UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Mississippi University for Women will consider for admission all
qualified applicants. MUW does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, age, sex, disability, or national origin.
An application for admission must be submitted by all applicants.
Official transcripts must be submitted from each institution attended.
All students must show proof of two doses of measles vaccines and one of
rubella. Both measles vaccines must have been given after a student’s first
birthday. There are exemptions from the measles vaccination which include:
(1) born before January, 1957; (2) physician documentation of measles or
blood test of immunity to measles (rubeola) and (3) documented life-threatening
allergic reaction to this particular vaccine.
*Any student who drops out of the University for more than two
semesters must resubmit proof of immunizations.
International students must meet the same requirements. The
Health Department requires a chest x-ray on all international students
upon admission.
ADMISSION PLANS
For specific requirements for admission to the Division of Nursing,
see "Admissions Plans - Nursing Programs" in this catalog.
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
The school course requirements set forth below are applicable
to students graduating from high school beginning with the spring of 1996
and are subject to change in accordance with the Institutions of Higher
Learning.
High School Course Requirements
(College Preparatory Curriculum)
English: 4 Units--Courses must require substantial communication
skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Mathematics: 3 Units--Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. A
fourth course in higher level mathematics is highly recommended.
Science: 3 Units--Biology, advanced biology, chemistry, advanced
chemistry, physics, and advanced physics or any other science course with
comparable rigor and content. One Carnegie Unit from a physical science
course with content at an introductory level may be used. Two of the courses
chosen must be laboratory-based.
Social Studies: 3 Units--United States history (1 unit), world
history (1 unit with substantial geography component), government (1/2
unit), and economics (1/2 unit) or geography (1/2 unit).
Advanced Electives: 2 Units--Foreign language, world geography,
4th year laboratory-based science, or 4th year mathematics. One unit must
be in foreign language or world geography.
Computer Applications: 1/2 Unit--The course should include use
of application packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets. The
course should also include basic computer terminology and hardware operation.
This requirement may be met through course work or through a statement
of competency from the high school.
Eighth Grade Units--Algebra I or first-year foreign language
taken in the eighth grade will be accepted for admission provided course
content is the same as the high school course.
Regular Admission
Regular admission will be granted to the following:
1. All students completing the College Preparatory
Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of a 3.2 high school GPA on the
CPC;
2. All students completing the College Preparatory
Curriculum (CPC) with (a) a minimum of 2.5 high school GPA on the
CPC and a score of 16 or
higher on the ACT or (b) holding a class rank in the upper 50% and a score
of 16 or higher on
the ACT;
3. All students completing the College Preparatory
Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of a 2.0 high school GPA on the CPC
and a score of 18 or higher
on the ACT (Composite);
4. All students satisfying the NCAA standards for
student-athletes who are "full qualifiers" under Division I guidelines.
Admission with Deficiencies
Applicants who fail to meet Regular Admission Standards may be
screened for admission. The ACT is not necessarily a requirement in this
admission category. These students will enter the "Academic Placement Program"
(counseling and testing) which will be held on campus prior to the beginning
of the summer session. Such counseling will include institutional consideration
of student interests, special skills, experiences and other non-cognitive
factors in the evaluation process. After counseling, students may take
a screening test (ACCUPLACER) to assist the institution in its admission
decision. Students successfully passing the screening test will receive
"Full Admission" to the summer or fall term and are encouraged to participate
in the year-long Academic Support Program.
Summer Developmental Program
Students who fail to successfully complete the placement program
requirements for fall admission may enroll in the Summer Developmental
Program. This is an intensive nine-week program that concentrates on those
high school subject areas (writing, reading, mathematics) that are most
applicable to success in first-year college courses. The program totals
12 credit hours which do not count toward graduation. Students must enroll
for the entire program. Students who successfully exit this summer program
will receive "Full Admission" to the fall term with mandatory participation
in the Academic Support Program during their freshman year. Students who
fail to exit the Summer Developmental Program are ineligible for further
enrollment at MUW until they successfully complete the Summer Development
Program and/or meet the Transfer requirements. These students are counseled
to explore other post-secondary opportunities, including those offered
by community colleges. Developmental studies are only offered during the
summer session.
EARLY ADMISSION
Gifted high school students who desire to enter college prior
to high school graduation must meet one of the following criteria:
1. Earn a 3.2 or better grade point average on at
least fifteen courses in the College Preparatory Curriculum and submit
written recommendation by
the high school principal or guidance counselor, OR
2. Earn a 3.5 or better grade point average on those
College Preparatory Curriculum courses attempted, an ACT Composite
score of 25 or better, and
submit written recommendation by the high school principal or guidance
counselor.
In either case, the applicant must be screened and must pass the ACCUPLACER at the level required for admission to the fall term in order to enroll.
HOME SCHOOL
Home-taught students who present an ACT Composite score of 20-24
(or SAT equivalent) and a portfolio or transcript showing evidence of completion
of the College Preparatory Curriculum may be screened and, if the results
of the screening so direct, may participate in the Summer Developmental
Program. Those students who present an ACT Composite of 25 or higher and
a portfolio or transcript showing evidence of completion of the College
Preparatory Curriculum may be admitted under the Regular Admission guidelines
for entering freshmen.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
High School students who have a 25 ACT/1140 SAT are eligible
to enroll in classes during the regular academic year and receive college
credit while still in high school.
GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED)
Students with a General Education Development Certificate of
High School Equivalency must present a GED composite score equal to the
fiftieth percentile. In such cases, the applicants may be directed toward
the appropriate level of admission based upon on-campus screening.
TRANSFER ADMISSION
Students from other regionally accredited colleges or universities
may be admitted to MUW if they have maintained a 2.0 or better cumulative
grade-point average on all transferable course-work attempted AND they
have met one of the following criteria:
1. A 2.0 or better grade-point
average on the following 24 semester hours:
6 semester hours of English composition
3 semester hours of college algebra or above
6 semester hours of laboratory science
9 semester hours of transferable electives
2. Submission of official high
school records showing that the student initially met the Regular Admission
Requirements for
entering
freshmen.
3. Completion of an associate
or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Official transcripts must certify that at the next registration
the student’s grades are acceptable to re-enter the college from which
the student is transferring. Due to academic performance at another college
or university, a student may be admitted to MUW on academic probation as
determined by an evaluation of transfer credits. Transcripts from each
college attended should be sent to the Admissions Office when work has
been completed prior to entering MUW. All students must earn at MUW at
least 25% of the semester hours required for a specific program to qualify
for an undergraduate degree.
Graduates of accredited junior colleges who transfer to Mississippi
University for Women will be required to earn at least 50% of the semester
hours required for a specific degree at a senior institution (including
25% of the semester hours at MUW) before becoming eligible for any degree,
regardless of the number of hours accepted in transfer from the junior
college.
NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION
Non-traditional students (those without previous college attendance
who are 21 years of age or older and who do not meet regular admission
requirements as an entering freshman or transfer student) may be admitted
as a non-degree-seeking student and register for up to 12 semester hours
credit during a semester.
Students admitted as “non-traditional” are not eligible for
Title IV Federal Student Assistance until passing 12 MUW credit hours with
a “C” average, or meeting the regular admission standards including the
ACT/SAT score requirement. Regular admission status may be attained upon
completion of 12 semester hours with a 2.0 grade-point average; credit
earned while a “non-traditional” student may then apply toward a degree.
*If entering the nursing program the ACT/SAT is required.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION
At Mississippi University for Women, we value the perspectives
international students bring to the campus. The number of international
students continues to increase as students find the MUW environment supportive
of their needs.
Applicants for admission must provide either original or true
certified copies of transcripts, diplomas, and certificates of all previous
secondary and post-secondary academic studies. Transfer students are required
to provide course descriptions or syllabi so transfer credit can be determined.
This documentation must be certified and translated into English. We recommend
World Education Services, Inc., P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New
York, NY 10113-0745, Phone: 212-966-6311 or 800-937-3895, Fax: 212-966-6395,
e-mail: info@WES.ORG
for evaluation of international transcripts. If a student does not meet
transfer requirements, then his or her high school records must be evaluated.
The United States Office of Immigration requires that applicants show proof
to meet the cost of studying prior to the issuance of the I-20 form. The
cost includes non-resident tuition, fees, room, meals, books, health insurance,
and estimated expenses.
Entering Freshmen
1. A completed international admission application.
2. Official composite score of 18 on the ACT
or 850 on the SAT I test.
3. Official TOEFL score of 525 (paper based)
or 197 (computer based).
4. Official final high school transcript or
leaving certificate.
5. Letter of financial backing with supporting
documentation.
Transfer Students
1. A completed international admission application.
2. 2.0 or better cumulative grade-point average
on all course-work attempted at other regionally accredited colleges or
universities.
3. Official TOEFL score of 525 (paper based)
or 197 (computer based).
4. Letter of financial backing with supporting
documentation.
5. Signed International Student Health Agreement.
6. Health records reflecting two vaccinations
and chest x-ray.
*AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. 2.0 or better grade-point-average at U.S.
colleges or universities in the following 24 semester hours:
6 semester
hours of English composition
3 semester
hours of college algebra or above
6 semester
hours of laboratory science
9 semester
hours of transferable electives
2. 15 or more transferable hours at a university
outside the U.S.
3. Official final high school transcript or
leaving certificate and official composite score of 18 on the ACT or 850
on the SAT
I test.
4. Associate or baccalaureate degree (or the
equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution.
International students do not have to submit the TOEFL score if:
1. They are graduates of a U.S. high school
and submit appropriate ACT or SAT scores.
2. They have completed six semester hours
of sophomore level English courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
3. They have earned a bachelor’s degree or
higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.
4. They are citizens of a country where English
is the first language.
5. They have graduated from a high school,
college, or university where English is the language of instruction.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit from Foreign Universities
Students are required to provide course descriptions, syllabi,
or class notes to the Office of the Registrar so applicability of transfer
work can be determined. This documentation must be certified and translated
into English. We recommend World Education Services, Inc., P.O. Box 745,
Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, Phone: 212-966-6311 or 800-937-3895,
Fax: 212-966-6395, web site: http://wes.org, e-mail: info@WES.ORG for evaluation
of international transcripts.
Cost*
The United States Office of Immigration requires that applicants
show proof to meet the cost of studying prior to the issuance of the I-20
form. The cost includes non-resident tuition, fees, room, board, books,
insurance, and estimated miscellaneous expenses. This cost does not include
transportation to or from MUW.
*Cost subject to change.
RESIDENCY FOR ADMISSIONS
In most cases students are not considered residents of Mississippi
unless they have established residency (off campus) in the state for a
continuous period of at least twelve months immediately preceding their
admission. Students under the age of 22 are usually considered residents
of the state in which their parents reside.
READMISSION WARNING
All students are responsible for knowing whether they are eligible
to continue in the University. An ineligible student who nevertheless registers
in the University shall be dropped (see "Probation and Suspension" in the
catalog). See Division of Nursing section for additional information regarding
readmission to the nursing major.
ADMISSION PLANS - NURSING PROGRAMS
Applicants to the Division of Nursing are advised that upon completion
of degree requirements the Board of Nursing may, "in its discretion, refuse
to accept the application for licensure of any person who has been convicted
of a criminal offense under any provision of Title 97 of the Mississippi
code of 1972, as now or hereafter amended, or any provision of this chapter."
This includes a person who:
(a) Has committed fraud or deceit in securing
or attempting to secure such license;
(b) Has been convicted of a felony, or a crime
involving moral turpitude or has had accepted by a court a plea of nolo
contendere
to a felony or crime involving moral turpitude;
(c) Is addicted to or dependent on alcohol
or other habit-forming drugs or is a habitual user of narcotics, barbiturates,
amphetamines,
hallucinogens, or other drugs having a similar effect.
(State of Mississippi, Nursing Practice Rules & Regulations, 1996, p. 8.)
Students transferring from another school of nursing must provide a letter verifying eligibility for readmission to the nursing program from which they are transferring.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
Admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program is competitive
and is based on applicants' ACT and overall and MUW QPA. Applicants for
admission to the fall semester will be considered on or about June 1. Applicants
must submit completed application form, transcripts verifying transfer
credit and if applicable an official copy of their ACT score.
Regular Admission
Freshmen
A. All students must meet the admission requirements
of the University.
B. To be eligible for consideration for admission,
all students must have at least an 18 ACT enhanced score (15 ACT if taken
prior to October 1, 1989),
have completed Anatomy (with lab), Physiology, and College Algebra with
a minimum grade
of C, and have an MUW and
overall 2.0 QPA on all courses attempted.
C. Science courses may only be repeated once. After
the second failure to make a "C" or above, the student is ineligible for
admission to the program.
Transfer Students
A. Students transferring from other institutions
must meet the transfer requirements of the University.
B. To be eligible for consideration for admission,
transfer students must have at least an 18 ACT enhanced score (15 ACT if
taken prior to October 1,
1989) and have completed Anatomy (with lab), Physiology, and College Algebra
with a
minimum grade of "C" or
above, and have a QPA of 2.0 on all courses including a "C" or above in
any nursing course
transferred. If the transfer
is within the University, the same requirements must be met.
C. Science courses taken prior to or after admission
may be repeated only once. After the second failure, the student is
ineligible for admission
to the program.
Advanced Placement Option Admission
A. Students must meet the admission or transfer
requirements of the University.
B. To be eligible for consideration for admission,
all students must have at least an 18 ACT enhanced score (15 ACT if taken
prior to October 1, 1989),
have completed Anatomy (with lab), Physiology, Microbiology (with lab),
College Algebra,
Human Growth and Development,
English Composition I, and Nutrition with a minimum grade of "C", have
an MUW and
overall 2.0 QPA on all courses
attempted, have a current Practical Nurse's License and have worked at
least one year in a
clinical setting as a licensed
practical nurse.
C. Biological Science courses taken prior to admission
may be repeated only once. If the student fails to make a "C" on the
second attempt, the student
is ineligible for admission to the program.
Special Admission
A. All regular admission requirements of the University
must be met.
B. Students making less than the required ACT may
be considered for admission after completing a minimum of twelve (12)
semester hours with an MUW
and/or overall quality point average of 2.0 on all courses attempted. These
twelve hours are
to include the completion
of Anatomy (with lab), Physiology, and College Algebra with a grade of
"C" or above.
C. Advanced Placement students making less than
the required ACT may be considered for admission in the program after
completing the prerequisites
for the advanced placement option with a grade of “C” or above and an MUW
and overall
QPA of 2.0. Advanced
Placement prerequisites include twenty-four semester hours.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
Admission to the nursing major is competitive and occurs at the
junior level. To be considered for admission to the junior year:
A. Students must meet the admission requirements
of the University.
B. Students must have:
1. A composite ACT
score of 21 enhanced (18 if taken prior to October 1, 1989), an overall
and/or MUW quality point
average of 2.0, and completion of all prerequisite courses with no less
than a “C”.
OR
2. If students do
not have a composite score of 21 enhanced (18 if taken prior to October
1, 1989) on the ACT, the
requirements are an overall quality point average of 2.5 and completion
of all prerequisite courses with no less than a
“C”.
C. Students must successfully complete all nursing
prerequisites designated for the first four semesters of the curriculum.
D. Physical and biological science courses may be
repeated only once. After the second failure to make a “C” or better
in a
physical or biological
science course, the student is ineligible for admission to the program.
E. Students must complete an application for summer
placement during early (January) spring semester.
Decisions regarding admission to the junior year for the Generic Program
are based on the candidate’s ACT and cumulative quality point average with
special attention given to grades achieved in the natural, behavioral,
and social science courses, and college algebra. Decisions regarding
admission to the Advanced Placement option are based on the candidate’s
ACT score and cumulative quality point averages.
ADMISSION DATES
Decisions regarding admission to the nursing major are made during
the month of January.