Admission Steps
Get ready to rev your engines! Blend your passion for cars with a hands-on experience in the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø’s Automotive Service Technology Program. Your educational experience will go beyond the classroom and prepare you for the fast-paced, ever-changing automotive industry. This is a limited enrollment program that admits students in the fall semester.
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Apply to ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø and become a Golden Eagle: Fill out the free online form to Apply to ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø, then watch your email for your acceptance letter and instructions to get set up as a new student.
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Take a mechanical reasoning test: All students interested in the Automotive Service Technology Program (ASTP) need to complete the mechanical reasoning test in the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Testing Center. You will need your ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø student ID number and a valid photo ID with you in order to take the test. This is a timed 12-minute test. You must arrive one hour before closing, so be sure to check the current ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Testing Center hours of operation.
Students who live more than 1 hour away from either the Twin Falls or Burley campuses must contact Robyn Swainston to determine alternate testing locations. - Prepare for Registration: Make an appointment with an to declare your major and get registration clearance.
- Prepare for additional required expenses:
- Textbooks: $500
- Tools: $1000--$4400 depending on quality and brand and preference
- Course fees for whole program $190
DO NOT purchase any of these items before you are officially accepted to the program!
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Meet with program manager: Schedule an appointment with program manager Robyn Swainston to discuss next steps.
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Secure a job: After your application is reviewed and accepted, you will need to secure a job with a local dealership where you will work through the duration of the program. Details will be covered during the program orientation.