Admissions and Registration

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Executive Committee Board Approval: March 28, 2025 Revised: Oct 16, 2019; Sept 1, 2021; July 1, 2023, Nov 1, 2023, Feb 5,2024, Jan 14, 2026

1. Purpose

The Tooele Technical College (TTECH) policy for admissions and registration includes descriptions of types of admissions and registration, student eligibility, and procedures for college admission and registration. TTECH is a non-discriminatory post-secondary institution, and a college of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), which offers programs designed to prepare students for employment in technical occupations in demand and for extended educational programs or degrees in technical areas.

TTECH is an equal opportunity employer and follows the same policies in accepting applications from potential students. TTECH is open to all students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/pregnancy-related conditions, or sexual orientation.

The admission policy in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, Council on Occupational Education (COE), and Utah System of Higher Education Board of Trustees. Student admissions and registration policies and procedures are evaluated annually by Student Services administration and staff to ensure the continued effectiveness and accuracy as they pertain to current technical program requirements.

Students admitted into programs are required to have a high school diploma or GED. Title IV Financial Aid eligible students are required to present their high school diploma or GED for verification by enrollment personnel. Exemptions for the GED and/or high school diploma requirement may be made for personal interest learners and students only taking a portion of a program at the request of their employer.

2. References

● TTECH Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

● TTECH Transfer of Credit Policy

● TTECH Student Handbook

● USHE Data Dictionary

● USHE Policy (200; 204; 205)

● Utah Code R277-419

3. Enrollment Objectives/Definitions

3.1 Certificate-Seeking Student: an adult enrolled at TTECH who is not a secondary student (USHE Policy 205.5.1), who is enrolled in an approved program (USHE Policy 200.4.1), and who has indicated intent to complete a program certificate (USHE Policy 200.4.3) regardless of their employment goals. Certificate-Seeking students are required to enroll a minimum of 12 hours per week.

3.1.1 Occupational Upgrade Student: an individual enrolled at a USHE technical college who is not a secondary student and who is enrolled in courses that are part of an accredited program and that are designed to enhance existing knowledge and skills, offered with the goal of providing persons in specific occupations the credentials, knowledge, and skills necessary for career advancement (as opposed to maintaining one’s current occupation).

3.1.2 Personal Interest (Community Learner) Student: a student who does not qualify as a regular student and or is seeking registration with the objective of fulfilling a personal interest rather than for the purpose of enhancing employability. Such students may enroll in one or more courses, but not programs and are not eligible for financial aid or a certificate.

3.1.3 Course Auditing Waiver: Senior Citizens and Veterans have the option to audit courses, should they not be seeking to earn a certificate under legislative code 53B-9-101 stating that an institution of higher education allows Utah residents who have reached 62 years of age or are veterans as defined in Section 68-3-12.5 to enroll at the institution, in classes for which they may be qualified, on the basis of surplus space in regularly scheduled classes and in accordance with this chapter and implementing rules. These persons are exempt from tuition and other charges. These students are exempt from tuition and differential tuition. They are subject to any books or required coursework supplies.

3.1.4 Basic Skills: Based on the results of the admissions assessments or transcript review, students may be required to register in a basic skills program prior to enrolling in a technical program.

3.1.5 State Custom Fit and Other Specialized Corporate Training: Refers to customized training designed to meet specific employer needs. May include an employer-sponsored student (employee) enrolled in customized training or in existing training at the College main campus. Utah State funding may be available for qualified companies that are new, expanding, or that need to upgrade their skilled workforce to remain competitive. Students completing requirements of Custom Fit courses may apply to receive a Recognition of Training certificate. They are not eligible to receive financial aid.

3.2 Secondary Student: A student who is currently enrolled in grades 7-12 in a Utah public or private school, or who is eligible to enroll in such a school as documented under the following criteria in accordance with R277-419.

3.2.1 Regardless of age, the student shall not have previously earned a basic high school diploma, high school certificate of completion, adult education secondary diploma, or general education diploma (GED).

3.2.2 Except as provide in USHE Policy 205.5.1.3, the student shall be no more than 18 years old on or before September 1 of the fiscal year in which they are enrolled at the college.

3.2.3 A student who does not meet the age requirement specified in 204.4.1.2 shall be considered a secondary student if:

3.2.3.1 the student is documented as a retained senior (as specified in R277-419-2(27)) or as having been enrolled in less than grade 12 during the previous year, and is no more than 19 years old on or before September 1 of the fiscal year; or

3.2.3.2 the student meets the definition of a student with a disability under UCA 53A-15-part 3 and is no more than 21 years of age on or before September 1 of the fiscal

year. For a student turning 22 after September 1 but prior to December 31, his or her classification as a secondary student shall extend to the beginning of the college’s winter holiday or until the student no longer qualifies under 205.5.1.1(a). For a student turning 22 after December 31, his or her classification as a secondary student shall extend to the end of the fiscal year or until the student no longer qualifies under 205.5.1.1(a).

4. Other Definitions

4.1 Resident: TTECH does not require residency classification for students to enroll in courses or programs.

4.2 International Student: TTECH is not a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved institution authorized to provide educational services to M-1 visa students.

4.3 Transfer Student: a student applying to TTECH in accordance with the TTECH Transfer of Credit Policy.

5. Policy

5.1 Students Eligible for Enrollment: Any qualified applicant that meets the requirements for admission and registration and agrees to comply with the rules and regulations of TTECH may enroll in the programs offered by TTECH. The minimum age for enrollment in Business, Information Technology & Cybersecurity, and Software Development programs is 14. The minimum age for enrollment in the Practical Nursing and Commercial Driver’s License programs is 18. Minimum age for all other programs is 16.

5.1.1 Eligible Adult (non-secondary) and Direct Enrolled Secondary Students must meet the following admission requirements to be admitted into a certificate program and apply for Title IV federal financial aid:

5.1.1.1 Submit proof of U.S. citizenship/Utah ID or as an eligible non-citizen (a regular Utah driver license, CDL or ID card that has been issued on or after January 1, 2010 may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence and identity)

5.1.1.2 Have a High School diploma, GED, or has completed secondary school through homeschooling as defined by Utah law

5.1.1.3 Is in beyond compulsory school attendance in Utah

5.1.1.4 Meet entrance requirements as outlined for each eligible program

5.1.1.5 Complete the TTECH online application

5.1.2 Eligible Secondary students are those students who meet the definition in Section 3.2 above. Secondary students who wish to receive high school credit for course work completed at the TTECH must be referred by their school district and complete the TTECH online application.

5.2 Career Guidance: Services are offered at no additional cost to currently enrolled students and applicants to the College. Referral to services is provided by Placement Services.

5.3 Services to Students with Disabilities: students with qualifying disabilities may apply to the college to request accommodations by consulting with the ADA Coordinator/VP of Instruction. Documentation, as indicated in the Request for Accommodations application is required.

5.4 Program Admissions Evaluation: Basic math and reading skills evaluation is one part of the admissions process and provides placement information, which contributes to training plan development. Based on the results of the evaluation, registration into the technical program is

designed with or without basic skills upgrades, as required by each College program and documented as part of the admissions criteria.

5.4.1 Proof of Academic Qualification is through the evaluation of secondary or post-secondary transcripts demonstrating the student has received ACT scores of 18 in Reading and Math, or by completion of an academic assessment test administered by TTECH.

5.5 Validating High School Transcripts/GED: All certificate seeking students interested in attending TTECH must provide valid High School Transcript - or GED Certification - to show that they have completed high school or its equivalency. The process of requesting the transcript and/or GED can be done electronically or physically.

5.5.1 Electronic Transcripts/GED Certificates are deemed official when sent to prerequisites@tooeletech.edu , using a secure site from the sending institution.

5.5.2 Physical Transcripts are official hard-copy transcripts from the institution itself and must arrive in sealed, stamped, official envelopes with all the seal and security features intact to be considered “official”.

5.5.3 If a student is home-schooled and does not have transcripts from an accredited home school organization, they will be required to provide a transcript, or the equivalent, signed by the student’s parent or guardian, that lists the secondary school courses the student completed and includes a statement that the student successfully completed a secondary school education in a home school setting; or a copy of the affidavit the parent filed with their local school district detailing their intent to home school.

6.Admissions Exceptions

6.1 Transcripts, a degree documenting successful completion of an Associate’s degreeor higher credential, or college certificate that meets academic levels of desired program enrollment may waive admissions assessments. Documented transferable skills obtained through relevant employment experience attested to by sponsorship of the applicant by their employer. Information for each program academic prerequisite levels is clearly stated on all program information material. The effectiveness of the procedures used in admitting students by exception will be regularly evaluated.

Admissions exceptions are granted to the following student populations:

6.1.1 High school students under the Tooele County School District (TCSD) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are not required to complete admissions evaluations but are, based upon the district referral, to have the designated entry levels for the targeted technical program. If it is determined that the student is not progressing due to inadequate basic skills, he/she will be referred back to the district for basic skills instruction.

6.1.2 Students who have served in the armed forces: A copy of their DD 214 form will meet the proof of academic qualification. The student will not be required to provide transcripts or complete an academic assessment test, unless they will be participating in Title IV funding.

6.1.3 Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Pharmacy Technician

program applicants are required to provide documentation of a satisfactory Background Check, drug screen, and tuberculosis test current within 12 months of beginning their chosen program. Program applicants are also required to provide current (as per CDC guidelines) records of the following vaccinations: Covid-19, Hepatitis B*, Influenza, MMR*, Varicella* and TDaP. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program applicants are also required current unencumbered state and national Emergency Medical Technician licenses. *In the event a student cannot provide immunization records, titertests showing immunity to these specific diseases may be accepted.

6.1.4 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program applicants are required to provide documentation of a satisfactory Background Check, Dept. of Transportation (DOT) physical card for a 12-month period and a satisfactory motor vehicle record, as well as a current CDL Learners Permit. Current CDL Learners Permit may waive math and reading level requirements.

6.1.5 Practical Nursing (PN) program applicants are required to complete three prerequisite general education courses with a grade of B- or higher. These courses include Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Human Growth& Development or Psychology 1010 or 1100. PN program applicants are required to provide proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Nursing Assistant certifications, documentation of a satisfactory Background Check drug screen and tuberculosis test current within 12 months of beginning the program. Program applicants are also required to provide current (as per CDC guidelines) records of the following vaccinations: Covid-19, Hepatitis B*, Influenza, MMR*, Varicella* and TDaP. PN applicants complete a program-specific application separate from the application for Tooele Technical College. Once the application period is closed, applicants are interviewed by program faculty and staff. Applicants are scored on a point system used to select program students based on residency, prior degrees, experience (work/volunteer) reference evaluations, interviews, and attendance to the TTECH PN Information Session.

*Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician/Advanced Emergency Medication Technician licenses may be accepted in place of Nursing Assistant Certification. In anevent a student cannot provide immunization records, titer tests showing immunity tothese specific diseases may be accepted.

6.1.6 Occupational Upgrade applicants (students taking only a portion of a program at the request of their employer) may be exempt from requiring a GED or high school diploma when registering for courses and/or programs if they are being sponsored by an employer to gain skills/training at the request of the employer. When an occupational upgrade student becomes a certificate seeking student, then they will be held to the same admission requirements for their program as other preparatory, certificate seeking students.

7. Satisfactory Progress

The College standard for satisfactory progress requires certificate seeking students in open entry/defined exit programs maintain acceptable levels of cumulative progress toward the attainment of course and/or program competencies. Satisfactory progress is required to be at a minimum 67% or higher by a calculation of enrolled hours against competency hours completed.

7.1 In order for financial aid recipients to maintain eligibility for financial aid, students must comply with the satisfactory progress standard. Failure to meet any of the standard requirements may result in denial of federal financial aid at TTECH. If a student fails to meet these eligibility standards, an automatic WARNING status is enforced.

7.2 Student progress is reviewed on a monthly basis by program faculty. Students who do not maintain satisfactory progress will initially receive assistance and advising from their instructor. In the event that student progress does not improve as a result of faculty intervention, the student will be referred to the Director of Student Services or designee. Possible factors contributing to the lack of student progress will be addressed, and strategies for improvement will be discussed with the student. Students who continue to demonstrate a lack of satisfactory progress after appropriate intervention may be subject to probation, disciplinary action or termination following a review with their instructor and the VP of Instruction. Students who do not maintain satisfactory progress may be ineligible to receive scholarship benefits, as determined by the College Student Services staff in accordance with college requirements.

7.3 Satisfactory progress requirements for other cohort College programs are established and communicated to students in each course or program disclosure information. Students who receive funding through a sponsoring agency must meet that agency’s requirements for continued sponsorship, which may include an attendance requirement. Secondary students are required to meet the attendance requirements of the referring district.

8. Admissions and Registration Procedures

8.1 Applications for admissions are accepted through the Student Services Office. Student Services staff, located at the front desk, provide general information regarding admissions and registration processes, as well as information about TTECH programs. Funding information, financial assistance and assessment information is also provided. Applicants completing required admissions assessments complete the enrollment process, which includes plan development and class scheduling, in the Student Services Office.

8.2 The Student Services Office also provides services, which include the following:

8.2.1 Providing program information, including tuition and program costs

8.2.2 Evaluating assessment tests or transcripts to determine program placement

8.2.3 Evaluating documentation provided by the applicant’s employer to determine eligibility for waiver of assessment requirements

8.2.4 Reviewing College standards for satisfactory performance

8.2.5 Development of College training plan and daily class schedules

8.2.6 Providing information on funding options

8.2.7 Providing assistance with scholarship and financial aid applications

8.2.8 Providing additional information and referral to the program instructor

8.2.9 Assessment services to meet admissions requirements, which include:

8.2.9.1 Basic math computation and applied math assessment

8.2.9.2 Basic reading comprehension assessment

8.3 Referrals to the Director of Student Services or designee for advisement services, which include:

8.3.1 Academic and Career Guidance Counseling

8.3.2 ADA related services and support (VP of Instruction)

8.3.3 Support for students referred by State Division of Rehabilitation

8.3.4 Referrals to local community agencies

8.4 Referrals to TTECH placement staff for services, which include:

8.4.1 Career library resources

8.4.2 Labor market information

8.4.3 Resume and cover letter writing and job interview coaching

8.4.4 Employment referrals and direct placement for program graduates

8.5 Transfer students are accepted and enrolled in accordance with the TTECH Transfer of Credit Policy

9. Re-registration

9.1 Re-registration is available through Student Services. Research of the student's record to determine if holds or restrictions must be addressed is part of the standard process of re- enrollment. Holds placed on student’s record require a review, and resolution must be reached before the student is allowed to re-enroll.

9.2 Re-Admission: Students who have been withdrawn involuntarily/dismissed may apply to be re-admitted for failing to maintain Satisfactory Progress, or who have been absent for 10 consecutive scheduled days (10-day-drop). Students dismissed for delinquent tuition may reinstate after they have cleared their account of all outstanding balances. Students who have been withdrawn three times for being absent for 10 consecutive scheduled days or delinquent tuition three times may reinstate after waiting a period of 30-days. Students dismissed for disciplinary actions (involuntary withdrawal) may apply to be re-admitted after waiting a period of six months and meeting with the Director of Student Services or associated Program Director. The Director will review their application, and if approved to be re-admitted, will review conditions for reinstatement with the VP of Student Services.

9.3 Certificate seeking students re-registering after the beginning of the new program year (July 1st) may resume the program of the prior year unless the date of re-registration occurs six months after the start of the new fiscal year programs. In that case, re-registrants must enroll in the new-year program.

9.4 If the student re-registers into a program other than the one he/she withdrew from, Student Services staff will review the student's record to determine if the student’s current admissions evaluation meets the admissions criteria of the new program. At that time, additional assessments may be required before re-registration is completed.

9.5 Students re-registering into the College after an absence of more than six months (180 days) may be required to re-establish competencies in previously completed course work, based on the evaluation of the appropriate program instructor.

9.6 Title IV students returning within 180 days will return to the same SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) rate and award period as if he/she did not cease attendance. Title IV students returning after 180days start a new payment period, and their SAP calculation will follow when taking the student into consideration for Title IV funding.

10. Withdrawals- Official

10.1 Students seeking to withdraw from the college must do so officially by completing the TTECH Exit Form available in Students Services. Withdrawal can be made in person or utilizing a digital

exit form. Student Services staff will verify that all applicable tuition has been paid and will notify the student if there is a balance on their account. Withdrawal is effective at the end of the school day on which the student applied to withdraw.

10.2 Students who are involuntarily withdrawn relating to academic and/or conduct violations are also required to complete a student exit form and follow official withdrawal procedures unless noted differently from the Administrator over their case.

10.3 Students are responsible for the accuracy of information provided on the withdrawal forms, and all forms completed for the student record, as verified by the student’s signature shown on TTECH forms.

11. Withdrawals- Unofficial

11.1 An unofficial withdrawal occurs when a student is absent (non-attendance) from school for ten (10) consecutive scheduled days (no more than 14 calendar days) with no contact and will be withdrawn in accordance with Utah System of Higher Education regulations