Admissions Requirements
All prospective students must apply for admission. The criterion for admission is any one of the following:
- have earned a Diploma from an accredited high school;
- have earned a General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) Certificate
Applying for Admissions to Salish Kootenai College:
All Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Application for Admission
- Additional special admissions applications are required for students seeking admissions in: Highway Construction Training, Dental Assisting Technology, Nursing and 3rd year Social Work.
- Official, certified high school transcript from an accredited high school approved by the Department of Education with graduation date OR official copy of G.E.D. scores.
- Official, certified transcript from other institution(s) of higher education (as appropriate)
- Declaration of Major Form
- The Board of Directors and Administration support the Montana Immunization Law requiring students born before January 1, 1957 to have a T.B. skin test within the last five years. Students born after December 31, 1956 must provide documentation of a T.B. Skin test taken within the last five years and two doses of MMR – measles, mumps & rubella. A health care provider signature is required to verify immunizations.
- Verification of residency, if a Montana Resident.
Additional required Admissions documents for Tribal Members or 1st/2nd generation descendents
Applicants who are enrolled tribal members or 1st/2nd generation descendents of enrolled tribal members of a federally recognized tribe must submit the following documents:
- Official verification of tribal enrollment or 1st or 2nd generation descendent of a federally recognized tribe
Optional forms to be completed by all interested Applicants
- Financial Aid Forms (FAFSA)
- Housing application
- Child Care application
Additional admissions application for any of the following majors:
- Highway Construction Training
- Social Work – 3rd year
- Nursing
- Dental
Special Admission for High School Students
A currently enrolled high school student may apply for admission to take regular college courses. This special admissions program has been established to serve high school students who wish to supplement their educational program with college level course work. Students applying for admission under this program must complete the regular admissions procedure and provide documentation of approval by parents and high school officials. Other admissions requirements and procedures are defined in the admissions materials.
High school students are admitted under an “Ability to Benefit” provision. Once admitted, high school students are subject to all SKC policies and procedures, as defined in the SKC Student Handbook and the College Catalog.
For more information about applying to SKC while in high school, please contact the SKC Admissions office at 275-4855