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 in the back of the Schedule of Classes or online at www.skylinecollege.edu.
The high student demand for occupational/technical training in the automotive trade necessitates that Skyline College develop a selection procedure that will allow fair and equitable opportunity for all students seeking admission to this program. Preference will be given to students who are residents of the San Mateo County Community College District. Students applying from outside the District will only be accepted on a space-available basis. Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications within six weeks of the application deadline.
The following selection procedure has been adopted for the fall and spring semesters. This application must be received by April 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester. 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. You are responsible for all of the following:
1. 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.
2. Completion of the Skyline College Application (included in the Automotive Packet above.)
3. Documented proof of prior experience. All statements MUST be substantiated by attached documents of verification (a transcript or letter from employer). Such documentation may come from one or more of the following:
A. One semester of AUTO 710 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 specifying employment dates and duties.
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 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.) Test scores are good for 2 years from date of test.
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.)
6. Pre-enrollment interview with Skyline College Automotive counselor. (Please call counseling at (650) 738-4317 and ask for an appointment with the Automotive counselor.)
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 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.
The current cost of tools purchased in connection with this program is approximately $ 1,300 for the first semester with an additional $900 over the remaining four 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 and E.O.P.S., Building 2, Student Services Center, (650) 738-4139.
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
