Application for Admission WILEY COLLEGE Marshall, Texas Please complete all sections of the application.

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1 Application for Admission WILEY COLLEGE Marshall, Texas Please complete all sections of the application. Freshman Transfer International Post-Bac Readmit Special (Non-Degree) Online Non-Traditional Adult Degree Completion: Organizational Management Program Criminal Justice Administration Number of years employed Fall Spring Summer Year Intended Major Last Name (Print) First Name Middle Name Other Names Used Permanent Address City State Zip Mailing Address City State Zip Social Security Number Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) Address Home Phone Number Work Phone Number Employer Employer s Address (Street, City, State, Zip) Birthplace: City State County/Parish Country of Citizenship Are you a U.S. Citizen: Yes No Texas Resident : Yes No Visa Status: Permanent Resident Number Non-Immigrant Visa Type Housing Plans: On-Campus Off-Campus Are you interested in any of the following: Athletics Choir Student Leadership Debate Did you participate in AVID in high school? Yes No Are you a first generation college student? Yes No Optional: This information will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner consistent with applicable civil rights laws. Ethnic Group: African American Caucasian Non-Resident Alien American Indian Hispanic Other Asian American Gender: Male Female (Please Specify) Military Status: Veteran: Veteran s Benefits: Veteran s Dependent War Benefits: Religious Affiliation: United Methodist African Methodist Episcopal Christian Methodist Episcopal Other (Please Specify) Please give the name of the church: Is your parent a pastor of a church? Yes No Church Complete Address Family Data (if applicable) Father, Male Guardian or Spouse Permanent Address Mother, Female Guardian or Spouse Permanent Address City State Zip City State Zip Home Telephone Work Telephone Home Telephone Work Telephone Company Name Position Company Name Position

2 List the names and relationships of any members of your family who have attended or are currently attending Wiley College: Secondary Education: Name and location of each high school attended and date of graduation: Name Address City State Zip GPA Graduation Date Name Address City State Zip GPA Graduation Date Please indicate test scores: ACT Composite SAT Math SAT Verbal TOEFL If not a high school graduate, date GED received State Are you a student with a special need? Yes No If yes, please specify the need: Will you require educational accommodations? Yes No If yes, please specify the need: (Disclosure of a special need after acceptance by or enrollment at Wiley will be treated as a diliberate omission or falsification as described above the signature line below.) Colleges and Universities: Name and location of each college and/or university attended and dates of attendance: Name Address City State Zip GPA Dates of Attendance Name Address City State Zip GPA Dates of Attendance Name Address City State Zip GPA Dates of Attendance Transfer applicants: Are you in good academic standing and eligible to return to all institutions previously attended? No Yes Have you ever been on probation, suspended, dropped or refused re-admission because of conduct? No Yes Have you ever been on probation, suspended, dropped or refused re-admission because of academic performance? No Yes Have you ever been arrested or convicted? No Yes Explain: On a separate sheet, state your reason for applying to Wiley College and your future educational and career plans. The undersigned agrees that the information on this application is complete and correct and that any deliberate omission or falsification of information may result in denial of admission or dismissal (Falsified information shall be declared a cause or grounds for denied admission and or discontinuation of enrollment.) Signature of Applicant Date I learned about Wiley College from: Alumni Church College recruiter Family Guidance counselor WC staff member WC website Other (Specify) Wiley College is an equal educational opportunity institution; its students, faculty, and staff members are selected without regard to race, color, creed, gender or national origin, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

3 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION MAJORS BY DIVISION Division of Business & Technology Business Administration Concentrations in Accounting Computer Information Systems Hospitality & Tourism Administration Management Organizational Management Division of Education Early Childhood Education Secondary Education Concentrations in English/Language Arts/Reading History Life Science Mathematics All-Level Education Concentrations in Music Education (EC-12) Physical Education (EC-12) Spanish Education (EC-12) Division of Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Division of Social Sciences & Humanities Criminal Justice (AA degree) Criminal Justice (BA degree) Concentration in Criminal Justice Administration English History Mass Communications Religion Sociology Spanish Please complete and submit the documents listed below to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Wiley College, 711 Wiley Avenue, Marshall, Texas Applicants may, at their discretion, provide additional credentials if they feel they are necesssary for a fair and full evaluation of their records. Admission Requirements All students seeking admission must submit an application and a nonrefundable fee made payable to Wiley College, and must satisfy the College s admission requirements. Freshman Admission Before any action can be taken on an application, applicants, as firsttime freshmen, are required to complete and/or provide the following: 1. A completed application for admission, 2. A non-refundable application fee of $25.00, 3. An official high school transcript or a pass rating on the GED (for non-high school graduates), and Students should apply for admission during the first semester of their senior year in high school in order for the applicant to receive an acceptance letter in time for registration. First-time applicants are encouraged also to complete the application for financial aid at the same time. Freshman students are permitted to register after the above items have been submitted and they have received a letter of acceptance. Students are also asked to submit a report of SAT or ACT test scores to be used for class placement only. Re-Admission Students wishing to return to the College after voluntary absence or absences of one or more semesters for disciplinary reasons must apply for re-admission. A student who has been suspended for academic deficiencies may be granted conditional admission after one semester by following re-admission procedures. The re-admission application and other required items must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to registration. The student is bound by the catalog in effect upon his/her re-admission. Official transcripts of any additional college courses completed at another institution must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at Wiley College from the institution(s) where the additional credit was earned. STUDENT COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Before a former student can be readmitted, a clearance must be obtained from the offices of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, Business and Finance, and Student Records/Registrar indicating that the student is eligible to return. Transfer Admission Admission may be granted to a student who took courses equivalent to those at Wiley College while attending another college/university and withdrew in good standing from the institution. The courses being transferred for credit toward a degree at Wiley College must have been completed at an accredited college or university. The student must submit a transcript from the last college attended. The transfer student applicant also must complete the regular Application for Admission and meet the admission requirements of Wiley College, except that the transfer student must

4 only attest to having graduated from high school or completed the GED by indicating that on the application. Applications are encouraged from students who have completed courses or programs at two-year accredited colleges. Students with an Associate of Arts degree are credited with completion of all general education requirements toward graduation. Holders of other associate degrees or certificates must meet all general education requirements as any other transfer student. Undue delay may be prevented if the official transcript and application for admission are submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the session in which the student wishes to enter. New and transfer students whose credentials have failed to reach the College by the 12 th class day will be administratively withdrawn. Transcripts and other supporting data will not be returned to the applicant. Conditional Admission Conditional admission is awarded to applicants who have completed high school graduation requirements or successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) Test, but have less than a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Provisional Admission Applicants who cannot meet regular admission requirements because they have not submitted evidence of having graduated from an accredited high school are granted provisional academic admission to allow time for receipt of their official transcript or their GED score report. Students who successfully meet these criteria within the allotted time frame (by the official census date) are granted regular admission retroactive to the beginning of the semester. Students who do not meet the criteria within the allotted time are dismissed from the College. Provisionally admitted students are not eligible to receive financial aid. Cases of unusual circumstances are reviewed by the Enrollment Management Committee individually, which recommends actions to the Director of Admissions and Recruitment. International Student Admission International students who apply for admission to Wiley College are required to comply with all rules and regulations as established by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service and to submit the following documents in addition to the general requirements before the College issues the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) which will enable the student to secure a visa: 1. A completed application for admission; 2. Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended; 3. A completed health form; 4. A deposit of one year s tuition, room and board, and fees (if not on institutional scholarship), which include a nonrefundable $50.00 application fee and a $55.00 housing application fee for on-campus housing; 5. Evidence of reasonable proficiency in the English language. If English is not taught or spoken as the official language, the student will be expected to present test results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, P. O. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541) with a minimum acceptable score of 500, or present a statement showing that an English Language School has been attended confirming the student s ability to master the English language; and 6. An official transcript with an English translation and evaluation of work done on the secondary or foreign college or university level. This transcript may also be reviewed and evaluated by other agencies that provide such services within the United States. 7. An international student with an F-1Visa must enroll as a full-time student and make satisfactory progress as determined by the institution. If the applicant has an Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-151) commonly known as the Green Card, a photocopy of the card must be submitted and maintained with official documents in the Office of Student Records/Registrar. 8. Students must provide proof of current VISA status. 9. International students must provide evidence that they have financial support for four years of study in the states.

5 Early Admission Program Wiley College offers admission to students of high academic promise after the completion of the eleventh grade. High academic promise is evidenced by high school grades (B+ or better) and scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1200 or better) or American College Test (ACT 25 or better). As determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, high school principal, and the Enrollment Management Committee, a limited number of students may be admitted by early admission. Students who are accepted into this program may take no more than two courses of college work while earning their high school diploma. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Part-Time Admission Part-time students are those whose credit hour course load is below twelve (12) semester hours. They must follow the same procedure for admission to the College as prescribed for first-time or re-admitted full-time students. Special (Non-degree) Admission The Office of Admissions may admit persons who wish to enter Wiley College for the purpose of taking certain courses without becoming candidates for a degree. Applications must include records of previous educational experience (high school/college transcript) as evidence of the ability to pursue successfully the courses in which they intend to register. As special students, they are subject to the same rules, regulations, and credit hour tuition charges as regular students. Such students may later become degree candidates by meeting all admission requirements. Admission as an Auditor All auditors must be admitted to the College and go through the regular registration process. Any person wishing to audit a course must obtain the written permission of the instructor, division dean, and the academic vice president, and pay the audit fee ($55.00 per semester hour). The student is entitled only to attend lectures and class discussions. Students will not receive credit or be permitted to take examinations for courses audited. Auditing is done on a space available basis and the instructor s willingness to have non-participating students. Non-Traditional Admission An applicant 25 years of age or older may be admitted as a mature nontraditional student. These students may enroll in the regular college curriculum or in the evening & weekend college program. Students admitted under this classification may earn any of the degrees offered by the College. They also have the option to attend evening and weekend courses, if necessary. Requirements for admisssion as a nontraditional student are listed below: 1. Must be 25 years of age or older. 2. Must be employed at the time of application or have three years of professional work experience. 3. A completed application for admission. 4. A non-refundable application fee of $ An official transcript from all high schools, colleges and/or universities (only transfer grades of C or above will be accepted and recorded for credit from regionally accredited colleges or universities). ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM Admission Non-traditional students are offered a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration or a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Organizational Management. The programs are conducted at sites on and off campus during weeknights and weekends. The requirements for admission to the Adult Dregree Completion Programs are listed below: 1. Must be 25 years of age or older.* 2. Must be employed at the time of application or have three years of professional work experience.* 3. A completed application for admission. 4. A non-refundable application fee of $ An official transcript from all colleges and/or universities attended; (only transfer grades of C or above will be accepted and recorded for credit from regionally accredited colleges or universities. 6. A minumum of 60 semester hours of acceptable college credit or an associate degree. 7. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. *Individuals with special circumstances may request a waiver of requirements one and two. The Academic Council will review such requests and recommend approval or disapproval to the Provost.

6 ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS All applicants for admission to the freshman class are strongly encouraged to submit scores from a standardized entrance examination to support the academic information supplied by the secondary school. Wiley accepts scores from either the American College Testing program (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Scores from tests taken between November and March of the senior year are preferred. A student who seeks early admission should take the test no later than April of his or her junior year in high school. Detailed information concerning procedures to follow and time and place to take these tests can be obtained from the high school counselor or from the Wiley College Office of Admissions and Recruitment. NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance or rejection as early as possible after the receipt of their credentials. Under no circumstances should applicants present themselves for registration without having received written notification of acceptance. New traditional students are enrolled at the beginning of each semester. New non-traditional students are enrolled at the start of each new cohort. MEDICAL REPORT A properly-executed medical examination form which certifies that the student has met specific health requirements should be submitted to the Office of Health Services prior to registration. EDUCATIONAL ACCOMMODATION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The College attempts to provide reasonable educational accommodations and academic support for students with documented disabilities. Individuals needing special accommodations must make such declaration known and provide current documentation of their special needs or disability to the Admissions Office prior to enrollment. If the student does not acknowledge or report (with documentation) his/her need for accommodations prior to admission, the College will not be obligated to make accommodations for the student for the length of that semester. The Admissions Office will receive the necessary documentation and submit it for consideration and review by the Educational Accommodations Committee in Academic Affairs. Once this committee has made a determination and agreed on the accommodations that the College can make available, the Admissions Office is notified. If the student is admitted, the Dean of the Division of General Education and Special Studies (GESS) will officially notify professors and/or other college personnel on a need-to-know basis to implement the accommodations. If a student needs to apply for special educational accommodations after enrollment as a regular student, the student must contact either the Dean of the GESS division or Admissions Office and provide current documentation of his/her disability or special needs. The same procedure will be followed for determination. The College

7 will change the status of the student and will provide the accommodations agreed on by the Educational Accommodations Committee only after this determination has been made. NON-DISCRIMINATION Wiley is committed to admitting capable and talented persons who are desirous of pursuing a college education without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin or economic status. At Wiley College, every student is given an opportunity to succeed. The College s open admissions policy paves a way for students who seek an institution with academic support structures to assist with anticipated challenges. ACCREDITATION Wiley College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Wiley College. The Commission should be contacted about accreditation related issues only. All other inquiries should be directed to the institution at: Wiley College 711 Wiley Avenue Marshall, TX (direct) (toll free) Wiley College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, or color in its recruitment and admissions policies; educational programs or co-curricular activities; employment, compensation and retention policies; tenure and promotion policies; policies on scholarships and awards; nor any other areas not specifically covered by the foregoing. Revised: A&R 02/06/2012

8 WILEY COLLEGE Office of Admissions and Recruitment 711 Wiley Avenue Marshall, TX (903) (direct) (toll free)