Undergraduate - Clarion University

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 199Clarion University–Venango CampusChristopher M. Reber, Ph.D., executive deanFrame Hall, Venango CampusTelephone: 814-676-6591 or 877-VENANGO, ext. 1207E-mail address: creber@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/venangoMission and GoalsVenango Campus, as an integral component of ClarionUniversity, is committed to providing students with a highquality educational experience in a personal setting thatallows for individualized services and support. ClarionUniversity–Venango Campus grants two-year, stand-alone,associate degrees in 11 academic disciplines. The campusalso offers select baccalaureate and master’s degrees andprovides students an opportunity to begin any of ClarionUniversity’s 90-plus bachelor degree programs. ClarionUniversity–Venango Campus is home to the university’sSchool of Nursing and Allied Health and Department ofApplied Technology.Clarion University–Venango Campus is responsive tothe needs of the community and dedicated to developinginnovative programs that meet the requirements of the localpopulation. In addition to its academic degree offerings,Venango Campus offers 11 certificate programs providingcritical job skills training. The campus also provides a rangeof continuing education courses. Special programs have beendesigned for young children, academically-talented highschool students who want to start earning college credits,returning adult learners, and older individuals.To help all individuals excel, trained counselors workwith students to assist with the transition to college life,improve learning and study skills, develop a career goal, andplan for success. Clarion University–Venango Campus alsoencourages students to be involved in a range of activitiesand clubs that provide social and leadership opportunities.Admissions and Financial AidLaTrobe Barnitz, coordinator of admissions andfinancial aidFrame Hall, Venango CampusTelephone: 814-676-6591 or 877-VENANGO, ext. 1211E-mail address: lbarnitz@clarion.edu or tnestor@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/venangoAdmissionsAdmission policies and procedures of Clarion University–Venango Campus are the same as the general requirementsfor admission to the university at the Clarion Campus (page15). In addition, Clarion University–Venango Campus offersunique programs for both traditional and non-traditionalstudents needing extra support to ensure their success at thecollege level.Through specialized student services and the EmpowermentProgram, Venango Campus provides proactive advising,mentoring, peer tutoring, and a structured environment thathelps students achieve their goals and succeed in college.These services support the university’s commitment to provideaccess to public education for all citizens of Pennsylvania.Specialized Admission Procedures for theAssociate of Science Degree in NursingPlease see Department of Nursing Policies—Associateof Science in Nursing Program—Admission Requirementson page 210.Specialized Admission Procedures for theAssociate of Science Degree in RespiratoryCarePlease see Department of Allied Health Policies—Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Program—Admission Requirements on page 217.Early Admission for High School andHome-Schooled StudentsJump Start Education ProgramClarion University–Venango Campus designed the JumpStart program to offer qualified 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th gradestudents an opportunity to begin their higher education byearning college credits prior to graduating from high school.Students in the Jump Start program are eligible to enroll inday or evening classes at the Venango Campus. They mayalso take Web-based courses. Classes completed as a JumpStart student count toward a degree program whether thestudent continues at Clarion University after high schoolgraduation or transfers to another college or university.ObjectivesThe Clarion University–Venango Campus earlyadmission program is designed to admit selected high schooland home-schooled students on a part-time or full-time basisfor summer, fall and/or spring. The program’s goals are:• to provide academically talented high school studentswith an opportunity for course work of a greater scopeand depth than is offered by their high school courses.• to present selected students with an opportunity toexperience college work prior to graduation from highschool.• to earn college credits while in high school that canbe used toward a Clarion University degree or betransferred to other colleges and universities.Requirement for AdmissionFor current high school and home school studentsto matriculate through the Clarion University–VenangoCampus Jump Start Program, the following requirementsmust be met:1. Students must be enrolled in 10 th , 11 th , or 12 th gradesand in college preparatory courses or the home-schoolequivalent.Clarion UniversityVenango pages Campus i-vii