12 Application Steps for Transfer Students 1. Submit an application for admission. 2. Pay the $30 application fee. 3. Submit an official transcript from each college or university previously attended. The transcript must be sent directly to the WSU Admissions Office. Transfer Credit Students transferring to WSU with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree earned at any institution within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), will be considered as having met the WSU general education requirements. Students transferring from a college or university within the USHE after having met that institution's general education requirements, upon certification of the registrar at that institution, will be considered as having satisfied the WSU general education requirements. Credit for courses numbered 100 or above for a quarter course or 1000 or above for a semester course are transferable to WSU when earned at a USHE institution. Credit will be carried on the student's transcript by WSU but may not apply towards certain degree requirements. WSU Academic Departments will determine transfer credits acceptable toward their majors. Credit for students transferring from accredited colleges outside the Utah System of Higher Education will be evaluated on a case-by- case basis. International Students International applicants with no prior college or university credit will be considered for admission by submitting evidence of the U.S. equivalent of a high school diploma with a cumulative grade point average equal to, or above, the U.S. equivalent of 2.50. International applicants who have attended a U.S. college or university and have at least 30 semester hours will be considered for admission as a transfer student. Application Steps for International Students The following must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the start of the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll. 1. An international application for admission. 2. A $45 non-refundable application fee. 3. Official transcripts in English showing degrees, diplomas, and certificates received from each secondary school, college, or university attended. Transfer applicants from U.S. colleges or universities must have attended the prior school and transfer a minimum of 30 semester hours 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 (written) or 173 (computer based) or above. Test results should be sent directly from The College Board to the Admissions Office. 5. Although a TOEFL score is not required for admission to WSU, International students who do not have a TOEFL score will be assigned to the WSU English as a Second Language Program (ESL). International students transferring from another college or university who have not completed the equivalent of WSU's English ENIOIO, Introduction to Writing, with a grade of "C" or better and do not have a TOEFL score will also be assigned to the WSU English as a Second Language Program (ESL). 6. A financial statement indicating the availability of at least $20,000 for school and living expenses during the first year at WSU, and adequate funds for the full length of time of anticipated enrollment. 7. An immunization form signed by a health care provider showing current evidence of immunity from DPT, MMR, and Tuberculosis. If applying to one of the WSU Master's Degree programs, you must contact that department dtectlyand meet thet requtements. You will need to be admitted to thet program before you can be admitted to WSU. Additional Requirements International students must attend every semester and take at least 12 credit hours each semester. All international students are required to meet with the International Student Advisor immediately after arriving on campus to receive individualized guidance (refer to Services for International Students in the Student Affairs section of this catalog). The International Student Advisor 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. International students must carry the WSU student insurance each term unless they submit evidence of independent coverage. Graduate Students WSU offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.), a Master's Degree in Professional Accountancy (MPAcc), a Master's Degree in Business Administration (M.BA.), and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice (M.S.C.J.). Information concerning admission to these programs is located within the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education, the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences sections of this catalog. Students should contact the Teacher Education Department at 801-626-6278, the School of Accountancy at 801-626-6897, the M.BA. Program at 801-626-7545, or the Criminal Justice Department at 801-626-6146 for application forms and additional information. Departmental Admissions For a number of programs, students must submit a separate application and fee and must meet additional admission requirements specific to that program. More detailed information is available in this catalog under the Admission Requirements listed for each program. Students should contact the academic department responsible for the program in which they are interested for more information about specific admission and/or prerequisite requirements. Admission Requirements Upon acceptance for admission, students will be placed in either the College tier or the University tier based on ACT and/or placement test scores. Students placed in the College tier may register for only lower-division courses (courses numbered 2999 or lower). These courses are generally required for diploma, certificate or associate degree programs. Students in the University tier may also register for upper-division courses (courses numbered 3000 or higher and required for bachelor degrees). Students initially placed in the College tier are advanced to the University tier upon completion of the requirements listed on the next page. University Tier Freshman Students New freshmen students, and transfer students with less than 30 semester credit hours, will be admitted to the University tier on the basis of the following: ♦ Verification of high school graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development test (GED) with scores established by the University. (See Applicants Without High School Diplomas on page 14.) Weber State University 2003-2004 Catalog