Automotive Application Packet in PDF Format
NOTE: This application is NOT necessary for students wishing to register in AUTO 708, AUTO 710, or Saturday or Evening Automotive Classes. Students wishing to take the classes mentioned above need only use the Skyline College Application for Admission available online at www.skylinecollege.edu. If you are interested in the Entry Level Automotive Technology Certificate Program, it requires a different application. For more information on that program email SkylineAutoEntryLevel@smccd.edu.
Application for the Daytime Automotive Technology Program must be received by April 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester. The application and all documents must be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Applications received after the deadline will be assigned the next available number on a waiting list according to the date received. Applicants will be informed of the status of their application within six weeks of the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for submitting the following:
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r A d m i s s i o n
1. Completion of the Skyline College Application online at the college website: www.skylinecollege.edu.
2. Completion of the Daytime Automotive Technology Program Application. (Automotive Application Packet in PDF Format)
NOTE: To view or print the above PDF formatted files you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE
3. Documented proof of prior experience. All statements MUST be substantiated by attached documents of verification (a transcript or letter from employer on business letterhead). Such documentation may come from one or more of the following:
A. One semester of AUTO 710 or AUTO 709 at Skyline College (or equivalent from another community college) with a grade of "B" or higher (Submit a copy of your final grade report with your application or a letter from your instructor.)
OR
B. One year of high school automotive training with grades of "B" or higher (verified by official transcript). Also, a letter of recommendation from an automotive instructor would be beneficial or a copy of a Tech Prep Certificate of credit.
OR
C. One year of R.O.P. Automotive training with a grade of "B" or higher or equivalent training. (A copy of your R.O.P. Certificate must be submitted with your application.)
OR
D. One year of full-time related work experience. This will be documented by submitting a letter with this application from your employer on business letterhead specifying employment dates and duties.
MATH
4. All students must meet the math proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
A. Eligibility for MATH 110, 111 or higher on the Skyline College Math Placement Test. (Submit a copy of Math Placement Test results with your application.) Test scores are good for 2 years from date of test.
OR
B. Submitting a college transcript showing completion MATH 811 or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher.
5. All students must meet the English proficiency requirement by:
A. Eligibility for ESOL 400 or ENGL 846, 836, 105, or 100 and READ 836 or 420 on the Skyline College English Placement Test or qualifying course work (Submit a copy of your English Placement Test results or your final grade report from your qualifying course work with your application.)
OR
B. Satisfactory completion of ENGL 826 with a grade of "C" or higher and READ 826 with a grade of "C" or higher. (Submit a copy of your final grade report with your application.)
NOTE: Minimum requirements may be lowered at the discretion of the selection committee, depending on the number of available seats and the number of applicants.
COMPLETED APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO:
PLACEMENT TEST DATES
For testing dates please contact the Assessment/Placement Testing Office at (650) 738-4164.
FEE SCHEDULE
For fees click here for fee schedule of the online catalog.
For information regarding fee waivers and refund policies, consult the current college catalog or class schedule.
TOOLS
The current cost of tools purchased in connection with this program for the first semester is approximately $500 to $950, depending upon the brand of tools and the supplier, with an additional tool cost of $600 to $900 spread over the remaining semesters.
Information regarding possible financial assistance to defray program costs is available from the Office of Financial Aid, Building 2, Student Services Center, (650) 738-4236.
For further information contact the Automotive Department at (650) 738-4438 or the Office of Admissions and Records at (650) 738-4251
Get the necessary Program Applications:
Automotive Application Packet in PDF Format
