1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

Applicants without high school credit in modern languages may be accepted if they present
16 acceptable units. A single year of language in high school will not be counted as a unit to
satisfy the requirements for admission.
Mathematics include elementary, intermediate, and advanced algebra, plane and solid
geometry; trigonometry, analysis, and any other college preparatory course. Applicants for science
and engineering programs must include trigonometry and must have maintained an 85%
average in each mathematics course. Applicants for the nursing programs should include chemistry
and biology in their high school program.
Science includes biology, chemistry, physics, and other college preparatory courses. Preengineering
applicants are urged to include physics in their high school preparation.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Applicants who have taken college level courses may be given advanced placement or
advanced placement with credit for these courses. Students who have been accepted for admission
and desire to apply for such placement must take the Advanced Placement Examination
offered in May by the College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
Ordinarily a score of “3” (non-science) or “4” (math/science) will insure advanced placement
with credit.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
Through the CLEP tests, taken before admission, applicants may gain college credit in most
academic subjects for work done outside the classroom in jobs, military service, etc., or in nonaccredited
institutions. For further information contact: College Level Examination Program,
Box 1824, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Students wishing to be considered for CLEP credits
should take the CLEP examinations and have the results forwarded to the Dean of Admissions.
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who fail to meet all of the admission requirements may be considered for a special
freshman year Academic Development Program concentrating on English, logical thinking,
reading skills, study habits, as well as work in the student’s major field. Satisfactory completion
of the ADP program will insure the student normal sophomore standing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The University of Scranton complies with all applicable laws and regulations with the
respect to the accommodation of handicaps and disabilities as these terms are defined in the
law. The University will provide reasonable accommodations so students can fully participate
in curricular and extracurricular activities. Students who need assistance should contact the
Affirmative Action Office (717) 941-7580 on a timely basis.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who wish to transfer to the University must submit an application and the usual
credentials (official high school record, SAT scores and transcript(s) from the college(s) attended).
At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, students from another accredited college
may be admitted provided: (1) The courses to be transferred are equivalent to courses offered at
the University of Scranton; (2) the academic average of the candidate is (2.5) “C plus,” (3) certification
of honorable dismissal is presented from the previous college. No credit will be given
to courses with grades less than “C”. Students transferring from other institutions shall be
required to make up curricular subjects prescribed in the course which they are to follow at the
University of Scranton. A minimum of 63 credits at the University of Scranton is required of
transfer students for degree eligibility. 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. The respective Dean should be contacted.
VALIDATION OF TRANSFER COURSES
Permission to validate School of Management courses by successfully completing one or
more advanced courses in the subject for which the course in transfer is a foundation can be
granted by the SOM dean. This applies only to lower division transfer courses which the
University offers at the upper division level. (No fee charges.)
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