Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for NLC’s Electrical Lineworker Program, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select. • Have a high school diploma or GED1 . • Possess a valid driver’s license . • Be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL). • Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process).

• Provide proof of current medical insurance coverage by the start date of the term you select. (Students are required to keep current coverage for the duration of the program.) • Not have a felony conviction on your record. • Weigh no more than 270 pounds due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment. If you meet these qualifications, you are welcome to submit an application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the online application portal at: lineman.edu/students-home/apply/

If you have limited online access or prefer a paper application, please contact Admissions by calling 888-LINEWORK.

Otherwise, the next page will help you get started.

student device requirements

MICROSOFT PC/LAPTOP • Windows 10 or higher • 16 gigabytes of memory (RAM) • PDF reader • Web camera • Access to a stable, high-speed internet connection (5-10mbps, 25 mbps preferred)

APPLE LAPTOP • MACOS 10.x or higher • 8 gigabytes of memory (RAM) • PDF reader • Web camera • Access to a stable, high-speed internet connection (5-10mbps, 25 mbps preferred)

When on campus, NLC provides an open guest network for Wi-Fi.

1. NLC requires high school level English language proficiency as documented by a High School Diploma or GED.