Catalog 2016-2017

Fire Science Technology

Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office:

  • Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
  • Valid ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT test scores (see ACCUPLACER Placement Examination).

  • Proof of legal presence in the United States.
  • Official birth certificates, passports, driver's licenses, or state-issued photo identification cards to document that they are at least 18 years of age.
  • Completed and signed intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.

Applicants to the certificate programs in Firefighter I and Firefighter II will need to pass a physical administered by an approved physician before enrolling in courses.

Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the application deadline will not be considered for admission. The Admissions Office staff admits students during fall semester. Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. The college does not maintain a waiting list of people seeking admission to the program.