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Admission Requirements

Associate Degree | 10-550-1

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To get started, applicants must first complete the College Admission Requirements. Once completed, applicants are officially accepted to CVTC and placed on the program waiting list, if applicable. An applicant’s program eligibility date is the date their completed application is received. If necessary, the application time will also be used to determine placement priority.

Before beginning core program classes, all Academic Preparedness Requirements must also be completed as outlined below. Applicants still working on Academic Preparedness Requirements may be accepted as Pre-Core. Pre-Core status allows applicants to take general education courses and continue working on necessary Academic Preparedness Requirements while maintaining their place in line for the program.

When all Academic Preparedness Requirements are met and space is available in the core program, applicants are eligible to register for core Substance Use Disorder Counseling (550-level) courses.

College Admission Requirements

Submit an application for admission at cvtc.edu/apply
Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee

Program Academic Preparedness Requirements

Education Requirement - Applicants without a high school diploma, GED, or HSED should contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu for options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid.

Assessment Range - Provide transcript or score sheet documentation verifying one of the following:

High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.8 or higher
College GPA of 2.2 or higher (6 or more credits)
Associate or bachelor’s degree
General Anatomy & Physiology (806-177) with a grade of “C” or better
ACT® composite score of 23 or higher
ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 263 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges)

Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu.

Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.

If you're not taking prerequisite courses at CVTC and this is your last requirement:

Log into your CVTC Commons account.
Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button.
Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
Then click "Next".
Complete the form.
Click "Submit" at the bottom.

If you’re completing Academic Preparedness requirements through CVTC courses:

You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
The Admissions Office will email you near the end of the term (via your student email) with the submission date and time and directions for completing and submitting the form.

Your original application date and time will be used to determine placement into the program openings.

Additional Information

Health History and Immunization Information must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Program (550 numbered courses). Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step.
Criminal Background Check - A background check will be required upon entry into core courses. Students will receive notification from their program area when it's time to complete the step. Please note that a fee will apply.
General Education Courses – Students are encouraged to complete the general education courses that are part of the program prior to starting core courses.
Course Sequence – Upon acceptance to the core program, students are required to follow the core course sequence and semester credit load as identified on the program requirements.
Pay for College - Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, payment methods, etc.
Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning - Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

**Persons enrolling in the SUDC program must abide by the substance abuse counselor code book, Chapter SPS 164, established by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; you may view the information here. Violation of any of the rules and/or code will result in dismissal from the program.

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