Academic Information Academic Information student the best preparation for that major. Students coming ill- prepared for their major may be required to take preparatory courses in college. All Utah High School graduates should strive to achieve a grade point average of at least 2.0 in high school work. (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, E=0.) Non-resident or out-of-state applicants should present a 2.2 high school grade point average. Applicants not meeting this standard will be reviewed for admission by the Admissions Committee. The ACT (American College Test) is required of all students applying for admission to Weber State College. Applicant's ACT test results must be on file in the admissions office before his application will be processed. Admission Other Than High School Credential 1. A person 18 years of age or over may use the ACT test results to satisfy entrance requirements if he scores in the fiftieth percentile of entering freshmen students. 2. A person 18 years of age or over may also be admitted by passing the high school level General Educational Developmental Tests with scores specified by the College. However, in order for a 19-year-old to qualify to take the GED tests, it is necessary that (a) the high school class of which he was a member has been graduated, or (b) he has not attended high school for at least one year. It is the student's responsibility to obtain written verification of either of these conditions from his high school. 3. A person 21 years of age or over who has not completed a full high school course may be admitted if in the judgment of the Admissions Committee his preparation is adequate. If Such a student wishes to graduate from Weber State College, he must meet the college entrance requirements. Credit earned prior to the satisfying of general entrance requirements may not be considered college credit. Admission of Transfer Students—To be admitted to Weber State College, a transfer student from another college or university must submit the following information at least 30 days prior to registration: (1) a Weber State College application for admissions, (2) official transcripts showing all college work previously taken, (3) evidence that he is in good standing and eligible to re-enroll at the college or university where he was most recently registered. All transfer students who have completed 15 credit hours or more will not be required to take the ACT, if the equivalent to our English 100 or English 101 was included in the 15 hours. A transfer student must give evidence of having maintained an average of 2.0 (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, E = 0) in his previous college work. Any exceptions to the admissions standards must be approved by the Admissions Committee. If a student transfers from an accredited junior college he will be accepted at Weber State with upper division standing if he presents evidence of having an associate of science or arts degree and he has completed a general education program comparable to the Weber State College general area requirements. If such is not presented, an applicant may be requested to complete general requirements as outlined in this catalog. Readmission of Former Students—A Weber State College student who has interrupted his continuous enrollment in Weber State College by not registering in the Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters, or by withdrawing from school at any time, must apply to the Admissions Office for readmission. His application must be on file 30 days prior to registration. Admission of Foreign Students—Before a foreign student can be considered for admission, he must submit an application form; health certificate signed by a licensed physician; official transcript in English from each secondary school, college or university attended; certificate, diploma, or government examination report received on completion of secondary school work, and the degree, license, or diploma received on completion of university training abroad. Applicant must submit a financial statement as evidence he has funds adequate for school and living expenses for the full length of time he expects to attend Weber. To determine proficiency in English, foreign students are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the English Proficiency Test. Arrangements to take the TOEFL can be made by writing directly to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, U.S.A. The English Proficiency Test must be taken at the American Consulate given by the consulate examiner. All of the above information should be in the Admissions Office at least 60 days prior to registration for the quarter he wishes to enter. Foreign students planning to enter Weber State College should communicate with the Admissions Office, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah. 20 21