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ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

Unconditional Admission

Conditional Admission

Temporary Admission

Transient Admission

Transfer Admission

Unaccredited Baccalaureate Degree Holders

Post Masters Admission

Non-Degree Seeking

Dual Enrollment

Changing Program of Study

UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION - MASTER'S DEGREE

To qualify for unconditional admission to a master's degree program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university. No test score or letter of recommendation is required for those who hold a master’s or higher degree from accredited institutions. All official transcripts must be provided.

2. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. Students entering licensure and professional programs must meet specified grade point average requirements.

3. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. (See Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Baccalaureate Degree Holders - Student Admission requirements.) Note: Students seeking advanced degrees in teacher education programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

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4. Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam (official test score required). Note: Students entering licensure and professional programs must meet specified grade point average requirements and stated test score minimums. Consult the specific program for admission score requirements.

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5. Provide an official Troy University Letter of Recommendation that addresses the individual’s potential for success in the selected graduate program as well as his/her written and oral communication skills. Note: A letter submitted to meet specific program requirements may be used for admission to the Graduate School to satisfy this admission requirement.

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6. Meet the unconditional requirements of a program. See specific programs for details. Some programs have higher standards.

Students not meeting these criteria may apply for Conditional Admission

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION - MASTER'S DEGREE

Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements.

Baccalaureate Degree Holders
Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, but lack the required grade point average and/or acceptable test score (official test score required) to be admitted unconditionally, may be granted conditional admission for a maximum of nine semester hours. Students admitted under conditional status may, with the consent of their major adviser, enroll in as many as nine semester hours during their first semester. (Also see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission requirements.)

Students admitted conditionally due to only a low undergraduate grade point average will be cleared of their conditional status, if at the conclusion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. Students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the conclusion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter. Students admitted conditionally due to only a low test score will be granted unconditional admission prior to the completion of nine semester hours provided they have maintained a 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work attempted and have retaken the test and received a satisfactory score.

TEMPORARY ADMISSION

(Nine-semester-hour maximum load for full time enrollment)

Temporary admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who have not submitted all original transcripts, the letter of recommendation or original exam scores(s). Application fees must be paid in full to be considered for Temporary Admission status.

Procedures:
A baccalaureate graduate of a regionally accredited college or university who lacks certain necessary records may be granted temporary admission. Such records should be completed before the end of the semester or term for which the student was given temporary admission. Students admitted in temporary status are under conditional admission requirements until admission status may be determined. Conditional admission status requires that students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 grade point average at the conclusion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year, after which, they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter. Students from non-accredited or otherwise accredited institutions, or students seeking dual enrollment are not eligible for temporary admission. (See Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission requirements.)

1. If the records are completed before the term ends and the results indicate that the student is not eligible for admission, the student must withdraw from the class or classes, with a refund if applicable, or receive non-degree credit for the class or classes for which he/she is registered. Applicable refunds will be made in accordance with regulations as stated in published refund policies.

2. When the records are completed and if it is determined that the student was not eligible for graduate admission, all hours pursued will be converted to non-degree credit with no refund of tuition.

3. When the records are completed and if it is determined that the student was not eligible for unconditional enrollment because of low grade point average or low exam score(s), students will be admitted under conditional status. See Conditional Admission requirements.

4. If the student has completed the term for which temporary admission was granted and the records are still not in order, the hours pursued will be held in abeyance until the records are clear. No refund of tuition will be made, and the student will not be permitted to enroll in succeeding terms until the records are complete and admissibility is determined; however, with the permission of the appropriate graduate admissions authority, the students may extend their temporary admission for a second term. Written approval authorizing the extension must be in the student’s permanent record. Students may attend only a maximum of one semester, two terms, or complete nine credit hours in temporary status. There is no "second semester" or "third term" extension.

5. When the records are complete and if it is determined that the student was eligible for unconditional admission, all hours pursued will be counted toward the appropriate graduate program requirement.

TRANSIENT ADMISSION

Procedures:
Students from other accredited institutions who wish to take a course(s) from Troy University must:

1. Complete a standard 'Application for Admission,' proof of baccalaureate degree, (no official transcripts required) and pay the application fee.

2. Present a transient authorization form from the parent school to the Admissions office of the campus location where the course will be delivered. The authorization must identify the course(s) to be taken and the term in which it will be taken, or indicate that the course is to be taken at the student's discretion. The form must be signed by a designated official of the University or campus (i.e., Registrar, Director, etc.).

3. In all cases, such a student must meet all prerequisites and provide the documentation prior to being admitted to a particular course.

Application status for the semester is determined by the information supplied on the application for admission. Admission status may not be changed following the last day to add/drop for the semester.

TRANSFER ADMISSION

The admission requirements for a transfer student are the same as regular admissions standards. Students on temporary, permanent academic or disciplinary suspension from any other college or university should refer to Transfer of Students on Suspension.

Transfer of Students on Suspension from Another Institution

1. Temporary, Indefinite or Permanent Academic Suspension: A student who has been suspended from another college or university is not eligible to apply for admission to Troy University. Appeals may be made to the Dean of the Graduate School.

2. Disciplinary Suspension: Students on disciplinary suspension from another institution must be eligible to return to that institution before being considered for admission to Troy University.

Note: Requests for waivers must be submitted in writing to the Dean of the Graduate School.

UNACCREDITED OR OTHERWISE ACCREDITED BACCALAUREATE DEGREE HOLDERS - STUDENT ADMISSION

Students must submit an official transcript(s) with degree(s) posted at least one semester/term prior to the desired date of registration. The appropriate academic college and the Graduate Council will evaluate all submitted transcripts using commonly accepted practices and guidelines. The applicant will be required to submit a copy of the college’s catalog and other information as needed. Only upon the approval of the Graduate Council may a student begin taking graduate courses at Troy University. Should the student be inadvertently (without the University knowing that the baccalaureate degree is from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution) admitted into classes prior to baccalaureate degree approval and the evaluation indicates that the student is not eligible for admission, the student will be withdrawn from the class or classes, or receive non-degree credit for the class or classes for which he/she is improperly registered. (Note: Students seeking advanced degrees in teacher education or nursing programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.)

POST MASTERS ADMISSION

Students admitted in this category must hold the master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Graduate credit taken while enrolled as a post master’s degree student is not admissible as degree credit unless it is approved by the Program Director and is limited to a total of six semester hours. All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for admission. If the degree is earned outside of the United States, an American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) evaluation is mandatory.

SPECIAL ADMISSION: NON-DEGREE MATRICULANT

A student interested in earning graduate credit, but who is not an applicant for a graduate degree at Troy University, may be admitted as a 'Special Student' with the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School, or his/her designee. Admission may be granted to qualified students holding a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or to students in good standing at another regionally accredited graduate school (copy of transcript must be provided). Should a student apply later and be accepted to a degree program, a limit of six semester hours will be considered for credit toward the degree. It is the responsibility of the student to observe the limitations imposed on credit hours, coursework, and transfer of credit. Special students may not be admitted at a later date on a temporary admission. Credits taken in Special Admission status by students who are found not to be in good standing at their previous institution will be voided with the posting of no grade, "NG", by the Registrar.

THREE -YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE HOLDERS REQUESTING ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

1. Students completing a three-year baccalaureate degree will also be required to complete at least one year of a graduate program in their home country prior to applying to the Troy University Graduate School. No“Bridge Program” courses would be required.

2. The dean of the discipline for which the student seeks admissions will prescribe a mandatory one-year baccalaureate equivalent course of study of at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate course work, to be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50. All grades below the grade of “C” must be retaken. This prescribed course of undergraduate study shall be referred to as a "Bridge Program". Bridge program students should not repeat courses taken at the undergraduate level. Bridge program students will be enrolled as "Undergraduate" students. This course work must be successfully completed and certified by the dean of the college prescribing the course work prior to admission to the Graduate School. Upon completion of the Bridge Program, students meeting all admission requirements may be admitted to the appropriate graduate program.

DUAL ENROLLMENT – LACKING PREREQUISITES

Students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, who are applying for graduate admission, will have transcripts reviewed by their adviser to determine if specific degree program prerequisites are met prior to admission to a graduate program. Students needing to meet prerequisite requirements will be considered "Post-Baccalaureate" students until such time as prerequisites are fully completed and the cumulative grade point average for the prerequisite courses is a 2.5. "Post- Baccalaureate" students having six semester hours or fewer of prerequisites remaining may begin dual enrollment course work and apply for Graduate Admission with the approval of their adviser.

DUAL ENROLLMENT - FINAL SEMESTER OF GRADUATING SENIORS ONLY

With the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School or designee, seniors lacking six semester hours or fewer for graduation may, during the term in which their undergraduate requirements are being completed, be enrolled in one or more courses for graduate credit provided they present an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam and have an overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. Consult specific program for specific admission requirements. If admitted, the student may enroll in no more than a combined total of nine semester hours of undergraduate and graduate work.

CROSS ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

Troy University has a Cross Enrollment Agreement with Alabama State University. Students may cross-enroll in selected courses without academic or financial penalty. To participate, contact the Registrar’s Office, Whitley Hall, Room 418, or call (334) 241-9511.

CHANGING PROGRAM OF STUDY

If a student decides to change his/her declared program of study, the student must be in good academic standing or eligible for readmission and meet the entrance requirements for the new degree program in effect at the time of admission to the new program. A new graduate Admissions Application must be filed for the new degree program (no fee required). Courses previously credited to the former program will be evaluated for acceptability for the new degree program through the process of Petition for Transfer of Graduate Credit evaluation, and any loss of credit will be reported to the student and the Financial Aid Office, if applicable. No grades below the grade of “B” will be considered for transfer. Final approval to change programs will be granted by the appropriate academic dean consistent with change of program procedures established by that college. All grades from work attempted in the first graduate program will contribute to the cumulative grade point average, unless the credit is greater than eight years old. Admission to Candidacy to all graduate programs requires a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0. Note: Students using VA benefits should be aware that the VA may not pay for courses taken in a second program unless the VA has been notified of the degree program change. (See the VA certifying official for further details.)

Policy Statement: Troy University is an equal opportunity institution and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, or handicap in admission or access to its programs.