2011-2012 Application for Admission

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
   (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)

Pierpont Community & Technical College

First-Time Freshmen

1. Application for Admission
2. Official high school transcript or GED (sent by high school or Department of Education) or ACT or SAT scores or COMPASS
3. College transcript (if college credit was earned during high school)
4. 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 15 earned credit hours being transferred
4. Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)

Admission to FSU or PC&TC

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
2. Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

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)
   - or - official transcript (must have "C" average)
3. Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

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 transcript
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

A completed file for a competitive/selective program may include:

• Application for Admission
• Program Application
• Non-refundable program application fee
• Official test scores (varies by program)
• Official high school transcript or official GED scores
• Official college transcript from each institution attended
• Seventh semester grades for high school applicants
• Prerequisities (see catalog)
• Nursing applicants only, TEAS test
• Nursing applicants only, LPN transcript and copy of license if applicable

Competitive Programs Deadlines

• Health Information Tech (Medical Records) (Must have completed file by March 1 for priority consideration)
• Medical Laboratory Technology (Must have completed file by January 31 for priority consideration)
• Nursing (Must have completed file by December 1 to be considered)
• Physical Therapist Assistant (Must have completed file by January 31 to be considered)
• Radiologic Technology/Tech Studies (Must have completed file by January 31 to be considered. Program starts July 1)
• Respiratory Care (Must have completed file by January 31 to be considered. Program starts July 1)
• Veterinary Technology (Must have completed file by March 1 for priority consideration)

Additional Information

Financial Aid
Please list both FSU and Pierpont C&TC codes when completing your FAFSA.

• Fairmont State University - 003812
• Pierpont Community & Technical College - 040385
  (Formerly Fairmont State Community & Technical College)

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.

Testing Codes

• ACT code: 4520 Fairmont State University
• ACT code: 5565 Pierpont Community & Technical College
• SAT code: 5211 FSU & PC&TC
• TOEFL code: 5211 FSU & PC&TC

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College are Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institutions. 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 institutions provide 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 and Pierpont Community & Technical College 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.

Fairmont State University or Pierpont Community & Technical College
Enrollment Services
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV  26554

In-state telephone: (304) 367-4892
Out-of-state telephone: (800) 641-5678
Fax number: (304) 367-4789
Website: www.fairmontstate.edu
E-mail: esprocessing@fairmontstate.edu

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