WHEN CAN I ENROLL (adult or high school senior)

More information about your program’s schedule can be found on your full-time program page, under the Schedule tab.  Many adult programs have open entry, meaning you can start at various dates throughout the year.  Because of popularity and space limitations, many of our programs are full and do have a waitlist.  You may submit your testing/waiver and application at anytime throughout the year, but may have to wait to start the program.

The program’s Career Counselor can help you learn more.  

REQUIRED PLACEMENT TESTING

• All programs–except LPN and Surg Tech–require either the ACCUPLACER® or a waiver from the Placement Testing & Waivers List.
• LPN and Surg Tech applicants MUST take the ACCUPLACER® to apply.
• Free ACCUPLACER® resources are available on our Assessment Center page.
• To schedule the ACCUPLACER®, review our Assessment Center page. 
• Test scores are valid for 5 years from the test date, unless noted. 
• Minimum scores–including program specific scores–are required and listed under the Accuplacer® Minimum Scores tab. 

SUBMITTING YOUR TEST/WAIVER

• You can work directly through our Assessment Center if testing here.
• Waivers can be submitted online.
  • Do not submit screenshots- you must submit an official record.
  • Please contact the Assessment Center or Career Counselor with questions.

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER® Testing is required for all adults applying for CV Tech programs, unless you meet one of the test waiver requirements from the list below:

Prior Accuplacer Assessment:

• • ACCUPLACER® Next Gen scores: 235 in Reading; 238 in Arithmetic
  • ACCUPLACER® Classic: 53 in Reading; 41 in Arithmetic

• ACT: Composite of 19 or higher
• SAT®: Composite of 980 new SAT/1330 old SAT or higher
• ASVAB: 65 or higher
• WorkKeys: 3 in all areas
• Pass at least 12 hours of level 1 college courses or Associate Degree (within last 5 years). Student must be in good standing with the previous school(s).
• Bachelor/Master’s Degree (can be older than 5 years, no time restriction)

ACCUPLACER® Next Gen scores: 235 in Reading; 238 in Arithmetic

Some programs might have different admission and testing requirements. 

LPN: Reading 250 Next Gen Accuplacer; Arithmetic 250 Next Gen Accuplacer
Surgical Technology: Reading 250 Next Gen Accuplacer; Arithmetic 238 Next Gen Accuplacer
Aviation: Reading 245 Next Gen Accuplacer; QAS 244 Next Gen Accuplacer

For more information, contact a counselor about the testing scores and application process.  LPN and Surg Tech applicants MUST take an Accuplacer® exam.

TESTING AT OUR ASSESSMENT CENTER

• • If you do not have a qualifying waiver, schedule the Accuplacer Assessment.  Please visit the Assessment Center page for more information.  Upon completion of the assessment, you’ll meet with the appropriate program counselor. Depending on your scores, you will be offered remediation, enrolled, or placed on a waitlist.

ENROLLING WITH A WAIVER

• • All qualifying documents must be submitted to the appropriate program counselor .  You will later be contacted by a Career Counselor to discuss either your enrollment or placement on a waitlist.
    • DO NOT submit screenshots of test results– you must submit an official record.
    • DO NOT submit high school transcripts.
    • Please contact the Assessment Center or Career Counselor with questions.

Submit Your Waiver

After QUALIFYING testing/waiver has been submitted, you will be in contact with your Career Counselor.  If you have specific questions, you can reach out to them directly.  Their contact information can be found on the full-time program page under the Contact a Counselor tab.

Note: If you have not submitted a QUALIFYING waiver, your application is NOT being processed.  A Counselor will contact you with specific requirements on how to apply.

• Financial Aid (calculator and how to apply)
• Scholarships
• CV Tech Next Step Scholarship (ages 18-23) Tuition Waiver