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Testing
All new Dawson trainees and former
trainees without test scores on file are required to take placement
tests in reading and math. The test results will determine at which
entry level a trainee may begin his/her studies. Minimum test score
requirements have been established for the different programs.
Information on specific program requirements and testing schedule can
be obtained from the admissions office. Students must check in at the
Admission's counter. Test scores are valid for (1) year.
Test Schedule:
Monday Specialized Testing
Tuesday 9:00 ate. & 12:30 p.m. (BNA) students only
Wednesday and Thursday • 9:00 am. & 12:30 pm.
Friday 9:00 a.m. (only)
Academic Advisement
Academic advisement is available through the counseling department.
The counseling staff is responsible for helping each trainee with
their educational development, career choices, and referring trainees
to the Institute's specialized support services (Le, tutoring, and job
placement).
Once the student completes the career development course (546) and
meets the training program's testing score requirements, the trainee
is referred to the program department for interviewing and course
programming After course programming, the student completes the
registration process at the Registrar's Office (counter).
Registration Services
Registration for all Dawson Technical Institute programs is open daily
(Monday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) throughout the year for the
convenience of prospective trainees who which to enroll. Registration
is held at the following campus:
Kennedy King College
6800 South Wentworth Ave. • Chicago, Illinois 60621
(773) 602 5000
Dawson Technical Institute
3901 South State Street • Chicago, Illinois 60609
(773) 451-2100
Concurrent Enrollments
Concurrent enrollment within the district (at more than one of the
City Colleges) or outside the District is permitted. If a trainee
receives financial aid, the student must have written approval for
concurrent enrollment outside the District from both Financial Aid
offices. If the trainee is enrolled in another Chicago City College
with college credit courses, the college, with the College credit
courses, is the home campus.
Health Requirements
Trainees must comply with the requirements of the Department of health
of the City of Chicago as a prerequisite for their admission or
continuance as a trainee and must submit to a health examination when
asked to do so by the college president or vice president and/or
designee. Additional information is available in the Health Occupation
program student handbook.
Residency
Because Kennedy King College (Dawson Technical Institute) is a public
supported institution, trainees who live in Chicago pay a lower
tuition rate. Tuition and fees are charged per credit hour and varies
depending upon student's residency status. Tuition rates and fees are
subject to change by the District
Responsibilities for
Registration
It is the responsibility of each trainee to become knowledgeable of
the policies, procedures and requirements to satisfy the conditions of
registration and criteria for enrollment in courses to complete
program requirements. Each trainee must accurately record and provide
proof of their residential status and demographic data at each
registration. Failure to fulfill these responsibilities can cause
additional fees and/or affect enrollment status. The Institute will
provide a variety of services to help trainees satisfy their
registration responsibilities.
Right to Organize
Trainees have a right to form or join any college organization or club
provided that they submit to the Assistant Dean of Student Services
(1) a statement of purpose for the organization; (2) a standard
statement of nondiscrimination; and (3) a list of officers or
organizers. Such organizations or clubs shall be permitted the use of
Institute's facilities during normal operation hours when such use
does not interfere with instructional or other activities in the
Institute. Such organizations or clubs shall comply with the rules and
regulations of the Institute.
Graduation Requirement
The graduation ceremonies are held once each year at the end of the
Spring semester (May). Graduation application can be obtained from the
program department or the Registrar's office Trainees should apply for
graduation at the end of their training. To qualify for a certificate
and to participate in the graduation, trainees must have maintained an
over all grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. |
