Admissions Information

Outstanding high school students can be admitted to NTU prior to high school graduation as a concurrent enrollment. Early admissions must be made directly to the Registrar unless otherwise articulated through an agreement with a local high school or school district.

The requirements for High School admission are outlined below:

Written recommendation from the high school principal/counselor
Current High school transcript with cumulative GPA as follows:
Junior – 3.5 minimum GPA required (or top 1/4 of class)
Senior – 3.0 minimum GPA required (or top 1/4 of class)
A completed admission application
Accuplacer test result
Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or an official record of enrollment that indicates membership with a federally recognized Indian Tribe
Signed NTU Alcohol and Drug Free Policy affidavit
A signed parental permission form

No student below the junior level of high school will be admitted. An accepted student must follow the same academic guidelines required by the University and must maintain a “C” or better grade in all classes taken at NTU and cannot enroll in more than two (2) classes without special permission.

Note: These students are responsible for payments of tuition and fees.

Dual Credit is for high school junior and senior students who wish to earn both high school credit and college credit at the same time. The dual credit option is available for New Mexico and Arizona high school students whose school district has a signed Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement or Statewide Master Agreement with Navajo Technical University as well as home school students.

Requirements for dual credit admissions:

Be enrolled at least part-time as a junior or senior in a home school program or a high school in which the school district.
Meet with their high school counselor to determine eligibility and available courses.
Submit an NTU Dual Credit Application for Enrollment.
Official Certificate of Indian Blood
Current High School Transcript
For New Mexico students: Submit a completed New Mexico Statewide Dual Credit Request Form
For Students under 18 years of age, must have parent’s signatures on all forms requiring Parent’s Signatures.
Demonstrate college readiness for the course in which they intend to enroll by meeting the course pre/co-requisites.
Take Accuplacer placement examination for Math and English Placement.

Register for approved courses.

Students must indicate all institutions previously attended on their application.

Official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope and preferably mailed directly from the institution to the NTU Registrar’s Office. Institutions that send Electronic Transcripts are to be emailed directly to the Registrar only for it to be official. Note: Transfer courses are not included in calculating the student’s NTU cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
A Transfer Student who does not have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or on academic suspension will be referred to the Academic Counselor to be placed on an academic contract or education plan.

Transfer Credit Evaluation
Credits earned at regionally accredited institutions of higher learning are accepted. Pre-college credits are not transferable. Transfer credit will not be given without an official transcript.

Transfer credit will be awarded for each college course level in which the student received a grade of “C” or higher.
A limit of 30 credit hours may be transferred toward an associate degree and a limit of 15 credit hours may be transferred toward a certificate program. Students in the bachelor degree program who request to have their courses transferred will have a limit of 60 credit hours eligible for transfer.
The courses must be taken within the ten year time limit of admission into the college. Credits over ten (10) years of age are subject to review prior to acceptance toward prerequisites and/or degree requirements in some program areas.
Science courses in the Registered Nursing Program must be taken within eight (8) years from admission or they must be retaken.

Military Credit Evaluation
Military service credit is granted based on recommendation of the American Council of Education’s “Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Service” and institutional policies. No credit is granted for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). To apply for military credit, submit a copy of the DD214 and a copy of any applicable training not listed on the DD214 to the Registrar’s Office. The Veteran’s certifying official is located in the Financial Aid Office, 505.786.4183.

Applicants who seek to enroll in a course or courses, but do not seek a degree or certificate shall submit a NTU enrollment application and a CIB (Certificate of Indian Blood). For those younger than 18 years of age, approval of parent or guardian will be required. Students on non-major status are not eligible to receive financial student aid or student employment, nor are they eligible to participate in student government or intercollegiate athletics, or to receive benefits from any veteran’s program.

A completed NTU International Student Application
Official High School Transcripts – Translated into English if in different language
Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
TOEFL scores must be less than 2 years old from date of Admissions
Acceptable Scores: 500 paper, 173 computer base, 61 internet base
Financial Support Form
Official College Transcript – Translated into English if in different language

Navajo Technical University complies with the Department of Homeland Security and Student and Exchange Visitor Program within the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Upon NTU’s issuance of an I-20 form to the student, each International student must comply with the following:

1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student
   1. May only take one — three credit course online
   2. must have current I-20, attend the school stated on I-20
2. Must be enrolled in a program of study that results in a degree, diploma, or certificate
3. Must be proficient in English
4. May not work off-campus during the first academic year
5. Students are responsible for locating suitable housing.
6. Students are responsible for providing transportation to and from the college.
7. Health Insurance
8. Keep local address updated. Student has 10 days to report a new address if local address is changed.

The mission of the Veterinary Technology degree program is to provide students with the academic, professional “hands-on” knowledge, and skills required to master the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Technology Student Essential Skills which will prepare students as entry-level veterinary technicians, to successfully pass the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam), and to perform as effective veterinary health care team members. Students will exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are professional, ethical, and legal. Graduates of this program will recognize career opportunities in traditional and non-traditional settings such as private veterinary practice, biomedical research, academia, food safety, government agencies, zoos, and other animal health-related fields.

The length of time necessary for completion of the program is a minimum of 7 semesters. A minimum of 69 credit hours must be earned in specific coursework including general education and core program courses. Students must meet with the Program Advisor before registering for classes each semester. Students must pass the VTNE in order to apply for state licensure.

The following are requirements for admission into the Veterinary Technology Program starting 2016 Fall semester:

Students must complete all general education courses prior to admission into program core courses. Students must maintain at least an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 for all required General Education courses and must earn grades of “C” or higher in BIO 120, CHM 120, ENG 110 (or ENG 111 or 112), MTH 121 and VET 090.Students must pass VET 090 Introduction to Veterinary Technology course (1 cr hr) with a grade of “C” or higher which shall be completed while taking General Education courses.
Students must pass all program courses with a 75% or higher in order to progress into the next semester courses.
Students must submit a total of three (3) current letters of recommendation from the most recent six (6) month period. Two of the letters must be from high school teachers and/or higher education instructors, and one (1) of the three (3) letters may come from a community member, church official, or employer. Letters must be in sealed envelopes and sent directly to the Program Advisor by the individual making the recommendation.
Students must submit a completed application with an essay (500-word maximum or less) on why they wish to study Veterinary Technology.
The final requirement for admission into the Veterinary Technology Program will be to complete a live interview by a panel of faculty and Program Advisor.

Freshman and Transfer students are required to have a CGPA of 2.5 in High School or from the transferring school or will be provisionally admitted into the Bachelor program.
All students must maintain a CGPA of a 2.0 once in the program.
Must not be on academic probation for the first two semesters.
Complete all prerequisite in the degree program.
Complete all General Education requirements and the 100-200 level courses within the first five semesters of the Bachelor Program.
See below for specific requirements for each Bachelor programs:

BS: Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Each Freshman/First time applicant must be a High School graduate and have taken the following in High School to be admitted into the ESNR program:
2 year Mathematics: Algebra and Geometry
General Biology
General Chemistry
2 years of English
Pass an Oral and Written Interview with the ESNR program Committee

BFA: Creative Writing and New Media
A grade of “C” of above in ENG-111 (Composition and Research) or equivalent.
Creative Writing Sample.
A letter of application to the program

Information Technology – New Media
Cumulative average of 2.5 or better on all GE classes.
Letter of Introduction/Statement of Intent (1 page). Faculty interested in your career goals, aspirations, creative and intellectual experiences. Include a 1 page resume.
List of 5 Significant Media. In a brief paragraph for each medium, explain the significance of a film, TV program, book, website, music, play, video game, or other piece of New Media.
Creative Project. Provide a 1 page detailed explanation of a creative idea for a project that you could pursue as a college student. Indicate your inspiration for the idea and discuss your creative ideas.
Creative Sample/Portfolio/Demo Reel. As part of the application you are required to submit a portfolio of any creative work – short films, graphic design, website, illustrations, art, and animations. You must have written, directed, produced, shot and edited these samples. If you do not have a portfolio, prepare a short film or demo reel, no longer than 3 minutes for submission.
Meeting with New Media advisor. Set a time to meet with your advisor to discuss strengths and weaknesses of your creative project, critical analysis, and creative sample/portfolio/demo reel.
Create a graduation plan. Bring a copy of the New Media Program Graduation Checklist, all applicable transcripts, and present to the faculty your plan for completing the New Media program.