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Application Procedures:

 

Home Schooled

 

Application should be submitted as early as possible after the completion of the junior year in high school.  A $35 fee applies, and should be sent separately when applying online. 

Immaculata University subscribes to a rolling admission policy, which means that the Committee on Admission issues decisions concerning acceptance within a month after the following credentials are on file:
  • A completed application form accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $35, made out to Immaculata University. 
  • An official copy of the high school transcript indicating rank in class (if available) and senior year courses. 
  • Test results from the SAT or from the ACT.
  • Recommendation from guidance counselor or principal (optional).
  • Submit a writing sample or personal statement (optional).
  • The Admission Office strongly recommends that all applicants arrange for a campus visit and interview. 

Please note that decision letter cannot be issued until September 15th, 2007 or after.

For appointments, write to the Office of Undergraduate Admission or call 1-877-428-6329 ext. 3060, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.


Early Admission
This option is given to secondary students who have recently completed their junior year and are looking to begin college courses early.  Students with exceptional records and test scores, recommended by their principals or their guidance counselors, with the approval of their principals, may be admitted to Immaculata after completion of the junior year. For further information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Advanced Placement
Immaculata University participates in the advanced placement program of the College Entrance Examination Board. A student may be exempt from courses in certain departments provided the student can demonstrate to the department concerned that the student has reasonable competence in the material of the course. Students who have taken Advanced Placement tests of the College Entrance Examination Board and have achieved a score of 3 or higher are eligible for consideration for credit. Credit will be given provided the student does not register in a course which covers substantially the same material.

Advanced placement without credit can be arranged in language and certain other sequential courses at the discretion of the department involved. Students receiving advanced placement or credit are required to take the normal load for the semester. Students are urged to enter more advanced courses if their previous work has prepared them to do so.

Study Skills Program
Any incoming freshman whose current cumulative grade average upon application submission falls below the qualifying ratio, but whose high school record and admission interview indicate potential for achievement in college-level work, may be given placement in this program, which offers academic support services for the first year.

Readmission of Students
A student who has voluntarily withdrawn from the college is not automatically readmitted. The student must file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission an application for readmission with a non-refundable fee of $35 and state in writing the reasons for wishing to return. If the student has attended another institution, a transcript from that institution must be submitted also.

International Students
From its beginning, Immaculata University has provided opportunities for international students to share in the rich total experience spiritual, intellectual, and social of the college.  Admission to the University for qualified students requires ALL of the following:
  • Application form and the $35 fee.
  • Immaculata Certification of Finances, with a certified and notarized bank statement. If the bank statement is in the name of more than one person, each individual must submit an affidavit of support.
  • Official records from all secondary and post-secondary institutions outside of the United States evaluated by WES, World Education Services.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) An SAT test score can be submitted in place of the TOEFL
  • SEVIS fee (Form I-90) is paid and a copy of the receipt is sent.
  • Certificate of Health and Proof of Insurance*

Upon Acceptance to the University:

  • Enrollment Deposit of $200 plus a Room Reservation Deposit of $250 (both refundable if requested in writing prior to May 1)
  • Enrollment Fee of $125 used to defray costs of DHL fast mail, etc. (non-refundable)

Upon Acceptance and fulfillment of all above requirements, a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) will be issued.

For more helpful information and links to commonly used websites, please click here.

* All international students are automatically enrolled into the Health Insurance program for a yearly fee which is applied to the student bill, unless proof of valid insurance can be provided.


Transfer Students
To meet the needs of the increasing number of students who are attending junior or community colleges, Immaculata University has developed an individualized transfer policy for entrance into baccalaureate degree programs. Normally, a maximum of 64 credits is transferable, thus enabling the student who holds an associate degree in a compatible liberal arts program to enter the college with junior status. Students whose cumulative ratio is better than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to apply; their credentials will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Transfer students should take the following steps:
  • Submit an application form accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $35. 
  • Send official transcripts of high school and college academic records. 
  • Forward a letter of recommendation from the college dean, advisor, or transfer counselor (optional). 
  • Include a catalog or copy of the description of courses completed or scheduled. 

All materials listed above should be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Courses accepted in transfer from accredited institutions must have a grade of C or better.

Immaculata welcomes home-schooled students to apply for admission. An admission decision will be issued once the following credentials have been received and requirements met:
  • A completed application form accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $35
  • An official copy of the high school transcript showing the documentation listed under Requirements. If an official transcript is unavailable from a high school or an accredited agency, a record of work completed either by course title or descriptive essay.
  • Official transcript of college-level work
  • SAT or ACT test scores
  • Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from outside the home.
  • Proof of graduation or GED
  • On-campus interview
  • Essay or writing sample

To contact the Admissions Office by telephone call 610-647-4400 ext. 3060
or toll free 1-877-428-6329. By email: admiss@immaculata.edu