Admissions Process & Application

The Police Training Academy Program was designed primarily for students majoring in Criminal Justice. While those CJ applicants will be given priority, other majors are welcome to apply.

• All applicants must have a current GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Applicants must submit an institutional Police Academy Program application given by the Academy's academic advisor.
• Applicants must submit a General Fairmont State University Admissions Application.
• Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their academic advisor.
• The selection process will include an oral interview by a selection committee.
• Applicants will undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Applicants must provide a complete medical examination
• Applicants must undergo a Psychological Exam
• Applicants must satisfactorily complete a Polygraph Examination
• Applicants must pass a physical ability test prior to admission into the program. All applicants, regardless of age or gender, must be able to complete:
  • 18 pushups
  • 28 sit-ups
  • And run 1.5 miles in 14:36 or better
  You can prepare yourself for this pre-admission physical test by following this training plan.

1. Apply to Fairmont State University
   
   • You will be applying as under "Undergraduate" and selecting the "WV Police Academy Certificate" program.
   • You should not be applying as a Criminal Justice major.
2. Once you have applied to the University, a member of our team will contact you regarding your reamaining admissions requirements at the phone/email you provided in your University application.

Any questions can be directed to Lindsay Morris at lpeters4@fairmontstate.edu or 304-367-4383.