2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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ADMISSION
1968. The expanded academic program was most recently reviewed by The North Central
Association in 2001. Accreditation of the four-year program has been in effect since July
1976 and the graduate program since 1999. In addition, Concordia University is accredited
by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Documents
are on file in the President’s Office and may be reviewed by appointment.
Concordia holds membership in: the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America; the
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan; the National Association of
Independent Colleges and Universities; the American Council on Education; the American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers; the Michigan Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers; the American Association of Higher Education;
the Michigan Association for Colleges of Teacher Education; the National Research Center for
College and University Admissions; the National Association of Christian College Admissions
Personnel; the Lutheran Admission Counselors of the Missouri Synod; the National Christian
College Athletic Association; and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Concordia University is a member of the Concordia University System - a consortium of
the ten colleges and universities nationwide owned and operated by the Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod. When a student enrolls at one Concordia campus, he or she is also
enrolled in the Concordia University System through a process called simultaneous enrollment.
This provides the qualified student with the opportunity to participate in the visiting
student program, which allows up to two semesters of study on another Concordia campus.
In addition, students in the Concordia University System may participate in all of the computer,
communication, and video technologies which allow students on one campus to participate
in selected courses on other Concordia campuses.
Admission
Admission to Concordia University is based upon a wide range of criteria designed to identify
a student body with integrity, high academic standards and serious educational and personal
goals. True to the University’s commitment to individualized education, each application
receives a confidential and in-depth reading.
Admission Criteria
When making the admission decision, the Director of Admission and/or Admissions
Council considers a number of factors, including special characteristics of the applicant’s
source of secondary education. These may include: the difficulty of the student’s overall curriculum;
performance in the curriculum; rank in class; recommendations; test scores; personal
statement and/or interview; special abilities not reflected in the student’s secondary
education. In addition, recent grade trends and general contributions to the school, community
and church may be considered.
General Requirements
The University requires that applicants possess a high school diploma (or GED diploma) and
recommends that they have successfully completed a college preparatory curriculum that
includes: four credits of English; three credits of mathematics, including two credits of algebra
and one of geometry; two credits of social studies; two credits of laboratory sciences; two
credits of a foreign language. (If a student has not successfully completed all of these courses,
the student’s application may be deferred to the Admissions Council for further review.)
All forms should be submitted to the Office of Admission. The admission application must
be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee, which does not apply toward tuition.
The admission forms and transcripts of credit become property of Concordia University
and will not be returned or forwarded.