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Prospective Students

Who Should Apply to Horizons?

While Horizons serves a large and diverse group of students at County College of Morris, this program is not appropriate for everyone.

    Horizons is for students with documented learning disabilities. Typically, a student will have had a classification of Specific Learning Disability (SLD) while in high school. 
    Students must also be:

  • Highly motivated and willing to make a commitment to college study
  • Of average or above average intelligence
  • College-able with demonstrated areas of strength
If you fit the description above, the first step is to attend an Information Meeting.
 

Application Timeline

  • Horizons application deadline:
    • Fall semester -- April 15th
    • Spring semester -- November 15th
  • Placement tests should be taken as soon as possible -- preferably by May 15th for Fall enrollment
  • Priority registration is offered to help students get the best choice of classes. It should be done by June 15th for Fall semester

 

STEPS
1.  Register for Information Meeting
2.  Attend Information Meeting
3.  Apply to Horizons
4.  Have all required documentation
      sent to Horizons
5.  Apply to CCM
6.  Receive accommodations letter
7.  Take Placement Tests with
      accommodations
8.  Register for classes

Information Meetings

Get the answers to all the questions you have ... and many you have not thought of yet.
  • What services are available at the college level at CCM and elsewhere?
  • How will college differ from high school? 

FALL 2011 - SPRING 2012 Information Meeting Schedule (reservations required):
Meetings are held at 4:00 PM
  • Tues. 10/18/11
  • Tues. 11/1
  • Tues. 11/15
  • Tues. 12/6
  • Tues. 1/10/12
  • Tues. 1/24
  • Tues. 2/7
  • Tues. 2/21
  • Tues. 3/6
  • Tues. 3/20
  • Tues. 4/3
  • Tues. 4/17

Please call the Horizons office at (973-328-5284) to arrange to attend an Information Meeting. Essential information, including what is needed to request accommodations, will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: The Accuplacer Placement Test should not be taken until appropriate accommodations are in place.