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Admissions Requirements
and Procedures |
Academy College accepts
high school graduates, G.E.D. recipients, college graduates,
and college level transfer students. Students should complete
the enrollment procedures as far in advance of the desired
starting date as possible. Verification of immunization
history is required no later than 45 days after the start
of the first day of class.
- Students should plan a personal interview at the
school to discuss their interests and to become fully
acquainted with the courses offered. Information concerning
financial assistance may also be obtained at this
time. If you do not live within the Minneapolis/St.
Paul area and cannot arrange a personal interview
without hardship, please write or e-mail the school
for special arrangements. E-Mail
Us.
- Upon admission to Academy College, credits earned
at a college or school accredited by one of the national
or regional accreditation boards recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education will be considered for
transfer. Grades must be "C" or higher to be acceptable
for credit transfer. No courses will be considered
for transfer after the second quarter of your program
at Academy College. A student who, by previous experience
or study, has attained the knowledge required for
a particular course, except for General Education
courses, may receive credit for that course by passing
an examination on the subject material. Examination
grades must be "C" or higher to be acceptable for
credit.
- An Application for Admission form must be completed,
signed, and submitted along with the registration
fee prior to acceptance and enrollment in the school.
An Education Consultant will schedule an interview
for the student with the Financial Aid office to make
payment arrangements for books and tuition.
- The school reserves the right to refuse admission
to any student who, in the opinion of the school,
does not have the academic ability to successfully
complete his/her program at the school and/or does
not have suitable motivation to pursue Business, Finance,
Aviation, Computer Technology, Medical, or Digital
Arts & Design careers. Assessment criteria includes:
- High school or G.E.D. recipient.
- Academy College orientation examination or qualifying
GPA, SAT, or ACT score.
- Potential students with an orientation examination
score below the required minimum score may be admitted
under conditional enrollment status. After one quarter,
a conditionally enrolled student may be placed on
regular enrollment status only if satisfactory academic
progress has been maintained. If students do not maintain
satisfactory academic progress, they will be disenrolled.
- A student in an aviation program must meet the following
in addition to the above assessment criteria:
- Be 17 years of age or older.
- Pass the appropriate FAA medical examination
if applicable. Note: If your career path is to
be a Pilot for hire you must obtain a second class
medical.
- Read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Be a least 18 years of age at the time of commercial
pilot certification.
- Federal Aviation Administration requirements for
certification, licensing, or registration are described
in each course and are based on Federal Aviation Regulations
(FARs).
- Students in the Aircraft Dispatch course must be
21 years of age or older and read, speak, and understand
the English language
- All students in a public or private post-secondary
educational institution must submit a statement that
they have received appropriate immunization against
measles, rubella, and mumps after having attained
the age of 12 months, and against diphtheria and tetanus
within ten years of first registration at the institution.
This statement must indicate the month and year of
each immunization given as required by MN Law (M.S.
135A.14). This law pertains to all students.
- All students must be able to satisfactorily use
the training equipment required in the curriculum
they select. In addition, they must be able to safely
and productively handle the equipment and material
customarily used by individuals employed in the field.
We will attempt to accommodate individual needs upon
written request to the Campus Director.
- The school provides equal opportunities to all students
without regard to race, color, creed, national origin,
age, or sex.
- International Students: Academy College will evaluate
each application for admission and will determine
whether to issue an I-20 form only after having received
all of the following:
- Application for admission form.
- An English translation of all education transcripts
with an interpretation of grades in comparison
to U.S. standards.
- Proof of English proficiency is required of
all applicants whose native language is not English.
- A financial statement from the Minnesota sponsor
or guardian or other proof of financial support.
- Proof of medical insurance.
- When a student registers for a program at Academy
College, s/he is provided with an Academy College
catalog that provides a program outline for his/her
program.
It is the student's responsibility to select and register
for courses, keeping prerequisites in mind, to complete
their program. The following events may preclude completion
of a program within the optimal schedule.
- Receiving Credit Transfers or Test Outs
- Receiving Grades of F, FA, FI, LI, I or W
- Taking a Leave of Absence
- Changing Programs
- Course Selection/Registration Errors
- Academy College Program Changes
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