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RECOMMENDED PREPARATION

A secondary school program combining breadth and depth is an excellent preparation for study at St. Olaf. Advanced Placement or enriched courses, when available, are particularly helpful. We recommend a program of study that includes the following:
Four years of English;
Three to four years of mathematics;
Two to three years of natural science;
Three to four years of social studies; and
Two to three years of the same second language, including study in the senior year.

We advise students to pursue an academically rigorous high school program that emphasizes creativity, writing, and critical analysis. Analytic and quantitative skills developed in such courses as trigonometry and pre-calculus are important for all students. In addition, we encourage students to take academic electives such as computer science, economics, the fine arts, geography, journalism, sociology, speech, and world history. Keyboarding, word processing, health, and physical education, while valued, are not appropriate substitutes for academic subjects.

Careful attention is given to each application, and explanation of special circumstances are encouraged. St. Olaf offers a variety of courses designed to meet the diverse needs and qualifications of entering students.

Application Requirements

Each application for admission is reviewed on its merit. Applicants to St. Olaf must submit:
A $40 application fee (waived if the application is completed online).
The Common Application, available from high school guidance offices or online at http://www.commonapp.org or http://www.stolaf.edu/admissions/applying/materials.html.
The St. Olaf Common Application Supplement, available from the Admissions Office and online at http://www.commonapp.org or www.stolaf.edu/admissions/applying/materials.html.
An official transcript from an accredited high school or equivalent (see below). This transcript should include grades through the junior year in high school. The admissions office reserves the right to request grades from the senior year.
Scores from either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT1) (see below). Please consult the Admissions Office if you have any questions.
One letter of recommendation from a teacher, preferably from a class taught in grades 10-12 in an academic subject: English, foreign language, history, social studies, mathematics or the natural sciences.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

An official transcript of the high school academic record should be sent by the high school to the Admissions Office. The transcript must show the record of completed high school work, rank in class (where provided), and aptitude test scores.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS

The single most important academic factor is the achievement record as shown by the candidate’s high school transcript. Test results are an important, but secondary, factor. Applicants are advised to take either the ACT or SAT early in the college admissions process, but not later than January of the senior year. High school guidance offices have information on the tests, test dates, testing centers, and registration procedures.

TYPES OF APPLICATION

Two types of application — Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision — are available to students:

A. Early Decision Application

Early Decision is designed for students who have determined that St. Olaf is their first choice. Students may not submit Early Decision applications to other institutions and must withdraw all other applications if they are accepted. Early Decision students must commit to attend St. Olaf upon admission. There are two rounds of Early Decision. Applicants who submit their complete Early Decision application by November 15 will be notified December 15. Application who submit their complete Early Decision application by January 15 will be notified February 15. Interested students should contact the Admissions Office for more information.

B. Regular Decision Application

Candidates not applying under Early Decision are considered under the Regular Decision application process. Students considering a number of different college opportunities should apply under our Regular Decision process. The Regular Decision application deadline is January 15 and applicants will be notified March 20.

ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC PROGRAM

Students who intend to major in music or who wish to apply for a St. Olaf music scholarship must submit the music scholarship application form, audition CD, music resume and letter of recommendation to the Music Admissions Office by Dec. 15. Students who are applying as music majors must also complete the online music skills test by December 15. All students must also complete their college application for admission by January 15. More information can be found online at www.stolaf.edu/depts/music or by calling 507-786-3297.

ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS

To receive full consideration for admission for September 2009, transfer students must complete the application for admission by March 1. Applications completed after that date will be evaluated on a rolling and space-available basis. Transfer students should submit the Common Application for Transfers, the St. Olaf College Common Application Supplement and the College Official’s Form. Students should also submit an official final high school transcript and official college transcripts showing all completed college coursework. The St. Olaf Registrar will provide transfer students with an evaluation of their transcripts for transfer of coruse credits. Credit granted for transferred work is provisional and subject to the completion of one year of satisfactory study at St. Olaf College.

A maximum of 18 courses may be transferred. St. Olaf requires a residency of 17 courses over the equivalent of two years. The grades earned at other institutions are entered on the St. Olaf record but are not calculated in the St. Olaf Grade Point Average.

TRANSFER COURSES AND CREDITS, as follows and in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog, contains important information about limitations on future transfer courses taken at other colleges after a student transfers to St. Olaf. Transfer students should also refer to the credit scale printed later in this chapter. Questions should be directed to the Office of the Registrar at 507-646-3015.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

St. Olaf welcomes applications from American and international students from around the world. Students who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States are considered international students at St. Olaf College. International students may apply under the Early Decision or Regular Decision processes. International students are required to submit official results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), ACT or SAT. If English is not the official language of the student’s home country or the primary language of instruction, the TOEFL or IELTS is required. More information can be found onlin at www.stolaf.edu/admissions/applying/international.html or by calling 507-786-3025.

Services to international students include airport pickups, special orientation sessions, peer counselors, intercultural programs, friendship family program, and academic, financial, and U.S. Immigration counseling.

St. Olaf College was approved for non-immigrant students by the Immigration and Naturalization Service on December 15, 1983, file number SPM 214F0253.000, and is authorized under federal law to enroll F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant students.

NATIONAL CANDIDATE REPLY DATE

Students admitted under Regular Decision must notify the Admissions Office of their college choice by May 1, the national candidate reply date. To confirm enrollment, an initial payment is to be made on or before May 1. It will be credited towards the student’s comprehensive fee. An additional payment is due by June 1. These payments are neither refundable nor transferable.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND CREDIT

The fields in which Advanced Placement and credit may normally be obtained are: art (history and studio), biology, chemistry, English, French, German, government, history (European or American), Latin, mathematics, music, Norwegian, physics, politics, psychology, Russian, and Spanish. See the Academic Regulations section of this catalog for details on Advanced Placement credit.

TRANSFER COURSES AND CREDIT

Consult TRANSFERRING TO ST. OLAF in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog for details.

PART-TIME STUDENTS

“Part-time” students are those who intend to graduate from St. Olaf and who register for fewer than three courses. Such students must also apply to the Admissions Office.

Tuition, fees, room and board are charged on a semester basis. These must be paid before students attend class, unless payment arrangements are made with the Student Account Services office.

TUITION
Undergraduate
Part-time (1–11 semester credits), per semester credit $672
Full-time (12–18 semester credits), per year $21,610
Other (19 or more semester credits), per semester credit $672
ACCEL and Master of Organizational Leadership
Graduate Programs

Room and Board 2008-09

SPECIAL EXPENSES
Matriculation Fee $75 (payable only once at the time of the first registration.)
Application Fee $25 (accompanies the admission application when it is returned to the Admissions Office. The fee will not be applied toward tuition, and it will not be refunded.)
Tuition Deposit $100
(Non-refundable tuition deposit is required after admission to the university.)
Housing Deposit $250
Motor Vehicle Registration, per year $45

REFUNDS
Tuition Refunds: Students are obligated for the full amount of tuition for the courses for which they are registered, subject to the refund schedule.

Other Refunds: Upon withdrawing from the University, a refund for room and board will be made on a pro rata basis dating from the day the student has successfully completed the check out procedure with the Office of Student Services. No refund will be given on fees.

TUITION REFUND POLICY
You will have 10 days to make changes to your enrollment without penalty.

You will be charged 50% of tuition through the 20th day if you drop below 12 credit hours (full time); or, if you are already a part-time student and you drop below your original enrolled credits. Any changes made after the 20th day, will result in a full charge of tuition.

This rule does not apply to graduate students or ACCEL students.

This rule does not apply if you fully withdraw from the University. In that case, your tuition will be prorated based on the number of days attended.

Lindsey Wilson College welcomes applications from students genuinely interested in attending college. Admissions decisions are made by the Director of Admissions based on academic promise, personal objectives, maturity, motivation, and a resonable potential for success at the College.

Lindsey Wilson uses the “rolling admissions” plan, which enables the Admissions Office to notify applicants of admission decisions as soon as all credentials have been received.
Students may apply for admission at any time, but it is recommended that applications be filed as early as possible during the senior year in high school.

Traditional high school graduates may be accepted after (a) and (b) below have been completed.

a completed application for admissions;

an official high school transcript indicating graduation date or GED (General Education Development) test scores with a minimum average standard score of 45 for the combined five tests with no score an any test less than 40.

the results of the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) prior to pre-registration for the second semester of enrollement. This requirement is waived for international students and students who have been out of high school one year or more.

The Admissions Committee for the undergraduate programs of La Sierra University examines evidence of scholastic competence, moral and ethical standards, and significant qualities of character and personality of each applicant. Three factors are used in determining academic eligibility for admission. An applicant will academically qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if the applicant is a high school graduate, has a qualifiable eligibility index [calculated from grade point average for the specific high school courses and ACT or SAT score results] and has completed, with grades of “C” or better, the required subject requirements.

New Freshmen graduating from a United States High School

The following factors are considered in determining eligibility for admission:

High School Subject Requirements
New Freshmen applicants graduating from a high school in the United States must complete with grades of “C” or better a 15 unit pattern of courses during high school to fulfill the subject requirements in the “A-G” subject areas with an additional unit, up to 4 units “H” for each year of attendance at a Seventh-day Adventist high school. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. Early admission may be based on work completed through the junior year of high school and indication of courses to be taken during the senior year. Refer to the “A-G” & “H” Subject Requirements.
TEST SCORES

ACT or SAT Critical Reading/English and Math sections will be used for calculating admission eligibility.
ELIGIBILITY INDEX Table

An Eligibility Index table for new freshmen applicants uses the selective GPA [“A-G” high school subject requirements] and the total SAT 1 [Critical Reading + Math] or ACT Composite score to determine academic eligibility. Academic eligibility does not guarantee admission to the University. [Refer to the Eligibility Index Table].

COMMUNITY STANDARDS FORM

Please complete this form and return it to the Admissions Office. FOR PAPER APPLICATIONS ONLY
Community standards form (PDF file help)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Applicants must submit a personal statement of no less than 250 words describing their achievements, academic goals, and why they have chosen La Sierra University for their studies