were upgraded and in 1972 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted the school the authority to award the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree . Williamson now offers Associate in Specialized Technology Degrees in Construction Technology ( with an emphasis on carpentry , electrical , or masonry ); Landscape Construction and Management ; Machine Tool Technology ; and Power Plant Technology .
As of July 1 , 2015 , Williamson formally changed its name to Williamson College of the Trades , a name that more clearly articulates the college ’ s identity and educational focus to those outside the Williamson community while remaining faithful to the college ’ s mission and maintaining a close connection with the past . Begun in the 19th century , Williamson still provides a quality trade and technical education , at no cost for tuition , room , and board , to qualified young men and continues to upgrade its programs to meet the current challenges of advancing technology .
Admissions
Application Process
To be eligible for consideration for admission , each applicant must do the following :
1 . Meet all Admission Requirements listed below 2 . Submit all Required Application Materials 3 . Attend Applicant Day ( to tour the campus and complete required admissions materials ) 4 . Complete our third-party financial application process 5 . Attend a Williamson Applicant Interview Session 6 . Complete FAFSA application ( all applicants ) and complete Pennsylvania State Grant application ( only Pennsylvania applicants ) no later than April 30 of each calendar year .* 7 . Attend a Williamson New Student / Financial Aid Workshop *
* To be completed upon acceptance to Williamson
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following Admission Requirements :
1 . Be a male , permanent legal resident of the United States 2 . Be 20 years or younger by June 1st of enrollment year 3 . Be unmarried with no children 4 . Have a high school diploma or GED prior to enrollment 5 . Be of good moral character 6 . Pass a pre-admission drug screen 7 . Possess medical / health insurance prior to enrollment 8 . Be able to meet the physical demands of the college ’ s curriculum , which focuses on developing both a strong mind and body for work in the trades ( the requirements for admission , in all respects , comply with applicable law ).
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