Freshmen
Students
Carefully complete the online application form. This information is used to create a
permanent record for each student. It is important that proper
spelling and capitalization be used. The most desirable time for freshmen to apply is between August and January 1,
but applications will be accepted after this date.
The $25.00 application fee must be paid
with a credit card at the time the application is
submitted. If a student completes the paper
application, the application fee is $30.00 and must
accompany the application.
To ensure timely processing of your application, your guidance counselor must
submit your official high school transcript, which must be signed and dated by the guidance
counselor. Your grade point average and class rank should be
included, if computed by your high school
An essay and letters of recommendation
are optional but preferred.
The official results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) of the College
Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT)
should be forwarded
directly to the Office of Admissions. (Scores reported on official
high school transcripts or received directly from the
College Board are considered to be official.)
Note: Senior year SAT or ACT test scores take at least four weeks to arrive in the
Office of Admissions and an additional two weeks must be allowed for posting and review.
Transfer Students
Must submit the following items
to be considered for admission:
-
Official high school
transcript
-
Official SAT/ACT
scores
-
Official transcripts
for all colleges/universities attended
-
A timeline of
post-secondary experience is required of students who have
not been continuously enrolled at a
college/university. This is to include a list of all
colleges/universities attended, work history and military
experience, if applicable.
**Copies received directly from the applicant are
not considered to be official documents**.
Students applying for transfer may apply one year prior to the intended enrollment
semester. However, applications are only reviewed one
semester in advance of intended enrollment semester.
Music &
Art Applicants
Applicants planning to major in music
will be notified to schedule a pre-admission interview with the head of the department.
Students planning to major in art must complete a pre-admission
portfolio.
Nursing Applicants
Information on the Nursing program may be requested from the Clearfield Campus or
from the Office of Admissions at the main campus.
To apply to the Nursing Program, complete the application form, following the
instructions provided above. The application must be received by the main
campus by January 18 to be considered for admission to the fall semester.
Prerequisites for consideration to the Nursing Program include completion of a high
school or college course in biology, chemistry (including lab experience in both) and
algebra with a "C" or higher. In addition to the above, transfer students must have a 2.5 or
higher cumulative grade point average.
The most qualified applicants are notified to schedule a pre-admission interview with
the Nursing Department. From this group, approximately 45 candidates are chosen for
admission to the fall nursing class. Nursing students are not admitted
for the spring semester.
Applying for Spring Semester
Admission
Applicants applying for the spring semester, which begins in mid-January, should follow the
instructions previously given. Applications are reviewed beginning October 1 and
should be
received no later than December 1 to allow ample time for
processing and review.
Campus Visitation
Applicants are encouraged to visit our scenic campus. Appointments may be scheduled by telephoning toll-free in Pennsylvania 1-800-332-8900
or toll-free outside Pennsylvania 1-800-233-8978 or 570-893-2027.
You may also SCHEDULE
A VISIT ONLINE.
