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Admission Information
|| Application || Basic
Requirements || Preparation and
Assessment || Early Admission ||
Limited Schedule || Project
GREAT || Act 101 || Deferred
Enrollment || Transferring ||
International Admission || International
Baccalaureate || Final Transcripts || Special Opportunities
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 Marywood
University accepts applications for admission as an undergraduate
student for both fall and spring academic semesters. All prospective
undergraduate students seeking an academic challenge and a supportive environment who wish to enroll as first year students or
who wish to transfer academic credit from another college
or university, are encouraged to apply. Each application is carefully
evaluated with guidelines developed by the Undergraduate Admissions
Committee. The Admissions Committee meets on a regular
schedule during the academic year, and candidates are
normally informed of an admission decision within a few
weeks after an application becomes complete. To apply for
admission and financial aid, prospective students may write
or telephone the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
(1-570-348-6234, 1-TO-MARYWOOD), or contact the office by
e-mail (yourfuture@marywood.edu).
Online
applications for Admissions and Financial Aid may be completed through
our website at www.mymarywood.com
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Application for Admission as First
Year Students
- Most who enroll in Marywood as first year students in
the fall semester are recent secondary school graduates
and apply for admission between the completion of the
junior year in high school and before completion of the
senior year, usually prior to the spring of their senior year. Marywood
Admissions are on a rolling basis and applications are accepted
at any time, but consideration of an application received after
March 1st is influenced by the space available in the class and in
the residence halls.
Marywood also encourages applications for admission
from persons who have been away from formal education for
an extended period and have decided to continue their
education. Applications from these persons are welcome at
any time and provide a basis for an Undergraduate Admission Counselor
to offer guidance.
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Basic Items Required for an
Application for Admission
- Each person who wishes to enroll in an undergraduate
degree program completes and submits to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions a Marywood application for
admission. A check or money order in the amount of the
nonrefundable application fee, made payable to Marywood University,
should accompany the application. Any fee waiver requests must be
attached to the application in lieu of the required
fee. In addition, the
candidate is responsible for the submission of the
following to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
- An official transcript which reflects all course
work in which a person has enrolled in secondary
school and in a postsecondary institution. The
secondary school transcript should indicate the
person's rank in class, if available.
- One letter of recommendation from a candidate's
guidance counselor. We also welcome a letter from a
teacher, friend, family member or a person familiar
with the candidate's background/work.
- Official scores from the College Board's SAT or from the
American College Testing Program's ACT. The candidate should
take the SAT or the ACT in the spring of the
junior year and/or in the autumn/winter of the senior year.
Test scores should be sent directly to Marywood
University by the testing agency. Candidates are not
required by Marywood to submit scores from the SAT, but scores
are carefully examined if submitted.
- An official report of the scores from the General
Education Development Test (GED), if applicable.
- An official score report of the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the primary language of
the candidate is not English.
Candidates are invited to visit the campus. An
admission interview is not required, but is strongly
encouraged because it provides a special opportunity to
explore the candidate's interests and the University's
programs, as well as view Marywood's facilities and
learn about student life and academic support services.
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Academic Preparation and Assessment
of Other Special Talents
 Candidates for admission should demonstrate
reasonable progress toward graduation in an accredited
secondary school, have graduated from a secondary school,
or offer evidence of a level of knowledge equivalent to a
secondary education.
Each candidate should show satisfactory academic
preparation in 16 units of subject matter:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of social studies
- 2 units of mathematics
- 1 unit of science with laboratory
- 6 additional units to fulfill graduation
requirements
In addition to fulfilling general admission
requirements, candidates for admission to a degree
program in Art, Communication Science and Disorders, Education, Music, Nursing, and pre-Physician Assistant
must meet special standards established by each department or
program. Prior to enrollment in the Departments of Music
or Art, candidates are required to audition on a major
instrument or to present an art portfolio. The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions can provide information about
these special requirements. Candidates should contact the
chairperson of the appropriate departments directly early
in the admission process.
For certain programs, candidates without the
recommended distribution of units may be eligible for
admission if their course work as a whole and the results
of their tests offer evidence of a good foundation for
work at the undergraduate level. Candidates who are
deficient in required course work may complete
appropriate work during the summer or the first year in
the University.
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Early Admission
- Under Marywood's Early Admission Plan, well-qualified
students may enroll in the University after the
completion of their junior year of high school if they
have completed all the high school units required for
admission and offer evidence of the maturity necessary to
perform well in a university environment. A candidate
must have the recommendation of the secondary school
principal.
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Enrollment with a Limited
Academic Schedule
- Candidates who do not meet all admission requirements
may be offered admission provided they initially enroll
in a limited number of academic courses. The Committee on
Admissions may recommend a program which encourages the
students to concentrate on the enrichment of academic
skills and study habits. Special academic advisors are
assigned to assist these persons. Persons in this group
enroll for no more than twelve credits during their first
semester.
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Project GREAT
(Gradual Re-entry for Adults in Transition)
 Marywood welcomes adults who have been away from
formal education for a few years. For many in this group,
life experiences reflecting a high level of motivation
and personal success may be better predictors of academic
success than are high school records. Project GREAT
provides orientation programs and support for mature
learners, including the development of part-time academic
schedules, with day and/or evening classes.-
Act 101 Program
- Candidates for admission who are residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and who qualify by virtue of
their academic background and the level of their family's
financial resources may be offered the opportunity to
enroll in Marywood through the Act 101 Program. Students
are chosen for admission on the basis of their personal
potential, motivation and academic goals, and are
offered, at the time of enrollment, special academic
support services. The program is supported by a grant
from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Deferred Enrollment
- Candidates offered admission who, for reasons of
travel or work, wish to defer enrollment for one or two
semesters, should notify in writing the Director of
Undergraduate Admissions of their intentions on or before
May 1 or another designated reply date, depending upon
the semester of enrollment. Students requesting a
deferral beyond one, or who have previously had their application
deferred from another semester, year will be required to submit
a new application.
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Transferring from Another
College
- A student who demonstrates satisfactory academic
performance at another college or university may apply
for admission as a transfer student. Academic courses
presented for transfer should be equivalent to courses
required by the programs of study at Marywood. A student must earn
a minimum of 60 credits at Marywood University; ordinarily
at least one-half of the credits required for a major
must also be earned at Marywood. Persons interested in
particular academic departments should read about
programs and policies in the appropriate sections in this
catalog.
A candidate for admission as a transfer student is
responsible for the submission of the following items to
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in order to
complete an application for admission:
- An application form with the appropriate fee,
- An official high school transcript,
- Official transcripts of all colleges or universities that
the candidate has attended,
- At least one letter of recommendation,
- An official score report from the General
Education Development Test (GED), if applicable,
and
- An official score report of the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the primary language of
the candidate is not English.
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International Student
Admission
- Persons who are citizens of other countries, whether
they are enrolled in a school in the United States or
abroad, are welcome at Marywood and should contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions for special guidance.
International candidates are required to meet the
academic standards for admission, demonstrate proficiency
in the use of the English language, and submit
documentation of sufficient funds to cover educational
and living expenses for the duration of study.
To certify English proficiency, candidates whose
primary language is not English must take the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit to
Marywood an official report of test results. Information
about the examination may be obtained by writing:
- TOEFL/TSE Publications
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151
U.S.A.
Phone: 609-771-7100
Fax: 609-771-7500 E-mail: toefl@ets.org
Web site: www.toefl.org
Additionally, international applicants must submit transcripts
of all college-level
course work hat has been completed and other documentation as required
to support the application. Marywood conducts an English As A Second
Language Program (E.S.L.) to assist those whose first language
is not English.
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International Baccalaureate
- Marywood University recognizes the strength and
diversity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
and accords special consideration for students presenting
IB credentials, on an individual basis. To receive
University credit, students who take the higher level IB
examinations must request that their scores be sent to
Marywood University. Upon receipt of the scores, an
evaluation for credit will be performed. Students will be
notified in writing of the results of that
evaluation.
Final Transcripts
Admitted freshmen must submit a final high school transcript following their completion of all high school course work prior to the start of the fall semester. Admitted transfer students currently enrolled in classes at another institution at the time of acceptance must submit a final transcript showing grades assigned. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from Marywood.
Acceptance to Marywood is based upon information contained in transcripts and other materials accompanying the application. If transcripts are submitted following acceptance (final high school or college transcript), and those transcripts show academic achievement below the achievement the original acceptance was based upon, Marywood University reserves the right to modify or revoke the offer of acceptance. Any fees paid to date will be non-refundable.
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Special Opportunities
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 - Momentum: An Opportunity for High School
Students to Accelerate
- Momentum is a special college acceleration program
that provides qualified high school juniors and
seniors with the opportunity to earn college credits
and experience college life while completing
requirements for high school graduation.
Students may choose from a wide range of
undergraduate courses. These courses are offered at a
discounted tuition rate and may be available on campus
or through video conferencing.
Students must be in the top half of their class,
meet minimum GPA requirements and submit the
following:
- Completed application form
- Official high school transcript
- Recommendation from Guidance Counselor and
appropriate teacher
Contact the School
of Continuing Education for further information at 1-86-MARYWOOD or 1-570-340-6063 or visit the website, www.marywood.edu/conted/dlprecollegiate.htm.
- Distance Education and
e-Learning
- The Marywood University School of Continuing
Education provides students with the opportunity to
access courses through distance education. These
courses are offered in a flexible format of directed
independent study and allow for learning at a pace
consistent with a student's professional and personal
responsibilities and goals. Courses are available for
both credit and non-credit and may be available in
print-based or online delivery. Course credits may apply to an undergraduate degree program.
For more information contact the School
of Continuing Education at 1-86-MARYWOOD or 1-570-348-6237.
- Music Lessons
- Normally one-half hour music lessons per week are
given for one credit. These lessons cost an additional
fee per half hour per semester if credit is earned.
The University also offers noncredit music lessons
through the School of Continuing Education.
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- Reserve Officer Training Programs (ROTC)
- Marywood University students can participate in the
Army or Air Force Reserve Officers Training Programs sponsored
by local institutions. The Army
ROTC program is offered to Marywood students through the
Military Science Department at the University of Scranton. Air
Force ROTC is available through a consortium arrangement
with Wilkes University. There are significant scholarship opportunities
for students who choose to participate in ROTC programs. There
is also leadership training, worldwide adventure opportunity
and the career path to commissioning as a military officer. Students
desiring more information should contact the program of their
choice directly.
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