Admission to Lycoming College

Admission Decision Criteria

Admission to Lycoming College is competitive. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their academic preparation, talents, and interests, as well as the College's capacity to help them achieve their educational objectives and career goals.

Successful candidates for admission have typically completed a college preparatory program in high school which includes four years of English, three years of math, two years of foreign language, two years of natural or physical science, three years of social science, and two years of academic electives.

In addition, successful admission candidates generally place in the top two-fifths of their high school graduating class, and have better than average SAT1 or ACT scores.

From time to time supplemental materials, as well as a personal interview, may be required prior to the determination of admissibility.

Admission Application

Filing Period

Applications for the fall semester will be accepted from June 1st of the preceding year through April 1st of the year in which studies are to begin. Applications for the spring semester are accepted from the preceding May 1st through December 1st.

Applications, when complete, are reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis. Generally, applicants are notified in writing regarding the outcome of their applications within three weeks following the receipt of all required materials.

Freshman Applicants

Freshman applicants must complete the following steps:

1) Submit the completed Lycoming College  Admission Application.
2) Submit the non-refundable $35  application fee.
3) Provide official transcripts of all high  school and post-secondary school studies (whether
   or not completed).
4) Submit official results of the SAT1 or ACT.
5) Submit two personal letters of recommendation.

Transfer Applicants

Lycoming College considers applications from students who have attended other post-secondary educational institutions. These applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4 point scale) in transferable courses at the post-secondary institution(s) attended.

Credit will be granted only for courses which have a grade of "C-" or higher. Courses with a non-grade such as "P" or "S" will not transfer. Lycoming College will determine which courses are appropriate for transfer and is under no obligation to accept any course. Lycoming College does not have a statute of limitations but it reserves the right to refuse to accept some courses for transfer in which the content is outmoded. The Registrar will consult the academic department(s) involved. Final determination of transfer credit will be made by the Lycoming College Registrar based on official transcripts only. Transfer courses will be shown on the Lycoming transcript with the symbol "T."

Applicants may transfer up to 64 semester credits at the Lycoming College 100 and 200 level and up to 32 semester credits at the Lycoming College 300 and 400 level for a total of 96 credits. Students must complete the final 32 credits of the degree program at Lycoming College. At least 16 credits in the major area must be taken at Lycoming College.

Additional information regarding the transfer of college credit appears on page 26.

1. Transfer applicants must complete each of the following steps:
   1) Complete and return application with the $35 application fee.
   2) Provide official transcripts and course descriptions or catalogs from each post- secondary school attended. Students who have accumulated less than 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours must also submit high school transcripts. (Official results of the SAT1 or ACT may also be required.)
   3) Submit the Transfer Student Admission Report. (It will be sent to you upon application).
   

International Applicants

Prospective students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States are welcome to apply for admission.

Note To All Students:

1) If there is additional information that would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in reviewing your application, please indicate it on a separate piece of paper.

2) If you are 24 or older, the requirement for the SAT1 or ACT assessment may be waived.

Readmission to the College

Students who leave the College for one or more semesters, including those who leave mid-term, must apply for readmission. To apply for readmission, one must:

       a. Complete the Application for Readmission form;

       b. Return the completed form to the Office of the Registrar; and

       c. If applicable, have official transcripts for all course work completed elsewhere sent    to the Registrar.

The College reserves the right to deny readmission to former students. Reasons for denial of readmission requests include, but are not limited to: lack of residence hall space, unresolved financial obligations, academic deficiencies, unresolved disciplinary action, charges or convictions related to criminal activity.

Students will be informed in writing about the decision regarding readmission. To confirm readmission, students must send a non-refundable deposit of $200 to the Office of the Registrar. Students who intend to live in the residence halls must send an additional $100 room reservation deposit and complete the appropriate forms in the Office of Residence Life.

Lycoming College does not have a statute of limitations but it reserves the right to refuse to accept some courses in which the

Confirmation of Intent to Enroll at Lycoming