Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011 - SNHU Academic Archive ...

Southern New Hampshire University
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Admission
Candidates for admission to Southern New Hampshire
University are evaluated individually on the basis of academic
credentials and personal characteristics. Students may
complete a paper application for admission or apply online
at www.snhu.edu.
The College of Online and Continuing Education offers eight
terms a year. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Undergraduate Admission Criteria
When reviewing applicants, primary emphasis is placed on
a student’s academic record as demonstrated by the quality
and level of college preparatory course work and achievement
attained.
Most successful candidates admitted to SNHU present a program
of study consisting of 16 college preparatory courses,
including:
• four years of English
• three or more years of mathematics
• two or more years of science
• two or more years of social science
Test Optional
Effective for the entering class in September 2011, Southern
New Hampshire University has moved to a Test Optional
admission process. Students will no longer be required to
submit copies of their SAT or ACT scores to be considered for
general admission to the university. The admission committee
continues to place the strongest emphasis on a student’s
academic preparation in high school as the best predictor
of success at the college level. However, please note that
home-schooled students and those students applying to the
3Year Honors Program in Business Administration or the
University Honors Program are required to submit copies of
their SAT or ACT scores (with writing) to complete their
applications.
The Common Application
Students applying to Southern New Hampshire University
day school admission may use the Common Application®,
which can be obtained at app.commonapp.org.
Freshman Admission
The following items are required to be submitted for consideration:
• A completed application, essay and $40 application
fee. (Fee waived for foreign applicants. Not applicable
to College of Online and Continuing Education students.)
• An official high school transcript including at least
first quarter senior year grades or official GED certificate
with scores. (Final transcript to be submitted following
high school graduation.)
• One letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor
or teacher.
Admission of Homeschooled Students
The same admission criteria apply to homeschooled students
as to all other admission applicants. A complete application
for a homeschooled student requires the following:
• A completed Home School Supplement Form (available
at app.commonapp.org)
• SAT or ACT scores. (These may be reported directly
by the College Board or by your high school. Our
College Board Code is #3649.) Not required for culinary
arts applicants.
• One recommendation from the primary educator.
• One recommendation from a coach, community
leader, or supervisor.
If the home school program is not accredited, the student
must meet all state regulations put forth by their home state
and the state of New Hampshire, and should submit a portfolio
including course descriptions, an annotated reading
list, and graded work for review.
International Student Admission
A complete application for an international student requires
the following:
• A completed International Student Application form.
The admission form used for U.S. students is not
acceptable.
• Official copies of academic records translated into
English, including:
• Proof of graduation or completion of program.
• Copies of transcripts or mark sheets of all course
work taken, with grades or marks for each course
indicated (photocopies certified as true copies of
originals are acceptable).
• Proof of English proficiency or agreement to enter
our full-time, intensive English as a Second Language
(ESL) program. Southern New Hampshire University
provides conditional admission for students needing
ESL prior to entering a degree program.
• Documentation of financial support. Applicants must
complete the Certification of Financial Support in the
application as well as submit documentation that
funds are available. A demonstrated level of support
not only for actual tuition and room and board, but
also for living expenses, pocket money, books, etc.,
is necessary.
Candidates for undergraduate enrollment, whose native language
is not English, must demonstrate proficiency on a
TOEFL test with a score of 530 or higher. Equivalent proficiency
may be demonstrated by a score of 197 on CBT, 71
on internet based TOEFL, or 6.0 on IELTS.