Ursuline College: Admission Requirements

Ursuline College admits those candidates who demonstrate potential for success in rigorous academic work. Qualified applicants are admitted regardless of gender, race, color, age, veteran status, ethnic origin or physical ability. The credentials of each applicant are individually evaluated, with consideration given to academic record, entrance examination scores, and evidence of motivation of college studies. The college reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant. Please read this page carefully before submitting your application.

Programs at Ursuline College require solid academic preparation in high school. As an applicant, your high school transcript should show you have completed at least 17 academic units. The following distribution of courses is highly recommended:

English	4 units
Social Studies	3 units
Mathematics	3 units
Science	3 units
Foreign Language	2 units in the same language
Fine and/or Performing Arts	1 unit
Physical Education/Health	1 unit

Each student is strongly encouraged to complete the following: algebra, geometry, biology with lab, chemistry with lab, experience in writing a research paper, and evidence of computer literacy.

Students are admitted clear to the college, with no restrictions, when the following criteria are met:

All recommended course units are fulfilled (see above listing)
2.5 cumulated grade point average
Minimum ACT test score of 17 or SAT score of 840
Strong recommendation from counselor or teacher
Personal statement/essay
Personal interview (strongly encouraged but not required)

Nursing Students
Applicants to the Breen School of Nursing need to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, and a composite ACT of 20 or SAT of 950 (not including the writing portion of the test). In addition to meeting the above stated criteria for admission to Ursuline College, nursing applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in algebra, biology with lab, and chemistry with a C+ average in each these courses. Applicants who have not demonstrated such proficiency may be admitted as pre-nursing students or admitted to the College, but not to the nursing program.

Conditional Admission
Students may be admitted on a conditional basis if they do not meet all of the requirements for clear admission. Students admitted on a conditional basis may be limited to 12 credit hours per semester for their first year.

Program for Academic Success (PAS)
Students who do not meet all the requirements for clear admission may also be considered for admission to the PAS program. Students may be required to enroll in the PAS program when the following criteria are met:

ACT score between 14 and 17 or SAT score between 690 and 840
Weak high school curriculum or missing units of academic courses
High school grade point average below 2.5

You will be notified in writing if you qualify for the PAS program.

Early Action Program
All new Freshmen applying for admission prior to November 15th will be considered for the Early Action Program. Students must submit their application and application fee prior to this deadline for consideration. Students who are admitted to the Early Action Program are given priority housing selection and registration for classes, as well as early consideration for scholarships. Students will be notified in their acceptance letter regarding admission to this program. Students are not, however, obligated to Ursuline College simply because they are admitted into the Early Action Program.