Quick Links--Applying for Admission, Admission on Academic Probation, Credit for Previous Education and Training, Re-Admission

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Admissions Policy
      Hesston College admits those students who will benefit from the educational environment of the college and who will contribute to the shared life of the campus community. Applicants seeking a degree from Hesston College must be graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent to be eligible to attend. Admission is granted after careful review of the candidate’s academic promise, social character, and potential for success, but without regard to sex, age, race, color, national origin, or physical handicap. Gifted applicants with exceptional records who have not completed their senior year of high school may be admitted to the college by special action of the Academic Dean’s Office. Applicants who have not completed high school but have taken the General Educational Development tests (G.E.D.) are considered for admission on the basis of official test scores. A student may be admitted on academic probation if the record of previous academic success suggests that extra support will be needed.

 

Applying for Admission
      North American applicants, including transfer students, who intend to earn a degree at Hesston College are asked to complete the following steps:

1. Application. Submit a completed application form along with a $15 application fee to Hesston College Admissions. The fee is non-refundable. Application forms are available from the Admissions Office or online in the Admissions section of the college Web site (www.hesston.edu). Upon receipt of the application for admission to the college, the Admissions Office will send additional application forms to applicants for the nursing and pastoral ministries programs.
2. Academic records. Arrange for official copies of the following records to be sent to Hesston College Admissions:
   • High school transcript and/or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test results. Admission will be granted on the basis of a six or seven semester transcript. But a final transcript showing graduation date and grade point average must be on file before the student can attend classes. Home-schooled applicants are required to submit
     1. an outline or transcript of coursework covered,
     2. certificate of high school completion from the home state (if available), and
     3. standardized test scores.
   • Transcripts of all previous college course work taken (if applicable)
   • Results of all exams taken through Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or other testing agencies (if applicable)
3. SAT or ACT test scores. Arrange for scores from SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Tests) or ACT (American College Test) tests to be sent to Hesston College. The Hesston College codes are 6274 for SAT and 1416 for ACT. Students who have not completed one of these tests will be required to take a placement test before they begin classes.
4. Deposit. Upon acceptance, submit a deposit of $100. The fee is refundable upon request until May 1. For dormitory residents, $50 of the fee will serve as a room deposit, refunded upon termination provided the student’s dorm room is in good condition. The other $50 serves as a tuition deposit and is applied toward first term tuition expenses.

      Non-degree seeking applicants are asked to complete a part-time application. No application fee is charged. If at a later date the student chooses to earn a degree at Hesston College, he or she is asked to complete the regular admissions process.

      International applicants are asked to complete the following steps:

1. Application. Submit a completed application to International Student Admissions, Hesston College, Box 3000, Hesston, KS 67062 USA. No application fee is required. Application forms are available from the International Student Office or online in the Admissions section of the college Web site (www.hesston.edu).
2. Academic records. Send a copy of the secondary school transcript (courses taken and grades earned) to Hesston College. If a national exam has been taken, send a copy of the results to the college as soon as available. If any university study has been completed, send a copy of that transcript as well. ACT and SAT I scores are not required.
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Unless waived by Hesston College, a student should take the TOEFL. A minimum score of 500 paper version (173 computer version) is required for unconditional acceptance. Conditional acceptance may be granted for scores from 400-499 paper version (123-172 computer version).
4. Financial statement. Submit documentation of financial resources for each year of study. Funds for a minimum of the first year of study must be assured before the student leaves his or her country. A bank statement or bank letter showing sufficient funds is usually acceptable for this requirement.

Additional Documents Required
      All applicants must provide the following documents, in addition to the academic records mentioned above, before they are permitted to attend classes. Failure to provide any one of them by the end of the second week of classes may result in dismissal.

1. A payment plan must be in place for any outstanding balances. A financial aid file must be completed before any aid due the student can be applied to his or her account.
2. Proof of coverage under a parent’s (or own) health insurance plan must be provided or the applicant must enroll in the Hesston College insurance program.
3. All health records requested by the Student Life Office must be on file.

 

Admission on Academic Probation
      An applicant is admitted on academic probation if the record of previous academic success suggests that extra support will be necessary. Indicators of this need include the following:

• Standard Tests Scores. ACT Reading score of 16 or less, SAT Verbal score of 340 or less, or ASSET combined writing/reading score of 39 or less.
• School Performance. High school grade point average is less than 2.50, applicant did not complete a traditional high school program, or previous college work is below the standard for Satisfactory Academic Progress (see policy under Academic Life).

If both of the indicators above are present, the applicant is admitted on academic probation. If one of the two is present, additional factors identified by the admissions counselor will be used to make a decision that will be in the best interests of the student.

      An applicant admitted on probation is required to:

1. Enroll in College Learning Strategies (substitutes for College Orientation/Success).
2. Enroll in developmental writing and math courses according to placement guidelines.
3. Limit enrollment in the first semester to 14 hours or less.
4. Attend an informational meeting early in the semester.
5. Meet regularly with an advisor or mentor.

      The college will provide the following support:

1. Advising that focuses on the needs of the probation student.
2. Regular grade checks with professors.
3. Walk-in assistance at the ACCESS office.
4. Help in arranging individual tutoring.
5. Other services to accommodate learning needs.

 

Credit for Previous Education and Training
      Transfer Credit. Courses taken at nationally or regionally accredited institutions may be applied toward a degree at Hesston College if they are comparable to courses offered at Hesston. Only courses with grades of C or better are considered. Transcripts are reviewed by the Registrar and by academic departments as appropriate. Course work taken at non-accredited institutions will be reviewed after the student has completed one term of study at Hesston. Transfer students seeking a degree must meet all Hesston College graduation requirements including those for residency and grade point average. Transfer credits are not included in Hesston College grade point average calculations or in determination of satisfactory academic progress at Hesston. Students presenting 24 or more hours of acceptable credit at the beginning of a term are classified as sophomores. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree or a previous associate’s degree from Hesston College are generally considered to have met all general education requirements and are classified as undergraduate specials. Individual career programs reserve the right to require certain general education courses if appropriate to the needs of their graduates or if missing from the student’s previous experiences.
      Credit for Examinations. Hesston College may grant credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams given by the College Entrance Examination Board and taken during high school, exams administered by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), as well as comprehensive exams given by Hesston College instructors. Scores must be equivalent to a grade of B or better in the course. A maximum of 12 credits by exam may be applied toward a degree.
      Credit for Training. Hesston College may grant credit or course waivers for certain licenses held in practical nursing and in aviation. Contact the specific department for details. Up to 12 hours of credit may be granted for vocational training in other fields if the description is comparable to courses offered at Hesston College.

 

Re-Admission
      Students who have previously attended Hesston College may apply for re-admission by notifying the Admissions Office. The student’s original file will be reviewed and updated records may be requested.
      A student who is dismissed for academic reasons may apply for re-admissin to Hesston College after a minimum absence of one semester. The application for re-admission must be approved by the Academic Development Committee. The student must provide evidence of success in a job or in college course work at another institution during the time away from Hesston. If re-admitted, the student will return on academic probation.
      A student returning to Hesston College after an absence of five years or more may be required to meet degree requirements stated in the catalog that is current at the time of re-admission.