2009â2010 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor
2009â2010 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor
2009â2010 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor
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<strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Ann</strong> <strong>Arbor</strong> 2009–2010 <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />
UNDERGRADUATE ACCELERATED<br />
DEGREE PROGRAM (ADP)<br />
ADMISSION<br />
This program is currently under revision. Please contact the Program Manager for further details. Admission to<br />
<strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>University</strong> is based upon a wide range of criteria designed to identify a student body with integrity,<br />
high academic standards and serious educational and personal goals. True to the <strong>University</strong>’s commitment to<br />
individualized education, each application receives a confidential and in-depth consideration.<br />
Admission Criteria<br />
When making the admission decision, a number of factors are considered including special characteristics of the<br />
applicant’s background. These may include: recommendations, test scores, personal statement and/or interview.<br />
In addition, recent grade trends and general contributions to the school, community, and church, may be<br />
considered.<br />
General Requirements<br />
• Be at least 23 years old<br />
• Be employed full time<br />
• Have transfer credit from another college or university (minimum 2.0 GPA)<br />
To qualify for admission into the Accelerated Degree Program, the student must submit:<br />
• A completed application form<br />
• A one page written essay expressing personal and professional objectives<br />
• An official high school transcript or official certification of high school equivalency or GED diploma<br />
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended<br />
• Students with fewer than 12 transferable credits; Official transcripts from all high schools attended or high<br />
school equivalency or GED diploma<br />
Conditional Acceptance<br />
If a student is conditionally accepted to the program, he/she is ineligible to receive financial aid from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> until transcripts are received from all previous academic institutions. (If not all transcripts are<br />
available, any transcripts submitted must demonstrate a sufficient number of credits to award financial aid<br />
eligibility at registration.) Students who are conditionally accepted must pay all tuition and fees for the academic<br />
semester by the first day of classes in order to remain enrolled in classes. The student may setup a payment plan<br />
in lieu of paying for the entire semester. If a student does not make payment arrangements before the first class<br />
meeting, the student will not be able to attend the first class meeting, and will be dropped from all classes for the<br />
semester. Conditionally accepted students who register on or after the first day of classes must setup a payment<br />
plan on their original registration date in order to remain enrolled.<br />
Transfer of Credit<br />
Students transferring credit for former coursework must have an official transcript sent directly to the ADP<br />
Admissions office from the registrar at each collegiate institution previously attended. Official transcripts are<br />
required for an accurate evaluation of transfer credits. Transcripts presented in person by the student are<br />
unofficial as are any evaluations based upon them.<br />
For transfer credit, <strong>Concordia</strong> <strong>University</strong> will consider college-level credits originally earned at any regionally<br />
accredited institution of post-secondary education or through the military services (as recognized by the<br />
American Council on Education) regardless of the means by which the credits were earned at the originating<br />
institution. Credits accepted by <strong>Concordia</strong>’s Registrar may be used toward university-wide requirements, and<br />
they must be approved by the appropriate dean to fulfill program/major/minor requirements. No credits from<br />
courses with grades below C- (1.6667) will be accepted for transfer. Grades of “pass” or “satisfactory” or any<br />
similar term will be considered as C- or better unless the official transcript indicates a different policy at the<br />
originating institution. Grades for transfer credits are not recorded on the <strong>Concordia</strong> transcript but may influence<br />
grade point averages for some programs/majors/minors. After a student is enrolled at <strong>Concordia</strong>, courses taken at<br />
other regionally accredited institutions should be approved in advance and in writing through the Registrar’s<br />
Office.<br />
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