The six semesters are divided into ten terms, each approximately nine weeks in length. They complete the 1st, 5th, and 8th terms at a sponsoring John Deere dealership. Students are required to obtain a sponsor from an authorized John Deere dealership. Students can request assistance in locating a sponsoring dealer, and dealers can request assistance in locating a student to sponsor. Dealers are responsible for providing students with training-related employment during the work experience periods.
Students are responsible for fees, tuition and textbook costs.
Students are also required to complete the DAT Test and submit the necessary admission papers and high school transcript.