Sandhills Community College operates under the open door policy established by the North Carolina Community College System. Sandhills Community College is committed to the equality of educational opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, affiliation, or belief. High school graduates and others 16 years of age or older who hold a high school equivalency or an adult high school diploma may be accepted to the College. The College reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to any applicant during any period of time that a student is suspended or expelled from another college or educational entity due to non-academic disciplinary reasons.