2021-2022 3 WHY “ENSIGN”? The College is named after Ensign Peak. On Ensign July 26, 1847, two days after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young and several other College is men hiked to the top of a mountain he had seen in vision prior to beginning the trek west. developing From their vantage point, one thousand feet above the valley floor, Brigham Young described his vision capable and the men “began to lay plans for the future city.“ That spot, Ensign Peak, and trusted rises just north of where the College is located. It was given that name because it was a symbol of disciples of the “spirit of international outreach and the ancient promise that here one could learn the ways of Jesus Christ. God.” Throughout its history, Ensign College, now located in the shadow of Ensign Peak, Our students are has provided such an equipped with practical environment. power as they develop: For more info, visit: Market-Ready Skills ensign.edu/about. Character Confidence Competence ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE 5 Conference Center Ensign Peak Capitol Building Tabernacle SLC Temple Church History Family History Museum Library City Creek Center Museum of Art Salt Palace Summit Grill @ Ensign College Vivint Arena BYU SLC BYU-Pathway Our SLC International Center Worldwide Airport Location The Gateway Clark (shopping/entertainment) Planetarium ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE 7 ABOUT US Ensign College provides a comprehensive edu- cation in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of 438 Latter-day Saints. This atmo- sphere is created and pre- Graduates 457 316 served through commitment two-year degrees to Church ideals and princi- in 20 programs ples by our students, staff, faculty, and administration. 221 Located in downtown Salt Lake City, just two blocks west 140 of Temple Square, the campus Returned provides students with many 217 Missionaries ( 32% ) opportunities to connect with the local community through shopping, concerts, sports, and many other activities. 273 38% of graduates are International Students from the U.S. ( 62% ) (from 35 countries) Thanks to small class sizes (21:1 student-to-teacher ratio), students can form friendships Graduates join an Alumni throughout their time at Association comprised of the College. Free UTA passes allow 100,000+ enrolled students to former students. commute to campus through Bus, Trax, or the Frontrunner. Each year 2,200 students come to Ensign College. ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE 9 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) Choose from skills-based, non-transferable degrees with set curriculums (no certificates). Designed to prepare you for an entry-level position in that specific field, with no further education required to succeed. Applied Technology Interior Design Business Intelligence Network Engineering Business Management Paralegal Studies Communication Social Media Marketing Cybersecurity Software Development Information Technology BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (BAS) 4-year degree that emphasizes specialized skills over general education, so you’ll graduate ready to advance quickly in your career. Accounting – Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management What We Offer Business Management - Bachelor of Applied Science Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science Cybersecurity – Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology CERTIFICATES Digital Marketing – Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication One- or two-semester, 15-19 credit programs Network Engineering Core designed to teach new skills so students become Paralegal Studies better qualified for specific jobs. Professional Business Management ensign.edu/degrees-certificates Accounting Professional Sales Business Analytics Programming Fundamentals Business Intelligence Core Project Management Business Language Small Business Management & Cloud & System Administration Entrepreneurship Communication Core Social Media Marketing YOUR GOAL OUR OPTIONS CREDENTIALS RESULTS Communication Fundamentals Software Engineering CAREER 1-3 SKILLS-BASED PROMOTION Computer Science CERTIFICATE EXPERIENCE Technical Support Engineer BOOST C SEMESTERS CERTIFICATE NEW JOB Cybersecurity Core GREATER INCOME Technology Account Management . Digital Content Creation JOB SKILLS + EXPERIENCE & ASSOCIATE 2 ENTRY-LEVEL Digital Marketing AND DEGREE YEARS COLLEGE TRANSFERABILITY AS DEGREE JOB IN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TRANSFER OF DEGREE Global Supply Chain & Operations . Hospitality & Tourism Management DEGREE (AS) ASSOCIATE SKILLS + APPLIEDOF APPLIED 2-3 JOB IN ASSOCIATE YEARS COLLEGE EXPERIENCE Complete general education requirements and AAS DEGREESCIENCE CAREER FIELD Interior Design DEGREE DEGREE learn specific, employable skills by completing a Career Long-term IT Fundamentals PREPARE certificate. Students who plan to continue their . FOR. .JOB . Medical Assisting education should choose this option. BACHELOR SKILLS + OF APPLIED 4 JOB IN YEARS COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 100% transferable. BAS SCIENCE CAREER FIELD Medical Billing & Coding DEGREE DEGREE ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE 11 Teaching & Learning A recent Forbes article What is so different about the experience you’ll have at Ensign reports the skills that College? You’ll be immersed in learning environments where employers say new col- you’ll act as agents of your own learning. As you learn in Spirit- lege grads do not have: centered classrooms, you’ll be invited to study and learn by Leadership faith as you seek the gifts of the Spirit to change and become responsible for your learning, developing as a capable and Professionalism trusted disciple of Jesus Christ. Agility Problem-solving As a learner at Ensign College, you will— Prepare to develop and demonstrate professional capabilities. Written Skills Act as an agent of your learning in an immersive learning environment, Verbal Skills resulting in Deep Learning—to know, do, and become. Demonstrate how your journey to become a capable and trusted disciple Collaboration of Jesus Christ has changed and shaped you to embrace future Teamwork opportunities with confidence, resiliency, and faith. President Bruce C. Kusch has said, “This campus- wide initiative helps students to discover % how to learn more deeply. One pattern 96 of college for deep learning, called subject administrators think matter immersion (SMI), creates they are doing an an environment in which the adequate job student is immersed, covered of preparing and surrounded by the course graduates content rather than merely being presented with it by the instructor. Assignments revolve around real-life % challenges, including 11 tasks they will face in the of business workplace. Students are leaders think responsible for defining students are how they demonstrate prepared subject mastery, thus improving their leadership and problem-solving capabilities.” “Why don’t we make college more like the world of work?” - PRESIDENT BRUCE C. KUSCH ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSIONS GUIDE 13 What We Cost To embrace and support each individual’s unique talents and circumstances, Ensign College provides a variety of scholarship offerings for students. % Visit our scholarship website to review and apply for our offerings:ensign.edu/scholarships 74 of first-time, full-time For federal financial aid availability, fill out the Ensign College students FAFSA form: studentaid.gov receive state, Federal or Questions? institutional financial aid [email protected] (801) 524-8111 (from IPEDS data). The following chart illustrates cost of tuition and average cost of living while attending for one semester for full-time students (12-18 credits) during the 2021-2022 school year. One Semester Living Off Campus Living with Parents Church Member Tuition $ 1,828 $ 1,828 Non-Church Member Tuition $ 3,656 $ 3,656 Books & Supplies $ 100 $ 100 Room & Board $ 3,143 $ 1,622 Transportation $ 1,364 $ 1,364 Personal Expenses $ 710 $ 710 Loan Fees $ 25 $ 25 Church Member Total $ 7,170 $ 5,649 Non-Church Member Total $ 8,998 $ 7,477 If you are taking 1-11 credits, the cost per credit is $153 for church member students, and $306 per credit for non-church member students. ENSIGN COLLEGE | 2021-2022 ADMISSION GUIDE 15 How to Apply Ensign College uses a holistic review process, which means all parts of the application are considered. Here’s what you need to apply: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Equivalency of high school graduation/completion or completion of at least 24 semester credits of International students admitted to college work. Ensign College need to have a valid • Ecclesiastical Endorsement passport, pay a deposit, and provide evidence of financial support before • Essay a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibil- ity for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student • One-time $35 application fee Status,” can be issued. The I-20 is necessary to pay the ensign.edu/how-to-apply I-901 SEVIS fee, apply for a visa, and travel to the United States. Please [email protected] | (801) 524-8145 visit our site for specific require- ments and details. ADMISSIONS DEADLINES ensign.edu/international 2021 Fall Semester While studying in the United States, (September 13 – December 15) it is important to maintain your sta- International: August 1, 2021 tus. Please be mindful of the follow- Domestic: September 1, 2021 ing requirements to stay in-status: 2022 Winter Semester • Enroll in at least 12 credits per (January 5 – April 7) semester, 9 of which must be International: November 15, 2021 on campus Domestic: December 15, 2021 • Attend