A high school diploma with the following
specific courses:
4 English
2 Algebra I & II
1 Geometry
2 Lab Science (including chemistry or physics)
2 History/Social Studies
Academic electives (to equal at least 17 total credits)
To ensure current mathematical skills, students should take a mathematics course during their senior year of high school.
Major Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed:
English 30-1 (English 30) or English 30-2 (English 33)
Math 30-1 (Pure) or Math 30-2 (Applied)
Chemistry 30
Biology 30
A complete application includes:
a completed application form, including fee
transcripts
a completed Verification of Work-Related Hours and Experience form
a Career Investigation report
The Verification of Work-Related Hours and Experience form confirms that the applicant has at least 80 hours of meaningful animal-health work experience at a veterinary clinic. This form must be completed by your supervisor. It is available online or can be obtained by calling the Animal Health Technology administrative assistant at 780.471.8922.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be successful in the Animal Health Technology program, you must have basic computer skills prior to admission, including word processing, presentation (PowerPoint) and e-mail skills, and basic spreadsheet skills. Instructional staff may require students to use these skills in learning, submitting assignments and interacting during the course.
All applicants are encouraged to obtain a high-school diploma, as some employers may require it.
Applicants with a credential in another NAIT health science program may be given some preference in the selection process.
For applicants with a minimum of 80 hours of experience in a veterinary clinic, Chemistry 20 and Math 20 may be considered in lieu of Chemistry 30 and Math 30. Students with Chemistry and Math 20 will not be considered until after all applicants with Chemistry 30 and Math 30 have been considered.
Academic Upgrading
Not meeting the requirements to enter the program of your choice? Consider the academic upgrading options offered at NAIT.
International Applicants
As English is the language of instruction in all programs at NAIT, you must have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite for admission. Regardless of your country of origin or citizenship status, you must demonstrate English-language proficiency prior to being accepted.
You are considered proficient if you have:
a) successfully completed the prerequisite English course or an approved alternative English course deemed equivalent to the prerequisite English requirement
AND
b) completed a minimum of three years of education in English in Canada or in a country where English is the principal language
If you do not meet this requirement, you must:
a) successfully complete the prerequisite English course or an approved alternative English course deemed equivalent to the specific English requirement
AND
b) complete the TOEFL Internet-Based Test with a minimum overall score of 83 broken down as follows:
speaking component – minimum of 23
reading component – minimum of 20
listening component – minimum of 20
writing component – minimum of 20
If the testing score is based on the older testing version, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you must achieve a minimum score of 230, and your Test of Spoken English (TSE) score must be a minimum of 40.
Foreign credentials must be evaluated by the International Qualification Assessment Services branch of Alberta Labour. Please call the IQAS at 780.427.2655 for more information.
Non-academic Requirements
Immunization Requirements
Once accepted into the Animal Health Technology program, students are given an immunization requirement form to be completed by their physician, public health nurse or health professional. Your immunizations must be up to date prior to orientation.
Don’t wait—start updating your immunization today. You will need immunization against tetanus and diphtheria. In Year 1 of the program, students receive rabies immunization at NAIT. There is a small fee for this service.
Selection Criteria
Student selection is competitive and based on criteria that may include academic achievement beyond the stated minimum prerequisites. The minimum academic achievement for competitive selection in 2007-08 was a combined average of 70% or more in English 30-1 (English 30) or English 30-2 (English 33), Math 30-1 (Pure) or Math 30-2 (Applied), Chemistry 30 and Biology 30. An assessment of your Career Investigation and work experience hours will also be performed.
Career Investigation
The Career Investigation is a report applicants prepare as part of the application process for many full-time programs at NAIT. Your Career Investigation must accompany your program application.
Advanced / Transfer Credit
Advanced credit can be awarded in the School of Health Sciences at the request of a student. For advanced credit to be awarded, NAIT must receive relevant information indicating that the student’s previous formal learning is equivalent (or substantially equivalent) to the learning outcomes contained in NAIT courses.
Students are responsible for:
deciding which courses(s) to request advanced credit for
gathering the appropriate records and documentation, including transcripts, course outlines and course objectives of previous courses taken
meeting with the course instructor to have course equivalency assessed
If approval is given, the associate chair will notify the student.
Successful application for advanced credit may affect a student’s eligibility for semester honours, the Dean’s Honour Role and honours diplomas/certificates or awards.
Advanced credit requests by students accepted into the program are considered during the first two weeks of each semester.
Shawnee Community College maintains an open-door admission policy for all potential students who have obtained a high school diploma or GED certificate. In the event of space limitations, preference for admission will be given to district residents.
SCC will accept students currently enrolled in high school into the Escrow Program
Affirmative Action
Shawnee Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. Admission, financial aid, student employment, curriculum requirements, extra-curricular participation, counseling, career services and athletic programs shall be available to all students without regard to race, sex, age, national origin or disability. The college’s Title IX and Section 504 coordinator is Vice-President Richard Massie, 618-634-9411, ext. 3245.
Cultural Diversity
America draws its strength and vitality from the diversity of its people. Shawnee Community College is committed to multicultural diversity and building a pluralistic campus that celebrates and draws upon the talents of all its students and staff.
The college seeks to promote this concept within the curriculum by including information related to multiculturalism in numerous identified courses.
Accreditation
Shawnee Community College is accredited through 2014 by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED); OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $40 will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C with a grade of 65% or higher or a mathematics with a similar content, is required).
Biology, Grade 11 (SBI3C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Chemistry, Grade 12 (SCH4C or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher, is required).
Note that university (U) courses in the specified subject areas will be deemed acceptable.
All applicants must complete testing through our Test Centre, for which a fee of $40 will be charged (may be subject to change). Results of the tests will be considered in the final evaluation of the applicants. Applicants will be permitted to attend only one testing session each year.
Provide an Immunization Certificate with proof of Tetanus Vaccine upon entry to the program. Students will also be required to obtain a pre-exposure rabies vaccine at their own expense prior to entering the program.
Have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg.
Have strong interpersonal skills and compassion towards animals.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Be dedicated, motivated individuals with the ability to work long hours.
All applicants are expected to be computer proficient including having a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Skillful veterinary technicians may perform many of the same duties for a verterinarian that a nurse would do for a physician, including routine laboratory and clinical procedures. This program provides training in veterinary health and the handling of a variety of animals from the domestic to the exotic, as well as laboratory animals encountered in a veterinary practice or biomedical research setting. While veterinary technicians serve as important paraprofessional members of the veterinary medical team, veterinary technicians do not diagnose animal illnesses, prescribe treatment or perform surgery.
The program’s curriculum includes such topics as anatomy and physiology, radiology, parasitology, surgical nursing and assisting and other related scientific areas of veterinary health or related skills areas. The curriculum is not intended to provide admission to a college of veterinary medicine.
A critical component of the program is student participation in clinical internships.
To enter the program, students must meet the following admission requirements:
Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Achievement of indicated assessment scores or completion of preparatory coursework.
Completion of ENG 131 – Technical Writing or ENG 121 – English Composition I with a grade of “C” or better.
Completion of BIO 111 – General College Biology with a grade of “C” or better (no more than 7 years old).
Completion of HPR 178 – Medical Terminology, with a grade of “C” or better.
Complete an Intent to Enroll (application) form available at the Larimer Campus.
Admission to the program is limited to the first 24 students (each fall and spring) who have submitted the appropriate admission materials. It is strongly recommended students complete the required general education courses prior to beginning the program.
Applications for admission to occupational endorsement programs are due no later than July 1 for the fall semester, or Nov. 1 for the spring semester.
High school seniors are encouraged to apply for admission as early as the first semester of their senior year if providing a list of course work in progress. Transfer students should apply at least three to four months prior to the beginning of the semester in which they plan to enroll.
How to Apply
To apply to an occupational endorsement program, apply online at www.uaf.edu/admissions/. You can also apply by printing an application from the above website or requesting an application from the Office of Admissions. Before your application can be reviewed, the Office of Admissions must receive:
Application for Admission
Your application must be received before the published deadlines, along with a $40 non-refundable fee.
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Applicants to occupational endorsement programs aren’t required to submit high school or college transcripts but are strongly encouraged to do so.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to an occupational endorsement program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED; or be 18 years of age or older.
Program Completion
Students should check with an advisor for the specific arrangements for their program.
Occupational endorsement programs are designed to give students occupational training in a specific field. These programs require less than 30 credit hours and will be posted to the student’s transcript upon completion and approval by the academic department. The credit hours may be applied to other undergraduate degree programs (when applicable).
Admission to Warren Wilson College represents a selection based on both the personal and the academic qualifications of the applicant. All available information is considered, including previous school record, evidence of academic and social maturity, extracurricular activities, community service, scores on the SAT or ACT, interview, references, recent grade trends, and general contributions to school and community. The criteria are designed to build a balanced student body with high standards of scholarship, personal integrity, serious educational and personal goals, and a willingness to support the mission of the College. The College is positively attentive to race, gender, disability, and age. Contact the Admission office at 800-934-3536 for more information.
The Admission Committee requires that candidates possess a high school diploma, with completion of twelve academic units (a unit is one year’s study in a subject). A college preparatory curriculum, showing competency in the following subjects, is required:
four years of English
two years of algebra
one year of geometry
two years of laboratory sciences
three years of social sciences
two years of a foreign language strongly recommended
Interviews are not required but strongly recommended.
The Freshman Student Admission Process
Each candidate for admission must submit the following by February 28:
an application,
an official high school transcript,
SAT or ACT scores,
a completed Evaluation Report Form (part of the application),
a two-part essay. The essay is the applicant’s opportunity to highlight personal goals, achievements, strengths, dedications, and convictions, and
Up to two additional recommendations.
Home School Students must submit the following:
a transcript listing course titles and content,
SAT or ACT scores,
an interview (phone or in person),
a partial portfolio of sample work completed (such as graded papers),
a letter of recommendation (not from a parent),
a document that serves as the “diploma,” and
a copy of the state rules under which the “home school” was formed or is recognized if other than North Carolina rules.
Committing to Warren Wilson
Students who have decided to enroll at Warren Wilson College should send their $300 nonrefundable admission deposits as soon as they know they will be attending the College, but before May 1. Students who deposit after May 1 will be subject to space limitations. Students involved in the Early Decision program should follow the procedures herewith.
Early Decision
Students who are highly interested in Warren Wilson College and have strong high school records may apply as Early Decision candidates. Applications for Early Decision must be received by November 15 and decisions will be mailed out on December 1. Any student not granted admission under Early Decision will automatically be put into the Regular Decision pool of applicants. If students are accepted as Early Decision candidates and they know that they will attend Warren Wilson, they should send their nonrefundable admission deposit by December 20. At that time, they must agree to withdraw applications made to other schools and not to apply to any more. If a student chooses not to deposit at that time, the offer of admission will be withdrawn.
Wait List
The College may assign some applicants to a wait list. Students assigned to the wait list may be offered admission later in the year if space becomes available. Students who are assigned to the wait list may contact the Office of Admission to determine their positions on the list and to learn the list’s history in previous years.
Provisional Admission
Each year a small number of applicants are admitted as provisional students. Provisional students may or may not meet all regular admission standards, but show unusual promise for becoming successful Warren Wilson students. The provisional status limits students to 12-14 credit hours during the first semester, instead of the regular 16-18, and they must enroll in College Academic Skills. Provisional status is lifted after successful completion of the first semester. Provisional students are considered degree-seeking students, and typically do not take extra time to graduate.
Early Admission
Early Admission is an option open to a few high school juniors who wish to begin at Warren Wilson College a year early. To be a serious candidate, a student must fulfill the following requirements, for which there can be no exceptions:
be in the top 10% of his or her class in a high-level curriculum,
have high SAT or ACT scores,
have completed all graduation requirements except for senior English, and
show a high level of maturity.
To apply for Early Admission, students must submit all the documents requested for first year applicants, and
the student and parents must file a letter stating the reasons for requesting early admission, and
the high school principal must file a letter certifying that the student will receive a high school diploma after successfully completing the first year at Warren Wilson.
Deferred Admission
Accepted students may defer their offers of admission for up to one year by writing the Office of Admission of their intentions. This request is to be completed by May 1 of the year of acceptance. Students deferring admission may send in their deposits at the time they are admitted, but are not required to do so. However, students who deposit after May 1 of the year they intend to enroll will be subject to space availability.
College Credit While in High School
Entering freshman students who have taken college courses during their junior or senior year or in the summer prior to entering Warren Wilson College must report such work to the Office of Admission. At the student’s request, the College Registrar will determine whether such work will receive credit.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Academic credit may be granted to enrolled students who receive scores of 3, 4, or 5 on College Board Advanced Placement tests. Refer to this chart to determine the required score, amount of credit, and course waiver.
Transfer Admission
Admission of transfer students is competitive, with the primary criteria being academic merit and available space in a given class. To be considered, a transfer applicant must provide
a transfer student application,
an official high school transcript,
official transcripts from all colleges previously attended,
a transfer evaluation form (part of the application) from the most recently attended college, and
SAT or ACT scores if fewer than 28 semester credits have been earned.
In addition, for transfer students to be seriously considered, they
must be eligible to return to their most recently attended college,
must be in good standing at colleges previously attended, and
should have an overall college Quality Grade Point Average of at least 2.75. The overall GPA will be calculated by the Warren Wilson College Registrar. Courses with grades of D are not accepted for transfer, but are calculated into the GPA. Transfer grades are not calculated toward Warren Wilson College GPA.
Academic work presented for transfer must be from an accredited college and is subject to final evaluation by the College Registrar’s Office. Warren Wilson will accept a maximum of 64 credits from a two-year college program. The transfer credits must be from a college or university accredited by one of the following agencies: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
International Student Admission
Warren Wilson College has long had a specific commitment to international education, and since the early 1940s has had a sizable international population. An international student seeking admission is required to submit the following information to the Office of Admission:
a Warren Wilson College International Student Application, with the $15 (U.S.) application fee,
original or notarized copies of secondary school records,
results of external examinations such as GCE-O and GCE-A,
results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 550 or higher is required. (The TOEFL is administered at several test centers around the world. Inquiries and requests for TOEFL application forms should be addressed to TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, U.S.A. The institution number for Warren Wilson College is 5886.)
two letters of recommendation,
a personal essay,
certification of finances, financial information, and contract proposal (part of the application), and
verification of income (in U.S. dollars) including
a statement from employer verifying parents’ employment and salary
a copy of last tax statement if self-employed
a letter from a bank to verify average balance of past six months in savings and checking accounts.
Financial Aid to International Students
Through the Work Program, Warren Wilson College is able to offer financial assistance to all international students. These students may also be eligible for other financial assistance, including scholarships. More information about financial aid is available from the Office of Admission.
Admission to the Spring Semester
Admission to Warren Wilson College for the spring semester is offered on a space available basis. Notification of admission will begin on September 1 and proceed until available space is filled.
Day Students
Warren Wilson College is a residential community. It is desired that most students live on campus throughout their enrollment. Therefore, students who wish to be day students must qualify as one of the following:
living with parents,
married,
single parent, or
financially independent as determined by the IRS.
Students who have lived on campus for one full year may petition the Dean of Students for day student status before April 1 (for fall semester) or November 1 (for spring semester). Considerations may include space on campus, the work program, and residential aspects of the community.
Notes:
Day students ordinarily do not participate in the work program.
All students must participate in the work program for at least one full year.
Student teachers and full-time interns are automatically approved for day student status, if they seek it.
Freshmen are not allowed to have automobiles on campus.
Falsification of Records
Entering the College using falsified or misleading documents or intentionally omitting documents can lead to dismissal or degree revocation.
Credit For Prior Learning
Students who are 25 years of age or older can petition to receive academic credit toward their degree programs for prior nonacademic learning experiences. They may earn a maximum of 16 credit hours through this procedure. Candidates for credit for prior learning begin the process with a letter to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, describing the subject areas in which they believe they can demonstrate and document learning that is appropriate to an undergraduate program. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will appoint one or more examiners to help the student complete the assessment process. The examiners’ recommendations are presented to the Academic Council for final approval. Veterans of the armed forces (U.S. and others) are eligible to apply for two credit hours in physical education. To claim the credit, students should provide a statement to the Registrar giving the dates, place, and service branch where the basic training was completed.
Graduate Equivalency Degrees (G.E.D.)
A G.E.D. may, on occasion, be accepted in place of a regular high school diploma. Applicants with a G.E.D. will receive close scrutiny to determine whether they have had the appropriate courses to succeed at Warren Wilson. In general, a G.E.D. is used for older students who now show good reason to enroll in college. Applicants must have a minimum battery average of 500 per section. Applicants with a G.E.D. must include a detailed personal essay discussing why they left school and why they wish to enroll at Warren Wilson College. A personal interview is also strongly recommended.
Readmission
All requests for readmission (after a period of non-enrollment) are submitted on the regular college application obtained from the Admission Office. A student who was suspended or on any form of probation when last enrolled must include pertinent information as to why reinstatement should be granted. If another college or university has been attended during the period of non-enrollment, a transcript must be presented with the request for readmission.
Each application for readmission must be approved by the Executive Committee, which includes the Director of Financial Aid, Dean of Admission, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, Dean of Service-Learning, Dean of Work, and Registrar