FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
2008-2009 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
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Welcome to Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College a division of FSU.

FSU - Fairmont State University - 4 year (Teacher Education Degree Program (TEDP), Pre-Professional (PP), Bachelor Degree Program (BDP) and some Associate Degree Programs (ADP)

PC&TC Pierpont Community & Technical College - 2 year (Associate Degree (ADP), Certificate Program (CP) and Skill Sets (SK))

(Note:  Fairmont State may admit conditionally some students who do not meet the basic admission standards.  If your academic records and/or degree objectives do not match your choice above, the Office of Admissions will place you in the most appropriate level. All FSU and Pierpont C&TC programs are offered on the main Fairmont campus with the exception of Aviation (Bridgeport), Physical Therapist Assistant (Clarksburg), Radiologic Technology (Morgantown and Clarksburg), Paralegal (Clarksburg and Lewis County) and Wood Production Technology (Elkins).

 *Competitive/limited enrollment programs. These programs have earlier deadlines.

** Selective programs

***2+2 programs:  Application must complete the associate degree component before applying for the bachelors degree. See catalog for details

Occupational Development programs are work based apprenticeship programs; admission is by approval only through Pierpont Community & Techncial College.

Admission to Technical Studies programs are by approval only through Pierpont Community & Technical College.

 


Last updated: 9/4/2007 7:15:00 AM PST


Fairmont State University
First-Time Freshmen
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Official high school transcript or GED (sent by high school or Department of Education)
  3. ACT or SAT Scores
  4. At least a 2.0 high school GPA and an 18 ACT composite or 870 SAT composite (SAT combined Critical Reading and Math scores)
    - or-
    At least a 3.0 high school GPA and SAT or ACT composite regardless of score
    5. (Fairmont State may conditionally admit students who do not meet the basic admissions standards.)
  5. College transcript if college credit was earned during high school
  6. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Transfers
  1. Application for Admission
  2. College transcript (from accredited institution(s); must have 2.0)
  3. Official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores if there are fewer than 24 earned credit hours being transferred
  4. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Post-baccalaureate Student (seeking another degree)
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Official college transcript(s)
  3. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Pierpont Community & Technical College
(a division of Fairmont State University)

First-Time Freshmen
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Official high school transcript (sent by high school)
    - or- GED
    - or- Placement Tests (to be administered by the college to all students without ACT or SAT scores; ACT or SAT scores are required for admission into most selective or competitive programs)
  3. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Transfers
  1. Application for Admission
  2. College Transcript (from accredited institution(s); if transferring fewer than 15 earned credit hours, ACT, SAT or COMPASS is also required. ACT/SAT with specific scores may be the required test for specific programs; please refer to the catalog for details)
  3. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Post-baccalaureate Student (seeking another degree)
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Official college transcript(s)
  3. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)
Nondegree Seeking (applicants with less than 15 hours and not seeking a degree)
  1. Application for Admission
High School Student (current high school student) must meet the following criteria:
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Completed his/her junior year of high school curriculum
  3. Current high school grade point average of 3.0
  4. Recommendation letter from the high school principal
  5. Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)
Post-baccalaureate Student (not seeking another degree)
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)
Transient Student (students enrolled at another school and returning to that institution)
  1. Application for Admission
  2. Course Approval Form (from your Registrar's Office)
  3. Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)
Non degree seeking student's see major codes below:
Transient (FSU applicant use major code of 4000)
Transient (Pierpont C&TC applicant use major code of 1001)
Teacher Certificate Renewal (use major code 4000)
Teacher Certification (use major code 4000)
Nurse Certification (use major code 4000)
Non Degree Seeking (use major code 1001)
International Students
  1. Application for Admission (must be received at least six weeks prior to semester start date)
  2. Certified (official) English translation of your high school transcript
  3. Official TOEFL scores of at least 173 (Computer based) or 61 (Internet based) (Obtain TOEFL information from the nearest U.S. Consulate)
  4. ACT or SAT Scores
  5. Certified (official) English translation of your college or university work
  6. Health form signed by a physician approved by U.S. Consular Authority (proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR))
  7. Proof of financial support for the period of expected attendance
  8. Proof of health insurance coverage
  9. Meet requirements of the institution

Competitive Programs

Some programs have specific application deadlines and limited admission.

Culinary Arts - April 1 for priority consideration
Health Information Technology - March 15 for priority consideration
Medical Laboratory Technology - January 31 for priority consideration
Nursing-December 1 for consideration
Pastry & Baking Arts - April 1 for priority consideration
Physical Therapist Assistant - January 15 for consideration
Respiratory Care - February 15 for consideration
Veterinary Technology - March 1 for priority consideration

A completed file for a competitive/selective program is:

  1. Application for Admission
  2. Program Application
  3. Non-refundable program application fee
  4. Official test scores (varies by program)
  5. Official high school transcript or Official GED scores
  6. Official college transcript from each institution attended
  7. Seventh semester grades for high school applicants
  8. Prerequisities (see catalog)
  9. Nursing applicants only, TEAS test
  10. Nursing applicants only, LPN transcript and copy of license

Additional information
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Code is 003812. Please visit our website for deadlines and important information concerning financial aid and scholarships.

First Time Freshman Scholarship
For you to be considered for our First Time Freshman Scholarship the Office of Admissions must receive your Application for Admission, official ACT or SAT scores and high school transcript by December 15.

Housing
Please visit the Residence Life website for additional information on housing requirements and options.

Fairmont State University, including Pierpont Community & Technical College, is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institution. In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, West Virginia Human Rights Act, Title IX (Educational Amendments of 1972), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the other applicable laws and regulations, the institution provides equal opportunity to all prospective and current members of the student body, faculty, and staff on the basis of individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or handicap, as identified and defined by law. Further inquires may be directed to the Assistant to the President, who is the Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator, Room 222 HB, telephone (304) 367-4247.

Fairmont State University neither affiliates knowingly with nor grants recognition to an individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap, as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Mail all materials to:
Fairmont State University
Office of Admissions
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Telephone: (304) 367-4892
Toll-free telephone: (800) 641-5678 ext. 2
TDD: (304) 367-4200
E-mail: admit@fairmontstate.edu
Website: www.fairmontstate.edu
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