Undergraduate - Clarion University

Clarion UniversityVenango pages Campus i-viii200 Clarion University of Pennsylvania2. Students must have a cumulative QPA* of 3.0 or better(85 percent or higher on a percentage scale) or an SATscore of 950 or higher. An equivalent ACT score willalso be accepted. (Critical Reading and Math scoresonly)3. Students must submit a letter of permission from theirparent(s) or guardian(s).4. Students must submit a letter of permission signed bytheir high school principal and guidance counselor.5. Students must submit an undergraduate applicationand a $30 application fee.6. Students must submit an official high school transcript.*If an interested student’s academic record is below theQPA/Percentage requirement, the high school guidancecounselor will have the latitude to recommend or notrecommend the student for acceptance into the Jump Startprogram. Students who have not taken their SATs or ACTsprior to admission will be required to take either test duringthe semester of their enrollment.Students participating in the program will be invited toattend a student orientation program.Please direct materials and questions to:LaTrobe BarnitzCoordinator of Admissions and Financial AidClarion University–Venango Campus1801 West First Street, Oil City, PA 16301814-676-6591, ext. 1211Financial AidClarion University–Venango Campus provides financialaid services similar to those available at the Clarion Campus.Individualized assistance is provided to students who needinformation or help with financial aid issues. The ClarionUniversity–Venango Campus Office of Admissions andFinancial Aid will help students complete state and/orfederal forms for grants and loans, use books and computersoftware to help locate scholarships, and assembleinformation on personal budgeting, community resources,and developing a savings or investment plan.Division of Continuing Education-Venango CampusHope Lineman, coordinator of continuing educationFrame Hall, Venango CampusTelephone: 814-676-6951 or 877-VENANGO, ext. 1273E-mail address: hlineman@clarion.eduThe Division of Continuing Education at Venango Campusprovides the community with a variety of customized courseofferings and programs. Continuing Education activities fallinto the following categories: Certificate Programs, CollegeLevel Exam Placement, Kids In College, Non-credit Offerings,and SeniorLink.Certificate ProgramsCertificate Programs provide students with skills neededfor employment and/or promotion and can be designed onan individual basis. Certificates can be completed throughcredit courses, non-credit courses, or a combination of creditand non-credit course offerings. Examples of certificateprograms include, but are not limited to, Applied ComputerSystems, Bookkeeping, Criminal Investigation, ElectronicsTechnology, Executive Office Management, Legal OfficeManagement, Massage Therapy, Medical Office Assistant,Medical Office Management, Medical Office Billing/Coding,and Small Business Management.College Level Exam PlacementClarion University–Venango Campus offers CollegeLevel Exam Placement (CLEP) testing that allows studentsto earn college credit based on their knowledge in specificfields. More than five million people have used CLEPto complete their college degree in record time and savevaluable tuition dollars. Tests are scheduled every othermonth throughout the year.Kids In CollegeKids In College is a multi-faceted program provided forchildren in the community in grades K-8. The program isdesigned to offer exposure to many topics such as art, math,music, science, technology and more.Non-credit OfferingsNon-credit offerings do not carry academic credit and donot require admission to the university. Reasons for pursuingnon-credit courses include gaining job skills and personaland/or professional development.SeniorLinkA program that educates adults about the use ofcomputers, SeniorLink is designed for individuals 50 years ofage and older. A variety of classes for beginner to advancedcomputer users are offered at a nominal fee.