (face-to-face) classrooms with online coursework. This type of class can be structured a various ways, but typically it meets in the classroom once a week, and then the student completes the rest of the week’s activities online. This provides a more flexible schedule, but keeps the personal touch of face-to-face meeting time.
Winter Courses
Sandburg offers four-week winter courses between the fall and spring semesters. Due to their compressed nature, these classes require quite a bit of time to complete successfully. For this reason, students are only permitted to enroll in one winter class at a time.
Dual credit opportunities for high school students
Sandburg works cooperatively with the high schools within the Sandburg district who wish to provide college-level courses for their students. Dual credit allows eligible students to receive both high school and college credit for successfully completing college-level courses. These college courses may be offered at the high school, online, or at one of the Sandburg campuses. Students must have the high school’s permission and obtain sufficient scores on a placement test to enroll in college courses. For detailed information, please contact the Welcome Center 309-345-3500 or welcomecenter@sandburg.edu.
Sandburg agreements
C.A.R.E.E.R. PROGRAM (FORMERLY CHARGE BACKS)
Sandburg participates in the Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (C.A.R.E.E.R.), an agreement signed by all of the community college districts in Illinois. This program allows students to enroll at another Illinois community college at the in-distric tuition and fee rates if their selected program is not offered in their home district. For additional information and to complete the necessary paperwork, please contact Lynn Schwab at 309.341.5225 or lschwab@sandburg.edu.
Guaranteed Admission Agreements
To learn more about Guaranteed Admission Agreements, please click the following link: https://www.sandburg.edu/sandburg-experience/student-development/academic-advising/how-to-transfer-to-a-four-year-school.html#agreements
Partnership Agreements
To learn more about Sandburg Partnerships, please click the following link: https://www.sandburg.edu/sandburg-experience/student-development/academic-advising/how-to-transfer-to-a-four-year-school.html#agreements
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