Admission to the School of Applied Technology

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Persons are admitted to the School of Applied Technology
programs based on their interest, aptitude, and potential to
succeed in the specific program of instruction. 

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Several programs have special entry requirements in addition to
the general requirements. For additional information contact the
School of Applied Technology Student Services Office at (208)
236-2622 or toll free 1-800-999-4781. 

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Part-time enrollment in regular preparatory programs is
possible. Contact the office of Student Services and a counselor
will assist you in developing a petition to be submitted to the
Associate Dean of the Idaho State University School of Applied
Technology. 

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All Applied Technology class will be offered upon sufficient
student interest, if there is a certified instructor available
and if there are available facilities. 

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Transfer Students

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Individuals who are attending or have attended other
institutions and wish to transfer to a program at ISU School of
Applied Technology may be awarded credit based on their
demonstrated proficiency. The program receiving the transfer
student will determine proficiency and the amount of credit to
be awarded based on an official transcript unless there is an
established articulation agreement in effect. Transfer students
must satisfy the same admission requirements as new student
applicants. 

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Admission Steps

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Prospective students must initiate the following procedures: 

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<LI> Application for Admission

<LI> Application fee ($20, non-refundable) to be submitted to
     the Applied Technology Student Services office. 

<LI> Request an official high school transcript and any official
     university records be sent to the Applied Technology
     Student services Office. 

<LI> Complete the Computerized Placement Test (CPT).  This will
     enable our office to place you in the appropriate classes
     and enhance your success in the School of Applied
     Technology. 

<LI> Seven semester high school transcript. (Students making
     application for the fall semester should have a copy of
     their seven semester high school transcript showing grades
     from 9th grade through the first semester of the 12th
     grade. 

<LI> Final official high school transcript listing all classes
     completed, grades and graduation date should be sent
     directly from the high school records office to the Applied
     Technology Student Services office immediately following
     the students graduation from high school. 

<LI> Students wishing to change from academic to School of
     Applied Technology status will be required to submit an
     application and official transcripts from all institutions
     attended. 

<LI> Admission is contingent upon acceptance and available
     openings in the desired program. 

<LI> If on-campus housing is needed you can contact the
     Residence Life office for necessary information. All forms
     must be completed and returned to respective offices as
     early as possible. If applications are late, processing may
     be delayed. Because some programs fill several months in
     advance, any interested applicant should contact the School
     of Applied Technology Student Services Office as early as
     possible. 

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Readmission

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Former School of Applied Technology students who have been out
of school one session or more must complete a new application
for admission and a petition for approval to return to the
program. 

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Acceptance

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An acceptance letter is sent to all accepted School of Applied
Technology applicants. An advance registration deposit, which
will be applied to the first registration fee, is required of
applicants upon acceptance into a School of Applied Technology
program to assure a place in the program. Registration materials
will be mailed to accepted students approximately three weeks
prior to fee payment. 

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Change of Curriculum

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Students who wish to change their registration from Applied
Technology to academic courses will be required to complete all
admission materials with the ISU Registrar's Office. Students
who wish to change their registration from academic courses to
Applied Technology programs will be required to complete
admission materials with the School of Applied Technology
Student Services Office. 

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Expenses

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The following fees are estimates and are subject to change
without notice. Expenses per session (five sessions per year)
are listed below. 

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Type of Expense                              Per Session
     Resident student                        $354.00
     Non-resident student, continuing   $556.50
     Non-resident, new                       $662.50
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Expenses per semester (two semesters per year) are listed below.

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Type of Expense                              Per Semester
     Resident student                        $725
     Non-resident student, continuing   $1,838
     Non-resident student, new               $2,050
     Housing, meals (See the 
     university's "Expenses" section 
     of this catalog)
     Credit hour                             $72.50
     Student Insurance Fee - Session
     mandatory (included in fees)       $32.40
     Student Insurance Fee - Semester
     mandatory (included in fees)       $81.00
     Late Registration Fee -Session:
     3rd through 5th day of classes          $20
     After 5th day of classes           $50
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