FRESHMAN. Admission Application

FRESHMAN Admission Application

Applying to Marymount University FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants to the first-year class may be considered for admission if their high school grade point average (GPA) is 2.6 or better on a 4.0 scale. Standardized test scores are now optional for students applying to Marymount for the fall 2016 semester or later. Students who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale do not need to submit their SAT or ACT scores for admissions consideration.* The following minimum high school courses are recommended: English 4 units Foreign Language 3 units Mathematics 3 units Science 2 units** Social Sciences 3 units Applicants who do not meet these regular admission standards are referred to a committee that evaluates each student s academic potential to admit those who have the best prospect for success. All applicants must submit the following items to be considered for admission: a completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee of $40 the recommendation form completed by a high school counselor or other appropriate school official evidence of graduation or expected graduation from an accredited high school (Marymount will also consider on a case-by-case basis students who have participated in an approved homeschool program) essay or untimed writing sample of at least 250 but no more than 500 words a high school transcript showing academic performance and a minimum of 15 high school credits in preparatory courses RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT All Marymount students who are 23 years of age or younger are eligible to live on campus. Eligible students whose families do not live within 26 miles of the university are required to live on campus during their first two years of enrollment. Please note that campus housing is limited. Students who submit a deposit after May 1 may be placed on a waiting list for enrollment and/or university housing. NOTIFICATION/DEADLINES Marymount University has a rolling admissions policy. The recommended submission deadline is April 1. (International students, please see deadlines at marymount.edu/ internatl_deadlines) Applications will be reviewed when all credentials have arrived. You will be notified of the decision within three to four weeks. Marymount does adhere to the national priority deposit deadline of May 1. A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve a place and confirm your intention to enroll. GETTING TO KNOW MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY We welcome the opportunity to meet or speak with you at your convenience. One of the best ways to get acquainted with Marymount is to make an appointment to visit us, take a campus tour, and meet with an admissions counselor. A Marymount representative may also be coming to your area. To schedule a tour or find out about locations Marymount representatives will visit, please contact us: Admissions Office...(703) 284-1500, (800) 548-7638 Fax...(703) 522-0349 TTY access through Virginia Relay Service...(800) 828-1120 Email...admissions@marymount.edu Website...www.marymount.edu In reviewing an applicant s high school record, the Admissions Committee is more concerned with the quality of preparation than with the numerical distribution of courses. The admissions Committee also takes into consideration the educational objectives and specific needs of the particular applicant. Students entering Marymount with college-level coursework or work experience may be eligible for credit. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities on page 33 of the undergraduate catalog for further information. *If students high school GPAs are lower than a 3.0 or they are home schooled, they are required to submit standardized test scores. Students may also submit scores if they believe they will reflect positively on their admissions decision. If a student is applying to a Marymount scholars program, standardized test scores are required. **It is strongly recommended that applicants to the Malek School of Health Professions program have completed high school biology and chemistry. Applicants who do not meet these regular admission standards are referred to a committee that evaluates each student s academic potential to admit those who have the best prospect for success.

COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION OR APPLY ONLINE AT MARYMOUNT.EDU/APPLY Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2807 North Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299 Phone: (703) 284-1500 Fax: (703) 522-0349 MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Freshman Admission Application APPLICANT INFORMATION Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Dr. Date Name Last/Family/Surname First/Given/Personal Middle Previous Name Used Permanent Home Address: Current Address (if different from permanent address): Number and Street Apt. Number Number and Street Apt. Number City State ZIP Country City State ZIP Country ( ) ( ) If you wish to be contacted via text message, please check this box. Home Phone Cell Phone (Standard text messaging rates apply). ( ) International Phone Email Social Security # Male Female Religion (optional) Birthdate Birthplace _ What is your primary language? In what other languages are you fluent? Please send all correspondence to my permanent address current address (valid until ) month/day/year Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes No (If no, please complete the shaded section below.) What is your country of citizenship? Are you a U.S. permanent resident? Yes No If yes, please include a photocopy of your Green Card with your completed application. If no, what is your visa type? If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, please complete the required International Student Supplemental Information (ISSI) form. Download the form at www.marymount.edu/admissions/international Have you previously applied to Marymount University? Yes No Application date Have you previously attended Marymount University? Yes No From to Student Number ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Check all boxes that apply. Semester/year I plan to enroll Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Attendance status Full time (12 credits or more) Part time (under 12 credits) Residence status (See Residence Requirement on page 1.) Residence hall student Commuter (within a 26-mile radius) Major (see last page) Minor Please indicate if you have an educational goal in one of the following areas of interest. (This information is used for academic advising only.) Art Education Biology Education Elementary Education English Education History Education Math Education Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Secondary Teaching Goal Teaching Goal Do you intend to apply for fincancial aid? Yes No

ACADEMIC INFORMATION List all high schools you have attended. Attach a separate sheet if you need more space. School City State CEEB code (if known) Dates Attended Year Graduated Name of high school/college guidance counselor Phone ( ) Are you planning to submit SAT or ACT scores? Yes No If you are submitting standardized test scores, please list dates you have taken or will be taking the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam. SAT Date(s) TOEFL Date(s) PTE Date(s) ACT Date(s) IELTS Date(s) To help us record transcripts of previous academic work, indicate any other names under which you attended educational institutions: List all other postsecondary schools (colleges, universities, nursing schools, etc.) you have attended. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. School City State # credits earned Dates Attended Year Graduated List your school activities, organizations, and awards, giving details where pertinent, and years of participation. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Activity/Organization/Award/Work Experience Description Year Person to whom bills should be sent Name Address City/State/ZIP FAMILY INFORMATION Father/Guardian s Name Home address (if different from applicant) Occupation/position Name and address of firm/business Mother/Guardian s Name Home address (if different from applicant) Occupation/position Name and address of firm/business ( ) ( ) Business phone Business phone Email address Email address Highest education level attained: Highest education level attained: High School Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctorate High School Associate Bachelor s Master s Doctorate List relatives who have attended, or been employed by, Marymount University and their relationship to you. Name Relationship Address (city, state) Class year/employment years

List any other universities or colleges to which you are applying. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution? Yes No If yes, attach a separate letter of explanation. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or received a verdict of anything other than not guilty in any criminal investigation or proceeding? Yes No If yes, describe when the conviction occurred, the facts and circumstances, and facts pertaining to rehabilitation. Do not list any criminal charges for which records have been expunged. A criminal offense will not necessarily bar your admission. Attach separate pages for your response. The following information is requested in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Your response is voluntary and has no bearing on the admission decision. Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino Non-Hispanic/Latino American/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White Please read the following statement and sign below: I understand that withholding information requested in this application or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission to, or continuation at, Marymount University. I certify that the above statements are correct and complete. If I am admitted to Marymount University, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations as stated in the University catalog, student handbook, and other administrative documents and publications. Signature Date Mail this application, along with a nonrefundable $40 fee payable to Marymount University by check (U.S. banks only) or money order, to Marymount University, Admissions Office, 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207-4299 Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected class in any of its educational programs or activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the 504 coordinator, (703) 284-1615, or the Title IX coordinator, (703) 284-1511. The Campus Safety Report, describing campus safety policies and campus crime information, is available upon request.

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Undergraduate Recommendation APPLICANT: Fill in the shaded section below and give this form to your guidance counselor, dean of students, or for those applicants who are no longer in school your employer. (Recommendations from family members cannot be accepted.) Ask the recommender to answer the questions, sign the form, and send it to Admissions Office, Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207-4299. Questions may be directed to (703) 284-1500 or (800) 548-7638. Marymount Student ID or Last four digits of Social Security Number Name Permanent home address Last First Middle Previous Name Used Number and street City State ZIP Country I do not waive the right of access to this form. Permanent home phone ( ) I waive the right of access to this form. Signature The following questions are to be answered by the person recommending the applicant. Attach a separate sheet if you need more space. 1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? 2. What are the applicant s outstanding personal and/or academic characteristics? 3. Does the applicant have any limitations that may require special consideration to help his/her adjustment to college life? EMPLOYERS: Please proceed to question #8. ALL OTHERS should continue with question #4. 4. What is the applicant s current status at your school? Enrolled (beginning: mo./yr.) Withdrawn (beginning: mo./yr.) Suspended (date: mo./yr.) Graduated (date: mo./yr.) 5. Has this student been on academic probation? Yes (please explain) No

6. Has this student been on disciplinary probation Yes (please explain) No 7. Is this student s academic record an accurate reflection of his/her abilities? Yes No (please explain) 8. Comment on the applicant s attributes. We are interested in your opinion of the applicant s maturity, character, and capacity for growth. 9. The applicant is Recommended. Recommended with reservation. Please provide an explanation on a separate sheet. Not recommended for studies at Marymount University. Check here if you wish to have the Admission Office contact you for furthur information Signature Name Date Title Institution Address Street City State Zip Work Phone ( ) Home Phone ( ) Email

Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2807 North Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299 Phone: (703) 284-1500 Fax: (703) 522-0349 MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Undergraduate Majors & Programs DEGREE PROGRAMS Art (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure) Biochemistry (B.S.) Biology (B.S., B.S. with teaching licensure) Business Administration Business Administration (B.B.A) Business Administration (B.B.A./M.B.A.) Communication (B.A.) Criminal Justice (B.A.) Economics (B.A.) English (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure) Fashion Design (B.A.) Fashion Merchandising (B.A.) Health Information Management (B.S.) Health Sciences Health Sciences (B.S.) Health Sciences (B.S./M.S.) History (B.A., B.A. with teaching licensure) Information Technology Information Technology (B.S.) Information Technology (B.S./M.S.) Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design (B.A.) Liberal Studies (B.A.) Mathematics (B.S., B.S. with teaching licensure) Media Design (B.A.) Nursing (B.S.N.) Philosophy (B.A.) Politics (B.A.) Psychology (B.A.) Sociology (B.A.) Theology and Religious Studies (B.A.) TEACHING LICENSURE Art Education Elementary Education Secondary Education: Biology Secondary Education: English Secondary Education: History & Social Science Secondary Education: Mathematics Special Education PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 2807 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207-4299 (703) 284-5901 (800) 548-7638 admissions@marymount.edu www.marymount.edu