WEBER STATE COLLEGE Bulletin 83-85

Admissions a 93 to 96 credit hour certificate or diploma, will be considered as having met the Weber State general education requirements if the registrar at the institution of graduation will certify that the transferring students have completed baccalaureate level general education requirements. Credit for non-general education courses numbered 100 or above which are earned in the Utah System of Higher Education are transferrable 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, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements will be applied on the basis of the appropriateness of that credit to Weber State's specific degree program requirements. Students transferring from accredited junior or senior colleges outside of 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 and have completed a general education program comparable to that of Weber State College. If such is not presented, applicants may be required to complete general education courses as outlined in this catalog. Former Student Applicants (Readmission) —Students who interrupt their continuous enrollment at WSC by not registering for one or more quarters, with the exception of summer quarter, must apply for readmission. To reapply, applicants must complete the following steps by the appropriate deadline: 1. Submit an application for readmission. (Not required of applicants who have been out of school for less than one year. Such students may reapply simply by calling the WSC Admissions Office and requesting that a registration form be prepared for them for the quarter in which they intend to enroll). 2. Pay the $15 application fee. (Required only of students who have attended another college or university since last attending Weber State.) 3. Request official transcripts from each institution attended since last enrolling at WSC. Students who have registered at another school since last attending WSC are considered transfer students and must comply with all application requirements of transfer students. International Student Applicants —To be considered for admission international students must submit the following documents at least 60 days prior to the start of the quarter in which they plan to enroll; 1. An application for admission. 2. A $30 non-refundable application fee. 3. Official transcripts in English from each secondary school, college or university attended showing degrees, diplomas, and certificates received. 4. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required of applicants whose native language is not English. The minimum acceptable score is 550. 14 Admissions 5. A financial statement indicating that applicants have a minimum of $5,200 available for school and living expenses during the first year at the college, and adequate available funds for the full length of the time they expect to be enrolled. International students transferring from another college or university in the United States must have been enrolled in that school for at least one academic year before their application will be considered by Weber State. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (4.0-A) or better is required. International students are expected to enroll every quarter (summer excepted) 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 a'so assisted in making academic, social, and environmental adjustments to campus and community life. The International Student Advisement office coordinates social and cultural events, community activities, and the programs of the International Students' Club. An English as a Second Language Program (ESL) is provided for qualified applicants apart from regular academic programs of the College. (See ESL in the index). Graduate Applicants —A Master of Education Degree is available through the Weber State College/Utah State University combined Graduate Program. The program is open to experienced teachers and all classes are taught on the Weber State College campus. To be considered for admission to graduate study an applicant must: 1. Submit an application for admission and pay the $15 application fee. 2. Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and submit transcripts from all previous colleges attended. 3. Hold a teaching certificate (or eligibility for one). 4. Have earned a 3.0 grade point average for the last 90 quarter units of work completed. 5. Have at least one year of teaching experience. 6. Submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam (minimum combined score: 800) or Miller's Analogies Test (Minimum score: 35). 7. Submit three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or instructors. Bootstrap Program —The WSC Admissions Office will evaluate records of military personnel applying for the Bootstrap Program. Those interested should make formal application and provide the Admissions Office with a complete set of educational and military records along with a request for a Bootstrap evaluation interview. Summer Enrichment for High School Juniors —Qualified high school students who have completed their junior year may apply for admission to Weber State College's summer quarter courses. Students accepted 15 ["' ~^— "Tflecircs" -J^giSirar. 1 IPrjjgrams 1 Allied * Health 'Sciences IT 11] Arts & Humanitie 1 usiness Economic -UUtdllul ^aturaT ^Scifihcfis Social „j5ciencBS Tnilhrtnlnn 1 culHIUIUlj Continun ^Edtrcatior .