ADMISSIONS

AUDIT STUDENTS

Applicants who wish to audit classes must file an application for admission to the university and obtain the permission of the instructor to attend the class. The fees for attendance as an auditor are the same as those for other undergraduate students.

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students who can demonstrate knowledge and/or proficiency in certain fields to reduce the cost in time and money for pursuing a college education by successfully completing CLEP tests for credit. Intensive reading in a particular field, on-the-job experience, or adult education may have prepared a student to earn college credit through CLEP tests. This would reduce the total amount of course work needed to complete degree programs. Scores on the test may also validate educational experience obtained at a nonaccredited institution or through noncredit college courses.

• Credit completed through CLEP does not count as a part of the 18-hour limit under the Credit/Non-Credit Option.
• Credit earned through CLEP exams does not automatically satisfy specific academic requirements. Since colleges and departments have different curriculum requirements and may use the scores in different ways, students should consult first with their department or division chairs or their dean's office on how the examinations would be used.
• Applications are available in the Admissions Office or the appropriate dean's office.
  

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

MU offers a limited number of conditional admissions to students who do not meet the 2.0 cumulative GPA and the 19 ACT composite. These students are admitted to the University College and must complete all developmental work within 3 semesters. The need for developmental work is determined by minimum requirements of an 18 ACT in English (450 on the verbal portion of the SAT) score and a 19 ACT in Math (460 on the math portion of the SAT) score. Upon completion of any needed developmental work and earning a 2.00 in at least 12 hours of graded coursework, the student may transfer into any major/college for which he or she is eligible. Some majors and colleges require separate applications and course requirements for admission into their programs.

EARLY ENTRANCE POLICY
FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FOR BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS
(Prior to the Senior Year in High School)

The Director of Admissions at Marshall University, together with the Director of the John R. Hall Center for Academic Excellence, will admit exceptionally able students who have not completed secondary education for enrollment in university courses on either a full or part-time basis. These students will be supervised by the Director of the CAE and will be eligible for all the privileges and opportunities accorded other Honors students. To qualify for early entrance under this program, students must meet all of the criteria in the category for which they are applying:

Full-time Admission

1. an ACT or SAT test score at least at the 85th percentile.
2. a score at least at the 97th percentile on the school district's standardized test.
3. a B (3.0) GPA or better overall grade point average.
4. recommendation from two teachers who are familiar with the student's academic performance.
5. a written plan and agreement to finish the GED or high school diploma prior to the completion of the First Semester in attendance at Marshall.

Part-time Admission

1. an ACT or SAT score at least in the 85th percentile or strong evidence of outstanding accomplishment in the discipline in which the student wants to enroll.
2. a B (3.00) GPA in the discipline in which the student wants to enroll.
3. recommendations from two teachers who are familiar with the student's academic performance or by experts in the student's talent area.
4. a written plan and agreement to continue in high school or approved home school program during the part-time enrollment.

Please note that if you have taken college courses as a high school student under this option and plan to apply for admission to Marshall University as a full-time student, you will need to re-apply and must meet Marshall University admission standards.

Admissions Procedure:

Students must submit to the Director of Admissions the normally required application materials for admission to Marshall University as well as those materials required by the Early Entrance program.

EARLY ADMISSION OF OUTSTANDING
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High school seniors who wish to enroll for college credit in their high school or who wish to enroll in college courses on the Marshall campus or at one of the regional centers must:

• be currently enrolled in high school;
• have the minimum ACT or SAT scores required for placement in college level courses (see test score requirements under course listing);
• have a 3.0 or better overall grade point average, 9th through 11th grade;
• submit transcripts of high school credits and grades to the Admissions Office;
• submit the special application for high school students taking college courses and fee for admission to the Admissions Office
• have the recommendation from a counselor or principal sent to the Admissions Office.
• maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average in the college courses.

Please note that if you have taken college courses as a high school student under this option and plan to apply for admission to Marshall University as a full-time student, you will need to re-apply and must meet Marshall University admission standards.