Admissions Process HOME | ADMISSIONS | ADMISSIONS PROCESS ADMISSIONS PROCESSQUICK LINKS Financial Aid Admissions Process Apply Tuition and Costs Admissions Team Make a Deposit Start your university careerAT AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY For many students, college admissions can be unnecessarily overwhelming, confusing and difficult, but not at AMU. We’ve taken every step to ensure that your admissions experience is as easy and stress-free as possible. If you need help at any point, our devoted team of enrollment counselors are ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Are you ready to start your university career at Ave Maria University? Start by reaching out to our Admissions Office for more information. One of our counselors will contact you to help you begin your journey. We can’t wait to welcome you into the AMU family! Applying to AMU is easy.HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED: Complete the online application. There’s no application fee. Request an official copy of your high school transcript be sent to AMU. Request that your SAT (Ave Maria’s SAT school code is 4249), ACT (Ave Maria’s ACT school code is: 6212), or CLT test scores be sent to AMU. Begin the Financial Aid Process Make Deposit Now Freshman applicants may submit personal (unofficial) copies of transcripts and/or test scores in order to obtain a provisional offer of admission and an estimated financial aid award. In such a case the applicant’s admission letter will clearly state that the offer is conditional. Students offered conditional admission may not register for classes at AMU until an official final transcript and/or test score has been submitted directly from the high school and/or testing company (College Board or ACT) and verified by the Office of Admission. Students will be notified by letter when their conditional status has been removed. Official documents must be received by August 1, 2020. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA To be eligible for regular undergraduate admission to the University, students are expected to meet the following standards: High school unweighted grade point average (GPA) equal to or above 2.8 or college GPA equal to or above 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. Due to COVID-19, students are not required to submit test scores in order to be reviewed for admission. However, submission of test scores is recommended for scholarship purposes. Students are required to complete a one-on-one discussion with an admissions counselor for consideration for acceptance prior to being accepted. In some instances the University may accept students who do not meet the above criteria but upon closer review indicate a probability for success. The University considers all of the above factors in reaching an admissions decision. The University reserves the right to administer placement tests to admitted students in order to improve the advisement process, ensure placement in the correct course, and enhance the probabilities for student success. AFTER ACCEPTANCE Congratulations! Expect your acceptance folder in the mail outlining the next steps that you will take to become part of the AMU family. Submit your non-refundable $300 Enrollment Deposit. This gives you priority in scheduling your classes and guarantees a place in the dorms for students who will be residents. Information regarding New Student Orientation, AMU residential living, roommate selections, student insurance, viewing your class schedule and bill payment will be sent to deposited students after May 1st. HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS? Our admissions team would love to help answer any question you have. CONTACT USOther usefulADMISSIONS RESOURCESTRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer applicants, you are considered to be a transfer student if you have enrolled in another regionally accredited college or university following your graduation from high school. All transfer applicants must: Have a minimum cumulative 2.6 grade point average in college-level courses (excluding developmental/remedial courses) from all accredited institutions attended. Have completed 24 transferable semester credit hours of college-level academic coursework. Those students who have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college-level academic coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions must meet all freshmen admission requirements as well as meet all transfer student admission requirements. Be eligible to re-enroll at the last institution attended. Have completed all college preparatory curriculum. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please have your transcript translated by a current NACES approved evaluation service: The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (www.aacrao.org/international/ ) World Education Services (www.wes.org/students/index.asp ). If English is not your native language, submit an official copy of your TOEFL score. A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test. A minimum score of 213 is required on the computer-based test. A minimum score of 80 is required on the Internet-based test. (Ave Maria code: 4249) You must submit documented proof of financial support or 3 months of consecutive bank statements before a Form I-20 will be issued. Please consult with your admissions counselor with any questions you may have about the International Student Admissions Process. Application deadline for Fall Semester is July 1. Application deadline for Spring Semester is November 1. It is your responsibility to have your transcript(s) evaluated prior to receiving an admission decision. If your secondary school transcripts are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must accompany the original document(s). GO AHEAD AND APPLY! Sunny skies, warm temperatures, a beautiful campus. What more could you want? How about a community-like atmosphere, quality instructors who care about your success, a wealth of spiritual activities, expert career guidance… and that’s only the beginning. Imagine your future at AMU. It all starts by filling out our free application today. APPLY NOW
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