Undergraduate application for freshman admission - Kean University

KEAN UNIVERSITY 

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION 

FOR FRESHMAN ADMISSION 

2013

Applying to Kean 

Requirements for Freshman Admission 

• Complete freshman admission application. 

• A non-refundable $75.00 application fee, payable by check or 

money order, to Kean University or an official fee waiver. 

• Submit an official secondary school transcript indicating 

16 college preparatory courses, including: 

- English (4) 

- Mathematics (3) (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) 

- History (2) 

- Lab sciences (2) 

- Electives in Social Studies, Sciences, Mathematics or 

Foreign Languages (5) 

• SAT or ACT scores (Kean CEEB number is 2517) 

• Two letters of recommendation 

• Personal Essay: Please express your educational and 

professional career objectives. 

• list of your high school activities and/or work experience, 

indicate any leadership positions held. 

If accepted for admission the final high school transcript must 

be submitted. Upon review of the final high school transcript, 

if all criteria for admission to Kean University are not met, the 

University reserves the right to rescind admission. 

Mail all documents to: 

Central Data Processing Center 

Kean University 

1000 Morris Avenue 

Union, NJ 07083 

Phone: 908.737.6130 / Fax: 908.737.6135 

Special Admission Programs * The code must be listed on application to be considered. 

(SSP) SPANISH SPEAKING PROGRAM/ PROGRAMA HISPANO 

The Program is designed for Spanish-speaking students who are English Language Learners (ELL). During the first two years, students earn 

credits towards their degree by taking General Education courses in Spanish while completing the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. 

At the end of the second year, or once the ESL sequence is completed, students transition to all-English courses. Students who do not meet the 

ESL requirement are not eligible for the program. In order to be admitted into the Program the student must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative 

GPA at the time of application for admission. SAT scores are not required. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited 

foreign credential evaluation agency. Such agencies/services have no affiliation with Kean University. A Document-by-Document evaluation is 

required that identifies and describes each diploma or certificate, indicates periods of education, and provides an equivalency to a U.S. high 

school diploma for each document. Cumulative GPA must be included. Please visit www.naces.org for a list of agencies. 

Programa diseñado para estudiantes hispanohablantes que toman clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Para ser admitido al Programa 

Hispano, el estudiante debe tener un promedio académico acumulado (“Cumulative GPA”) de 2.8 mínimo en el momento de solicitar la 

admisión. No se requiere SAT. Los expedientes académicos extranjeros deben ser evaluados por una institución que pertenezca a la Asociación 

Nacional de Evaluadores NACES. Dichas agencias no están afiliadas a la universidad. La evaluación debe hacerse documento por documento y 

debe identificar y describir cada diploma o certificado, indicar fechas y proveer una equivalencia de la secundaria al diploma de “High School”. 

La equivalencia debe incluir el promedio académico o “GPA”. Para encontrar la lista de las agencias visite www.naces.org. 

Application Deadline: May 31, 2013 

Entry Program into College: Admission program code (EPIC) 

Applicants 25 years of age or older who have demonstrated the desire and potential to succeed in college, who have been away from formal schooling 

for five or more years and have no more than 15 college credits may be considered for admission through this program as part-time students.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES: ADMISSION PROGRAM CODE (ISA) 

An International Applicant is someone who is applying for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States or is currently on an F-1or J-1 visa. 

An admission to Kean University is based on meeting both academic and financial support criteria. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Complete freshman admission application. A non-refundable $150.00 (USD) application fee. 

• Submit an English translated and evaluated high school transcript. All academics completed in another country must be evaluated from a 

member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES), please visit www.naces.org 

• TOEFL or IELTS (Note: the TOEFL/IELTS requirement is only waived for students who took their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)) 

- TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language, minimum scores: Paper based: 550; Computer based: 213; Internet-based: 80 

- IELTS: International English Language Testing System, minimum score: 6.5 

• Two (2) Letters of recommendation 

• Personal Essay: Please express your educational and professional career objectives. 

• Requirements needed to obtain a F-1 Student Visa, contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at 908.737.7152 or 

visit www.kean.edu/~iss 


Exceptional Educational Opportunities/Educational Opportunity Fund (EEO/EOF) Program: 

Admission program code (EEO) 

The EEO/EOF Program is an academic support program designed to provide access to higher education for New Jersey residents who demonstrate 

academic potential and a high level of motivation to achieve a college degree. Support services provided include a mandatory six-week prefreshman 

Summer Academy, writing studio, math lab, specialized counseling, academic advising, academic coaching/tutoring, and career 

development in a supportive, intellectually stimulating environment. The program is designed for full-time students. The Summer Academy is July 

1 st - August 8 th , 2013, Monday - Thursday, during which admitted students may elect to live on campus. The cost of the Summer Academy is paid 

for by the EOF Grant, covering the cost of tuition for up to 9 course credits, student service fees, books, meals and housing for students who live on 

campus. Students must qualify both academically and financially for admission into the program. Income/household size verification is required. 

STEP 1 – ACADEMIC INFORMATION 

• GPA minimum requirement: 2.4 

• SAT minimum requirement: 800 (math and verbal only) or ACT composite score of 17 

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 

• You must be a resident of New Jersey for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in college 

1. Submit your Admissions Application well before the May 1 st deadline. Make sure to indicate you are applying for the EOF Program 

under the “Special Admission Program” section by entering the letters “EEO” or “EOF” in the code boxes of the print application or 

select “EEO/EOF Freshman” as your application status on the online application. 

2. Please submit your official high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, essay and application fee to the Central 

Data Processing Center. 

3. A financial needs analysis is made for each completed applicant prior to an admissions decision being made. 

STEP 2 – HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND INCOME INFORMATION 

All EEO/EOF applicants must complete/send the following household size and income 

documentation to the Central Data Processing Center: 

• 2012 IRS Tax Return Transcript (available for free upon request at www.irs.gov or 

1-800-908-9946) for you and your parents, if 2012 Federal Income Taxes are filed. 

• 2012 statements of unemployment, social security, public assistance, food stamps, 

housing assistance, child support and pension. 

• File your 2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 st but 

well before April 1 st . If Federal taxes are filed, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for tax 

information to upload onto the FAFSA. Use the link on the FAFSA confirmation page 

to start your State financial aid application. Males must register for Selective Service 

and can select Register Me on the FAFSA. 

• Copy of your Permanent Resident card, if applicable. 

EOF Eligibility for Academic Year 2013-2014* 

Applicant 

Household Size 

Gross Income 

Not to Exceed 

1 $21,780 

2 $29,420 

3 $37,060 

4 $44,700 

5 $52,340 

6 $59,980 

7 $67,620 

8 $75,260

* For each additional member of the household add $7,640 

NOTE: Gross income limitations are pending final approval from the State of New Jersey and are subject to change for the 

2013-2014 academic year. For further information, please visit: www.kean.edu/~EEO, www.hesaa.org/ or 1-800-792-8670 or 

www.state.nj.us/highereducation/EOF/EOF_Eligibility.htm 

Financial assistance is offered through the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). For the 2013-2014 academic year, EOF 

grants range from $1,150 to $1,400 per academic year (up to $575 per semester for students who do not live on campus or $700 per 

semester for on-campus residents) and are part of the overall financial aid package, which may consist of federal and state grants, 

scholarships, loans, and/or work study. 

STEP 3 – ADMISSION DECISION 

An admissions decision will NOT be made until all financial documentation has been received. 

Once you receive an official letter of acceptance from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions you MUST: 

• Take the required on-campus placement test. Information about test dates will be mailed to you. After you have taken the 

placement test, you will be eligible to register for classes. Information concerning registration will be mailed to you. 

• Attend a required Orientation on Sunday, June 30, 2013. 

• Attend a six-week mandatory Pre-Freshman Summer Academy from July 1, 2013 to August 8, 2013, Monday-Thursday. 


New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics: Admission program code (STEM) 

Freshman applicants eligible to be considered for admission into NJCSTM programs are those who have demonstrated a high aptitude in 

science and mathematics and wish to complete a rigorous course of full-time academic study in order to pursue careers in the following: 

science/mathematics teaching, engineering science, biotechnology or computational math. For more information contact NJCSTM at 

908.737.7200 or visit http://njcste.kean.edu. 

EDUCATION TRACK: This five-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology and an M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum. 

Graduates are scientist-educators with a background rich in the integration of mathematics with the natural and physical sciences, 

and earn NJ teacher certification at the secondary level in biology, chemistry or mathematics. 


RESEARCH TRACK: This five-year program awards a B.S./M.S. in Science and Technology that prepares researchers for careers in 

scientific and computational industries. Graduates specialize in biotechnology or applied mathematics. This program integrates 

coursework, research externships and extensive laboratory training in molecular and analytical techniques (biotechnology) or 

modeling and simulation (computational mathematics). 

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013 

BIOMEDICINE TRACK: This four-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology, preparing graduates to apply to the 

professional training school of their choosing (i.e., medical or osteopathic schools, physical therapy or biomedical doctoral programs). 


DREXEL TRACK: Students who are accepted at the time of freshman application to the NJCSTM 4 + 4 linkage program with Drexel 

College of Medicine and St. Peter’s University Hospital are dually admitted as college freshmen. Upon successful completion of the 

bachelor’s degree, meeting all academic requirements, they will enter the medical school class at Drexel College of Medicine. 

Application Deadline: December 1, 2012 

ENGINEERING TRACK: This linkage program with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) College of Engineering affords its 

college majors coursework both at Kean and NJIT. Students earn the Kean University BS Science & Technology/Engineering Science 

degree, then complete the Master’s in Engineering at NJIT. 


Admission Criteria for High School Seniors Applying to NJCSTM 

Minimal 

Admission Criteria 

Combined SAT 

(Math & Reading) 

Drexel Link 

Program 

1270 

(560 in either math or reading) 

Unweighted Cumulative 

High School GPA 

High School Coursework 4 yrs English & Math + 

Physics, Biology & Chemistry 

NJIT 

Engineering Science 

1200 

(550 in math) 

4 Year 

Biomedicine 

1200 

(550 in math) 

3.50 3.25 3.25 3.0 

Science & Math yearly 

w/Precalc or Calculus I 

Visit http://www.act.org/aap/concordance/index.html for ACT/SAT conversion chart 


w/Precalc or Calculus I 

5 Year 

Bachelor/Master 

1100 

(550 in math) 


w/Precalc or Calculus I

Kean University 2013 Application for 

Freshman Admission 

Enter the appropriate code: 

(see high school guidance counselor):

Family Background 

Parent One 

Father ______________________________________________ or Legal Guardian _________________________________________ 

College Education (if any) ___________________________________ Degree Earned ____________________________________________ 

Occupation ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Parent Two 

Mother _____________________________________________ or Legal Guardian _________________________________________ 

College Education (if any) ___________________________________ Degree Earned ____________________________________________ 

Occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Graduated from Kean University? Yes No 

If yes, please list name and dates of attendance _______________________________________________ 

SAT or ACT scores are required. Please provide the following information: 

SAT Exam Date ______/______ Best Score: Critical Reading ______ Math______ Writing ______ 

ACT Exam Date ______/______ Best Score Composite ______ 

Scheduled SAT or ACT 

Exam Date ______/______ 

TOEFL/IELTS Exam Date ______/______ Best Score ______ 

Extracurricular activities: 

Music (Instrumental) Music (Vocal) Theatre/Dance Student Government 

Sports 

Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Certification Statement 

I understand all instructions which were included with this application. It is my responsibility to forward all required documents to the 

Kean University Central Data Processing Center prior to the deadline dates. Any offer of admission is contingent upon receipt of any 

and all final transcripts and successful completion of all courses in progress. 

All required documents that include transcripts, letters, and applications, become the property of Kean University. 

I hereby certify that all information supplied by me in this application is accurate and complete. I understand that any 

misrepresentation or omission of fact will constitute for nullification of my application prior to admission or dismissal 

following admission. 

Applicant Signature __________________________________ 

Print Name __________________________________________ 

Date Signed _________________________________________ 

Physically challenged/disabled students who are admitted to the University are encouraged to contact the Office of Counseling and 

Disability Services (908) 737-4910 for information and appropriate services. Any information provided to Kean University is voluntary 

and will remain confidential. Kean University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate in 

admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race/color, national origin, religion/creed, disability, age, marital 

status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

Academic Majors and Codes 

College of Business and Public Management 

Accounting (BS) 11100 

Criminal Justice (BA) 54300 

Finance (BS) 40500 

Management (BS) General Business 40600 

• Management of Organizations 40602 

• Supply Chain & Information Management 40601 

• International Business 40603 

Marketing (BS) 40400 

Public Administration (BA) 54200 

College of Education 

Athletic Training (BS) 25400 

Early Childhood Education (BA) 22100 

Elementary Education (BA) 

• Certification in K-5 24110 

• Certification in K-5 and 5-8 24111 

• Bilingual Education Certification in K-5 24112 

• Bilingual Education Certification in K-5 and 5-8 24113 

Physical Education (BA) 

• Teacher Certification 25103 

• Adult Fitness 25101 

Recreation Administration (BA) 

• Therapeutic Recreation 25301 

• Community Recreation 25303 

• Commercial Recreation 25302 

Spanish (BA) 46200 


Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (BA) 26201 

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (BA) 

• Certification in P-3 27301 

• Certification in K-5 27302 

• Certification in K-5 and 5-8 27303 

- Dual Certification Options (Certification in K-12) 

• Biology/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 70198 

• Earth Science/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 76298 

• English/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 42198 

• History/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 48198 

• Math/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 78298 

College of Visual and Performing Arts 

Art Education (BA) 44399 

Art History (BA) 44200 

Fine Arts (BA) 44300 

Fine Arts (BFA) 

• Studio Art 44500 

• Photography 44501 

Graphic Design (BFA) 

• Interactive Advertising 45400 

• Interactive, Print & Screen 45401 

Interior Design (BFA) 45100 

Industrial Design (BID) 45300 

Music (BA) 50200 

Music Education (BA) 50100 

Music Performance with an Emphasis in Pedagogy (BMus) 50903 

Theatre (BA) 41200 

Theatre Design and Technology (BFA) 43100 

Theatre Education (BA) 41499 

Theatre Performance (BFA) 43200 

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences 

Biology (BA) 70100 


Biology (BS) 70300 

• Biology/Biotechnology 70303 

Chemistry (BA) 72100 

• Pre-Professional 72101 


Chemistry/Expanded (BS) 72102 

• Instrumentation 72104 

Computer Science (BS) 78305 

• Information Systems 78306 

Earth Science (BA) 76100 


Earth Science, Earth System Science (BS) 76203 

• Geo-Science 76204 

• Geology 76201 

• Meteorology 76202 

Health Information Management with UMDNJ (BS) 80104 

• With MA in Communication Studies 80102 

Information Technology (BS) 28700 

Mathematical Sciences (BA) 78200 

• Statistics 78201 


Medical Technology (BS) 70200 

• Cytotechnology 70201 

• Histotechnology 70202 

Sustainability Science (BS) 77100 

College of Humanities and Social Sciences 

Asian Studies (BA) 48200 

Communication Studies (BA) 44104 

• Journalism 44106 

• Public Relations 41107 

• Media 41108 

• Film 41109 

Economics (BA) 40100 


English (BA) 42100 

• Writing 42103 


History (BA) 48100 


Political Science (BA) 54100 

• International Comparative Politics 54102 


Psychology (BA) 56100 

Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation (BS) 56200 

Sociology (BA) 58100 

NJ Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics 

Science and Technology (BS) 

• Biology Education 30101 

• Biomedicine 30110 

• Biomedicine Drexel Linkage Program 30110 

• Chemistry Education 30102 

• Computational Applied Mathematics Research 30106 

• Engineering Science Linkage with NJIT 30111 

• Mathematics Education 30104 

• Molecular Biology/Biotechnology Research 30105 

Undecided 

Undecided 00100 

Undecided/Undeclared major is for students who are unsure which major to pursue. 

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Academic Majors and Codes 

Joint Programs 

Occupational Therapy (BA/MS) 

The Dual Degree program at Kean University provides an opportunity 

to earn both an undergraduate degree, in one of nine majors of your 

choice, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Students may 

choose from the following undergraduate majors: 

Biology 70186 

Communication 41186 

Earth Science 76186 

Fine Arts 44386 

History 48186 

Psychology 56186 

Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation Option) 25386 

Sociology 58186 

Spanish 46286 

For more information about the Occupational Therapy program at Kean, 

please visit www.kean.edu/~ot. 

Physical Therapy (BA/DPT) 

Kean University has a collaborative dual degree program with the 

University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, New Jersey (UMDNJ). 

The dual degree program in Physical Therapy is a six-year combined 

Bachelor’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. It consists 

of undergraduate studies at Kean for the Bachelor’s degree and 

graduate studies at UMDNJ in Newark leading to a Doctor of Physical 

Therapy degree (DPT). Students may choose from the following 

undergraduate majors: 

Biology 70188 

Earth Science 76188 

Economics 40188 

History 48188 

Psychology 56188 

Spanish 46288 

Biology/Physician Assistant (BA/MS) 

The program combines a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science 

degree in Physician Assistant. The program consists of 3 years of 

undergraduate studies at Kean for the BA in Biological Sciences 

degree, and pending acceptance into UMDNJ, 3 years in the graduate 

program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, UMDNJ, leading 

to a Master in Physician Assistant degree. 

Biology/Physician Assistant (BA/MS) 70185 

For additional information, contact the 

Office of Undergraduate Admissions: 

Phone: 908.737.7100 

Fax: 908.737.7105 

E-mail: admitme@kean.edu 

Web: www.kean.edu

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