What makes the SLTATC different from other state colleges?
The SLTATC does not operate on a traditional semester calendar. Our open-entry, open-exit enrollment approach allows students to enter as openings occur. Students enter a program with the goal of obtaining a marketable skill, taking only the courses that lead to that goal. A student who has prior knowledge, learns quickly, and works hard is encouraged to move ahead and complete courses at optimum speed.

When and where are courses taught?
Most courses and programs are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Medical Assisting program remains open Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Courses are taught at several locations throughout Salt Lake and Tooele Counties. Check the program or course description for the scheduling information or contact Student Services. To view a specific listing of our locations, click here. Check your course description for the location of your class.

What does open-entry, competency-based mean?
Open-entry means you can start most classes any Monday. You don’t have to wait for the beginning of a semester. Competency-based means you progress at your own pace through our classes, taking as much time as you need to master different skills. Your instructor will not be lecturing the entire class at one time, but is available to help students at who may be working independently on any number of academic tasks. There are a few courses at the SLTATC that do have defined starting and ending dates and specific class hours. This information will be listed in the course description, or you can talk to someone in Student Services for more details.

What do you mean by competency-based education?
The purpose of SLTATC courses is to prepare students for the job market. From employers, we have determined the skills or competencies needed by a successful, entry-level worker. The purpose of every course is to assist students in acquiring those competencies needed in the workforce.

If you have a question that isn’t answered above, please don’t hesitate to contact Student Services at 493-8700 or studentservices@sltatc.edu.