Admission of Special Category Students

Adult. Applicants who graduated from high school at least four years prior to the date of anticipated enrollment may be admitted to the University without the ACT or SAT, provided their high-school grade point averages are 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. However, for placement purposes, the ACT or SAT will be required of all students who are enrolled.

Auditor. Applicants who wish to attend credit courses as auditors must follow standard admission procedures. They must be registered for the courses, must pay all required fees, are expected to attend all class meetings, and must conform to all requirements of the instructor of the course. In certain cases, admission as an auditor may be granted without satisfaction of normal admission requirements; however, the University reserves the right to establish appropriate standards for such enrollment. Auditors may not receive credit applicable to the requirements for degrees.

Dean's admission. The deans of the University may, upon appeal, waive or modify conditions of enrollment for individual freshman and transfer applicants.

Irregular postgraduate. Applicants with baccalaureate or advanced degrees may be admitted on the basis of the appropriate degree. Standard admission procedures are followed.

Restricted admission. A student who does not meet unconditional admission standards may be admitted as a restricted admit after an interview. Students in this category are not on probation or trial, but are limited to 12 credit hours of academic coursework and 2 credit hours in an academic support class in the first semester of enrollment (fall or spring).

Special student. Special student enrollment is a nondegree status. Special students may apply for admission as degree-seeking students by requesting a change of status and by meeting regular admission requirements. Students who have never enrolled in college are generally expected to have been out of high school for two or more years before enrollment at the University as special students. Students who are currently on academic probation or under academic suspension imposed by another college and who have not been enrolled in school for two years may be admitted with special permission. Enrollment in specific courses will be on a space-available basis. If a course has prerequisites, permission must be granted by the instructor before enrollment in the course. To continue as a special student beyond one academic year of continuous enrollment, after a break in enrollment, or beyond 12 semester hours of earned credit, permission must be granted by the dean of the school or college in which the special student is enrolled.

Summer trial admission program. Freshman applicants whose credentials fall slightly below the established standards may be granted summer trial admission. Students who qualify for this option will be notified following the submission of their credentials. The enrollment of such students in subsequent terms depends upon their performance during the summer trial admission.

Transient student. Admission as a transient (visiting) student may be granted for any term. Standard application procedures must be followed. Approval may be given on the basis of an official statement of good standing from the last institution attended. Transient status may be granted for only one term.