Admissions

Admissions Policy
Enrollment Deadline
Admission Procedures
Academic Preparation
Academic Assessment
International Student Admissions

Admissions Office

Ephraim: West Campus
Email: snowcollege@sanmingzhi.net
Web: abu4.sanmingzhi.net/admissions
Phone: (800) 848-3399

Richfield: Sorensen Administration Building
Email: richfield@sanmingzhi.net
Phone: (435) 893-2256

NOTE: Snow College’s admission policy is subject to change. The policy printed on the current Snow College Application for Admissions is always considered the most current.

Admissions Policy

Snow College is an open admission institution, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in educational services to our students, employees, and the public.

Enrollment Deadline

Snow College does not have an admissions deadline, but the enrollment deadline for Snow College is the first day of the semester for which a student is attending. This means that a student needs to be admitted by that date to enroll in classes. If a student is starting during a late starting or mid-semester class, the deadline is the first day those classes begin. To gain the advantage of early course registration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application for admission and all supporting documents as early as possible. Students seeking academic scholarship consideration must have their application for admission and all supporting documents postmarked on or before the scholarship deadline.

Exceptions to Deadline

On rare occasions an exception to the enrollment deadline may be granted. To be eligible to apply for that exception and be considered for enrollment after the first day of the semester, a student must:

Have graduated from high school or passed a GED or equivalent exam. High school graduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. (Note: Transfer students with more than 20 post high school credits must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA.)
Be able to either pay for the semester in full or sign up for a college-approved payment plan the day of enrollment.
Be able to immediately begin attending the next upcoming session of each of the classes registered for.
Have the approval of the AVP for Enrollment Management and Director of Academic Advising (or their designees).

Exceptions to the deadline are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Factors such as past academic background, course availability, date of request and reason for the request will all be taken into consideration.

Admission Procedures

Admission Process
To be officially admitted to Snow College, all applicants must do the following:

Complete the online admissions application - http://sanmingzhi.net/admissions/apply.html
Out-of-State Residents: Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee.
Provide all documents that apply: High school transcripts, GED or equivalent exam, and/or college transcript. Documents can be submitted through mail or email.*

(by Standard Mail) OR (by Email)
Admissions Office transcripts@sanmingzhi.net
Snow College, Box 1012
150 College Avenue
Ephraim, UT 84627

*College transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the receiving institution to be considered official.

Transcript Validity

If a student provides a transcript that appears to be from a non-accredited institution, the admissions office will contact the State Board of Education. Inquiries will be made to verify the validity of the institution and the transcript provided by the student. If the institution is non-accredited or unverifiable and the student cannot provide confirmable documentation, admittance to Snow College will be placed on hold or be denied.

High School Senior Admission

Required Materials

A completed admission application
Out-of-State Residents: Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee
Submit high school transcript, GED, or home school transcript
ACT/SAT scores are only required for the Presidential Academic Scholarship, but are helpful for class registration placement

NOTE: Upon high school graduation, high school seniors may submit official college transcript or technical education transcripts to Snow College, but these are not required for admission.

Freshman Student Admission

Students will be considered freshmen if they meet any of the following criteria:

Students who did graduate from high school or completed a high school equivalency exam (GED)
Students who have never attended any college or university after high school graduation
Students with fewer than 20 transferable post-high school college credits

Required Materials

A completed admission application
Out-of-State Residents: Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee
Submit high school transcript, GED, or home school transcript
Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including technical education transcripts. If the student has enrolled at another institution but never attended classes, a letter of non-attendance will be required.
ACT/SAT scores are only required for the Presidential academic scholarship and are helpful for class registration placement

NOTE: If more than a year has passed since high school graduation, students must provide official college transcripts from each institution attended, including technical education transcripts, to fulfill the admission requirements.

Readmit Student Admission

Students who have taken classes after high school graduation but have been absent from the college for two or more consecutive semesters will need to submit a readmit/returning application (e.g. attended Fall 2023 semester but did not return for Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 semester). The summer semester is not included in the two semesters.

Required Materials

A completed admission application
Out-of-State Residents: Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee

Transfer Student Admission

Required Materials

A completed admission application
Out-of-State Residents: Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee
Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including technical education transcripts.

If fewer than 20 transferable post-high school college credits have been earned, high school transcripts are necessary. Additionally, ACT or SAT scores may be submitted.

For detailed information on transfer credit requirements, refer to the Transfer Credit section in this catalog.

Early Admission

A student may attend Snow College prior to high school graduation if he or she meets the following conditions:

Is at least a junior or senior in high school, with some rare exceptions for sophomores.
Has a GPA or ACT score that predicts success, generally considered to be a 3.0 GPA or 22 composite ACT score. (A sophomore must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.)
Submits an Early Admission Informed Consent Agreement.
Meets approved course prerequisites that apply to both regular college students and concurrent enrollment students, e.g., Math (ACT and/or math placement score).

Any exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will require an interview. A student admitted under this option will be admitted for one semester at a time and will be allowed to continue only if he or she earns a semester grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher.

Required Materials

A completed admission application
Payment of a nonrefundable $30 application fee for out-of-state residents
Send high school transcript, GED, or home school transcript
Send official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions, including technical education transcripts. If the student has enrolled at another institution but never attended classes, a letter of non-attendance will be required.
ACT/SAT scores are only required for the Presidential academic scholarship and are helpful for class registration placement

Non-Degree Seeking Students

Any student seeking enrollment in a program leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at Snow College for credit must undergo the freshman admission process listed above and become a fully matriculated student. Non-degree seeking, non-credit, and other non-matriculated students are exempt from submitting transcripts or test scores for admission.

It’s important to note that students admitted as non-degree seeking or non-credit students are not eligible for federal financial aid. Should these students later decide to take courses for credit, they must provide transcripts and relevant test scores when applying for matriculated status.

Non-High School Graduates or Home School Students

A student who has not graduated from high school but whose graduating class has graduated must:

Submit any high school transcripts, a signed and notarized affidavit of home school completion, or college transcripts.
ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission but are helpful in placement for class registration.

Any student seeking Federal Financial Aid, FAFSA, MUST have a high school diploma, or GED.

Credit: Transfer and Other

Transfer, advanced placement and concurrent enrollment credit should be submitted with an official transcript from the institution. We encourage students to provide these transcripts before registering for classes.

There is a $10 per credit fee for posting Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Military Training, CLEP, DSST and Foreign Language Credits.

International Students

See information on International Student Admissions.

Concurrent Enrollment Students

Concurrent enrollment classes are college-level classes offered to high school students for both high school and college credit. Classes may be located on the high school or college campus, may be taught by high school teachers who have been approved for adjunct faculty status at the college or by college faculty members. A few online classes are offered for concurrent enrollment. Both vocational and general education classes may be offered for concurrent enrollment credit. Student eligibility requirements for Snow College Concurrent Enrollment are as follows:

Must be a junior or senior in high school, with some rare exceptions for sophomores.
Must have a GPA or ACT score which predicts success, generally considered to be a 3.0 GPA or 22 composite ACT score. CTE courses, other than Business, require a minimum GPA of 2.0. (To be eligible, sophomores must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be recommended by their high school counselor as being ready to do college-level work)
Must submit ACT scores to enroll in English and Math courses. ENGL 1010 requires an English ACT score of 17.
MATH 1030 - Prerequisite: Successful completion of Secondary Math I, II, and III - C average or better course grade in all three classes. Students who do not have a C average or better course grade in all three classes may place into this class with an ACT Math score 22 or higher or appropriate placement test score.
MATH 1040 - Prerequisite: Successful completion of Secondary Math I, II, and III - C average or better course grade in all three classes. Students who do not have a C average or better course grade in all three classes may place into this class with an ACT Math score 22 or higher or appropriate placement test score.
MATH 1050 - Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math Secondary Math I, II, and III - C average or better course grade in all three classes - plus institution prerequisites: an ACT Math score 23 or higher or appropriate placement test score.
Meet department specific prerequisites for enrollment in certain departmental courses.
Meet approved course prerequisites that apply to both regular college students and concur- rent enrollment students.
Pass common final course examinations, which are required of concurrent enrollment students when those examinations are required of regular college students.
Students who receive a failing grade in any concurrent enrollment course will no longer be considered eligible to take concurrent enrollment courses.

Concurrent Enrollment Students will be automatically admitted as incoming Freshmen for the Fall semester following their High School graduation. If you are experiencing any complications with your acceptance to Snow College, please call (800) 848-3399.

Academic Preparation

Even though Snow College is an open admission institution, strong preparation is still recommended. Students with solid academic and study skills are more likely to succeed at Snow. Students are expected to have the reading, writing, and thinking skills necessary for college-level coursework.

Those who need remedial help should understand that Snow College does not have a developmental education program.

Academic Assessment

Assessment testing is recommended for new degree-seeking students for placement into courses. Students may meet this requirement by taking the ACT or SAT I test and having a copy sent to Snow College.

English Placement Guidelines for New Students

Students who have an English ACT of 11 or below are required to take ENGL 0980.
Students with English ACT scores of 12-14 are recommended for ENGL 1005.
Students with scores of 15 or higher may choose ENGL 1010 or 1005.
Students with an English ACT score of 29 or higher may petition to skip ENGL 1010 by taking an English Placement Exam in the Testing Center. The English Department will consider both the ACT and writing sample when placing a student.

Any student wishing to have help with placement options should take a writing assessment exam in the Testing Center.

Math Placement Guidelines for New Students

Snow College offers a variety of math classes to meet the needs of students who have different levels of math skills. The goal at Snow is to help students find the class that best meets their needs. Rather than a course that is too advanced, or a class that is too basic, students should be enrolled in a math course that best matches their skills. Mandatory placement in MATH 0700, 0800, and 1010 is based upon a student’s math ACT score.

Students who score 17 and below will be placed in MATH 0700 or 0800.
Students who score 18-22 will be placed in MATH 1010.
Students who score 21, 22, 23 or higher may place in MATH 1030, 1040, 1050, respectively and a 23 also may place a student in MATH 1080.

To challenge this placement, students may contact the Academic Advising Office to schedule a time to use the ALEKS Assessment tool or a designated equivalent and talk with a faculty member about their placement.

Note: Prerequisite courses or test scores must be less than two years old. If Snow College does not have a record that a student has taken a math class, the ACT, or a placement test in the past two years, the student must (re)take the placement test to ensure placement in the appropriate math class.

Participation in Assessment Activities

Snow College’s commitment to its mission and goals requires conducting regular evaluations of progress in achieving those goals. A student enrolled at Snow College may be asked to participate in assessment by taking special tests, by allowing the college access to scores on nationally standardized examinations, by completing questionnaires and surveys, and by serving as members of focus groups or other discussion groups designed to obtain information.

Some assessment work requires statistical sampling of the student population, so it is important that students be willing to help with assessment when asked. Students should feel no reluctance about participating in assessment because any information obtained is used solely in the improvement of college instruction at the curricular or programmatic level and in ways that do not reflect individually on the student. The scores will not be part of any student’s official record.

International Student Admissions

Director: Becky Adams
Director of Global Learning: Alex Peterson
Head of International Student Services: Diana Montano
International Admissions Counselor: Nate Thomas
International Student Services Assistant: Nobue Swenson

Email: international@sanmingzhi.net
Phone: (435) 283-7411

Snow College ESL Program Mainstreaming Statement

Track One: Unconditional Admission

Students whose native language is not English may be admitted unconditionally to Snow College. In order to qualify for this track students must submit one of the following English Language Assessments:

TOEFL score of at least 63 iBT (minimum of 15 in each section). The Snow College Institutional school code is 4727.
IELTS score of at least 6.0, no sub-section minimum
Duolingo score of at least 100 (minimum of 85 in each section)

After meeting these requirements, Track One students will be allowed to register as full-time academic students

Track Two: Conditional Admission

Students whose native language is not English may be admitted conditionally to Snow College. In order to qualify for this track, students must meet the Snow College academic eligibility requirement, but do not need to submit a TOEFL score. Students in this track are admitted into the ESL program. Students whose English Placement Assessments are below the required scores are automatically admitted to this track, as well. All students in this track are given a placement exam prior to arrival at Snow College by the chair of the English as a Second Language (ESL) Dept.

After taking the Placement Exam, Track Two students are placed in one of four different levels. Students who earn a score of 88 or better on the placement exam will be admitted into regular academic courses and will need to take only ESL 1051 as a prerequisite for ENGL 1010. Students may challenge ESL 1051 by taking a written essay exam that is graded by three ESL faculty members. Students must pass this with an 85% or better by at least two of the three raters.

Exit Criteria

Students in the Snow College ESL program must pass all required ESL courses with a minimum grade of B (85%) or higher before exiting the program and matriculating as full-time academic students.

Students who do not pass all of the ESL coursework will be on a probationary status and monitored by the Center for Global Engagement staff until the exit requirement has been satisfied. The Center for Global Engagement acts as Primary Designated School Official for all SEVIS and immigration/status related matters. Any issues that affect the immigration status of an international student in the ESL program are subject to decision by the Center for Global Engagement.

Passing required ESL courses with a grade of B (3.0) or better satisfies the foreign language requirement for graduation from Snow College with the AA degree. Students entering on Track 1 also satisfy the foreign language requirement.

If students wish to enter academic programs directly, they should arrange to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in their home countries and have the results sent to:

Snow College International Student Admissions
150 College Avenue
Ephraim, UT 84627 U.S.A.

For information concerning dates and location of the TOEFL exam in various countries, write to:

TOEFL
CN6155
Princeton, New Jersey 08541‑6155 U.S.A.
www.ets.org/toefl/

Students who wish to apply to Snow College should access the application form at sanmingzhi.net/international/apply.html. Once the application is submitted, student must provide the following documents:

Proof of graduation from high school (translated into English, if needed)
Financial Statement of Support from sponsor or family (found at abu4.sanmingzhi.net/international)
Current bank statement or proof of funding showing $20,500 USD for education expenses
Copy of biographical page of passport

The same procedure should be followed if students have completed any college or university work. The college or university transcript must be translated into English and reviewed by a credential evaluation service. The preferred service of Snow College is SpanTran

Students must come fully prepared to meet the necessary financial obligations for the full time they will be in the United States. It is estimated that each student will need at least $20,500* per academic year (9 months). This is exclusive of travel. Below are estimated costs:

* Plus transportation
* Cost may change

Presently, there are no loans available for international students. International students are eligible to apply for any academic and departmental scholarships or the International Student Endowment Scholarship which is offered to students who are fully matriculated and have completed one semester of study at Snow College. International Students on an F-1 visa may also find employment on campus at a minimum wage but may not work more than twenty (20) hours per week. Off‑campus work is not permitted for international students.

In order for international students to be admitted, they must make a statement concerning their financial intentions for the entire academic year.

Entry documents will be issued to students after students have received official acceptance.