ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT
The College of Office Technology welcomes inquiries and applications throughout the year. Although the College reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant based on school records, test scores, or personal interview, the administration makes every effort to accept applicants who possess the ability and motivation to complete their chosen program of study successfully.
Regular Admission
To be admitted as a regular student in any of the College’s programs, an applicant must have attained the following:
• Be at least 17 years of age and not currently be enrolled in a secondary school.
• Have a high school diploma or GED diploma.
Computer Network Technology
Additional Admission Requirements
• Basic understanding of personal computers, operating systems or networking technology.
• Working knowledge of Windows is recommended.
• Working knowledge of Internet Explorer is recommended.
Medical Assisting
Additional Admission Requirements
• Pass the Wonderlic Test of Adult Basic Education Version D with a minimum of eleven in English and eight in math.
• Complete questionnaire / interview.
• Must have a Physical Exam and TB test prior to starting classes as well as the first shot of the Hepatitis B series of immunizations.
Phlebotomy Specialization
Additional Admission Requirements
• Pass the Wonderlic Test of Adult Basic Education Version D with a minimum of nine in English and seven in math.
• Complete questionnaire / interview.
• Complete the COT Medical Office Assistant program or a similar program from another accredited College or the equivalent and academic experience as determined by an admissions review committee.
For more information on all of the programs offered, please see academic programs.
Ability To Benefit Admission
Applicants who do not have a high school diploma but show Ability To Benefit by passing both the admissions interview and the Ability to Benefit examination may study up to three quarters in the Microcomputer Business Systems Certificate or Diploma programs or the Computer Operations Technology program.
However, during these three quarters, the student must either earn a high school diploma or pass the GED examination to enroll as a regular student and pursue further studies at the College.
Students who have completed secondary school in another country are also admitted under the Ability to Benefit policy and have up to three quarters to obtain an official copy of their school records.
Students will be accepted into the A.A.S. degree program only with a high school diploma or GED diploma. The complete ATB policy is on file in the offices of the Director of Program Operations and Financial Aid and the Director of Admissions.
Special Program Admission
Students who apply to any program sponsored by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or other sponsored program will be required to provide documentation that they meet the eligibility requirements of WIA or other program sponsors. Admissions requirements may also be revised for these contractual programs.
Part-time Admission
Applicants who want to enroll in one or two classes, rather than a complete program sequence, will be admitted if space is available.
Enrollment Procedures
All applicants must complete an application for admission. An Admissions Representative will then conduct a personal interview to determine an applicant’s educational background, work experience, career goals, and motivation. Applicants must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). In addition, students enrolling in the Computer Network Technology program must demonstrate a basic understanding of personal computers.
An applicant who possesses a high school diploma but performs poorly on the entrance examination must improve his/her academic skills and may re-apply at a later date.
After applicants are notified of acceptance, the College will request an official high school transcript or GED diploma.
The student must meet with a Financial Aid Officer to arrange for tuition payment and/or apply for financial aid, if appropriate. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.
An applicant is considered to have enrolled at The College of Office Technology when a tuition payment(s)has been made and accepted by the school from the student or any other person on his/her behalf.
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