2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

ADMISSION 11Admission for Transfer StudentsFor admission by transfer from another regionallyaccredited institution, students must submit a completedApplication for Admission, a $40.00 application fee (nonrefundable),and credentials as indicated below:1. Applicants who have not successfully completed theirfirst 12 semester hours of college work:A. An official transcript of college record and anofficial transcript of high school record includingSAT I or ACT scores.B. Statement of good standing from the appropriateofficial at the college last attended.2. Applicants who have successfully completed 12 ormore semester hours of college work:A. High school diploma or GED necessary for receiptof federal financial assistance.B. An official transcript of college record.C. Statement of good standing from the appropriateofficial at the college last attended.A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degrees earned from the VirginiaCommunity College System are accepted in fulfillment of asignificant portion of Virginia Wesleyan’s four-year generalstudies program. Community college courses that fitVWC’s general studies and other graduation requirementswill be carefully evaluated to provide maximum transfercredit.The transcript of courses taken at another collegeshould reflect a high quality of work. No credit istransferable for work below C grade (2.0) or for failinggrades earned under a system of evaluation equivalent tothe pass/fail concept. Credit awarded must be equivalent tocourses offered at Virginia Wesleyan or logical extensionsthereof. Students may not transfer more than a total of 64semester hours from two-year institutions. A 2.5cumulative grade point average is required for admission tothe Professional Education Program.Special consideration is given to applicants over 23 yearsof age and to veterans of military service.Internal Transfer: Sometimes changes in a student’scircumstances or goals may make it necessary to transferinternally between the day program and the Adult StudiesProgram. Although the college does not permit repeatedswitching between the two programs, a process existswhereby a student may apply for an internal transfer.Interested students should contact either the AdmissionsOffice or the Adult Studies Office. Provisional acceptance isat the discretion of the dean of admissions.Veterans: Virginia Wesleyan is fully approved by theCommonwealth of Virginia to offer college work if youqualify for veterans’ benefits. Your records will be reviewedin order to determine whether training you received inmilitary service will qualify for college credit. You shouldpresent your credentials at the time of application foradmission. If you have a high school diploma or itsequivalent, you are assured admission as a veteran. If youhave attended another college, you will be considered as atransfer student.International Students: Virginia Wesleyan Collegeencourages applications from qualified internationalstudents. If you are not a resident of the United States, yourapplication will be considered on the basis of performancein your educational system and on the quality ofachievement throughout the final four years of academicwork in high school.Applications for international students should besubmitted by June 1. Along with a completed application,international students are required to submit the following:1. A TOEFL score* of at least 550 for the written testand 213 for the computer-based test.2. A transcript of grades from high school in English.3. A recommendation from a high school officialwritten in English.*The college expects all international students to be proficient inthe English language. Students whose native language is notEnglish must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) to be considered for admission to the college.Immigration laws require that all international studentsbe prepared to assume financial responsibility for theireducational and living expenses. For exceptionalinternational students who have outstanding academicrecords in their home countries and have taken the U.S.SAT exam, an application for an Academic or LeadershipScholarship may be submitted to the Admissions Office.The scholarships are awarded based on the TOEFL score,SAT score, transcripts from high school, and scholarshipessays. If you feel that you may qualify for one of thesescholarships, please contact the Admissions Office for moredetails.Early Admission: Numbers of high schools have enrichedand accelerated their programs to the extent that somestudents are capable of benefitting from early admission tothe college. Virginia Wesleyan College enrolls a smallnumber of outstanding high school students in appropriateclasses. If you feel that you may qualify, you should contactthe Admissions Office for an interview. Due to federalfinancial aid regulations, students who do not have a highschool diploma or equivalent will not be considered forfederal financial assistance.Special Students: If you wish to take classes but are nota candidate for a degree at Virginia Wesleyan, you areclassified as a special student. Fees for students who aretaking the classes for academic credit are the same as fees forregular students. Students seeking transfer credit may berequired to submit academic credentials or certification ofgood standing at the current institution.A student who is auditing a class will receive a reducedrate. Special students may complete applications in advancebut must wait for other students to register before they areallowed to register. A special student who decides tobecome a degree-seeking student must reapply foracceptance as a regular student.Health Forms: Entering students are required to submita completed health form prior to enrollment in the college.