IYRS Admissions Policy

Students must apply to enter the Certificate programs. Admission to the programs is based on the applicant’s desire and ability to complete the course of study. Previous experience with boats, woodworking or marine systems is desired but is not required. Students are selected without regard to national or ethnic origin, race, sex, age, sexual orientation or religion and must be capable of benefiting from the training offered. Applicants must be seeking job training. All persons applying for admission must have completed high school or the equivalency and have the ability to understand written and oral instruction in the English language.

Procedures

There are two parts to the application process. The first part includes submission of the application form, including your applicant's statements, two letters of recommendation, a medical release, copies of your most recent academic transcripts, either high school or college, or GED test scores.

The second part is an interview with an IYRS representative. Once all of your application materials have been received, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. It is strongly recommended that the interview take place in person here on the IYRS campus.Applications for the full-time Certificate programs are available online. You can also contact John Freer, Director of Admissions or by phone at (401) 848-5777 ext. 203 or cell at (401) 536-8670.

The Certificate programs have one start date in September each year. Applications are accepted year round. Our admissions committee reviews completed applications three times a year in December, March and July. In order to be considered by the admissions committee, applications must be received by December 1, March 1 or July 1. A completed application includes all of the required submissions listed below and an interview with a member of the IYRS admissions department.

IYRS awards scholarship funds to students with financial need. Students applying for scholarship funds will need to submit their financial aid application at the same time as their student application. For more information, please contact the Academic Coordinator or by phone at 401-848-5777 x205.

All applicants are notified of their status after the admissions committee has reviewed their completed application. Once a class is full, accepted applicants are placed on a waiting list.

Your application must include the following:

1) A completed student application form.

2) An application fee of $75 (check written to IYRS).

3) Two letters of reference, preferably from an employer or teacher. IYRS reserves the right to request additional letters of reference. The person writing your reference letter should be able to list how long and in what capacity they have known you. They should also be able to attest to your ability to work well with others, work ethic, and ability to commit to a project. Additional information or comments are welcome.

4) A completed medical authorization form.

5) Your official high school transcript, GED or college transcript. Transcripts can be obtained by calling your school and requesting they mail a copy to IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840, Attn: Academic Coordinator.

6) Applicant statements. The statements relate to why you wish to attend IYRS and what your goals are after completion of the program. You should feel free to provide additional information about your past experiences, projects, etc.

All questions related to the application or admissions process can be directed to the Academic Coordinator or by phone at 401-848-5777 x205.

Class size is limited in all programs. In order to be considered for admission to the September 2010 programs it is strongly recommended that your completed application be submitted as soon as possible.

IYRS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools/Colleges (ACCSC).