Admission to Saint Leo University's Center for Online Learning

Admission to the University's Center for Online Learning is a simple, yet formal, process. In order to become a degree-seeking student at the Center for Online Learning you will need to read the policy and complete the following process. All students who wish to register for a course must submit an online application.

See Admission Process for a list of Admission Items.

Students who wish to qualify for admission as a fully matriculated, degree-seeking student to one of Saint Leo University's centers must show official evidence of either high school graduation or a GED. Official evidence would be one of the following documents:

• official transcripts
• a notarized copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate (please do not send an original; it cannot be returned)
• verification on another official document such as a notarized copy of your DD214

Applicants who currently serve on/in active military duty, the national guard, or reserve forces shall be eligible for admission, provided all other relevant admissions criteria have been met.

Transcripts must be from regionally accredited 2 or 4 year post secondary institutions. Course work qualifying as academic credit must be those normally acceptable for admission as a matriculated transfer student and may not be vocational or remedial in nature. If applicants do not meet the criteria for admission, they may enroll as non-degree seeking students. Upon completion of 18 credit hours of non-remedial course work, applicants may reapply for admission to the University.

No experiential learning, including time-in-grade, time-in-service credit or other certificate or training programs will meet the standard of qualification for unconditional admission, high school or GED requirements, or for transfer credit unless such work is recognized in the ACE Guidebook. This restriction will be reviewed on a continuing basis as the University implements standard practices of experiential credit and portfolio review processes.

All prior academic credit from accredited institutions is included in the cumulative grade point calculation. The cumulative GPA is calculated by dividing total quality points earned by the total hours attempted. Please remember that all official admission documents must be submitted directly to the Center for Online Learning regardless of circumstance.

Conditional Admission Requirements

Conditional admission to the University may be granted at the discretion of the Center. Conditional admission may be made if the prospective student does not qualify for admission by meeting the usual requirements, but in the opinion of the Center has qualifications that lead to the belief that academic success is a reasonable expectation. Conditionally admitted students are considered fully enrolled students and will be evaluated upon the completion of 12 credit hours of undergraduate, non-fundamental or remedial courses at Saint Leo University. Conditional admits are only considered if the grade point average is critically close to the 2.0 guideline. If a student is admitted conditionally, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

• The student may take up to 12 credit hours prior to an academic review. The student must attain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
• The student may only register for one class per term
• The student may not withdraw from more than one class during his/her first 12 credit hours attempted
• The student must contact his/her advisor prior to enrolling each term
• No grades below a "D"

If a student meets the guidelines above, has maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, that student will meet the enrollment conditions and continue enrollment in the University.

Special/Transient Students

The University is prepared to enroll a limited number of students who wish to take selected courses for credit but who do not wish to study for a degree. These students should contact their academic advisor at The Center for Online Learning to obtain the appropriate form.

Students who attend another university (Transient) must present a statement from their Academic Dean showing that they are in good standing and have permission to pursue courses at Saint Leo University. Veterans eligible for VA educational training benefits must be in a degree-seeking status in order to be certified for VA benefits.

A Special Student is subject to the same academic regulations and discipline as other students. Application for degree-seeking status must be made upon completion of 12 semester hours at Saint Leo University.

International Students

International students are required to have all documents and credentials submitted to The Center for Online Learning. Saint Leo University recognizes all international diplomas and credits taken at accredited secondary and post-secondary institutions once all appropriate official documentation and credentials are received and translated (where necessary). Credit is granted in accordance with the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Students presenting diplomas indicating academic work beyond the high school level will have academic work evaluated by the Registrar. The Registrar will determine the exact number and nature of courses granted once the international evaluation is received.

English Language Proficiency

All international candidates for admission must prove English language proficiency in at least one of the following:

1. A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
2. A minimum of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing system (IELTS).
3. A minimum of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT.
4. Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction.
5. For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States.
6. Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program.

Application Procedure for International Students

International students are required to submit the following items to complete an application for admission:

1. Completed application with non-refundable $35 application fee. Funds must be drawn on U.S. banks and made payable in U.S. dollars.
2. Original International Evaluation from an approved international evaluation agency (please see list of approved evaluators).
3. Proof of English language proficiency. English proficiency may be demonstrated by submitting qualifying TOEFL scores or by meeting other approved criteria in lieu of the TOEFL as outlined above.
4. Knowing that Saint Leo University does not give credit for work/life experience.

After your transcript(s) have been evaluated, send official documents with admissions papers to:

Saint Leo University Center For Online Learning
32223 Michigan Avenue
San Antonio, Florida 33576

Approved Evaluation Agencies for International Students

If you are an international student who has earned college or university credit outside of the U.S., you may apply for admittance to Saint Leo University by having all of your non-U.S. transcripts evaluated by one of the following credentialed agencies:

Joseph Silny & Associates International Education Consultants P.O. Box 248233 Coral Gables, FL 33124 Phone: 305-273-1616 Email: info@jsilny.com	World Education Services P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsey Station New York, NY 10113 Phone: 1-800-937-3895 FAX: 212-966-6395 Email: info@wes.org Web: www.wes.org
AACRAO Office of International Education Services One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036-1135 Phone: 202-293-9161 Email: info@aacrao.org Web: www.aacrao.org	Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 92970 Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970 Phone: 414-289-3400 FAX: 414-289-3411 Email: eval@ece.org Web: www.ece.org
International Education Research Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3655 Phone: 310-258-9451 FAX: 310-342-7086 Email: info@ierf.org Web: www.ierf.org

After your transcript(s) have been evaluated by one of the above agencies, send official documents with admissions papers to:

Saint Leo University Center For Online Learning
ATTN: Admission
32223 Michigan Avenue
San Antonio, Florida 33576