Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

Course Registration
All new students are registered by the Director of Enrollment’s
Office. If you believe some of your high school and/or college
credit may be transferable to LATI, please contact the Director
of Enrollment (605-882-5284, ext. 228). Once registered, you
will be able to view your class schedule through the online
student portal. Continuing students, please ask your advisor for
guidance.
Visitors
Visitors are always welcome! LATI offices are open Mon day
through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please allow at least
one hour for tour ing and visiting with school staff. Since most
classes are over by 3 p.m., please come earlier so you can see the
labs and classrooms in action. To set up a tour, use the “Request
a Tour” link under Future Students at www.lakeareatech.edu,
or contact the Admissions Office at:
Lake Area Technical Institute
P.O. Box 730, 230 11th Street NE
Watertown, SD 57201-0730
(605) 882-LATI or 1-800-657-4344
New Student Orientation
To help you find your way around Lake Area Tech, we schedule
a “New Student Orientation” for the first day of each semester.
Join other incoming students for a few hours of helpful
explanations, a fun overview of the services we provide, and
introductions to some LATI staff.
Applying Online
For complete instructions on how to apply online, visit our
website at www.lakeareatech.edu. Please note: When applying
online, you can use a credit card to pay the $20 application fee,
or you can mail it to the admission office. We will not process
your application until we have received the application fee.
Immunization Requirements
1. South Dakota legislation requires any student born after
1956 entering a postsecondary education institution in South
Dakota for the first time shall, within 45 days after the start
of classes, present certification from a licensed physician that
the student has received or is in the process of receiving the
required two doses of immunization against measles, rubella
and mumps OR has the presence of an immune antibody titer
against measles, mumps, and rubella. This documentation
may be accomplished by either a State Health Department
certificate, high school immunization records or it may be
included on the LATI Report of Health Evaluation signed by
a licensed physician.
2. Students who are unable to ascertain their immunization
status must obtain, at their own expense, the necessary tests
and vaccinations.
3. In the event the South Dakota State Department of Health
declared an epidemic of measles or rubella, students who have
no vaccination or immunity against the required preventable
infectious diseases may be dismissed from the campus.
Additional Immunization Requirements
for Health Programs
Students enrolled in Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Med/
Fire Rescue, Medical Lab Tech, Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology
and Human Services Technician must provide proof of specified
vaccinations. For complete requirements, contact your program
or view the LATI Report of Health Evaluation (distributed to
all applicants in the health programs listed above).
Background Checks
Criminal background checks are performed on most health
program students before clinical rotations begin. The check
is performed at the student’s expense. Please visit with your
advisor about any possible concerns with licensure.
Annual Assessment Report
The Lake Area Tech Annual Assessment Report is available upon
request. Contact the Assessment Coordinator, Mona Gleysteen
(605-882-5284, ext. 324).
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