Admission Process

1. All applicants who wish to register for a course must submit an online application, including a one-time $35.00 (non-refundable) application fee.
2. Providing documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3. Listing all colleges and universities you have attended or are attending must be listed in chronological order (including dual enrollment). You must include schools even if you did not complete a term. Failure to list all institutions constitutes academic misrepresentation and could result in your application being denied or your admission being rescinded.
4. Fill out and submit the transcript release form for each regionally accredited institution you attended or in which you were enrolled. (FAX# 352-588-4793 and then mail originals to address below.)
5. Requesting official transcripts of CLEP, DANTES, GED College level examinations, USAFI examinations Regent Standardized Examinations, or other advanced placement examinations is the responsibility of the applicant.
6. Separated or retired service members may provide a notarized copy of a DD214; active duty members may provide a notarized copy of a NOBE DD2384.
7. Military spouses/dependents must provide a legible copy of their military ID card (front and back). Applicant will NOT receive military rate until proof of active duty dependency is received.
8. Having credits from outside of the United States evaluated by an approved agency if an international student.
9. Providing documentation for credit if a graduate of a nursing training program (include license), a member of the armed services (provide proof of service), a police officer who has completed training with the FBI National Academy, police institute and/or certified polygraph schools. Verification of training/service is obligatory in order to obtain credit. All non-traditional sources of credit have specific limits.
10. Knowing that Saint Leo University does not give credit for work/life experience.
11. Send proof of high school graduation, transcript request form(s), and any transcripts directly to the Saint Leo University Center for Online Learning at:
    
    Saint Leo University Center For Online Learning
    32223 Michigan Avenue
    San Antonio, Florida 33576
    Voice:1-877-856-2144
    Fax: 1-352-588-4793

Once all of a student's documents are received at the Center for Online Learning, the student will be notified of the admission decision. Students will receive an official program outline upon completion of the Registrar's evaluation, which will include courses for which transfer credit has been granted and courses left for degree completion.

At COL in order to file for Veterans' Benefits or to be eligible for most other types of Financial Aid, you must be an admitted student. Service members using tuition assistance have a reimbursement limit of 15 semester hours, unless they become degree seeking and obtain a Servicemembers Opportunity College Agreement.

As with Saint Leo University's other programs, there is a minimum residency requirement of 30 semester credit hours.