St. Scholastica FRESHMAN a p p l i c at i o n Welcome! Apply online at www.css-admissions.org/submit (and get your admission decision faster!) Or complete and mail in this form. See page 5 for our mailing address. Your Citizenship Information U.S. Citizen Not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Permanent Resident I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country Deferred Action/Nonimmigrant Visa Holder (please send documentation of status) For international students only: WHAT IS YOUR VISA STATUS? w h a t i s y o u r o f c i t i z e n s h i p? YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH YOUR CITY OF BIRTH m a r i t a l s t a t u s n u m b e r o f d e p e n d e n t s Your Personal Information NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, FAMILY/LAST NAME) PREFERRED NAME DATE OF BIRTH Male Female U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) Note: Providing The College of St. Scholastica with your Social Security Number will expedite the financial aid award process. Your Contact Information PERMANENT ADDRESS APT. # CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY HOME PHONE NUMBER CELL PHONE NUMBER I M OPEN TO BEING CONTACTED BY THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA VIA TEXT MESSAGING. (STANDARD MESSAGING CHARGES APPLY.) PREFERRED E-MAIL ADDRESS If your mailing address is the same as your permanent address, skip to the next section. MAILING ADDRESS APT. # CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY Your Military Information Are you currently serving, or have you served, in the Armed Forces? Are you expecting veterans education benefits? Are you the spouse or dependent of a veteran or service member? Are you expecting veterans education benefits? Your Health Information (Optional) Would you like to receive information on academic support services, counseling or special housing for students with disabilities, medical conditions or other special circumstances/situations?
Your Demographic Information (Optional) American Indian Alaska Native Chippewa/Ojibwe Dakota Ho-Chunk Lakota Oneida Other Potawatomi Asian Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Pakistani Thai Vietnamese Other, East Asian Other, South Asian Filipino Other, Southeast Asian Hispanic Argentinian Columbian Cuban Dominican Mexican, Mexican American or Chicano Nicaraguan Puerto Rican Salvadorian Other, Central American Other, South American Other, Spaniard Black African American Haitian Nigerian Somali Other, African Other, Caribbean Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Finian Guamanian or Chamorro Native Hawaiian Samoan Tongan Other, Pacific Islander White or Caucasian Middle Eastern Your Family Information To whom shall we send information about the College of St. Scholastica? One Parent Both Parents Guardian PARENT 1 RELATIONSHIP: PARENT 2 RELATIONSHIP: Mother Father Stepmother Stepfather Other Mother Father Stepmother Stepfather Other TITLE FIRST NAME LAST NAME What was the highest level of education your parent completed? Did not complete high school/secondary school. Completed high school/secondary school. Went to college but did not receive degree. Went to college and received associate s degree. Went to college and received bachelor s degree. Went to graduate school but did not receive degree. Went to graduate school and received a master s degree. Went to graduate school and received a doctorate degree. TITLE FIRST NAME LAST NAME What was the highest level of education your parent completed? Did not complete high school/secondary school. Completed high school/secondary school. Went to college but did not receive degree. Went to college and received associate s degree. Went to college and received bachelor s degree. Went to graduate school but did not receive degree. Went to graduate school and received a master s degree. Went to graduate school and received a doctorate degree. YOUR PARENT S EMPLOYER YOUR PARENT S EMPLOYER YOUR PARENT S E-MAIL ADDRESS YOUR PARENT S E-MAIL ADDRESS YOUR PARENT S PHONE NUMBER If your parent s address is the same as your permanent address, skip to the next section. YOUR PARENT S PHONE NUMBER If your parent s address is the same as your permanent address, skip to the next section. PARENT ADDRESS PARENT ADDRESS PARENT ADDRESS APT. # PARENT ADDRESS APT. # CITY INTERNATIONAL STATE/REGION CITY INTERNATIONAL STATE/REGION ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY 2
Alumni Information If any members of your family have attended the College of St. Scholastica, please list them below. Your Educational Background l a s t h i g h s c h o o l / s e c o n d a r y s c h o o l a t t e n d e d h i g h s c h o o l / s e c o n d a r y s c h o o l c i t y Please list all of the post secondary institutions/colleges from which you have earned credit and list the classes you took. Your Test Scores Is English the primary language spoken at your home? Yes No If no, what is the primary language spoken? English is the language of instruction at The College of St. Scholastica. The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 550. The minimum acceptable score on the computer-based TOEFL is 213. The minimum acceptable scores on the Internet-based TOEFL is 79. The minimum acceptable TWE Essay rating is 4, while the minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 6.5. TOEFL Score TWE ESSAY Rating IELTS Score If you have taken the ACT: Composite Score If you are planning to take the ACT, when will you complete it? If you have taken the SAT: Critical Reading Math Writing If you are planning to take the SAT, when will you complete it? 3
Counselor Information Please provide the following information about your high school guidance counselor. Once your application is received, an e-mail will be sent to your counselor alerting him or her to the steps required to help you complete your application. c o u n s e l o r f i r s t n a m e c o u n s e l o r l a s t n a m e c o u n s e l o r e - m a i l Your Educational Plans When do you plan to enroll? Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Will you attend full-time? Do you intend to apply for campus housing? Do you intend to apply for financial aid? How many years do you plan to study at The College of St. Scholastica? What are you interested in studying? If you re not sure, that s OK; just write Undecided. If you are interested in more than one major, please record any additional interests in the space provided. Refer to page 5 for our list of majors. What are you interested in studying as a minor? (optional) Please record them in the space provided. Refer to page 5 for our list of minors. Please list any additional colleges to which you have applied or intend to apply. Have you participated in any College Readiness Programs? Please list the programs you ve participated in. Your Activities Please list any extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, community service, volunteer work and employment. Activities Grade Participated List any school awards or honors received Participate in college? Y/N For international students only: Submit Your Essay Provide a brief essay (minimum 1,500 words) where you describe a significant event in your life and how you reacted to it. Then attach it to this application. Just a few more questions The College of St. Scholastica requires a criminal background check on all prospective students planning to enter the College who either: self-disclose a criminal record, have a break in academic history (excluding public or military service) or are entering an academic program requiring a professional licensure. Any prospective student denied acceptance on the basis of a criminal record may appeal the decision to a special admissions committee. Have you been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any felonies? If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application. I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct, and I understand that the submission of false information is grounds for denial of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment or any appropriate disciplinary action. I authorize the University to verify the information I have provided with all the schools I have attended. I agree to notify the proper officials of the institution of any changes in the information provided. I give my college and/or high school permission to send my official transcript directly to The College of St. Scholastica. I waive my right to review or access letters and statements of recommendation on my behalf. STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE 4
Thank you for your interest in applying to The College of St. Scholastica. Please keep this checklist and use it to ensure that St. Scholastica receives all of the supporting materials needed to send you an admission decision. Request your official transcripts. Submit your official test scores (ACT or SAT). For International Students Only: Send us your official high school or university transcript(s). English translations must be included. Your IELTS test score or TOEFL must be submitted directly to St. Scholastica. To submit your ACT or SAT scores, contact the appropriate testing service. Provide financial documentation certifying your ability to pay tuition for one year. Submit a copy of the photo and information page of your passport, an affidavit of support (INS Form 1-134) and your immunization records. To be compliant with Minnesota State Law, all students are required to submit documentation with the dates of immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella. All of the aforementioned materials can be sent directly to: Office of Admissions The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, Minnesota 55811 USA Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Art Graphic Design Art Painting/Drawing Art Photography Athletic Training (3+2 MS) Biochemistry Biology Business & Technology Studies Catholic Studies Chemistry (BA) Chemistry (BS) Communication Communication Film Studies Communication Journalism Communication Media Relations Computer Science/Information Systems (BA) Computer Science/Information Systems (BS) Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Healthcare Computer Information Systems Management Computer Information Systems Mathematics Computer Information Systems - Software Engineering Computer Information Systems Web Development Educational Media & Technology Educational Studies Elementary Education Engineering (Dual-Degree) English Exercise Physiology Finance Global, Cultural and Language Studies Health Information Management Health Sciences History Humanities Management Management Healthcare Administration Marketing Mathematics Music Natural Science Nursing Occupational Therapy (4+3 MS) Ojibwe Language and Culture Education Organizational Behavior Peace and Justice Studies Philosophy Physical Therapy (4+3 DPT) Physicians Assistant (4+3 MS) Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Library & Information Studies Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Psychology (BA) Psychology (BS) Secondary Education Biology Secondary Education Chemistry Secondary Education English Secondary Education Mathematics Secondary Education Music Secondary Education Social Studies Secondary Education Spanish Self-Designed Major Social Sciences Social Work Spanish Theology and Religious Studies Undecided/Deciding Major Undergraduate Minors Accounting American Indian Studies Art Biology Catholic Studies Chemistry Computer Information Systems English Finance French German Gerontology Global, Cultural and Language Studies History Management Marketing Mathematics Medieval & Renaissance Studies Music Organizational Behavior Philosophy Political Science Psychology Russian Spanish Theatre Theology and Religious Studies Women s and Gender Studies 5