Admission to WSC

Students may enroll at WSC as one or more of the following:

Degree Seeking Students

Students enrolled in institutional instructional activities that result in the award of college credit that can be applied toward a college degree or credit-based remedial courses taken by degree seeking students.

1. FIRST YEAR STUDENT - A student who has not previously attended a post-secondary institution after high school graduation or GED completion.
2. TRANSFER STUDENT - A student who previously attended a postsecondary institution (after high school graduation or GED completion) prior to enrolling at WSC.
3. READMIT STUDENT - A student returning to complete (an) additional course(s) who has not previously earned a degree from WSC and who stepped out for one semester or longer. Readmit students will be required to create a new account and submit a new application for admission.
4. CONTINUING STUDENT - A student returning to complete (an) additional course(s) who has previously earned a degree from WSC.
5. COLLABORATIVE STUDENT - A student who is enrolled in (a) course(s) from WSC while attending another NDUS institution in the same term. See the Collaborative Contact at the campus from which you intend to obtain your degree for complete details.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students enrolled in institutional instructional activities, with the exception of remedial courses typically taken by degree seeking students, that result in the award of college credit which typically cannot be applied toward a college degree. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.

1. NON-DEGREE STUDENT - A student taking (a) course(s) who does not intend to earn a degree from WSC. WSC reserves the right to limit the credits taken as a non-degree student. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
2. EARLY ENTRY STUDENT - A high school student applying to enroll in (a) college course(s) for college credit only (prior to high school graduation).
3. COLLABORATIVE STUDENT - A student who is enrolled in (a) course(s) from WSC while attending another NDUS institution in the same term. See the Collaborative Contact at the campus from which you intend to obtain your degree for complete details.

Student Classification

FRESHMAN
A student who has earned fewer than 24 college credits.

SOPHOMORE
A student who has earned 24 or more college credits.

Enrollment Status

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester.

PART-TIME STUDENTS
Students enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.

Admission File Requirements

Applicants must submit all items identified by Enrollment Services to be admitted to WSC. Applicant files will be considered complete and individuals will be accepted for admission only after all items listed for a student’s specific Admission Type (please reference Admission Type for specific requirements) have been received by Enrollment Services.

Students who have previously submitted an application for admission must create a new account in order to create a new application for all subsequent applications.

^I Official high school transcripts or GED/ HiSET scores are required of all students with fewer than 24 transferrable credits. Please send all official college transcript(s) as soon as possible to determine if this is required for your admission file.

^II Official ACT/SAT scores are required of all students who do not have transferrable English and/or Math courses. Please send all official college transcript(s) as soon as possible to determine if placement scores are required for your admission file. Students with ACT/SAT scores more than 5 years old must also complete our placement exam.

^III All official college transcript(s) from any college(s) attended since attending WSC.

1. Application for Admission. This form must be completed and submitted by the applicant. The form can only be completed online and can be found at www.willistonstate.edu/apply.
2. Proof of Immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Meningococcal. The North Dakota SBHE requires that all students attending North Dakota state institutions demonstrate immunity to these diseases. Such immunity can be proven by: a) presenting evidence of two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine no less than one month apart, from a licensed physician or authorized representative of a state or local health department; b) presenting proof of a positive serologic test for measles, mumps, and rubella; or c) presenting proof of date of birth prior to 1957. Exceptions to this policy may be granted only when: a) immunization is contraindicated by illness, pregnancy, certain allergies, or other medical conditions certified by a licensed physician; b) the applicant has had one immunization and agrees to have a second one no less than one month later; or c) the applicant’s beliefs preclude participation in an immunization program. Documentation of a meningococcal vaccination received after age 16 is required for all on-campus students aged 21 and younger.
3. High school transcript or equivalent. High school graduates must contact the high school from which they graduated and request that an official transcript be sent directly to Enrollment Services at WSC. This transcript should be sent after completion of grade 12. Applicants who have completed the GED or HiSET must contact the Department of Public Instruction in the state in which they completed the GED or HiSET and request that an official GED or HiSET transcript be sent directly to Enrollment Services.
   
   Homeschool students must also submit and official transcript that must contain the following:
   • Student Name
   • Registered address associated with homeschool facility
   • Semester-by-semester or year-by-year listing of all courses taken and grades received in each course
   • Date of graduation, complete with month, day, and year
   • Parent or homeschool supervisor signature
   • Sealed envelope with parent or homeschool supervisor signature over the seal
     
     Enrollment Services reserves the right to verify homeschool with appropriate school district superintendent office.
     
     International credentials must be evaluated by an approved evaluation service. Spantran and World Education Service (WES) are two of the recommended evaluators; please contact Enrollment Services to determine other approved evaluators.
     
     Transfer applicants with 24 or more semester hours of transferable college credit are not required to submit high school or GED transcripts.
4. Transcripts from other colleges attended. Applicants who have attended other post-secondary institutions prior to applying to WSC must contact each institution and request that an official transcript of all coursework be sent directly from that institution to Enrollment Services at WSC. International credentials will need to be evaluated by an approved evaluation service such as World Education Service (WES) or Spartan. Failure to provide information pertaining to all institutions previously attended may result in loss of credit and/or dismissal from WSC.
5. Placement scores are required for all degree-seeking students. For further information regarding WSC’s placement testing procedures, please refer to https://www.wilistonstate.edu/Admissions/ placement-testing. Transfer applicants that have math and English transfer from a previous institution are not required to submit or complete a placement exam.
    

Admission Requirements for Permanent Residents

Applicants who hold permanent residency in the United States will be required to submit a photocopy of the front and back of their permanent resident card or submit the Form 1797-C, Notice of Action, with permanent residency approval status prior to admission at Williston State College. A copy of the front and back of the permanent resident card will be required to be present upon approval. This requirement will be listed on a student’s checklist within Campus Connection, and no student claiming permanent residency will be matriculated without this documentation.

Applicants that are pending approval for permanent residency will be required to submit their form 1797-C, Notice of Action, with their permanent residency application pending status. Applicants will then be conditionally accepted if Enrollment Services have received all other documents. Enrollment Services will then place a conditional acceptance hold on applicant’s account with a note stating, “1797-C Form has been received. Pending Approval Status”. Enrollment Services will follow up with applicant each semester regarding approval status. Hold will then be removed once photocopy of the front and back of their permanent resident card had been received.

Early Entry

WSC collaborates with regional high schools by allowing their students to advance their education and take college courses to earn college credit as Early Entry students. WSC’s Early Entry program is open to high school students who are academically ready to take advanced college courses while still working towards a high school diploma. Students are considered college students and must abide by the same college course pre-requisites, associated course costs, and college policies and academic regulations. This higher education pathway allows academic advancement, rigorous coursework, and career exploration in higher education. If high school administrators approve the college courses as meeting the same educational course requirements for high school courses, high school graduation credit may be issued when the student earns college course credit. North Dakota high schools will be able to pull grades from their ND e-transcript. Schools outside of North Dakota can receive grades from the Enrollment Services Office This allows students the possibility to earn “dual credit” for a course. Some courses require placement guideline scores.

The Early Entry program allows high school students to apply and enroll to take college courses and earn college credit before graduating with a high school diploma. This coursework may or may not be applied toward high school graduation requirements. Students must meet the application and course requirements to become a WSC student. Some courses require placement guidelines scores. Early Entry students must enroll in courses by filling out an Early Entry Enrollment form from the Enrollment Services. All Early Entry students must apply as non-degree seeking students.

Early Entry

Area high schools work collaboratively with WSC to provide advanced college courses at their schools. When high school administrators also count these courses for high school credit, students may additionally earn high school graduation credit. Thereby, the process of awarding credit on transcripts in this fashion is referred to as “dual credit”. All courses are college courses; however, they may be located at the high school with an approved WSC instructor, taught via distance education, or on the WSC campus. The College only issues college course credit and sends copies of course grades to the student’s requested high school. If you have previously taken dual credit courses, you will not have to reapply online (you will instead be instructed to complete the Early Entry Enrollment Form). A dual enrollment student can take any course offered through WSC, providing they meet the prerequisites stated in the WSC Catalog. Students wanting to pursue dual enrollment opportunities at WSC should visit with their high school guidance counselor or call WSC Admissions to determine what is the best fit for their academic goals.

Eligibility

• Must be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior;
• Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher;
• Must meet course specific placement score and/or prerequisite requirements as determined by the NDUS and WSC policies;
• Permission from parent/legal guardian and high school administration.

Admission Requirements for International Students

WSC is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. In addition to the application for admission, proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and meningitis, evaluated high school and/or evaluated college records, and official placement scores, as described above, international student applicants must provide the items listed below to complete the admission process:

6. English Proficiency Requirement. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Students from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are exempt from this requirement. Campuses shall have the discretion to use higher secondary admission criteria and English proficiency scores for specific programs.
   1. College Composition I and College Composition II, or equivalent courses, with a grade of B or higher from a regionally accrediting organization or national recognized agencies.
   2. English standardized measures listed in NDUS Procedure 413.1 (2).
   3. At least two years of study, in good standing at one of the following:
      1. U.S. high school
      2. Regionally accrediting organization
      3. Nationally recognized agencies
      4. Post-secondary institutions with English as the language of instruction to include a minimum of 6 credits in subjects that require reading and/or speaking with a B or higher (not to include ELS courses)
   4. A degree or diploma from an institution in which English was the language of instruction.
   5. A U.S. General Education Diploma (GED) (from 2014 or later) administered in English with a minimum score of 145.
   6. A minimum score from one of the following shall be recognized by NDUS institutions: The International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS), Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE-A), Michigan English Test (MET), Duolingo English Test (DET), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or Cambridge English Qualifications (CES).
      1. IELTS- 5.5
      2. PTE-A- 46
      3. MET- 53
      4. DET- 100
      5. TOEFL
      6. iBT socre of 65 or PBT score of 513
   7. Other Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs approved demonstration of proficiency.
7. Medical/health insurance. International students from countries other than Canada and Norway are required to carry a health insurance policy while enrolled at WSC. WSC makes this coverage available for international students through contract with a health insurance vendor. Applicants may contact Enrollment Services for additional information.
8. International student applicants must provide Enrollment Services with an official evaluation of all post-secondary and applicable secondary credentials. It is recommended students have these completed by World Education Services at www.wes.org or Spantran at www.spantran.com.
9. All international students must complete the Tuberculosis Questionnaire. This can be found on the Admissions Forms page of www.willistonstate.edu/admissions/admissions-forms
10. Copy of Passport
11. To receive an I-20, students must be accepted for admissions and show proof of funds for one academic school year. This is done by completing the Certificate of Finance Packet and providing necessary financial documents. for further information please visit www.willistonstate.edu/admission/how-to-apply/International-Students/ Financial-Responsibility.
12. Immigration documents. In addition to the requirements outlined above, applicants are subject to all rules, regulations, and requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including payment of a $350 SEVIS processing fee. Upon completion of all admission requirements, applicants will be issued necessary educational immigration forms. Applicants are responsible for obtaining necessary passports and visas.
13. International students must be enrolled as a full-time student which is a minimum of 12 credits. Only one online course or a 3-credit online course may count towards this requirement. International students must also maintain good academic standing each semester. If an international student does not maintain the requirements for their visa, the student’s SEVIS record will be terminated and must return home immediately. For more information, students may contact Enrollment Services.

International Student Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

TB is a highly contagious and life threatening disease that can be transmitted quickly amongst people living in close quarters such as a campus housing unit or classroom facility. The North Dakota SBHE requires that all NDUS institutions require a TB test of all international students who are not from a country identified as “low risk.”

Procedures

TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
All international students will be required to submit the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire as part of their admission checklist. This form can be found on www.willistonstate.edu/admission/how-to-apply/ International-Students/. If a student answers yes to any of the questions, a TB test will be required. A TB hold will be placed on the student’s account. Once proper documentation has been received, the hold will then be removed. If a student answers no to any of the questions, no further action will be necessary.

TESTING
Mantoux tuberculin skin testing will be required of all international students from countries not listed as low risk for TB infection. The testing must be done in the United States before the first day of class or the student will be denied access to classes until such results are made available to WSC by the testing agency. The test is available at the Upper Missouri District Health Unit by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling 701.774.6400. The Health Unit is located at 110 West Broadway. Current testing fees can be obtained by contacting the Upper Missouri District Health Unit. If a student has completed a TB test within the last 12 months in the United States, those results can be sent to Enrollment Services.

IN CASE OF A POSITIVE TEST
Students who present a positive skin test for TB will be required to obtain a chest x-ray to determine if they have the active Tuberculosis disease. The x-ray may be acquired at CHI St. Alexius, Craven Hagen Clinic, or Trinity Western Dakota Clinic by appointment. The student must have the written report from the chest x-ray forwarded to the Enrollment. Services Office:

Williston State College
Attn: Enrollment Services
1410 University Ave
Williston ND 58801

Any follow up treatment required will be a mandatory aspect of consideration for enrollment at WSC. Follow up treatment is available through the Upper Missouri District Health Unit.

CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH TB TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Students failing to comply with the TB testing requirements will be denied access to their classes and housing on the WSC campus. Students will be able to attend classes and gain access to campus housing when they are proven to be in compliance with all aspects of the testing requirements. Students are required to make their own arrangements for testing and treatment. Students are also responsible for any costs not covered under the provisions of their International Student Health Insurance policy.

To view the list of countries that are considered “High Burden”, please visit this link: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/175/2020/01/ High-Burden-TB-Countries-2020.pdf. If a student’s home country is listed, a TB test will be required.

Registration

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Students new to WSC are able to attend our registration days or schedule a time to meet with their advisors on their own. In order to register for classes and attend a registration day, students MUST be accepted for admission. Students that sign up for a registration day that are not accepted will not be assigned a time.

RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION
To enroll for the next semester, returning students are able to follow the steps provided on the registration page www.willistonstate.edu/admissions/registration/. If you have any questions regarding registration please contact Enrollment Services at wsc.admission@willistonstate.edu, texting 701.595.7389 or by calling 701.774.4200

Changes in Registration

After students have registered for classes, they may make changes to their class schedules via the Campus Connection portal on the WSC website. Students should consult their advisors before making a schedule change.

Schedule changes will be allowed according to the published schedule and must be made according to the guidelines listed.

ADDING A CLASS
Students may self-add full-term classes to their existing schedules, or change sections through the fifth calendar day of the course. These changes are allowed via the Campus Connection Self-Service portal. With instructor approval, students may add full-term classes to their existing schedules, or change sections through the tenth calendar day of the course. Instructor approved adds are made administratively through the Academic Records Office. Students may add shorter-term classes to their existing schedules on a pro-rated time schedule.

CHANGING GRADE STATUS
Students may change a full-term class to or from audit status or S/U grading anytime through the 10th calendar day of the course. These changes are allowed via the Campus Connection Self-Service portal through the fifth calendar day of the course, or with instructor approval through the tenth calendar day of the course. Instructor approved grade status changes are made administratively through the Registrar’s office. Students may change a shorter-term class to or from audit status or S/U grading on a prorated time schedule.

DROPPING A CLASS
Students may drop a full-term class anytime through the 10th calendar day of the course without the class being recorded on their official transcripts. Students may drop a class that meets less than a full-term on a pro-rated time schedule without the class being recorded on their official transcripts.

WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS
Dropping a class after the time frame defined above is considered a class withdrawal and results in a “W” being placed in the grade column on the student’s official transcript. Students may withdraw from full term classes up to and through 75% of the term. Students may withdraw from a class that meets less than a full term on a pro-rated time schedule. After this time, students may no longer drop or withdraw from classes and will receive grades based on their performance in each class.

COLLEGE WITHDRAWAL
Students wishing to withdraw from WSC prior to the end of the semester must contact the Records Office. Office personnel will direct students through the proper withdrawal process.

Students may withdraw their enrollment in all courses not yet completed any time prior to completion of 75% of the term. Contact Records office for exceptions.

Students leaving WSC without completing the official withdrawal process will earn a grade of “F” in all courses.

Academic Requirements for Transfer Students

Students must be in good academic standing upon leaving their previous college to be admitted at WSC. Students leaving their previous college(s) on academic probation will be admitted to WSC on academic probation. These students may be enrolled in a limited number of credits. Students admitted on academic probation are required to demonstrate academic improvement to remain enrolled. Students who have been academically suspended from the previous college attended (for the semester immediately preceding the one in which they wish to enroll at WSC) will be admitted to WSC after one complete semester has passed or an admission appeal has been accepted.

Transfer Credit

WSC accepts credits in transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities will be evaluated for transfer eligibility. The Registrar, in consultation with Academic Departments, determines acceptability of transfer credits.

Contact the Registrar for specific information on credit transfer and course evaluation. Credits earned from unaccredited and non-degree granting institutions may be considered for review through the Credit for Prior Learning Process. Please contact the Extended Learning Department for more information.

Rights of Students Called to Active Military Service

1. A student not on active military service at the beginning of an academic term who is called or ordered to active military service for fourteen consecutive days or longer during the term shall have the right, at the student’s option:
   1. To withdraw from any or all classes in which the student is enrolled, even if after the established deadline for withdrawal, and be entitled, subject to applicable laws or regulations governing federal or state financial aid programs and allocation or refund as required under those programs, to a full refund of tuition and mandatory fees. The student shall not receive credit or a grade for classes from which the student withdraws. A student in good standing at the time of exercising this right shall have the right to be readmitted and reenroll, without penalty or redetermination of admission eligibility, within one year following release from active military service;
   2. To request an incomplete under the institution’s incomplete policy;
      or
   3. Except for science labs, internships and other classes for which attendance or in-person participation is an essential part continue and complete the course for full credit if, in the opinion of the faculty member teaching the class, the student has completed sufficient work and has demonstrated sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the award of credit and grade. Upon a student’s request and at the discretion of the faculty member, this option may be made available for a science lab or internship.
2. A student called or ordered to active military service during a term shall have the right to a refund of fees other than mandatory fees for that term as follows:
   1. A refund on a pro rata basis for a housing contract and a traditional term board contract, and a full refund of any unused balance for a “declining balance” board contract, or a board contract by which a student purchased a specified number or dollar value of meals;
   2. A refund on a pro rata basis of parking fees and other optional fees;
   3. No refund is due for course challenge or similar fees for classes for which the student is awarded full credit;
   4. No refund is due for flight training or similar fees for specialized training.
3. The chancellor may adopt procedures implementing this policy.