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ADMISSION PROCEDURETo commence studies, CE as well as ACCEL ® students arerequired to:• submit an application form• present an official transcript of high school work or a GEDcertificate, and/or an official transcript of previous collegestudies• arrange for an interview with a counselor in the College ofLifeLong Learning by calling (610) 647-4400An evaluation of transfer credits will be provided after officialtranscripts are received. Transcript evaluation is in accordance withthe policies of the department or the program to which the studentseeks admission.Students in the College of LifeLong Learning may receiveadvanced standing through the following credit for prior learningopportunities:College Level Examinations (CLEP), (described on page 25)• ACT-PEP Examinations• Challenge Examinations, (as on page 25)• Armed Services Experience• ACE-PONSI-Accredited Workshops/Seminars• Life Learning PaperINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAdult international students seeking admission to the College ofLifeLong Learning should follow the requirements on page 16, butsend inquiries and information to the Dean of the College ofLifeLong Learning. International students pay a one-time fee of$50 for immigration services.CLASSIFICATIONStudents in the College of LifeLong Learning are classified asfollows:1. Matriculated students are enrolled in a degree or certificateprogram2. Non-matriculated students are enrolled in credit courses for:• enrichment• transfer to another institutionCredits earned by non-matriculated students can be applied toa degree once a student matriculates.3. Non-matriculated students are enrolled for audit in non-creditworkshops or for precollege work such as Chemistry 021.4. Post-baccalaureate students are enrolled in one of thefollowing:• education, school nurse, or music therapy certification• post-baccalaureate program in science and allied health• verification in dieteticsACCEL ® ProgramsAccelerated Continuing and Experiential LearningImmaculata University developed the Accelerated Continuingand Experiential Learning (ACCEL ® ) Programs to meet the needs ofadult students who are interested in completing their degrees whilecontinuing to work full-time.Benefits of the ACCEL ® programs include:• accelerated completion of the major• transfer of credits earned in and out of the classroom• involvement in a consistent small group setting that developsstudent support, establishes trust and builds motivation• an educational delivery system that is participatory andexperientially related to the workplaceAn accelerated degree program is demanding, requiring studentsto spend significant amounts of time outside of the classroom.Students who are self-directed, goal oriented and can draw onprofessional experiences will appreciate the structure of theprogram. In linking theory with practice and knowledge withapplication, students search for and explore solutions to workplaceas well as to societal problems. Immaculata offers the followingprograms in an accelerated format:• Associate of Science in Business Administration• Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management• Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management• Bachelor of Arts in Dynamics in Human PerformanceManagement• Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology in Business• Bachelor of Arts in Organization Dynamics• Bachelor of Science in NursingREQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONTO AN ACCELERATED PROGRAM• All items listed above for College of LifeLong Learningrequirements and procedures• Grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale forprevious college work• Application fee of $50.00.16