Special Admission for Students

[Transfers Students] [International Students]
[Home Schooling] [Post Secondary]
[Guest Students] [Re-admission]

Advanced Placement Program (AP Credit)

Students participating in the Advanced Placement Program (AP) sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board while in high school, may receive credit if they earn scores of 3, 4, or 5. Mount Vernon Nazarene University's CEEB code number is 1531.

Transfer Students

Students desiring to transfer from another post secondary institution should follow the admissions procedures previously described. In addition, official academic transcripts must be sent directly to Mount Vernon Nazarene University from each institution attended. Academic standing is determined from these transcripts, subject to the following conditions:

• An endorsement of good standing from the institution last attended is required. This includes an official academic transcript and a transfer reference. Transfer credit is granted for courses from other accredited institutions which may apply to the academic program of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
• Course credit from non-accredited institutions is evaluated by the Academic Records and Registration Office on a case-by-case basis.
• Transfer credit is granted only for those courses for which a grade of C or better was earned. Transfer courses accepted and grades earned are posted on the student's transcript upon enrollment. Accepted transfer course grades are used in determining academic status, graduation honors, etc.
• Up to 94 hours of transfer credit may be accepted from other accredited four-year institutions, or up to 64 hours from junior or community colleges, provided the courses are comparable to those of Mount Vernon Nazarene University courses. Thirty (30) of the final forty-five (45) semester hours of credit must be earned from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
• Students on academic or disciplinary probation or dismissal from another institution must contact the Admissions Office to determine the necessary steps to be considered for admission to Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The Admissions and Recruitment Committee makes the final decision.

International Students

Students who are not citizens of the United States of America who desire admission to Mount Vernon Nazarene University must complete the regular admission process with the following provisions:

• Foreign students desiring admission for the fall semester should complete the application process by the admission deadline, and are not considered after July 1. The deadline for spring semester application for foreign students is December 1.
• Only persons given an F-1 status before registration are enrolled.
• Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must provide evidence of proficiency in English by (a) scoring 500 or above on the TOEFL, or (b) scoring 17 or above on the ESL proficiency examination.
• Foreign students must show the ability to finance their education by submitting a deposit equal to one year's tuition and fees before an I-20 will be issued.
• Foreign students on academic or disciplinary probation or dismissal at another college are not considered for admission. Persons who have entered the United States on a visitor's visa are not considered.
  

Home Schooling

Mount Vernon Nazarene University welcomes students who have graduated from home school programs of study. The admissions counselors are available to provide guidance in selecting college preparatory courses. Transcript evaluation and the final admission decision for home school students rests heavily on ACT scores. In addition, academic scholarships are based on the ACT scores. Except for those admitted under the early admission program, students must give evidence of high school completion with a high school diploma or its equivalent:

• General Education Development (GED) certificate or state certificate;
• documentation that the student excelled academically in high school and has met the University's admission standards;
• a certificate of completion of a home-study program if the program is recognized by the student's home state; or
• a student's post-secondary school academic transcript if the student has completed a program of at least two years in length that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's degree.
  

Guest Students

Students admitted to a degree program at another institution may enroll in Mount Vernon Nazarene University as a guest student by presenting a letter of authorization from the academic dean or registrar of the other college. Guest students may enroll in courses not leading to degrees by showing evidence of ability to profit from the course and by accepting the ideals of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Senior citizens who are 62 or over and retired may enroll in courses tuition free on a space available basis. Registration is on the first day of class. Senior citizens pay general, parking and course fees.

Senior citizens who desire to enroll in courses must complete a Guest Student Application prior to registration. Senior citizens who desire to complete a degree must complete the regular or transfer admission process.

In all cases, grades are recorded and credits are earned.

Post Secondary Students

Students enrolled as juniors and seniors in Ohio high schools may participate in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program. Under this program, students may enroll in University courses and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. When the student selects this option, the University accepts tuition and book fees from the State of Ohio through the local school district.

Students seeking admission to the PSEO program must:

• Be a junior or senior in high school;
• Achieve a 3.40 or higher cumulative grade point average in all high school work attempted through the end of the academic year prior to enrollment;
• Achieve an ACT composite score of at least 23 with subscores of 19 or above, or SAT combined score of at least 1050;
• Participate in a college preparatory curriculum and have completed:
  · the required units of English for the grade level (three years for seniors, two years for juniors);
  · two of the following courses in mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry;
  · two units of science (one must be a laboratory science);
  · two unit of social studies; and
  · foreign language (two years of the same language for seniors, one year for juniors);
• Submit the PSEO application with
  · the $25 application fee;
  · a letter of recommendation from the high school guidance counselor; and
  · a character reference;
  · a high school transcript; and
  · a completed medical history form;
  
• request that ACT or SAT send a score report directly to Mount Vernon Nazarene University;
• Students who desire to reside on campus during the post-secondary
• Contact their high school about their intentions to participate in the post secondary options program and;
• Apply to the University before May 1, since space is limited.
  

Students who as seniors in high school desire to reside on campus during the post secondary time must begin the application process by May 1. Housing for post secondary students is based on availability with the first priority given to traditional students. Non-residential students must complete the application by May 1. Non-residential juniors are limited to 6-7 hours (2 courses) per semester. Non-residential seniors are limited to 9 hours per semester. Placement in courses for post secondary students is on a space available basis.

Senior citizens who are 62 or over and retired may enroll in courses tuition free on a space available basis. Registration is on the first day of class. Senior citizens pay general, parking and course fees. Senior citizens cannot enroll in the adult-degree completion or graduate programs.

Senior citizens who desire to enroll in courses must complete a Guest Student Application prior to registration. Senior citizens who desire to complete a degree must complete the regular or transfer admission process.

In all cases, grades are recorded and credits are earned.

Re-admission

A student whose enrollment at Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been interrupted for one regular semester or more must be accepted for readmission before being allowed to register for courses. (The January interim and summer school sessions are not considered regular semesters for admissions purposes.) A Re-admission Application must be submitted to the Admissions Office, along with the $100 tuition deposit by the prescribed admissions deadline. The medical history form must be resubmitted only if health has significantly changed since enrollment; residential students must resubmit the housing contract and the $100 housing deposit.

If the student has registered at another college since last attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University, an official transcript and transfer reference must be submitted from each college attended before acceptance for readmission will be considered. A student who has earned a total of 64 semester hours (including that taken at Mount Vernon Nazarene University) who wishes to transfer a lower division course from a community college must secure written permission from the Director of Academic Records and Registration prior to enrolling in the course.

Students seeking readmission after academic or social dismissal must also submit two letters of reference and a personal statement of intent with the application. The personal statement should include a description of activity since leaving the University and the reason for desiring re-admission. Any outstanding balance owed to the University must be cleared prior to consideration of the application.