Two-Year Colleges

Two-year colleges, also known as community or junior colleges, issue an Associate of Arts or Science degree once all required coursework is completed; program requirements usually require two years to finish. Two-year colleges also issue one-year or shorter-term Certificates of Completion, which provide students with the necessary skills to enter jobs in specific vocations.

Two-year colleges offer developmental courses for students who are not prepared to begin an extensive four-year program. Typically, two-year colleges have strong transfer programs with four-year colleges. Two-year colleges are also generally less expensive.

Admission Materials

• Paper or Online Application
  Request an application by contacting the college admission office or visiting the school's Web site.
• Academic Transcripts
  Most two-year schools request a high school transcript to view your academic history; transcripts should indicate your Grade Point Average (G.P.A.).
• Placement Tests
  Students may be required to take placement tests depending on course of study.

Application Deadlines
Many two-year colleges have rolling admission deadlines; you may submit an application for admission throughout the year.