Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Edinboro University utilizes a rolling admissions system, which means candidates are accepted until capacities are filled. There are no admission application deadlines.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission must satisfy the general requirements as outlined below:

Edinboro University grants admission on the basis of general scholarship, character, interest, and motivation as they may be determined by official scholastic records, aptitude tests, recommendations, and interviews.

General scholarship as evidenced by graduation from an approved high school, homeschool, or institution of equivalent grade or equivalent preparation as determined by the Credentials Division of the Department of Education. Each applicant must file an official transcript of high school achievement or equivalent preparation. To fully prepare for a University program of study and increase the probability for academic success, students should pursue a college preparatory curriculum at the secondary level.

Scholastic aptitude as evidenced by the score on the SAT, published by the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Submission of aptitude scores can be waived in the case of the non-traditional, adult learner.

Satisfactory character, as well as proper interest and attitudes, as determined by the high school principal, guidance counselor, homeschool official, employer, or other official acquainted with the student and in a position to provide pertinent insights as to the candidate's ability to succeed on the college level.

An audition for all applicants to any music curriculum is required as part of the admission process, and is necessary prior to acceptance. The applicant will be invited to participate in the audition sometime after the application for admission has been received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the student.

 

For admission to certain other specific curriculums, the University may require the candidate to take an appropriate test or audition, or supply further evidence of ability to succeed in the chosen academic area.

 

The Report of Medical History, required by the University, is sent to the student at the time of acceptance and must be returned prior to enrollment.

 

The University admits students to specific curricula. However, individuals should be aware that retention beyond the initial first year in many programs requires that certain minimum standards must be met. Details may be secured from the dean of the school to which the student has been accepted.

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Freshmen Admission Procedure

Students may make application for admission as early as July 1, after finishing the junior year of high school. To be considered, applicants must complete all the following steps:

Applicants for the Freshmen Class

Request application for admission by writing or calling the Admissions Office. Applications can also be secured at most high school guidance offices or you can always APPLY ONLINE.

Complete the application and return it to the Admissions Office. This document should be accompanied by a thirty dollar ($30) application fee which is non-refundable and is not applicable to the student's financial account. All checks or money orders should be made payable to Edinboro University.

Request that the appropriate school official complete the Secondary School Report (official high school transcript) and send it to the Admissions Office. All documents submitted by the student become the property of Edinboro University and cannot be returned.

Arrange through the high school to participate in the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Either test is acceptable for admission to Edinboro. Junior year scores and/or senior year scores may be submitted. Submission of aptitude scores can be waived in the case of non-traditional, adult learners.

Participate in a personal interview, if one is deemed necessary by the Admissions Office.

The Report of Medical History will be sent to the student after acceptance is granted to the University. This form should be completed by the family physician and returned prior to enrollment to the Director of Health Services of Edinboro University.

Pay all deposits and fees when required.

A formal letter from the Admissions Office will notify the applicants of their status after the above steps, #1 through #5, have been completed.

Special Students (Non-degree seeking students)

Applicants who do not wish to work for a college degree may be considered for admission to Edinboro University if they present evidence of ability to do college level work. Such non-degree seeking students are considered Special Students and are permitted to remain in attendance for no longer than the equivalent of one academic year or 32 semester hours of credit. If, at that point, a Special Student wishes to pursue further studies for a degree, the student must meet all entrance requirements outlined in the University catalogue before being considered for a degree-seeking status.

Applicants who are not high school graduates, but demonstrate the ability and initiative to engage in college level coursework, may be admitted as Special Students. Such students may take courses, receive grades and earn credits like other students, and their grades and credits become a part of their permanent academic record at Edinboro University. However, these credits will not be accepted towards a degree at Edinboro University until a student has received a high school diploma or demonstrated equivalency.

Special Students may have definite programs of study which they would like to follow, and can only enroll in courses where required prerequisites are met. Special Students will be given second priority to degree candidates for available class seats.

Special Students are subject to the same rules and regulations of the University as other students. Additionally, a grade of "C" or above in each course is expected of all Special Students. A lesser performance could preclude further registration.

For admission as a Special Student, a personal interview is strongly recommended with a member of the admission staff or other designated personnel. This will allow the candidate to fully discuss the reason for enrollment as a Special Student, and the programs/services available at the University to serve those needs. At that time the appropriate application can be completed, along with the submission of the required $30.00 non-refundable application fee.

To obtain materials regarding Special Student enrollment, interested persons may contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office.