Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University

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• In the case of students from non-English speaking countries, a score of at least
550 (213 on the computerized TOEFL; 79 on Internet-based TOEFL) on the
paper-based TOEFL or level 109 on the ELS
• Proof of financial responsibility, in the form of an affidavit of support and a
deposit in U.S. funds in an amount determined annually by the University
Transcripts from foreign colleges and universities are evaluated in accordance
with the guidelines of the AACRAO World Education Series. Evaluations of foreign
credentials must be completed through recognized outside evaluation services
and certified English translations are required at student expense. Certified
English translations must accompany original transcripts in any other language;
the Registrar requires evaluation of foreign transcripts by an outside evaluator at
student expense. International students who have completed work at other U.S.
colleges or universities must submit official transcripts and, at the discretion of the
University, may be considered for admission as transfer students on the basis of
this work.
Special Admission Status
Graduate Student-at-Large Status: A student who wishes to enroll in a master’slevel
course, but is not seeking a degree, certificate, or credential may do so as a
student-at-large. A maximum of eight (8) semester hours may be applied to master’s
degree programs at Aurora University. Enrollment in specific courses by students-at-large
may be restricted by prerequisites or other requirements of
individual graduate programs. Financial aid is not available to students-at-large.
Post-Undergraduate Student: A student, who holds a bachelor’s degree from
an accredited institution and wishes to enroll in undergraduate or graduate
courses for credit, but not to seek a second degree, may do so as an extended student.
The standard tuition rate applies.
Provisional Student: A student who has applied for regular admission but has
been unable to supply all necessary documentation due to circumstances beyond
the individual’s control, may be provisionally admitted to the University at the
discretion of the graduate program director or designee. If provisionally admitted,
a student may register for classes for one term at his/her own risk (since the
records of the educational background are incomplete). An application file must
be complete and approved before a student is allowed to register for a second
term. Financial aid is not available.
Conditional Admission: A student who has applied for regular graduate admission
but has an academic record that does not meet ordinary admission standards,
may be conditionally admitted to the University at the discretion of the
graduate program director. Academic progress will be reviewed regularly.
Decision Procedures and Relation to University Governance:
1. Applicants for admission who meet the academic qualifications outlined above
are approved for admission by the graduate program director or designee.
2. Applicants for admission who do not meet the stated academic qualifications
above will be reviewed and accepted or rejected by the graduate program
director or designee on the basis of guidelines from the Graduate Affairs Committee.