Full Catalog - Wayne State College

14 Wayne State CollegeAll freshman applicants under the age of 21 are expected to submit test scores from either the American College TestingProgram (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The ACT is preferred. Students should take one of these tests prior to Aprilof their senior year in high school. The scores are not generally used in an admission evaluation, but rather to help to determinewhich college courses students should take in their first year. If the student does not submit an ACT or SAT score, they mustcomplete a COMPASS Math test to determine math placement prior to course enrollment. The ACT/SAT scores are also used todetermine academic scholarship eligibility and/or academic eligibility for intercollegiate athletics to meet NCAA requirements.Students with low scores may be required to enroll in transitional courses to prepare the student for academic success at WSC.Each new student, freshman or transfer, is required to submit a self-reporting Student Health and Immunization Record uponentering the College. A health form for this purpose is provided by the Office of Admissions.While students meeting the minimum state requirement for graduation from high school will be admitted, such students willbe better prepared to succeed at WSC if they take a college preparatory curriculum in high school. For this reason we stronglyrecommend the following high school curriculum.RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUMENGLISH4 UNITS (years)MATHEMATICS3 UNITS (years)(including Algebra)SOCIAL STUDIES 3 UNITS (years)SCIENCES2 UNITS (years)We also recommend additional courses in:FOREIGN LANGUAGEFINE AND PERFORMING ARTSCOMPUTER LITERACYEarly Entry StudentsThis program provides an opportunity for high school students, prior to graduation, to take WSC freshmen-level courses ina field of interest not offered by the high school. These courses may be applied toward a WSC degree program or they may beused for transfer to another college. Regular college credit would be earned upon the successful completion of courses. Early entrystudents should attempt no more than six credit hours per semester.The standard application for admission must be submitted, along with the application processing fee and a writtenauthorization from the high school counselor or principal before enrollment. Enrollment will not be permitted prior to receipt ofthese documents.GED Diploma StudentsPersons desiring admission who do not hold a high school diploma are advised to complete graduation requirements, throughequivalency examination or other means, in the district of their residence. The High School Equivalency Certificate also known asthe General Education Development diploma (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma for the purpose of admission.To be considered for admission, the student must submit the following items to the WSC Office of Admissions:1. the completed application for admission and the application processing fee;2. an official copy of the GED scores, sent directly from the testing center, and a copy of the diploma certificate;3. high school transcripts from all high schools (grades 9-12) attended;4. an official ACT/SAT assessment score report if applicable.GED completion students admitted to WSC may be required to enroll in transitional courses to prepare the student foracademic success at WSC.Home Schooled StudentsA freshman applicant who obtains his or her high school education through home schooling is eligible for admission to WSC.To be considered for admission, the student must submit the following items to the WSC Office of Admissions:1. the completed application for admission and the application processing fee;2. high school transcripts from all high schools (grades 9-12) attended, including home school.International StudentsWayne State College offers international student admission through the F-1 student Program. International students wishingto be admitted to WSC must submit the following: the completed international application for admission form, the applicationprocessing fee of $30.00 (U.S. currency), one passport-size photograph, academic records with official English translation, officialevidence of required English language skills (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, or comparable test score reports), an official score report forany required standardized test for graduate study (GRE or GMAT), letter of recommendation, 300-500 word handwritten statementof educational intent, statement of educational interests, and evidence of financial support. Completed application for admissiondeadlines for international students applying for admission to WSC are as follows: