Los Angeles Campus: (323) 966-5444
Van Nuys Campus: (818) 382-6000
The first step in the enrollment process is an informational interview with an admission representative. The applicant and his or her family are given a tour of the campus. Students are given a copy of the catalog, catalog supplement, consumer information including tuition and fees, current schedules of programs start dates and a list of faculty.
Admission to the Technical Diploma and Degree Programs Applicants with a high school diploma or GED must receive a passing score on nationally recognized test. Applicants without a high school diploma or GED must be tested by an Independent Third Party Administrator and receive a passing score on a nationally recognized test.
Admissions to technical programs for non-native English speaking applicants In order to be qualified to apply for technical programs, non-native English speaking applicants are required to first be tested for English Language proficiency and receive passing scores on LA ORT’s ESL placement tests. Admission to the ESL Diploma Program ESL program applicants holding a high school diploma or GED who are non-native speakers of English are given written and oral English placement tests and will be placed at a level corresponding to the scores achieved on the placement tests.
Ability to Benefit Applicants without a high school diploma or GED, “Ability to Benefit”, must be tested by an independent third party administrator and receive a passing score on nationally recognized test for admission to Diploma and Degree programs.
Additionally, ESL program applicants without a high school diploma or GED (Ability to Benefit), who are non-native speakers of English are given written and oral English placement tests and will be placed at a level corresponding to the scores achieved on such tests.
Admission Criteria for Students with Mental or Physical Disabilities The admissions requirements and procedures for students with mental or physical handicaps are the same as the requirements and procedures for the general population. The facilities of Los Angeles and Van Nuys Campuses comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and regulations in regard to handicapped access.
Admissions Schedule The admissions office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Evening appointments may be arranged in advance by calling Los Angeles ORT College. An admissions representative may be reached directly by calling (323) 966-5444 at the Los Angeles Campus or (818) 382-6000 at the Van Nuys Campus. Program start dates are scheduled to begin periodically throughout the calendar year. A copy of program start dates may be obtained by contacting the admissions office.
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