8 Advisement, Testing Concurrent Enrollment for High School Seniors High school seniors who are nearing the completion of their graduation requirements may apply for permission to take one or two courses at Weber State while concurrently enrolled at their high school. The concurrent enrollment program is designed for exceptional students who are seeking additional challenges and academic enrichment. Students applying for concurrent enrollment must have a 3.50 grade point average in all high school subjects or at least a 3.50 in the subject area of the requested courses. Concurrent enrollment students are not accepted into degree programs and must be approved on a quarter-by-quarter basis for continued enrollment. After high school graduation they must complete the regular application procedures (with the exception of the $15 application fee) to become matriculated. To be considered for admission to the concurrent enrollment program applicants must: 1. Complete and return an application for admission. 2. Complete and return a concurrent enrollment application supplement. 3. Provide a copy of their high school transcript. The transcript should be sent directly to the WSC Admissions Office by the high school. 4. Pay the application fee. Academic Advisement Location: Building 1, Room 125 Telephone: 626-6752 Advisement is available to all students. Students who have declared a major should contact the adviser within their major field.. Students who have not declared a major, or who are general education students, will be assigned to advisers in the Academic Advisement office. Advisers help students with questions about graduation requirements, and policies and procedures of the college. The primary goals of the Advisement Office are to assist students in making a satisfactory adjustment to college life and selecting course work for a suitable academic major. These students need to contact the Academic Advisement Office. Guidance is available for all students as they plan their registration schedules and advance toward a program of their choice. Testing Center Location: Library, Room 45 Telephone: 626-6802/6803 The Weber State College Testing Center offers a variety of standardized tests for the purpose of placement, evaluation of achievement and granting of credit. In addition, aptitude, interest, personality and intelligence tests are given as aids to counselors in helping students select a major or deal with personal concerns relevant to college adjustment. The following national testing programs which are of particular interest to students are also administered by the Testing Center. 1. American College Test (ACT)-The ACT test is required of all new freshmen students for admission to the college. It is recommended that they take the test early in their senior year of high school in order to meet scholarship deadlines. A. National ACT tests are given five times each year at testing centers throughout the country. The 1985-86 test dates are October 26, December 14, February 8, April 12 and June 14. Test dates for the 1986-87 school year were not available at the time of this publication but will be available at the WSC Testing Center. Regular registration deadlines are approximately four weeks before the test dates with late registration deadline being two weeks prior to the test. Registration packets are available from high schools, the WSC Testing Center or by writing ACT Registration, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. B. Residual ACT tests are given several times prior to the beginning of each quarter for students who will be attending WSC and did not take the national ACT test. Students should contact the WSC Testing Center for specific test dates. Registration for the residual ACT may be completed by paying the test fee at the Testing Center at least two days before the test. 2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)-A maximum of 46 credits in the general education area requirements may be earned for satisfactory scores on General Exams in English Composition, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Additional credit may be granted for satisfactory scores on CLEP Subject Exams. The exams are offered on the third Saturday of each month. Registration forms are available in the Testing Center. 3. General Education Development (GED)-People who have not graduated from high school may take the GED tests for partial fulfillment of the application requirements for admission to WSC. To take the test, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age and the high school class with which he/she attended must have graduated. Evidence of the class having graduated must be provided if the applicant is 18 years old. The exams are offered each week. The testing schedule is available at the Testing Center. 4. Graduate School Admissions Test Candidates applying to the graduate program in education are required to write the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) as part of the admission requirements. Candidates applying to the graduate program in accounting are required to write the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Student Services 9 A. GRE and MAT-The GRE is administered five times each year WSC and at testing centers in most states. Registration forms and test dates are available at the Testing Center. The MAT is administered at the Testing Center by appointment. B. The GMAT is given four times each year at testing centers in most states. Test dates and registration forms are available at the WSC Testing Center. 5. Coursework Tests are administered in the Testing Center for various academic departments on the campus. This service frees the faculty member from administering tests during class hours and allows him/her to use the additional time for instructional purposes. The service allows students to take their tests when it is more convenient and beneficial for them. The testing hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4 p.m. The Testing Center is located in the Library, lower level, room 45. Satellite Centers for coursework testing are located in the Social Science Building, room 382, and in the Science Lab Building, room 229. Office of School Services Location: Administration Building, Room 210 Telephone: 626-6050. High School & Junior College Services The office of School Services maintains liaison between Weber State College and prospective students. Representatives of the College make scheduled visits to all high schools and junior colleges within the state and to selected schools in neighboring states. The purpose of these visits is to inform students and educators of the educational programs available at the College and to provide them with information about academic opportunities, application procedures and deadlines. Campus visits for interested student groups, student and counselor conferences, and the total student recruitment program are coordinated through the School Services Office. Scholarships The School Services Office is also responsible for the Weber State College Scholarship program. In accordance with state law, the college annually awards scholarships to qualified students. The scholarships include academic awards, activity awards, and Utah Career Teaching Scholarships. The scholarship deadline is March 1 for the following academic year. Community, business, professional and fraternal organizations also award scholarships to Weber State students. These private or sponsor scholarships are open to qualified students. Stipends are for either partial or full educational expenses as determined by the individual scholarship grant. For detailed information contact the School Services Office. Adult Student Services Location: Administration Building, Room 210 Telephone: 626-6748 Weber State College recognizes the fact that there is a nationwide trend for the adult population to return to the college campus to pursue an education. The adult student is quickly becoming the traditional student! Many adult students over the age of 23 are entering college for the first time or are returning to the campus after an interruption of several years, and have special needs. The Office of Adult Student Services is aware of these students' special needs and is ready to ensure a sensitive response to them. This office coordinates with other campus departments to assist the adult student with registration, academic advisement, men's and women's special concerns, transitional and reentry problems, counseling, career planning and placement, assertiveness training, stress management, student loans, etc. The Office of Adult Student Services can help to make college education an exciting and rewarding experience.