Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 316)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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316 Admission Applicants for admission to Pace University are considered in terms of past achievement and future promise. The Admission Committee considers the record of each applicant individually. Academic achievement is the primary factor for admission to Pace, but such qualities as motivation, creativity, and community involvement are also considered during the evaluation. PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION (MATRICULATED STUDENT) Pace University recognizes that students give serious consideration to the admission process and that they are anxious to receive a decision on their application within a reasonable period of time. The application deadline for freshman applicants is March 1. For full scholarship consideration, all freshman applicants should have a completed application filed prior to the end of February. Admission Counselors make every effort to notify students of a decision in a timely fashion. New students may begin their studies in September or January. For the fall semester only, Pace offers a Priority Admis- sion Plan. The application deadline for students wishing to enter Pace University in September is March 1. Completed applications for the spring semester are evaluated as they are received, but no earlier than September. All documents submitted in support of an application for admission become the permanent possession of Pace University and cannot be returned to the applicant. Freshman Applicants – The following information must be submitted for a student to be considered for admission: – an application for admission and a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 – an official high school transcript or equivalency certification (GED) and scores (photocopies are not accepted) – SAT I or ACT scores – 2 recommendations from a high school counselor and/or teacher – a personal statement or essay Please note: Students applying for financial aid must follow the financial aid deadline dates. A financial aid award will be made only after the applicant is accepted. (Please consult the Financial Aid section of this catalog.) Admission is contin gent upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for, and receipt of, the official high school diploma. Transfer Applicants – The following information must be submitted for a student to be considered for admission: – an application for admission and a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 – official transcript(s) of all previous colleges/ universities and/or proprietary schools attended – an official high school transcript certifying gradua- tion or equivalency certification (GED) and scores (photocopies are not accepted). – If the applicant has earned an associate degree from an accredited institution, a high school transcript is not needed. An applicant must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended even if he/she does not apply for transfer credit. All OFFICIAL TRAN- SCRIPTS must be sent directly from the institution issuing them to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Tran- scripts brought or sent by the applicant are not considered official transcripts. (Submission of false records or omission of previous college, university and/or proprietary school attendance may result in denial of admission, reversal of admission decision, and/or denial of transfer credit.) Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States should refer to the Interna- tional Student Application section of this catalog. Copies of the course catalogs from all colleges or universities previously attended should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. The catalog should include a description of all courses the applicant has taken. In order to complete the evaluation of credits and registration, all credentials should be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admission at least six weeks prior to the date of enrollment. Courses with grades of C or better are considered for transfer credit. Grades of C- or lower are not transferable. A student may, at the discretion of the University, be permitted to transfer credits earned from one program of study at Pace to another if the credits are applicable to the new program. Adult Applicants – A large number of adult students are enrolled at the University. Their concerns are different from those of traditional age students. For this reason, it is recommended that all adult students make an appointment with an Admission professional in the Office of Under- graduate Admission. Here, adult students will find professional guidance for academic matters that will help in their college careers. It is not necessary for adult students to submit SAT I or ACT scores. Credits earned as a nondegree student may be applied toward the requirements of a degree program, according to the regulations set forth by the Office of Admission. Lienhard School of Nursing Applicants – Prior to assignment to the first clinical experience, Lienhard School of Nursing students must be certified in Profes- sional Providers CPR and submit a satisfactory medical certification, including physical examination, chest x-ray, and required immunization. Candidates for the nursing program should consult the Lienhard School of Nursing section in this catalog for specific admission requirements.

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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