Technical Certificates and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
WATC Application for Admission
New Students: High school graduates, persons holding a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
Transfer Students: Transfer students seeking admission, who have graduated from high school or have obtained a GED, need to submit an official copy of their transcripts from all other colleges attended. Transfer students must have successfully completed 15 hours of credit from an accredited institution and have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher to be accepted as a transfer student at WATC. If the applicant does not have 15 hours of college credit they must meet the admission requirements for new students.
High School Students: High school students may register for courses with the written approval of their parent/guardian and their high school counselor. A current official transcript must also be provided. Contact Admissions, 316.677.9400, for more information about attending WATC while in high school.
Ability to Benefit Students: Students beyond compulsory school attendance age, who have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent, are not committed to earning a high school diploma equivalent and have the ability to benefit from the occupational education offered by the institution can apply for admission to WATC under ability to benefit. Students who attended a home school or an international high school and have not successfully completed 15 or more hours of credit from an accredited institution with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher are required to apply for admission under ability to benefit.
All ability-to-benefit students applying as technical certificate or degree-seeking students must demonstrate the ability to academically benefit from college courses. Ability-to-benefit students must take and pass the approved tests and scores listed below. Specific programs may have additional testing requirements. Students who do not meet this minimum standard are referred to WATC’s Adult Education and/or Academic Success courses for academic remediation. Students must demonstrate their improved abilities and resubmit for admission to WATC.
Approved COMPASS™ Tests and Scores
• Reading = 62
• Mathematics = 25
• Writing = 32
Certificate of Completion Students
Applicants seeking admission to courses, such as Certified Nurse Aide, Dietary Manager and Phlebotomy, must complete a WATC Application for Admission. Applicants may be required to demonstrate entry-level knowledge, skill proficiency or other identified requirements.
Nonaward-Seeking Students
Students who wish to register in a course, but do not plan to complete an AAS degree or technical certificate, must complete a WATC Application for Admission.
Returning Students
Students who have a break in registration for more than four semesters must reactivate their files by completing an admissions update form. There is no cost for reactivation of the admissions file. However, students may be required to meet any new admission requirements for the college or program before readmission is granted.
Some college programs have additional requirements that must be met before students may be admitted into these particular programs. These may include minimum scores on the admission placement test or other program-specific requirements. Call Admissions, 316.677.9400, for additional information.
