Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

minimum of 286. Some programs may requirehigher GRE scores. MBA students are requiredto attain a minimum GMAT score of 350.3. Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalentfrom a regionally accredited college oruniversity.4. Meet all program-specific requirements.NOTE: Individual departments may require higherGRE/GMAT scores or other specific requirements;see departmental sections for details.Conditional Admission*Students who do not meet one of the two mainrequirements (GPA or GRE/GMAT test scores) forregular admission may be admitted conditionally.Students admitted conditionally are allowed onesemester to fulfill the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) or Graduate Management Analytical Test(GMAT) requirement. Students are required to earn aminimum grade of “B” in these courses to progress toregular admission. Students failing to meet thesestandards can be at the discretion of the Dean ofGraduate Studies dismissed from the Graduateprogram.The Office of Graduate Studies updates the recordsof students, who were admitted conditionally, duringthe first two weeks of each semester and during thefollowing periods:April 15-25July 15-25November 15-30The Office of Graduate Studies will not process anystudent seeking a change of status outside of the dateslisted above.Conditionally admitted students have two semester(inclusive of summer sessions) to remove allprovisions outlined in the original letter ofadmissions. Students who fail to remove conditionsat the end of two semesters will be ineligible toreceive student loans or other forms of financialassistance.Non-Degree AdmissionThis is a category for students who do not intend toseek an advanced degree from Alabama A&MUniversity. Persons seeking to enroll as non-degreestudents must possess an undergraduate degree froma regionally or nationally accredited institution. Theyalso must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Non-degree students usuallyinclude:1. Those who intend to transfer graduate creditearned at Alabama A&M University to otherinstitutions.2. Those who intend to use graduate credits earnedfor professional certification.3. Those that enroll for personal satisfaction.A non-degree student who subsequently seeks fulladmission must satisfy requirements for admission tothe specific program. Non-degree students are onlyallowed to transfer a maximum of 9 semester hours ifthey get approval to enter an AAMU graduate degreeprogram.ADMISSION OF STUDENTS FROM OTHERCOUNTRIESAlabama A&M University welcomes applicationsfrom students from other countries. Applicationsshould be sent three to six months before theregistration date for each term. All applicants mustmeet Graduate School and departmentalrequirements as described in this catalog. Inaddition, international students must submit anofficial academic transcript accompanied byofficial/or notarized English translations. Thesedocuments must be sent directly from theinstitution(s) attended. Personal copies are notaccepted. All foreign (non-U.S.) transcripts mustbe translated and evaluated by the World EducationServices (WES). This review must provideconclusive evidence that the applicant is therecipient of a degree comparable to the Americanbachelor's degree, which normally terminates 16years of full-time study, 4 years of which are at thepost-high school level. The official transcripts mustshow all post-high school work attempted,including grades or marks in each course,examination grades and standing in examinationsand classes, or whatever other credentials areavailable to give a clear description of the student'sacademic accomplishments. Other requirementsfor international students include:1. Scores of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test(GMAT). Test results must be sent directly tothe School of Graduate Studies from theEducational Testing Services (Alabama A&MUniversity Code: 1003).16