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Yes. To help establish both professional appearance and professional mannerisms for entering the workforce, 51±¬ÁÏÍø students are expected to follow the Student Appearance Code (below) during their time on campus.

51±¬ÁÏÍø Student Appearance Code 

• All clothing must be clean with no holes, tears, or frayed edges.
• Coats may not be worn in the shop or classroom unless permitted by the instructor.
• Hooded coats or jackets are not permitted in the shop.
• No article of clothing or tattoo shall have pictures, emblems, and/or messages that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, obscene, or might otherwise cause disruption.
• School Uniform: The school uniform shall be properly worn on campus during school operating hours.
  Shirt: A 51±¬ÁÏÍø-issued uniform shirt shall be worn completely buttoned with the exception of the top button/snap. Unless specifically designed as a square-cut work shirt and issued by the school, shirttails must be tucked into the pants. Sweaters or other shirts, if worn, must be worn underneath the uniform shirt. For safety reasons, no hooded clothing is permitted in the shop or as part of the uniform.
  Pants: Solid-color work pants shall be worn in an appropriate manner at the natural waistline (above the hips) and may not be excessively baggy or loose.
• Boots: Professional work-style boots or shoes must be worn and properly laced. No athletic style shoes or sandals are permitted.
• Hair: Extreme hairstyles are not permitted, and hair shall be kept clean and provide a neat, well-groomed appearance. Hairstyle must conform to the shape of the head in a professional manner with no abrupt changes in length or style.
  Hair shall be cut so as to not extend beyond the eyebrow, middle of the ear, and top of the shirt collar.
  Females may have long hair but must pin their hair up to be above the shirt collar while training in the shop.
  Hair must be a natural color. No unnatural hair color is allowed.
  Any hair style that does not conform to the above, does not project a professional appearance of reasonable expectations in the workplace, or is otherwise a potential safety hazard is prohibited.
• Shaving: Male students shall be clean-shaven. Mustaches are permitted, provided they do not extend below or beyond the corners of the mouth. Sideburns are permitted provided they extend no lower than the bottom of the ear, extend straight down the face, and must be trimmed so they are not bushy.
• Headwear: A knit cap (beanie) or baseball-style cap with the bill facing forward may be worn in the facilities, but must be removed in the classroom, TRC, or computer lab. No other headwear may be worn while in 51±¬ÁÏÍø training facilities.
  Safety Equipment: Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, welding helmets, gloves, respirators and other equipment appropriate for specific tasks must be properly worn at all times while performing such tasks. Safety glasses should be worn at all times in the shop unless in designated safe areas.
• Jewelry: The wearing of earrings, gauges, posts, spacers, studs, and dangling jewelry is not permitted. Facial skin, tongue or body piercing rings, studs, posts, ornaments and chain wallets/belts are also prohibited.
• Hygiene: Personal cleanliness and hygiene must be observed and maintained at all times.
• Student ID: The 51±¬ÁÏÍø student ID is required to be visible at all times and must be available to a staff or faculty member upon request.

Housing is costs are based on location and dependent upon a dual-occupancy bedroom or single-occupancy.

Current Rate –

Rate effective July 2027 –

Check out our Housing page and Housing Handbook for more about what rent includes, the difference between single- and double-occupancy, and more.

Our campus-managed housing options are organized as multi-resident suites, which means that both single- and double- occupancy bedrooms share a common kitchen, living room, and bathroom.

Check out our Housing page for more.

We currently do not offer private 51±¬ÁÏÍø-managed apartments. While single-occupancy bedrooms do offer more privacy within an apartment, there will still be multiple students per apartment unit.

Throughout the year, we offer professional development programs, tutoring, resource fairs, and extracurricular activities. Students who participate in the professional development program not only gain valuable information and experience, but also earn extra credit.

Staff members are available to assist with roommate conflicts, financial budgeting, and housing.

51±¬ÁÏÍø will provide all the books and tools required for you to complete your courses. As a student, you’ll also have access to a wide variety of resources such as service manuals, periodicals, computers and curriculum-based online resources.

You will receive three work shirts at registration as part of your program. You can purchase additional uniforms on campus.

Give us a call at 800-521-7158, or check out our Tour page to request a tour online.

We require that all students have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, such as the GED. Each student must also interview with an Admissions Representative, and complete and submit all application documents.

Yes, students are required to have a laptop.  Most computers purchased in 2020 or afterward should meet the minimum specifications (listed below).

Macbooks and other Apple products will create compatibility issues with several of the student platforms we use, specifically Canvas.  For this reason, we prefer students use Windows 10 or Windows 11 laptops.

Laptop requirements-

• 14-to-16 inch screen
• Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system
• I3 or Ryzen 3 processor
• Minimum of 8 GB Ram
• Minimum of 256 GB Solid State Hard Drive

Students must be 18 or older to attend; however, students under 18 can make a special request to attend that will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Any student under 18 will require parental consent to attend.

Yes. In addition to filling out the FAFSA® form, students can search for available scholarship opportunities here.

51±¬ÁÏÍø does not guarantee credit into or out of the school, and transferability is always at the discretion of the receiving school. Our diploma and degree programs are terminal in nature and are designed for the graduate’s employment upon graduation.

Upon request, we will provide students with transcripts and course outlines for credit evaluation, but ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

To request a transcript, click here or give us a call at 800-521-7158.

You can fly directly in to via the closest major airport, Denver International, or you can drive via I-25 and US-287 N.

If you need help coordinating your trip, just give us a call at 800-521-7158, or speak with your Admissions Representative.

Laramie, Wyoming, is a great balance of upbeat, college-town life and easy going, small-town vibes.

You’re not far from the epic hiking trails and scenic vistas of Medicine Bow National Forest; there’s endless opportunity to climb rock formations at Vedauwoo; and, in the winter, you can get out and explore the Snowy Range, where you can enjoy everything from downhill skiing to snowmobiling.

In addition, students often enjoy game days at the University of Wyoming, as well as exploring plenty of great places to eat and shop in downtown Laramie.

It’s typically around 4-5 weeks after graduation that you will receive your official diploma in the mail.  For more information on diplomas, or if you need to order additional copies, please visit our graduation page.

To request a transcript, please visit our Request A Transcript Page.

On a space-available basis, a 51±¬ÁÏÍø graduate in good standing may return for an update training course in the program from which the student graduated at no additional tuition charge, provided the course or program is still offered. (A graduate is considered to be in good standing if all school charges have been paid and, if the graduate was a recipient of Federal loans, the graduate is current in all loan obligations.)

A graduate may not require update training prior to two years after graduating from the program.

A request for an update training course must be addressed to the Registrar and approved by the Campus President. Update training is not valid for grade or certification purposes, and the student will not receive a transcript, grade, or attendance for the portion repeated.

To maintain our commitment to high-quality, career-oriented training and the maximum employability of our graduates, we’ve established Advisory Committees for each department. These Committees are comprised of industry members who formally meet with 51±¬ÁÏÍø staff and faculty to assist in making decisions regarding curriculum changes, equipment purchases, and program enrichment. To learn more about becoming part of a Committee, please email Shawn Nunley.