University Admissions and Background Checks

University Admissions Background Checks

Policy and Procedure

POLICY

All students making application to Minot State University must answer the following questions:

  1. Have you ever pled guilty (or no contest) to or been convicted of any felony? 0 Yes 0 No
  2. Within the past 10 years, have you pled guilty (or no contest) to or otherwise been convicted of a misdemeanor crime involv­ing violence or the threat of violence in any court? (“Crime of violence” means an offense in which physical force was used, attempted or threatened against the person or property of an­other or by the nature of the offense involving substantial risk that physical force may be used against a person or property of another.) 0 Yes 0 No
  3. Are you currently required to register as a sex offender in any state? 0 Yes 0 No
  4. Have you been dismissed or suspended from a college or uni­versity for disciplinary reasons within the last 5 years (“Dis­missed for disciplinary reasons” means a permanent separation from an institution due to conduct or behavior. “Suspended for disciplinary reasons” means a sanction imposed for disciplinary reasons that results in a student leaving school for a fixed period but not permanently.) 0 Yes 0 No

PROCEDURE

  1. The Enrollment Services Office will process all applications following already established procedures. If an applicant has indicated a “YES” on any of the Additional Required Questions, the flowing steps will be followed:
    1. A “Campus Safety and Security” e-mail will be sent to the prospective student requesting they submit their official criminal record and complete a security questionnaire.
    2. Admissions applications will be on hold until all paperwork is received.
  2. The Director of Enrollment Services will receive files of applicants who answer “YES” to any of the questions.
    1. The Admissions Security Committee will meet as necessary to review all applicants’ materials located in the database who have submitted all their information regarding the questions listed above.
    2. Based on the information provided by the applicant, the committee will determine one of the following actions:
      • Admit
      • Admit with conditions
      • Admission denied
    3. After the committee has made their determination, the chair will fill out the “Conditions of Admission” form for students to be admitted. A copy of the “Conditions of Admission” form will be imaged to the student account. Additional copies will be sent to appropriate offices which may include, but are not limited to; Student Financial Aid, Residence Life, or other departments as determined by the conditions set by the committee.
    4. Applicants denied admission will have a program action of DENY. These individuals will also receive information regarding the appeal process.
An applicant who is denied admission from the committee can appeal the committee’s decision by the flowing the appeal process. Appeals may be made to the office of the Director of Enrollment Services. The appeals committee will consist of the Vice President for Student Affairs the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Director of Enrollment Services. The decision of this committee