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History of the College
Laurus is derived from a Latin word meaning "success". We at Laurus College strive to make our learning environment a place where caring and excellence thrives. The name of our college signifies our commitment to our goal of success for students and serves as a reminder of our most important mission, a quality education and a quality experience.
Laurus College is a private postsecondary institution and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Laurus College, LLC. Laurus College, LLC helped to develop this college in order to offer a quality education and a quality experience for students seeking a unique college experience. Laurus College, LLC was founded in 2006, and is proud to open its first campuses in the state of California. Laurus College, LLC purchased Atlas Computer Centers, a chain of computer training schools established in 1998, in March 2006. Laurus College, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qe2 Systems, Inc, a Michigan corporation incorporated in 2004.
The Laurus System
Laurus College provides a comprehensive training approach which enables students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real life situations. The Laurus System incorporates "real world" projects with the students' ongoing lesson plans.
Laurus College was founded with a commitment to excellence. From its inception, the overriding requirement expected of the faculty, management, and curriculum has been to give the student a superior education and the skills necessary to utilize that education in today's work environment. The Laurus System assists people in understanding the new concepts that they will be learning, in a manner that gets them involved in more than just what is taught in the classroom, it includes how these tasks will be applied in the real world.
What is the Laurus Experience?
The Laurus experience is our commitment to a quality education and a quality experience for every student. The quality education rests on the dedication, experience and caring of our staff and faculty, and also requires the serious pursuit of career goals by the student. The quality experience centers on our passion for excellent customer service.
Licensure and Approvals
Laurus College is licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education for the state of California. Laurus College gained this approval in March 2006 and is formed under the laws of the State of California. Laurus College, formally Atlas Computer Centers, received a Change of Ownership approval from the Bureau in March 2006. Atlas Computer Centers received its most recent approval to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education in October 2003, and has been in continuous operation since 1998.
Accreditation
Laurus College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to offer Certificate programs.
Admission Requirements
To apply for one of the programs at Laurus College, students should contact the college, or have their vocational rehabilitation counselor contact the school if coming through a third party organization, to reserve an appointment with an admissions representative. All prospective students are required to complete a personal interview with an admissions representative, during which the student will discuss a general overview of his/her career goals and current skills. The admissions representative will discuss the current courses offered by Laurus College and how those courses may best be applied to the his/her desired career goals.
Students not attending by way of a third party organization are required to submit an application, complete and sign an enrollment agreement, and pay the required $75.00 application fee.
For students who are applying by way of a third-party organization, the college will work with his/her agency counselor to initiate all enrollment processes after the required interview.
All international applicants must meet the same admission requirements as U.S. citizens when applying for the school. All documents must be accompanied by an English translation. Students whose native language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or demonstrate English proficiency through other measures established by the school. If required to take the TOEFL examination, a minimum total score of 50 will be required for admission to Laurus College. Arrangements to take the TOEFL may be made by contacting U.S. Consul in the applicant's country of residence or by writing to: TOEFL, Education Testing Services, Box 900, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA. For any academic credits earned at an International institution that the student wants to have considered for transfer credit, the student needs to have official transcripts fully translated into the English equivalent and sent directly to the school for complete evaluation. This translation will be completed through a company not affiliated with the school. More information will be available though the Admissions office.
In compliance with Civil Rights Legislation, Laurus College admits students without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, marital status, color, age, disability, or any other factor prohibited by law. Laurus College does not discriminate in its educational programs, placement procedures, or employment practices.
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