Admissions & Application Process, Professional Certificate ProgramPlease note: Rockport College curriculum for the Professional Certificate Program is currently under revision for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. Please visit this site or contact the Registrar’s office at 1-877-577-770 after April 15, 2008, for any changes to academic scheduling and course information. Who Should AttendApplicants must have at least 2 years of college experience or equivalent professional experience and be over 21 years of age. Previous image-making education or workshops is advisable. The pace over the 30 weeks is demanding and requires a high degree of motivation, self-direction, and the ability to set goals and to work independently to achieve those goals. A portfolio or reel review is required prior to admission. We strongly encourage a personal interview, campus tour and portfolio review. Phone interviews are acceptable once a selection of work has been mailed in for review. New Media applicants must show evidence of competency in basic applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark or PageMaker in their portfolio, VHS tape or CD. Applicants who lack fundamental Macintosh and application skills are required to complete a 2-week "crash course" just prior to the start of the fall term. Application DeadlineRockport College is on a rolling admissions basis. Application ProcessApplicants are required to submit the following:
AcceptanceWe will acknowledge receipt of your application and will correspond with you concerning all required materials. Once we have received a complete application (See Application Process) we will process your application within 2 weeks. You will be informed in writing of your acceptance. We do appreciate your making a commitment as early as possible. A tuition deposit of $600 will hold space for you in your class. Certification RequirementsStudents wishing to obtain a Professional Certificate need to complete a total of 36 credits with a C grade or better. The 36 credits are made up of required courses and electives. International StudentsRockport College is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice for foreign students, in accordance with U.S. Immigration laws. International students attending Rockport College must submit proof of financial ability to cover all costs, including travel to and from their home country. Information on student visas and applications are available upon acceptance by calling, faxing or writing Rockport College Registration Office Rockport College (phone 207.2367.8581, ext 303). Scholarships and Financial grants may be available, on application; however, Rockport College student loans are not available to international students. All deposits and fees must be paid in U.S. funds. Registration & OrientationA few weeks prior to your arrival in Rockport, you will receive a packet of information confirming your accommodations, if applicable, and information on what to bring, how to prepare, what additional costs may be encountered and registration and orientation dates and times.
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