Champion Admissions

General Steps

• STEP 1

  Determine the course of study that you desire. If undecided, pick a program and then select the concentration area later.

• STEP 2

  Key documents needed for submission of the application: Domestic and International Students

  • U.S. Domestic Students

    • On Campus
    1. Insurance Information (if none, student must sign a waiver)
    2. Immunization records (childhood and adolescent immunization - not CoVid shots)—Vaccination Policy
    3. High School Diploma / GED
    4. High School Transcript(s) – Use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required.
    5. ACT/SAT/Accuplacer official scores and documentation (Test takers name and date must be visible)
    6. Any College transcripts – Indicate the number of institutions and use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    7. Two references – provide email address for two references (non-family or guardian)
    • Online
    1. High School Diploma / GED
    2. High School Transcript(s) – Use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    3. ACT/SAT/Accuplacer official scores and documentation (Test takers name and date must be visible)
    4. Any College transcripts – Indicate the number and use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    5. Two references – provide email address for two references (non-family or guardian)

  • International Students

    (Submit 3 months prior to the semester start date in which the student wishes to enroll, unless the student is transferring from an institution already in the United States. Students transferring to Champion will need to complete the Transfer Eligibility Form.)

    • On Campus
    1. Insurance Information (if none, student must sign a waiver)
    2. Immunization records (childhood and adolescent immunization - not CoVid shots)—Vaccination Policy
    3. High School Diploma / GED
    4. High School Transcript(s) – Use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    5. ACT/SAT/Accuplacer official scores and documentation (Test takers name and date must be visible)
    6. Any College transcripts – Indicate the number and use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    7. Visa Status
    8. I-20 Status
    9. Passport # and Picture of the Front Page with all critical information
    10. Financial Info – current copy of savings or checking account illustrating ability to pay
    11. Financial Support Affidavit - signed by student and financial supporter(s)
    12. English Proficiency: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 70 (iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6 or higher, Successful completion of High Scholl in which instruction was in English, completion of high level ESL courses.
    • Online
    1. High School Diploma / GED
    2. High School Transcript(s) – Use the email request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    3. ACT/SAT/Accuplacer official scores and documentation (Test takers name and date must be visible)
    4. Any College transcripts – Indicate the number and use the application request process. English translation and evaluation may be required. The sending institution will transmit the transcripts directly to admissions@champion.edu
    5. Financial Info – current copy of savings or checking account illustrating ability to pay
    6. Financial Support Affidavit - signed by student and financial supporter(s)
    7. English Proficiency: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 70 (iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6 or higher, Successful completion of High Scholl in which instruction was in English, completion of high level ESL courses.

• STEP 3

  Acceptance Process
  
  Members of the Admissions and Academic Affairs Departments review all the applicants responses and documents and make a decision on whether to accept an applicant and on what condition, if any.
  
  Unconditional – all GPA, transcripts, ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores, and references meet entrance criteria.
  Provisional – key criteria met but receipt of official documentation is needed.
  Conditional – key criteria not at minimum threshold for college coursework.
  Deferred – either the applicant or the College is not ready for admittance of the applicant.
  Declined – the applicant is well below criteria that indicates an ability to benefit.

• STEP 4

  Course Selection
  
  An assigned Advisor will assist you with course selection following a program map. Resident students select campus courses only. Online course selections are allowed in the event of schedule conflicts with other needed courses.
  
  Note:
  12 or more credit hours are considered fulltime for financial aid.
  6-11 credit hours are considered half-time for financial aid.
  1-5 credit hours is considered part-time and do not qualify for financial aid.

• STEP 5

  Financial Aid
  
  Once the schedule is in the system, our Financial Aid Director will evaluate to FAFSA applicants to put together and aid package that determines the student’s balance.

• STEP 6

  Finance Office
  
  After the balance is determined, the Finance Office and Student discuss account payment.
  Students pay their balance before the semester begins or paid in installments consisting of 50% down and the remainder based on a signed payment plan. The Finance Office will explain all the options.
  International students must pay in full at the beginning of the semester.

• STEP 7

  Move-in and Orientation
  
  The Director of Student Services assists all students with room assignments, orientation, and other questions regarding move-in and the semester start.
  Campus and Online students have a short 30 online orientation course (SOX 1000)

• STEP 8

  Textbook Pickup
  
  All campus students pick up their textbooks and supplemental materials at a designated location.
  All online students receive their textbooks in the mail. The bookstore will mail textbooksto students during the week prior to classes beginning. Important: make sure your home address is listed accurately in the system.