Admissions Admissions they have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better. Nontraditional transfer students (students 25 years of age and older), who have completed less than 45 hours of credit will be considered for admission without reference to the admission index provided they have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better. Students transferring to Weber State with an associate of arts or an associate of science degree earned at an accredited institution of higher education will be eligible for admission to Weber State University. Beginning with Autumn Quarter of the 1993-94 academic year, students transferring to Weber State with 45 or more credit hours (30 or more hours on the semester system), but who have not completed an associate degree, will be considered for admission on the basis of their cumulative grade point averages as follows: (a) 2.25 and above - Likely to be admitted (b) 2.00 to 2.24* - May be admitted (c) 1.99 and below - Likely to be denied * Students who have completed an associate degree with a cumulative grade point average in this range will likely be admitted. To be considered for admission to WSU, students transferring from another college or university must complete the following admission application steps: 1. Submit an application for admission. 2. Pay the application fee. 3. Submit an official transcript from each college or university previously attended. The transcript must be sent directly from the prior school to the WSU Admissions Office. Applicants who are currently enrolled at another college or university must submit an official copy of their final transcript as soon as it is available. Students transferring to Weber State with an associate of arts or an associate of science degree earned at any institution within the Utah System of Higher Education will be considered as having met the Weber State general education requirements. Students transferring from a Utah System institution without having earned an academic associate degree but who have met that institution's general education requirements, will be considered as having satisfied the Weber State general education requirements if the registrar at that institution will certify that those transferring have completed baccalaureate-level general education requirements. Credit for courses numbered 100 or above earned in the Utah System of Higher Education is transferable within the System and will be carried on the student's transcript by Weber State. Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to Weber State's graduation requirements. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair. Students transferring from accredited junior or senior colleges outside the Utah System of Higher Education will be accepted with upper division standing if they present evidence of having completed an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree which included a general education program comparable to that of Weber State. If such is not presented, applicants may be required to complete general education courses as outlined in this catalog. Reactivated Students Students who interrupt their enrollment at Weber State by not registering for one or more quarters, with the exception of Summer Quarter, must contact the WSU Admissions Office to reactivate their file.. To reactivate, applicants must complete the following steps by the appropriate deadline: 1. Submit an application for re-admission. Students who have been out of school for less than one year may reapply simply by calling the Weber State Admissions Office. 2. Request official transcripts from each institution attended since last enrolling at Weber State. Students who have registered at another school since last attending Weber State are considered transfer students and must comply with all application requirements of transfer students, including the application fee. International Students International applicants with no prior college or university credit will be considered for admission without reference to the Admissions Index, but must submit evidence of U.S. equivalent high school graduation with a cumulative grade point average equal to, or better than, the U.S. equivalent of 2.50. International students must submit the following documents at least 90 days prior to the start of the quarter in which they plan to enroll: 1. An application for admission. 2. A $35 nonrefundable application fee. 3. Official transcripts in English from each secondary school, college, or university attended showing degrees, diplomas, and certificates received. Transfer applicants from U.S. colleges must have attended the prior college or university for at least one quarter or semester and must meet current transfer student admission requirements. 4. Evidence of English proficiency. English proficiency may be satisfied by presenting a TOEFL score of 500 or above. Test results should be sent directly from The College Board to the Admissions Office. International students transferring from another college or university who have not completed the equivalent of Weber State's English 111 Freshman Composition course with a grade of C or better or who are unable to present evidence of English proficiency will be assigned to the Weber State English as a Second Language Program (ESL). 5. A financial statement indicating the availability of at least $11,586 for school and living expenses during the first year at Weber State, and adequate funds for the full length of the time they expect to be enrolled. 6. An immunization form signed by a health care provider showing current evidence of immunity from DPT, MMR, and Tuberculosis. International students are admitted for enrollment every quarter, and must take at least 12 credit hours each quarter. All international students are required to meet with the International Student Adviser immediately after arriving on campus to receive individualized briefing and academic advice. The International Student Adviser gives assistance to students in meeting U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements concerning visas, passports, permits, permission to work, and related matters. Students are also assisted in making academic, social, and environmental adjustments to campus and community life. Mandatory Insurance International students must carry the WSU student insurance each term unless they can submit evidence of independent coverage. Graduate Applicants Master of Education Weber State offers to educators a graduate program leading to a Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed.). Although primarily for K-12 teachers in the public schools, non-traditional educators will benefit from the program. The program has a practical orientation and is specifically designed to improve the professional and instructional skills of teachers. Also students may choose general preparation or specific areas of subject specialization. The goals of the program are accomplished through courses, seminars, independent study, cooperative learning groups, and individual and group assignments and projects emphasizing a practical implementation of theory to the student's teaching environment. Courses are generally scheduled weekly at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during the academic year and in three-week blocks during the summer. The 54-hour program of study consists of a 24-hour professional core requirement and 30 hours of graduate committee-approved professional education electives and/ or courses in the student's discipline. A significant portion of the core requirement is the completion of a Master's project, a practical application of knowledge and skills to develop curriculum, instruction and management strategies, etc. Students first develop a detailed project proposal which must be formally approved by their graduate committee. With the assistance of the committee, the students then describe the completed project in a Master's project report which is presented to the graduate committee and is accompanied by an oral presentation. A graduate synthesis seminar, taken near the completion of the program, helps the students synthesize, apply, and evaluate their graduate experience. Program evaluations indicate that students are especially pleased with the helpfulness and individual concern shown by the faculty, the application of what is learned to their teaching situation, increased confidence in their professionalism, improved teaching ability, and leadership skills. Courses, workshops, and conferences are open to educators who are not seeking an M.Ed, degree, but wish only to improve their professional knowledge and teaching skills. Admission deadlines for the Master of Education program are February 1 for spring and summer quarters and July 1 for autumn and winter quarters. Consequently, students wishing to pursue an M.Ed, degree should apply for admission to the program as soon as possible. Application for admission to the program is a separate process from class registration or matriculation to Weber State University. Application packets for admission are available in the M.Ed, office. To be considered for admission to graduate study in Education, applicants must complete requirements 1 through 9 as listed below: 1. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 2. Have a teaching certification and/or be presently in a teaching situation. 3. Have the equivalent of one year's professional classroom teaching experience. 4. Have submitted applications for Weber State University and the M.Ed, program and paid the WSU application fee. 5. Request all colleges previously attend send official transcripts to the M.Ed, office. 6. Have three people familiar with the teaching experience submit to the M.Ed, office completed program recommendation forms which indicate potential success in the program. 7. Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or above on the last 90 quarter hours of approved undergraduate/ graduate course work; OR Have a minimum a GPA of 3.00 on the last 90 quarter hours of approved undergraduate/graduate course work and a minimum score of either 40 on the Miller's Analogies Test, or 1275 on the Graduate Record Examination. Student Services Science 16 17