8529 Cat.qxd - Immaculata University

ADMISSIONImmaculata University seeks to admit those students who appearbest qualified to profit from the distinctive educational opportunitieswhich it offers. The University endeavors to bring together studentswhose intellectual ability, personal qualities, varied interests andtalents, and diverse backgrounds provide a cultural and intellectualatmosphere in which each may become a well-rounded person.Immaculata processes applications for its undergraduateacademic programs through two offices:• the College of Undergraduate Studies welcomes applicationsfrom men and women who desire to enroll full-time.• the College of LifeLong Learning welcomes applications frommen and women who study on a full-or part-time basis.Applications are processed without discrimination on the basisof race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or nondisqualifyingdisability. Each applicant is considered as anindividual and consideration is given to special cases.THE COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATESTUDIESThis program includes:• Full-time students• First-time freshmen or transfer students• Students paying comprehensive tuition• Students who may desire to live on campusREQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONGraduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent.Completion with satisfactory grades of 16 units of high schoolwork including the following minimum number of collegepreparatory courses:English4 unitsSocial Studies 2 unitsForeign Language 2 unitsMathematics 2 unitsScience (1 laboratory) 2 unitsElectives4 unitsThe electives may be chosen from any major subjects acceptedfor graduation in an accredited high school.• Acceptable scores on the SAT test of the College EntranceExamination Board or on the American College Test (ACT).• Candidates have the option of submitting an essay or writingsample with their application.• A candidate for admission to the Department of Music must,in addition, arrange for an audition with department faculty.APPLICATIONDecisions are made on a rolling admissions basis until the classis filled. This means that decisions are made as quickly as possibleupon completion of all credentials required.APPLICATION PROCEDUREApplication should be made as early as possible after thecompletion of the junior year in high school.1. A completed application form accompanied by a nonrefundablefee of $35.2. An official copy of the high school transcript indicating rankin class, high school cumulative grade point average (GPA),and roster of senior year courses.3. Test results from the SAT or from the American College Test(ACT).The Admission Office strongly recommends that all applicantsarrange for a campus visit and interview. For appointments, write tothe Office Admission or call 1-877-428-6329 or (610) 647-4400,ext. 3060, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday.HOME-SCHOOLEDImmaculata University welcomes home-schooled students toapply for admission to the College of Undergraduate Studies. Asstated in the preceding section, an admission decision will be issuedonce the following credentials have been received and requirementsmet:1. A completed application form accompanied by a nonrefundablefee of $35.2. An official copy of the high school transcript with thedocumentation listed above. If official transcript isunavailable from high school or accredited agency, a record ofwork completed either by course title, descriptive essay, orportfolio.3. Official transcript of all college level work4. SAT or ACT test scores5. Proof of graduation or GED6. A campus visit and interview are strongly recommended.EARLY ADMISSIONSecondary school students with exceptional records and testscores, recommended by their principals or their guidancecounselors and with the approval of their principals, may beadmitted to Immaculata after completion of the junior year. Forfurther information, contact the Office of Admission in the Collegeof Undergraduate Studies.Immaculata University will require an official high schooltranscript prior to orientation and registration for Immaculataclasses.ADVANCED PLACEMENTImmaculata University participates in the advanced placementprogram of the College Board. A student may be exempted fromcourses in certain departments provided he/she can demonstrate tothe department concerned that he/she has reasonable competence inthe material of the course. Students who have taken AdvancedPlacement Tests of the College Board (including the APIEL) andhave achieved a score of 3 or higher are eligible for 3 collegecredits. The Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies willdetermine how the credits are applied in the student’s academicprogram. Credit will be given provided the student does not registerin a course that covers substantially the same material.Advanced placement without credit can be arranged in languageand certain other sequential courses at the discretion of thedepartment involved. Students receiving advanced placement orcredit are required to take the normal load for the semester.Students are urged to enter more advanced courses if their previouswork has prepared them to do so.STUDY SKILLS PROGRAMAny incoming freshman whose predicted grade average fallsbelow the qualifying ratio, but whose high school record, letter(s) ofrecommendation, and admission interview indicate potential forachievement in college-level work, may be offered placement in theStudy Skills Program. The program, which offers academic supportfor the first year, requires the student to visit regularly with theAcademic Advisor and participate in a non-credit study skillscourse. Also, some students are required to enroll in a limitedcourse load.14