ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Students must pass placement exams for Reading/English OR successfully complete ENG 097 prior to admission to the program and have a 2.0
cumulative GPA in college or high school coursework. Further, because of the nature of this program and the requirements of this selective
admissions program, students must meet background and/or drug testing requirements of placement agencies for practicums/clinical
experiences/internships as specified by the agency or agencies prior to beginning practicums/clinical experiences/internships and/or employment.
Students who do not maintain satisfactory performance & progress in this program as evidenced by minimum grades of "C" in all required courses
and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 may lose their eligibility for financial assistance and to continue in the program."
GENERAL ADMISSION POLICY: West Virginia Northern Community College is an “open admissions” college, admitting all students but not
necessarily into a program of immediate choice. Early entrance and continuing education applicants should request specific applications.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES: The following items are to be submitted by all applicants:
• West Virginia Northern Community College application form.
• Standardized placement test scores, if available. (i.e.: ACT, SAT, COMPASS Scores)
• High school transcript and/or GED™ or TASC scores. IMPORTANT: Applicants who graduated from high school or passed their GED™ or
TASC more than five (5) years. Prior to admission and/or have earned 30 or more semester hours of credit at a regionally accredited
institution are exempt from this requirement.
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary educational institutions previously attended, sent directly from the Registrar’s office of the
previous institution or institutions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS: If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for any reason, State or National
credentialing boards may deny you a license, or agencies which do criminal background checks on potential employees (or student interns) may
deny you employment or placement in certain settings, even if you have completed all academic requirements. If you have been convicted of a
felony or misdemeanor, speak with your faculty advisor. Selective admissions programs may have additional requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid IS NOT available for this program including student loans. Stipends for part-time and full-time students are available
under this program, in addition to other forms of financial aid
VETERANS: Veterans planning to receive VA educational benefits should contact the Veterans Coordinator for institutional forms.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male students under age 26 must be in compliance with the Military Selective Services Act. Financial Aid recipients have
additional requirements.
DISABILITIESERVICES: Students in need of special accommodations should contact the Academic Support Center Accessibility Office and provide
appropriate documentation. http://www.wvncc.edu/offices-and-services/disability-services/575
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Contact the Admissions Office to understand additional requirements.
† OPT-IN NOTICE: By providing your cell phone number, you agree to receive text based communication from the institution to which you have indicated an interest in applying
and from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, otherwise known as the College
Foundation of West Virginia. Your information will not be shared with institutions other than those to which you have indicated interest, nor will your information be utilized by
vendors or other third-party organizations. Standard_text messaging rates apply and you are responsible for any costs incurred in receiving texts. You may also opt-out at any
time by replying to any text sent.
Equal Opportunity Policy West Virginia Northern Community College, pursuant to the requirements of Titles IV, VI, VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender, ancestry, marital or parental status or national origin in its employment policies and/ or educational programs or
activities, including admissions to such.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #
T26HP394640100 “Opioid Impacted Family Support Program”. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official
position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”
Inquiries concerning this rule should be directed to , Stephanie Kappel, who is designated coordinator for Title IX and Section 504. Her telephone number is 304-214-8801 and
her office is located in Room 126, B&O Building, Wheeling campus. Her email address is titleixcoordinator@wvncc.edu
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant
#T26HP394640100 “Opioid Impacted Family Support Program”. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official
position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”