Each applicant for admission is assigned an admissions advisor who directs the applicant through the steps of the admissions process, provides information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services, and assists the applicant in setting necessary appointments and interviews.
Admission decisions are based on the applicant’s fulfillment of these requirements, a review of the applicant’s previous educational records, and a review of the applicant’s career interests. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that Fortis Institute receives all required documentation. All records received become the property of Fortis Institute.
- The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The applicant must provide documentation of graduation from high school or college in the form of a valid high school diploma or higher earned degree, a transcript, or other acceptable documentation which confirms that the applicant meets or exceeds the academic achievement equivalent to a standard high school diploma earned in the USA as defined by the State where the diploma was earned. All documents from foreign countries must also be translated into English and evaluated to be equivalent or higher than a USA high school diploma by a credential evaluation service; or applicants, who do not have proof of graduation from high school or an equivalent GED, may qualify for admission into the Class A CDL Driving program by demonstrating their ability to achieve an acceptable level of proficiency. The option to demonstrate such ability is to take and pass the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) with a minimum score of an 11. Applicants to the School who do not achieve a passing score are eligible to immediately retake another version of the SLE. In the event that the applicant fails to achieve a passing score on the second administration of the SLE, the applicant is eligible to take the SLE a third time using another version; however, a minimum of seven days must elapse after the second testing date before the third SLE may be administered. In addition, this administration and subsequent administrations requires approval by the Campus President. A fourth and final administration of another version of the SLE is permitted only after a minimum of 180 days have elapsed since the date of the third test administration. Applicants who choose to take the entrance test for the fourth and final time are strongly encouraged to pursue remediation in reading and math prior to testing for the fourth and final time to assist in strengthening their critical thinking skills. Applicants for readmission must achieve the passing score on the SLE required of current applicants for admission to the selected program of study. If the applicant is applying for re- admission, and previously achieved a passing score on the SLE, the passing test score may be used for re- admission, provided the SLE test was administered and passed within 3 years (36 months) of the date of re- admission. A different version of the SLE will be used each time the applicant takes the exam.
- The applicant must be eighteen years of age or older at the time he or she starts his or her program of study.
- The applicant must complete an Applicant Information Form.
- The applicant must interview an admissions advisor and/or other administrative staff.
- The applicant must submit a valid driver’s license and provide school permission to verify validity by obtaining a Motor Vehicle Record.
For students entering the Commercial Truck Driver Training program (480 hour driving program). The applicant must receive a negative result on a pre-enrollment drug screen ordered by the campus prior to acceptance in the program. If the applicant receives a positive result on the pre-enrollment drug screen ordered by the campus, they may retake the drug screen again after 30 days have passed. If the applicant receives another positive result on the Pre-Enrollment drug screen ordered by the campus, they may take the drug screen again after 365 days have passed.
In addition, the applicant must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) drug screen ordered by the campus prior to the completion of Course CTD125. All commercial driving students in courses CTD125-CTD155 will be entered into the school’s random drug and alcohol testing pool and be subject to random Screens. For students entering the Class A CDL Preparatory program: The applicant must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) drug screen ordered by the campus prior to acceptance in the program. All program participants will be entered in the school’s random drug and alcohol testing pool and be subject to random screens.
- The applicant must meet the physical requirements for driver qualifications as defined under Part 391: Qualification for Drivers in the Federal Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Applicants are required to pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) physical examination with an expirations date no sooner than:
- Commercial Truck Driver Training – 9 months from the first day of class.
- Class A CDL Preparatory – 3 months from the first day of class.
- A CDL Learner’s Permit will be required prior to participation in on-the-road training in the Commercial Truck Driver Training program and the Class A CDL Preparatory program.
- The applicant must meet all financial obligations.
- Applicants must agree to and sign the Fortis Institute Enrollment Agreement.