2001-2002 - The University of Scranton

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS
High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year with a minimum
of a B+ grade average may take one University course each term until they graduate
from high school. Courses may be taken for credit or for audit at a special tuition rate of
$100 per credit.
Students may enroll for a maximum of three credits per session. Individual exceptions
may be made if GPA/SAT scores substantiate the request. Registrations will be processed
on a space-available basis. Students will be responsible for tuition and applicable fees.
Courses available are typical freshman-level courses that are accepted towards a
University of Scranton degree. The current University of Scranton undergraduate catalog
includes details regarding curricular requirements for University of Scranton degree programs.
These courses generally transfer to other regionally accredited colleges and universities.
However, the University of Scranton cannot guarantee transferability.
Five tuition grants are available during the summer to individuals with demonstrated
financial need. Grants are limited to one course per individual per year, a $300 value.
A special orientation program will be held for students registered in the High School
Scholars Program. Further information is available from the Office of Admissions, at (570)
941-7540, or Fax: (570) 941-5928.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POLICY
The University of Scranton grants college credit for classes taken through a recognized
International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students can earn credit for up to three successfully
completed higher level classes in which a score of “4” or higher is achieved on the
appropriate IB examination. For more information on IB credit, contact the admissions
office.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who wish to transfer to The University of Scranton must submit applications
and the usual credentials: official high school records, SAT scores and transcript(s) from the
college(s) attended. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, students from other
accredited colleges may be admitted provided: 1. The courses to be transferred are equivalent
or comparable to courses offered at The University of Scranton; 2. Students are
required to follow all requirements prescribed for the degree program at The University of
Scranton. 3. No credit will be given for courses with grades less than “C”. Transfer credit
is reviewed on an individual basis. Students transferring are required to earn a minimum of
30 credits for an associate’s degree or 63 credits for a baccalaureate degree at The
University of Scranton. Special orientation sessions are held for transfer students. It should
be noted that some departments require that at least half of the credits in the student’s major
be taken here at the University.
VALIDATION OF BUSINESS TRANSFER COURSES
Students may validate courses by successfully completing one or more advanced
courses in the subject for which the course in transfer is a foundation course. Approval is
granted by the dean of The Kania School of Management. This applies only to lower-division
transfer courses which the University offers at the upper-division level.
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