2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

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.
Students with Disabilities
The University of Scranton complies with
all applicable laws and regulations with
respect to the accommodation of handicaps
and disabilities as these terms are defined in
law. The University will provide reasonable
accommodations so students can fully participate
in curricular and extracurricular activities.
Students who need assistance should make
timely contact with the Office of Equity and
Diversity at (570) 941-6213.
Special Admissions Programs
Academic Development Program
When the Admissions Committee believes
applicants may find the transition to collegelevel
work especially challenging, the applicants
may be considered for a special freshman-year
Academic Development Program
(ADP). The program concentrates on English,
logical thinking, reading skills and study
habits, as well as work in the student’s major
field. Freshmen who complete all requirements
of the ADP program have normal
sophomore standing.
Summer Bridge Program
The University is committed to helping
students who have demonstrated achievement
and a desire to attend college but who need to
improve their verbal skills. The Summer
Bridge program assists students in making the
transition from high school to college and in
the future development of reading and writing
skills. The summer program and mentoring
during the academic year are designed to
help students achieve their potential and succeed
in their degree program. Students are
chosen on the basis of a careful examination
of high school transcripts, standardized test
scores, and extracurricular activities.
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Transfer Student Admission
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. (All official transcripts
must be submitted regardless of whether or
not credit was earned.) 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 taken at a
non-AACSB institution 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.
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