To be eligible for admission to any program at Ranken, you need your high school diploma, GED or HiSET certificate.
Aside from that, the admissions requirements depend on which program you are applying to attend. Find out more below!
Day Programs
College Credit
If you have already taken some college classes, you may be able to use them to determine your placement in some gen eds at Ranken. Just submit your transcript to the Admissions office for review.
Evening Programs
Most evening program students who have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET meet all requirements for entrance into their major.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM)
Admission to Ranken’s BSAM program is open to the following groups:
- Current Ranken students
- Ranken alumni
- Graduates from other technical schools
- Experienced technical workers
- Apprentices and graduates of union trade programs
- Individuals with technical training from the military
Applications for admission through transfer credit will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
You may be eligible for credit for your real-world experience. Ranken’s Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process evaluates your work experience, apprenticeship programs, community service, travel and military training.
Letters of recommendation from past faculty or employers, providing evidence of the prospective student’s work ethic, may also be required.