Admissions Requirements

Marygrove College follows a “rolling admissions” policy, which means we accept applications all year and you may enter the College at the beginning of any term. However, it is best to apply at least two months prior to expected term of entry.

Your personal admissions counselor will guide you through the steps in the admissions process as soon as we receive your completed application.

All applicants must submit the following materials to the Office of Admissions at Marygrove College:

1. A completed Marygrove College Undergraduate Application and the non-refundable fee of $25.00 (check or money order).
2. An official copy of your high school transcript completed by the last high school attended. Results of your ACT examination are also required.
3. All official transcripts, from each college or university you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 24 semester credits, a high school record is also required and used in reaching admissions decisions.

NOTE: The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information or documentation deemed helpful in evaluating applicants for admissions, e.g., supplemental references, personal interview, additional testing, etc.

NOTE: All official documents submitted during the admissions process become the property of Marygrove College and cannot be returned to the student. If a student does not enroll in the term for which he/she applied, these documents will remain in our files for two academic years following the term for which they were submitted. If the application is not reactivated in two years, the documents will be destroyed.

Students who do not meet regular admission standards may be offered the Admission Test.

Please submit all required information at least three weeks before the final registration period for the term in which you want to start classes. However, we strongly urge you to complete the steps at least two months before the beginning of the term. We will consider extending an Offer of Admissions to any student who is qualified by our admissions standards.

Marygrove prides itself on its diverse student body, faculty, and staff. In keeping with that spirit, Marygrove College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, or handicap in its educational or financial aid programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
First-Time Students
Marygrove College seeks to enroll students who have demonstrated they will benefit from a college education and contribute to a challenging liberal arts experience. To that end, the College encourages applications from qualified students who come from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. At Marygrove, we desire to enroll men and women who can embody the mission of Marygrove, that of competence, compassion and commitment.

Regular Admission:
Achievement of a B- (2.7) or better cumulative grade point average in those courses accepted toward admission.

Successful completion of a high school college preparatory program which preferably includes courses in English composition, literature, history and social studies, mathematics, and laboratory science. Foreign languages, computer science courses, and rigorous academic courses from elective areas will strengthen your preparation and Minimum ACT scores of 18.

Conditional Admission:
If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be eligible to take the Admission /Placement Test to determine your academic placement and possible admission as a conditional admit. If you successfully pass this test, we may consider the following:

• A self-report; an opportunity to express yourself and your previous challenges.
• An interview with your personal admissions counselor.
• Experience, either on the job or in extra-curricular activities.
• Successful completion of credit and non-credit continuing education courses.
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or supervisors.

Placement Test
All entering undergraduate students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Students who show potential, but do not meet regular admissions standards, will be admitted to the Marygrove College Connection program, administered through the Continuing Education division. Students will take three courses (reading, writing and math) as a cohort for an entire semester. Students in the College Connection Program will have access to the learning labs, the library and other support services on campus. At the end of the semester, students who have attained a C or better in all three courses will be automatically admitted to the undergraduate division of the College and will register for LS 105, ENG 107 and MTH 099 in addition to other College courses. Students in the College Connection program will pay a $250 course fee.

High School Early Entry Program
Outstanding high school students with a grade point average of 3.5 or better, who have completed their sophomore year may be admitted as special students to Marygrove College. These students may earn college credit (maximum of 6 credit hours per semester in lower division courses) at Marygrove College while concurrently completing high school graduation requirements.

The following information must accompany the application for admission:

• Letter of approval from a parent or legal guardian;
• Letter of permission from their high school guidance counselor or principal;
• Official high school transcript.

A personal interview with an admissions counselor is required before admission.

Students planning to continue enrollment following high school graduation must meet all undergraduate admissions requirements and must notify the admissions office in writing of their intent. Final high school transcripts (with proof of graduation) and ACT or SAT scores must be submitted for re-evaluation at this time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Transfer Students
Transfer students make up the largest population of students at Marygrove because of the ease of attending classes, convenient class scheduling, quality of instruction and accessibility of professors and resources. You can begin the process of joining other transfer students by completing a few simple steps.

First, request that an official transcript be sent to Marygrove College, Office of Admissions, from each college or university you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 24 semester credits, a high school transcript is also required.

For admission to Marygrove, your college transcripts must show a minimum of a C (2.0) or better cumulative grade point average. Most of our transfer students excel in their studies and qualify for academic scholarships at Marygrove. However, students who have been academically dismissed from other academic institutions may not be considered eligible for admission to Marygrove College.

If you attended a community college and do not have an associate’s degree, you may need to submit proof of your high school graduation (i.e., diploma, transcript of GED scores) to be eligible for financial aid.

Generally, Marygrove will accept college level courses from accredited institutions
on transfer if you achieved a C or better grade in the course and if the classes are comparable to course offerings and programs of study offered at Marygrove.

You need to be certain you have included all colleges attended on your application. Any college or institution not listed on the application at the time of admission will not be considered for transfer credit later.

NOTE: Failure to disclose all colleges/universities attended may result in immediate disqualification from admissions process.

There are some differences in the number of transfer credits that Marygrove will accept depending on the kind of institution previously attended. If you attended only two-year colleges (community colleges), you may transfer a maximum of 64 total semester hours of credit. If you have attended only four-year colleges or universities, you may transfer a maximum of 98 semester hours of credit, but the maximum number of transferable lower division credit hours (100 or 200 level or their equivalent)
is 84.

If you have attended both two-year and four-year institutions, you may transfer a maximum of 98 semester hours of credit from all institutions attended. A maximum of 84 credit hours of lower division courses will be accepted and a maximum of 64 credits will be accepted from the two-year institutions.

Once you are accepted and enrolled at Marygrove, you will need to complete at least 30 semester hours of credit at Marygrove. Of the 128 credit hours needed for graduation, at least 36 must be upper- level courses (300 or 400). You will also need to fulfill the other requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM
For New and Transfer Students
All new and transfer students are required to participate in the Orientation Program which is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. This program gives you knowledge about the Marygrove College community and eases your transition into Marygrove from high school, work, parenthood, or the community college. The Office of Student Affairs will notify you of dates, times, and places of orientation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unclassified Students
If you have not been admitted to the College, but wish to take undergraduate credit courses at Marygrove, you may register under this special temporary status with the permission of the registrar and the recommendation of the Office of Admissions, for 16 credit hours in total.

No more than 6 credit hours, however, may be taken in any one term. All of the rules, regulations, and requirements of regularly admitted students will apply, except that you will not be eligible for Dean’s List honors. Unclassified students cannot receive financial aid.

If you wish to continue your education after attaining the 16 credit hours as an unclassified student, you may apply for regular admission and complete the admissions process through the Office of Admissions. Work done at Marygrove will be considered in the admissions process.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Guest, Post-degree, or Second-degree Students
If you are a student in good standing at an accredited college or university and you wish to enroll at Marygrove and have the credit transferred to your home institution, you may be admitted as a guest student.

To qualify, you will need to obtain an approved guest student application (with the school seal) from your home institution. Guest status is valid for one term only. If you wish to register for another term, your request will have to be cleared through the Office of Admissions.

If you already possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and you wish to earn additional undergraduate credits, or you wish to earn a second bachelor’s or associate degree in a different academic area, you may register as a post-degree or second-degree student. To qualify, you should complete an application for admission and submit copies of all college transcripts.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
International Students
International students should comply with the following admissions instructions:
English Language Requirements If your native language is not English, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency offered by the Testing and Certification Bureau, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Only TOEFL scores of 520 (paper-based test) and 190 (computer-based test) or more are acceptable.

Both examinations are readily available in centers located abroad. When making arrangements for either examination, please request that test results be forwarded to Marygrove College, Office of Admissions, Detroit, MI 48221 USA.

Official Transcripts
(Translation and Evaluation)
In support of the application for admission, an international student must submit a certified translation of an official transcript, course-by-course evaluation and recommendation for admission from a reputable international credentials evaluation service. We strongly urge international students to use World Education Services, Inc. An application is available upon request from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Statement of Finances
As an international student, you must be able to prove that sufficient funds are available to meet all expenses for four years of school as well as for vacation periods. A Statement of Finances is therefore required and must accompany the application for admission.

If you are being sponsored by the following: your government, by the U.S. government or by a relative or friend, this must be so stated and the person responsible for payment of your educational and personal expenses must sign the statement. Statement of Finances must be notarized in order to be considered valid by the College.

Marygrove does not provide financial aid for international students. However, to promote diversity, the College does provide academic scholarships to all qualified students regardless of citizenship.

Certificate of Health and Insurance
The Medical Examination Form must be completely filled out and returned to the Office of Admissions at Marygrove prior to the issuing of a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). This medical examination record will become part of your permanent health record.

All international students are required to purchase a health insurance policy that provides for full hospital and medical coverage during their entire stay in this country as a student. A receipt, which shows payment of premiums, must be presented to the International Student advisor before initial registration.

All materials must be submitted three months before the beginning of the term in which you intend to start classes.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Art Department
Transfer students seeking acceptance into the art department must arrange for an interview at which you should be prepared to present a portfolio of original work. You must have an application on file before scheduling an interview.

Dance Department
Students wishing to enter the dance department must request an audition. You must have an application on file before auditioning with the department.

Music Department
Students who wish to enter the music department must request an audition. You must have an application on file before auditioning with the department.

Social Work Degree Program (B.S.W.)
Once admitted to the College, students who are interested in the Bachelor of Social Work degree program must formally petition the social work department for acceptance.

Teacher Certification
Candidates for undergraduate programs leading to a teaching certificate must meet all criteria for admission to the education department. These criteria are listed within the Teacher Certification section of this catalog. Admission to the College does
not guarantee admission to Teacher Certification.

Detroit Area Consortium of Catholic Colleges
Marygrove College is a participant in the Detroit Area Consortium of Catholic Colleges. The other participating institutions are: Madonna University, Sacred Heart Seminary College, St. Mary’s College, and the University of Detroit Mercy.

The Consortium was established as a program of exchange of students and faculty among the participating institutions. The Consortium provides you the opportunity to take courses offered by the other institutions, courses that might not be available at Marygrove but could enrich your undergraduate program.

In accordance with Consortium agreements, a registered undergraduate Marygrove student may enroll in any member institution of the Consortium under the following guidelines:

Full-time students must take a minimum of eight hours at their home institution and be enrolled for a total of twelve or more hours.

Part-time students must register for a minimum of six hours, at least three (3) of which must be at the home institution.

Graduate, post degree, second degree, unclassified, and guest students are not eligible for the Consortium arrangement.

Approval for enrolling in courses at other Consortium institutions must be obtained from the administrator at the home institution. At Marygrove, the “Consortium Authorization Form” should be obtained from the registrar.

The academic dean has the authority to limit the total number of courses which a student may take at other Consortium institutions, both overall and during a specific term or semester. Normally, authorization will not be given to take a course at another Consortium institution if an identical or clearly comparable course is concurrently offered at the home institution.

Students may take no more than twelve (12) hours of Consortium courses during their undergraduate careers.

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