Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission must satisfy the general requirements as outlined below:

1. Edinboro University grants admission on the basis of general scholarship, character, interest, and motivation as they may be determined by official scholastic records, aptitude tests, recommendations, and interviews.
2. General scholarship as evidenced by graduation from an approved high school, homeschool, or institution of equivalent grade or equivalent preparation as determined by the Credentials Division of the Department of Education. Each applicant must file an official transcript of high school achievement or equivalent preparation. To fully prepare for a University program of study and increase the probability for academic success, students should pursue a college preparatory curriculum at the secondary level.
3. Scholastic aptitude as evidenced by the score on the SAT, published by the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Submission of aptitude scores can be waived in the case of the non-traditional, adult learner.
4. Satisfactory character, as well as proper interest and attitudes, as determined by the high school principal, guidance counselor, homeschool official, employer, or other official acquainted with the student and in a position to provide pertinent insights as to the candidate's ability to succeed on the college level.
5. An audition for all applicants to any music curriculum is required as part of the admission process, and is necessary prior to acceptance. The applicant will be invited to participate in the audition sometime after the application for admission has been received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the student.
6. For admission to certain other specific curriculums, the University may require the candidate to take an appropriate test or audition, or supply further evidence of ability to succeed in the chosen academic area.
7. The Report of Medical History, required by the University, is sent to the student at the time of acceptance and must be returned prior to enrollment.

The University admits students to specific curricula. However, individuals should be aware that retention beyond the initial first year in many programs requires that certain minimum standards must be met. Details may be secured from the dean of the school to which the student has been accepted.

Admission Procedure

Students may make application for admission as early as July 1, after finishing the junior year of high school. To be considered, applicants must complete all the following steps:

Applicants for the Freshmen Class

1. Request application for admission by writing or calling the Admissions Office. Applications can also be secured at most high school guidance offices or you can always APPLY ONLINE.
2. Complete the application and return it to the Admissions Office. This document should be accompanied by a thirty dollar ($30) application fee which is non-refundable and is not applicable to the student's financial account. All checks or money orders should be made payable to Edinboro University.
3. Request that the appropriate school official complete the Secondary School Report (official high school transcript) and send it to the Admissions Office. All documents submitted by the student become the property of Edinboro University and cannot be returned.
4. Arrange through the high school to participate in the College Entrance Examination Board SAT or the American College Testing Program ACT. Either test is acceptable for admission to Edinboro. Junior year scores and/or senior year scores may be submitted. Submission of aptitude scores can be waived in the case of non-traditional, adult learners.
5. Participate in a personal interview, if one is deemed necessary by the Admissions Office.
6. The Report of Medical History will be sent to the student after acceptance is granted to the University. This form should be completed by the family physician and returned prior to enrollment to the Director of Health Services of Edinboro University.
7. Pay all deposits and fees when required.

A formal letter from the Admissions Office will notify the applicants of their status after the above steps, #1 through #5, have been completed.

Special Students
Applicants who do not wish to work for a college degree may be considered for admission to Edinboro University if they present evidence of ability to do college level work. Such non-degree seeking students are considered Special Students and are permitted to remain in attendance for no longer than the equivalent of one academic year or 32 semester hours of credit. If, at that point, a Special Student wishes to pursue further studies for a degree, the student must meet all entrance requirements outlined in the University catalogue before being considered for a degree-seeking status.

1. Applicants who are not high school graduates, but demonstrate the ability and initiative to engage in college level coursework, may be admitted as Special Students. Such students may take courses, receive grades and earn credits like other students, and their grades and credits become a part of their permanent academic record at Edinboro University. However, these credits will not be accepted towards a degree at Edinboro University until a student has received a high school diploma or demonstrated equivalency.
2. Special Students may have definite programs of study which they would like to follow, and can only enroll in courses where required prerequisites are met. Special Students will be given second priority to degree candidates for available class seats.
3. Special Students are subject to the same rules and regulations of the University as other students. Additionally, a grade of “C” or above in each course is expected of all Special Students. A lesser performance could preclude further registration.
4. For admission as a Special Student, a personal interview is strongly recommended with a member of the admission staff or other designated personnel. This will allow the candidate to fully discuss the reason for enrollment as a Special Student, and the programs/services available at the University to serve those needs. At that time the appropriate application can be completed, along with the submission of the required $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
5. To obtain materials regarding Special Student enrollment, interested persons may contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Transfer Students and Advanced Standing
Edinboro University accepts credits in transfer from institutions of higher education which are accredited by regional accrediting bodies (e.g., Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools). Coursework completed at institutions which are not regionally accredited may be accepted by the University following evaluation by the academic deans in consultation with department chairs.

A student who completes an associate degree from publicly supported Pennsylvania community colleges can expect to have all coursework considered for transfer. “D” grades for such students will be treated as the University treats “D” grades for its indigenous students.

Students who have attended other post secondary institutions of study beyond high school, and who wish to enter Edinboro University will be expected to meet the following requirements:

1. Meet the regular admissions requirements. (See above this section)
2. Have on file an official high school transcript, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. The official transcripts must indicate satisfactory achievement and show honorable withdrawal, i.e., academic, financial, student affairs, etc. A review of all previous official transcripts will be conducted by Edinboro University for both admission purposes, as well as course and credit transfer to the University. All documents submitted by the student become the property of Edinboro University and cannot be returned.
3. A student standards data form must be completed by the Student Affairs officer at the institution last attended by the transfer student. This form will be sent to the student upon his/her acceptance. It must be completed by the previous institution and on file in the Edinboro Admissions Office prior to enrollment. Enrollment is contingent upon honorable withdrawal from the previous institution as indicated by the Student Affairs form.
4. Complete at least one semester's work of satisfactory quality at Edinboro University before assigned to student teaching.

No student may be assigned student teaching without having the semester hours required in his/her first field of specialization and without having taken professional courses required for certification.

Transfer credit completed by correspondence is accepted from regionally accredited institutions of higher education up to a maximum of 30 semester hours. Transfer credit is also awarded for coursework completed by correspondence for members of the Armed Forces of the United States enrolled in an approved Department of Defense program. Transfer credit is not awarded for the completion of non-academic credits such as Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Students who transfer from another institution in the State System of Higher Education or Pennsylvania public two-year institution may be eligible for the Academic Passport.

Credit to meet the degree requirements for a particular program will not be given for: 1) courses which are not equivalent to those required or approved in the curricula offered in this university; 2) courses completed at other colleges or universities in which grades below C- were earned, unless otherwise specified, i.e., SSHE Passport, individual articulation agreements, etc. Courses from accredited institutions which are designated as transferable may or may not be counted as part of the requirement for graduation from Edinboro. All credits of students who apply for admission with advanced standing must be approved by the dean of the school in which they will be majoring, and the dean will determine the extent to which credits meet general education and major course requirements for each degree. Transfer credit from other colleges and universities will not be granted for work pursued during the period the student must remain out of college because of disciplinary action.

Students entering Edinboro University seeking a baccalaureate degree must complete the last 32 credits in courses scheduled by the University while students seeking an associate degree must complete the last 30 credits in courses scheduled by the University.

Students in good academic standing (defined as eligibility to continue to enroll) at Edinboro University may take courses at other institutions for transfer back to their program at Edinboro with the prior written permission of their advisor, chair, and dean. Determination of course equivalencies is made by the Office of Records and Registration. Following completion of the coursework the student is instructed to have an official transcript sent to the Office of Records and Registration. Transcripts are compared with the authorization form and, if the students earned a grade of “C-” or better, the credits are added to the academic record.

Teacher Certification Students
Students who already hold a bachelor's degree from another college or university, who now wish to earn the courses and credits necessary for teacher certification, may be admitted to the University on a non-degree basis. Official transcripts from all previously attended and current post-secondary institutions, and a $30.00 non-refundable application fee, must accompany the teacher certification application. Teacher certification students will have their previous college transcripts reviewed by the dean of the School of Education to determine the courses and credits necessary to earn certification. A program of study will then be outlined and forwarded to the applicant.

Further information concerning admission to teacher certification programs at Edinboro University should be directed to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Policy Governing Transfer of Students Who Hold Associate Degrees Awarded by Publicly Supported Two-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania

1. Since the completion of an associate degree demonstrates a student's motivation to complete a baccalaureate degree, preference for admission to state universities should be given to applicants who have completed said degree.
2. A transfer student who has completed a two-year degree program should normally expect to complete a baccalaureate program in two additional years. In certain specialized programs of the receiving institution a longer period may be necessary.
3. The “D” grade obtained by two-year college students should be treated by the senior institution in the same manner as the senior institution treats the “D” grades of its indigenous students.
4. Secondary school transcripts as well as test scores, should be considered as a guidance tool and not a determinant of transfer to the four-year institution. The awarding of the associate degree is considered to have satisfied the high school graduation requirements.

Second Degree Students
Persons who have earned a degree from another institution of college rank should follow the admission procedures outlined above for transfer students.

Persons who have previously completed an earned undergraduate degree at Edinboro University should initiate admission procedures for a second degree with the Readmission Officer in the Office of Records and Registration. Persons who have earned a graduate degree at Edinboro University who now wish to enroll in undergraduate degree courses, should contact the Edinboro Undergraduate Admissions Office for enrollment information and procedures.

Reinstatement
Students seeking reinstatement to Edinboro University after a period of non-attendance should initiate re-entry in the Office of Records and Registration.  Click here to submit a Reinstatement Application or contact the Office of Records and Registration by calling 1-814-732-5555 Ext. 475

Transfer credit from other colleges and universities will not be granted for work pursued during the period the student must remain out of college because of disciplinary action.

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