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ADMISSION: 2005-2006


Admission information can be found on the Admissions Office Web site.
 

APPLICATION FORMS AND DATES

Application forms may be obtained by writing the Office of Admissions, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall, Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634-5124. Application forms are available beginning August 2005. Freshman candidates are especially encouraged to submit preliminary applications and sit for the SAT I or ACT during the spring semester of their junior year. Copies of both the preliminary application and the application for admission are available on the Web.

Candidates should understand that admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed. The majority of freshman admission decisions are communicated during the middle of February. Transfer students seeking entrance in August are usually notified between February and July. Candidates must submit a nonrefundable fee of $50 with the application. This fee is not applicable toward tuition and/or other University fees.
 

Application Deadlines

Freshman Applicants
Spring semester December 15
Fall semester (priority deadline) December 1
Fall semester (final deadline) May 1

Transfer Applicants
Spring semester December 1
Fall semester July 1

 

FRESHMEN

Admission to the University is competitive and is based primarily upon high school curriculum, grades, class standing, and SAT I or ACT scores. An applicant's intended major and state residency also receive consideration. To apply for admission, a candidate must submit a high school transcript through his/her counselor and have results of the SAT I or ACT sent directly from the testing agency. In addition, all applicants for freshman admission should complete the following courses in high school:

English--4 credits
All four courses must have strong grammar and composition components, with at least one in English literature and at least one in American literature. College preparatory English I, II, III, and IV will meet these requirements.

Mathematics--3 credits
These include algebra I (for which applied mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute if a student successfully completes algebra II), algebra II and geometry.

Laboratory Science--3 credits
Two must be selected from biology I, chemistry I, or physics I.

Foreign Language--3 credits
All three must be earned in the same language.

Social Sciences--3 credits
American history is required. One-half credit of government and one-half credit of economics are also recommended.

Physical Education/ROTC--1 credit

Other--2 credits
One of these must be a fourth year of mathematics, laboratory science, or foreign language. Students interested in engineering are strongly encouraged to take a fourth year of mathematics. This course should be selected from precalculus, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics. The second credit must be in advanced mathematics, computer science, or a combination of these; or one unit of world history, world geography, or western civilization.

The SAT I or ACT examination scores, rank in class, academic preparation, and recommendation of the high school counselor will be weighed carefully in the decision-making process. The applicant's acceptance will be confirmed upon presentation of a final high school transcript indicating continued academic progress and graduation.

Entrance Examinations

All freshman candidates and some transfer students must submit scores from either the SAT I or ACT.

For August enrollment, it is recommended that students complete the SAT I or ACT no later than the preceding December. Registration materials for these tests are readily available at high schools or can be obtained by contacting the College Board at (609) 771-7600 or (800) SAT-SCOR or the American College Testing Service at (319) 337-1313. All candidates must have their scores reported to Clemson by contacting the appropriate testing agency. The College Board's institutional code for Clemson is 5111. The ACT code for Clemson is 3842. Photocopies of student test reports or those submitted by third parties, such as high schools and colleges, are not accepted.
 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Policy

Clemson University endorses the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and awards credit for IB Higher Level scores as indicated below.
IB Higher Level Examination Level Grade  Cretits Allowed Toward Degree Credits
Art/Design 4, 5, 6, 7 ART 103 3
Biology 5, 6 BIOL 103, 104 8
7 BIOL 110, 111 10
Business and Organization 5, 6, 7 MGT 301 3
Chemistry 5, 6, 7 CH 101
(for majors requiring organic chemistry)		 4
5 CH 101
(for majors not requiring organic chemistry)		 4
6, 7 CH 101, 102
(for majors not requiring organic chemistry)		 8
Economics 5, 6, 7 ECON 211, 212 6
English (Language A) 5, 6 ENGL 101, 212 6
7 ENGL 101, 103, 212 9
Environmental Systems 5, 6, 7 EN SP 200 3
Foreign Language 4 FR 101, GER 101, ITAL 101, JAPN 101, RUSS 101, or SPAN 101 4
5, 6, 7 FR 101, 102; GER 101, 102; ITAL 101, 102; JAPN 101, 102; RUSS 101, 102; or SPAN 101, 102 8
Geography 5, 6, 7 GEOG 101 3
History-European 5, 6, 7 HIST 173 3
History-Americas 5, 6, 7 HIST 101, 102 6
Mathematics 5 MTHSC 1061 4
6, 7 MTHSC 106 4
Music 5, 6, 7 Determined on individual basis
Philosophy 5, 6, 7 PHIL 101 3
Psychology 5, 6, 7 PSYCH 201 3
Theatre Arts 5, 6, 7 Determined on individual basis

1For students taking the calculus sequence, MTHSC 106 and 108. Upon completion of MTHSC 108 with a grade of C or better, credit will be given for MTHSC 106.
 

College Board Advanced Placement Program

The College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) gives highly motivated high school students an opportunity to begin their college careers during the last year or two of high school. AP participants take college-level courses in high school, sit for nationally administered examinations in the
subjects concerned, and submit test grades to Clemson for credit. Credit is awarded to those earning grades of 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams.

Please be sure to include your social security number when registering for AP examinations. This will save time and ensure that credit is automatically awarded to your Clemson academic record.
 
College Board Advanced Placement Examination AP Grade Credit AllowedToward Degree Credits
ECONOMICS
Microeconomics 3, 4, 5 ECON 211 3
Macroeconomics 3, 4, 5 ECON 212 3
ENGLISH
Composition and Literature 3, 4 ENGL 1011 3
5 ENGL 101, 103 6
Language and Composition 3, 4 ENGL 1011 3
5 ENGL 101, 103 6
Both Tests 3, 4, 5 ENGL 101, 103 6
International English Language 3, 4 ENGL 101 3
5 ENGL 101, 103 6
GOVERNMENT
American Government 3, 4, 5 PO SC 101 3
Comparative Government 3, 4, 5 PO SC 102 3
HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
American History 3, 4, 5 HIST 101, 102 6
European History 3, 4, 5 HIST 173 3
Human Geography 3, 4, 5 GEOG 101 3
World History 3 HIST 193 3
HUMANITIES
Music Theory 3, 4, 5 MUSIC 205 3
Art History 3, 4, 5 A A H 210 3
Studio Drawing 3, 4, 5 ART 205 3
General Studio 3, 4, 5 ART 103 3
LANGUAGES
French Language 3, 4, 5 FR 101, 102 8
French Literature 3 FR 101, 102 8
4 FR 101, 102, 201 11
5 FR 101, 102, 201, 202 14
German Language 3, 4, 5 GER 101, 102 8
Latin (either test) 3 LATIN 101, 102, 201 11
4, 5 LATIN 101, 102, 201, 202 14
Spanish Language 3, 4, 5 SPAN 101, 102 8
Spanish Literature 3 SPAN 101 102 8
4 SPAN 101, 102, 201 11
5 SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 14
MATHEMATICS
Calculus AB 3, 4, 5 MTHSC 106 4
Calculus BC 3, 4, 52 MTHSC 106, 108 8
Statistics 3, 4, 5 MTHSC 203 3
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology 3, 4, 5 PSYCH 201 3
SCIENCE
Biology 3 BIOL 103, 104 8
4, 5 BIOL 110, 111 10
Chemistry 3, 4, 5 CH 101, 102 8
Computer Science A 3, 4, 5 CP SC 101 4
Computer Science AB 3, 43 CP SC 101 4
Computer Science AB 5 CP SC 101, 102 8
Environmental Science 3, 4, 5 EN SP 200 3
Physics B4 3, 4, 5 PHYS 207/209, 208/210 8
Physics C (Mechanics) 3, 4, 5 PHYS 122/124 4
Physics C  (Electrical and Magnetism) 3, 4, 5 PHYS 221/223 4

1Students who earn a score of 3 or 4 should register for ENGL 103.
2Students who earn a score of 2 on the Calculus BC examination, but have earned a score of 3 (or better) on the AB subscore of the BC examination, may receive credit for MTHSC 106.
3Students who earn a score of 4 on Computer Science may request a personal interview with a departmental representative to determine whether credit will be given for CP SC 102.
4Students enrolling in curricula requiring calculus-based physics (PHYS 122, 221, 222, 223, 224), but who earn a grade of 5 on Physics B, will be asked to meet with a departmental representative for further evaluation and placement counseling.
 

Placement Tests

Mathematics PlacementFreshmen mathematics placement is determined by the applicant's score on the Clemson Mathematics Placement Test (CMPT). The CMPT is required for all freshmen and transfer students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the CMPT will result in placement in preparatory work that, in most cases, will not apply toward the general education mathematics requirement. Placement will be adjusted as needed after AP and IB scores have been received by Clemson.

Foreign Language PlacementThe Department of Languages offers placement tests that students may take during summer orientation. Any student who has had at least one year of a foreign language and who decides to continue with the same language at Clemson, must take one of these tests. Applicants desiring advanced placement in a foreign language may take the College Board's SAT II Subject Test, Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examination. SAT II scores of 450 or higher enable students to exempt one or more language courses. These students will receive credit following the successful completion (grade of C or better) of a qualifying course at Clemson.

GED

Candidates submitting General Educational Development (GED) credentials in lieu of a high school diploma must be 19 years of age or older. Official GED score results must be received directly from the General Educational Development Testing Service along with an official copy of the high school transcript and SAT I or ACT scores. Applicants presenting the GED will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee.

Appeals

Any freshman or transfer candidate who is denied admission may appeal for reconsideration provided the student (1) presents new information, such as improved grades and/or class rank, improved SAT I or ACT scores; and (2) submits a letter outlining the rationale for the appeal. All appeals will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. In some instances, appeals will be referred to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee.

Freshman students who are accepted to and enrolled in Clemson University in a conditional admissions program through the appeals process must meet the conditions of their admission or be subject to disenrollment.

Admissions Exceptions

If it is not possible to make a positive decision on the basis of previous academic performance and SAT I or ACT scores, other factors, such as special talents or high school profile, may be considered. Where appropriate, the Office of Admissions will refer such cases to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. Student athletes who do not meet regular admissions standards may be admitted if they meet Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility requirements.
 

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer admission is moderately competitive. To increase their chances for admission, potential students should have the following qualifications: Application deadlines are December 1 for consideration for the spring semester and July 1 for consideration for the fall semester. In most cases, admission decisions will be made once the year of college study is completed. Summer school applicants should have all credentials sent at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed.

Transfer Credit

Coursework completed with a grade of C or better at other regionally accredited institutions, including correspondence courses, telecourses, and exempted courses, will be evaluated for transfer in terms of equivalent courses included in the Clemson curriculum of the student's choice. This does not guarantee that all courses taken at other institutions will be accepted for transfer. The acceptability of each course or exemption will be based on an evaluation by the faculty concerned. Course-work earned at different institutions will not be joined to equate with one Clemson course. No course taken at a nonbaccalaureate-degree granting institution may be used as an equivalent or substitute for any 300- or 400-level Clemson course.

Learning experiences including, but not limited to, military service schools, non-collegiate sponsored instruction, work related experiences, etc. will not be evaluated for transfer; however, enrolled students may request credit by examination from the appropriate department for any non-transferable learning experience. For additional information, see Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination on page 25.

Students transferring may select the curriculum that was outlined in the Clemson University Undergraduate Announcements at the time they entered the sending institution, provided they have been in continuous enrollment. Further, transfer students may select any curriculum adopted subsequent to that initial curriculum. After enrolling at Clemson, if transfer students change from one major to another, they will complete all of the requirements included in the new curriculum that are in effect at the time of the change. If all work toward a degree is not completed within six years after the initial enrollment at the sending institution, the student may be required to take additional courses.

Transfer: State Policies and Procedures

Section 10-C of the South Carolina School-to-work Transition Act (1994) stipulates that the Council of College and University Presidents and the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education operating through the Commission on Higher Education, shall develop better articulation of associate and baccalaureate degree programs. To comply with this requirement, the Commission upon the advice of the Council of Presidents established a Transfer Articulation Policy Committee composed of four-year institutions' vice presidents for academic affairs and the Associate Director for Instruction of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. The principal outcomes derived from the work of that committee and accepted by the Commission on Higher Education on July 6, 1995 were In 1995 the General Assembly passed Act 137 which stipulated further that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education "notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, shall have the following additional duties and functions with regard to the various public institutions of higher education." These duties and responsibilities include the Commission's responsibility to "establish procedures for the transferability of courses at the undergraduate level between two-year and four-year institutions or schools."

Act 137 directs the Commission to adopt procedures for the transfer of courses from all two-year public to all four-year public institutions of higher education in South Carolina. Proposed procedures are listed below. Unless otherwise stated, these procedures shall become effective immediately upon approval by the Commission and shall be fully implemented, unless otherwise stated, by September 1, 1997.

Statewide Articulation of 72 Courses

1. The Statewide Articulation Agreement of 72 courses already approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for transfer from two- to four-year public institutions (See Appendix A) shall be applicable to all public institutions, including two-year institutions and institutions within the same system. In instances where an institution does not have synonymous courses to ones on this list, it shall identify comparable courses or course categories for acceptance of general education courses on the statewide list.

Admissions Criteria, Course Grades, GPAs, Validations

2. All four-year public institutions shall issue annually in August a transfer guide covering at least the following items:

A. The definition of a transfer student and requirements for admission both to the institution and, if more selective, requirements for admission to particular programs.
B. Limitations placed by the institution or its programs for acceptance of standardized examinations (e.g., SAT, ACT) taken more than a given time ago, for academic coursework taken elsewhere, for coursework repeated due to failure, for course-work taken at another institution while the student is academically suspended at his/her home institution, and so forth.
C. Institutional and, if more selective, programmatic maximums of course credits allowable in transfer.
D. Institutional procedures used to calculate student applicants' GPAs for transfer admission. Such procedures shall describe how nonstandard grades (withdrawal, withdrawal failing, repeated course, etc.) are evaluated; and they shall also describe whether all coursework taken prior to transfer or just coursework deemed appropriate to the student's intended four-year program of study is calculated for purposes of admission to the institution and/or programmatic major.
E. Lists of all courses accepted from each technical college (including the 72 courses in the Statewide Articulation Agreement) and the course equi-valencies (including "free elective" category) found on the home institution for the courses accepted.
F. Lists of all articulation agreements with any public South Carolina two-year or other institution of higher education together with information about how interested parties can access these agreements.
G. Lists of the institution's Transfer Officer(s) personnel together with telephone and FAX numbers and office address.
H. Institutional policies related to "academic bankruptcy" (i.e. removing an entire transcript or parts thereof from a failed or underachieving record after a period of years has passed) so the re-entry into the four-year institution with course credit earned in the interim elsewhere is done without regard to the student's earlier record.
I. "Residency requirements" for the minimum number of hours required to be earned at the institution for the degree.
3. Coursework (individual courses, transfer blocks, statewide agreements) covered within these procedures shall be transferable if the student has completed the coursework with a "C" grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or above, but transfer of grades does not relieve the student of the obligation to meet any GPA requirements or other admissions requirements of the institution or program to which application has been made.
A. Any four-year institution which has institutional or programmatic admissions requirements for transfer students with cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) higher than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale shall apply such entrance requirements equally to transfer students from regionally accredited South Carolina pubic institutions regardless of whether students are transferring from a four-year or two-year institution.
B. Any multi-campus institution or system shall certify by letter to the Commission that all course-work at all of its campuses applicable to a particular degree program of study is fully acceptable in transfer to meet degree requirements in the same degree program at any other of its campuses.
4. Any coursework (individual courses, transfer blocks, statewide agreements) covered within these procedures shall be transferable to any public institution without any additional fee and without any further encumbrance such as a "validation examination," "placement examination/instrument," "verification instrument," or any other stricture, notwithstanding any institutional or system policy, procedure, or regulation to the contrary.

Transfer Blocks, Statewide Agreements, Completion of the AA/AS Degree

5. The following Transfer Blocks/Statewide Agreements taken at any two-year public institution in South Carolina shall be accepted in their totality toward meeting baccalaureate degree requirements at all four-year public institutions in relevant four-year degree programs, as follows:

(For complete texts and information about these statewide transfer blocks/agreements, see Appendix B.)

6. Any "unique" academic program not specifically or by extension covered by one of the statewide transfer blocks/agreements listed in #4 above shall either create its own transfer block of 35 or more credit hours with the approval of CHE staff or shall adopt either the Arts/Social Science/Humanities or the Science/Mathematics block by September 1996. The institution at which such program is located shall inform the staff of the CHE and every institutional president and vice president for academic affairs about this decision.

7. Any student who has completed either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program at any public two-year South Carolina institution which contains within it the total coursework found in either the Arts/Social Sciences/Humanities Transfer Block or the Math/Science Transfer Block shall automatically be entitled to junior-level status or its equivalent at whatever public senior institution to which the student might have been admitted. (Note: As agreed by the Committee on Academic Affairs, junior status applies only to campus activities such as priority order for registration for courses, residence hall assignments, parking, athletic event tickets, etc. and not in calculating academic degree credits.)

Related Reports and Statewide Documents

8. All applicable recommendations found in the Commission's report to the General Assembly on the School-to-work Act (approved by the Commission and transmitted to the General Assembly on July 6, 1995) are hereby incorporated into the procedures for transfer of coursework among two- and four-year institutions. (See Appendix C.)

9. The policy paper entitled State Policy on Transfer and Articulation, as amended to reflect changes in the numbers of transfer blocks and other Commission action since July 5, 1995, is hereby adopted as the statewide policy for institutional good practice in the sending and receiving of all course credits to be transferred. (See Appendix D.)

Assurance of Quality

10. All claims from any public two- or four-year institutions challenging the effective preparation of any other public institution's coursework for transfer purposes shall be evaluated and appropriate measures shall be taken to reassure that the quality of the coursework has been reviewed and approved on a timely basis by sending and receiving institutions alike. This process of formal review shall occur every four years through the staff of the Commission on Higher Education, beginning with the approval of these procedures.

Statewide Publication and Distribution of Information on Transfer

11. The staff of the Commission on Higher Education shall print and distribute copies of these Procedures upon their acceptance by the Commission. The staff shall also place this document and the Appendices on the Commission's home page on the Internet under the title "Transfer Policies."

12. By September 1 of each year, all public four-year institutions shall on their own home page on the Internet under the title "Transfer Policies"

A. Print a copy of this entire document (without appendices).
B. Print a copy of their entire transfer guide.
C. Provide to the staff of the Commission in satisfactory format a copy of their entire transfer guide for placing on the Commission's home page on the Internet.
13. By September 1 of each year, the staff of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education shall on its home page on the Internet under the title "Transfer Policies"
A. Print a copy of this document (without appendices).
B. Provide to the Commission staff in format suitable for placing on the Commission's home page on the Internet a list of all articulation agreements that each of the sixteen technical colleges has with public and other four-year institutions of higher education, together with information about how interested parties can access those agreements.
14. Each two-year and four-year public institutional catalog shall contain a section entitled "Transfer: State Policies and Procedures." Such section at a minimum shall
A. Publish these procedures in their entirety (except appendices).
B. Designate a chief Transfer Officer at the institution who shall
-provide information and other appropriate support for students considering transfer and recent transfers.
-serve as a clearinghouse for information on issues of transfer in the State of South Carolina.
-provide definitive institutional rulings on transfer questions for the institution's students under these procedures.
-work closely with feeder institutions to assure ease in transfer for their students.
C. Designate other programmatic Transfer Officer(s) as the size of the institution and the variety of its programs might warrant.
D. Refer interested parties to the institutional Transfer Guide.
E. Refer interested parties to the institution's and the Commission on Higher Education's home pages on the Internet for further information regarding transfer.
In order to comply with these state guidelines, the following information is noted relative to Clemson University:

Transfer Admissions Officers
Becky D. Pearson, Associate Director of Admissions
Kathryn Rice, Assistant Director of Admissions
Bonnie G. Duncan, Transfer Credit Coordinator

105 Sikes Hall
Clemson University
Box 345124
Clemson, SC 29634-5124
Phone: (864) 656-2287
FAX: (864) 656-2464

Additional information regarding transfer is contained in the brochure S. C. Technical College Transfer Guide, available through the Office of Admissions at the address above. Prospective transfer students are also encouraged to refer to the University's Web site or the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's Web site.
 

College Board College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

This program has very limited recognition at Clem-son. A few departments accept credit for CLEP subject-matter examinations; however, CLEP General Examinations are not recognized. Credit is awarded for introductory-level courses according to criteria established by the following departments: Chemistry, English (composition only), and Mathematical Sciences (algebra and trigonometry only). Numerical scores plus essays, required when offered as part of a CLEP examination, will be evaluated by the appropriate department. CLEP is designed primarily for adults with nontraditional learning experiences.
 

ADMISSIONS DEPOSIT

With the exception of certain University scholarship recipients, all accepted freshman and transfer candidates for fall semester are required to submit a nonrefundable $100 admissions deposit. This deposit is applicable toward tuition and other University fees.
 

HOUSING

All 2005-2006 entering freshmen are guaranteed on-campus housing. The University housing policy requires all freshmen to live in University housing, unless they live with a parent or other close adult relative. New transfer students are offered University housing as space permits.
 

ORIENTATION PROGRAMS

The University offers a series of orientation programs during the summer for freshmen, transfer students, and their parents. All accepted students are expected to attend one of the sessions. During orientation, students will have an opportunity to discuss their educational objectives with an advisor, to register for the fall semester, and to learn about student life and other co-curricular activities. Transfer students will have their transcripts evaluated and select appropriate courses for their first semester at Clemson. The student program fee is $70 per student, subject to change.
 

2005 Summer Orientation Dates

Freshmen
New Transfer
June 13-14
June 15
June 16-17
June 29
June 20-21
  
June 23-24
  
June 27-28
  
July 5-6
  
July 7-8

Although students are strongly encouraged to attend summer orientation, abbreviated make-up sessions are held on August 21 for freshmen and their parents and on August 22 for transfer students and their parents. International students are expected to attend the session held on August 22 after attending the mandatory orientation for all international students which is conducted by International Programs and Services.
 

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATES

Admissions services for undergraduate international students are provided by the Office of Admissions. International students who come from abroad or transfer from another school must meet academic, language, and financial qualifications as determined by Clemson University. The SAT I or ACT is required of all international applicants (freshman or transfer). The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of applicants from countries where English is not the native language. Financial qualifications are determined by the submission of a financial certification form and bank statements verifying adequate funding. Student visa services are provided by International Programs and Services.
 

SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS

The special student classification is designed for high school graduates, 19 years of age or older, who wish to take a limited number of courses for personal or professional development. This program is not appropriate for individuals who are interested in earning an undergraduate degree. In addition, it is not a "trial admission" status or one for candidates who apply too late to submit credentials for consideration for regular admission. Applicants denied regular admission to Clemson are not eligible to apply as special students.

None of the usual credentials supporting an application are required of special student applicants. A cumulative maximum of 18 undergraduate credit hours may be taken. Contact the Office of Admissions, 105 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-5124.
 

READMISSION OF FORMER UNDERGRADUATES

Undergraduate students who have previously attended Clemson and wish to return must secure an application for reentrance from the Registrar's Office. Students are readmitted into the major they were in when they last attended Clemson. Change-of-major forms are available in the Enrolled Student Services Office. Former students must meet the catalog curriculum requirements for graduation in effect at the time of their return. Students are required to satisfy the University's general education requirements in addition to curricular requirements. Any variations in curricular requirements will be considered under the substitution procedures. If all work toward a degree is not completed within six years after entrance, the student may be required to take additional courses. Other information can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
 

POSTBACCALAUREATE

Students may be accepted as postbaccalaureate if they apply to a graduate degree program but do not have the appropriate academic background. Students must be recommended by the appropriate department or program chair and should meet all other requirements for admission to the degree program with respect to grade-point ratio and standardized test scores. Postbaccalaureate students who are denied admission because of failure to meet the minimum requirements have access to the same appeal procedure as other students applying for admission.

Applicants will be classified as postbaccalaureate if they are not qualified to take at least one graduate course per semester which can be included in the minimum hours required for the graduate degree. Additionally, students required to complete eighteen or more semester hours of undergraduate credits prior to enrolling in graduate credits will be classified as postbaccalaureate. The postbaccalaureate status will remain in effect until the number of required undergraduate credit hours is less than or equal to eighteen and the student is qualified to take, each semester, a graduate course which can be included in the minimum hours required for the graduate degree. Departments or students may request postbaccalaureate status even though the above criteria are satisfied.

Once postbaccalaureate students become eligible for classification as graduate students, the decision as to eventual admission status (full or provisional) will be made based on criteria utilized by the department and Graduate School for all other applicants to the degree program. Postbaccalaureate students are expected to maintain a B average and receive no grade lower than C to qualify for admission to a graduate program.

Postbaccalaureate students can enroll in the same number of credits per semester as undergraduate students but cannot enroll in graduate courses or receive graduate assistantships. No degree or certificate shall be awarded to students in a postbaccalaureate status, and such students who subsequently wish to obtain an additional baccalaureate degree must apply through the Office of Admissions. The applicability of credits earned toward the undergraduate degree will be determined by the policy pertaining to transfer students. Tuition and fees for postbaccalaureate students shall be those applicable to undergraduate students and are subject to out-of-state fees, if applicable.

Students possessing undergraduate degrees or graduate degrees who wish to enroll in undergraduate courses for reasons other than future admission to graduate study shall not be classified as postbac-calaureate and shall be governed by policies established by the Office of Admissions.