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12 University Admission Procedures and Policies
University Admission
Procedures and Policies
Tim Johnston, Director of Admissions
ACU Box 29000; Abilene, Texas 79699-9000
Welcome Center, Zellner Hall, Room 100
Phone: 915-674-2650 (in Abilene) or 800-460-6228 (outside Abilene)
Fax: 915-674-2130
Email: info@admissions.acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/admissions
A goal of the director of admissions is to admit a broad range of
well-prepared students. The availability of student financial aid
facilitates this goal by permitting the university to consider applicants
without regard to their ability to pay full tuition costs. (See
the Financial Aid section of this catalog, page 32.) Abilene
Christian University complies with all applicable federal and state
non-discrimination laws, and does not engage in prohibited
discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin,
gender, age or disability in admissions decisions, financial aid and
provision of student services, programs and activities. As a private
educational institution, however, ACU reserves the right to deny
admission to any applicant whose academic preparation, character or
personal conduct is determined to be inconsistent with the purposes
and objectives of the university.
The purpose of the admissions process is to identify applicants who are
likely to succeed academically at ACU and contribute positively to the
campus community. The process considers such factors as high school
records (including courses taken, grade trends and rank in class), score
on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test
(ACT), references, extracurricular activities and honors, and a personal
interview conducted by an ACU admissions representative. Admission
or denial of admission is not based on any single factor.
Student Admission Categories
Academic Fresh Start Student - A student who previously attended ACU
and has not been enrolled in any college or university for at least five
years may request approval for Academic Fresh Start. (see page 15)
Audit Student - A student who neither receives a grade nor participates
in classroom examinations. (see page 15)
Bachelor of Applied Studies Student - A non-traditional student who
is at least 25 or older and has at least two years work or volunteer
experience may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Studies
Program. (see page 13)
Freshman Student - A student matriculating from high school or the
GED program. (see page 12)
Graduate Student - A student who has received a bachelor's degree
and is admitted to a master's degree program. (see page 16)
Honors Student - A student who has met the requirements and has
been accepted by application for admission into the Honors Program.
(see page 13)
Intercollege Student - A student who is admitted to ACU,
Hardin-Simmons or McMurry may take courses at any of these
universities to count toward his or her degree by completing an
intercollege enrollment form. (see page 13)
International Student - A student who is not a U.S. citizen.
(see page 13)
Junior Scholars Student - A student who has completed his or her junior
year in high school and has been accepted for admission into the Junior
Scholars Program. (see page 14)
Military or Veteran Student - Military service personnel and veterans of
military service. (see page 15)
Non-degree/Transient Student - A student who desires to take one ormore courses at ACU without pursuing a degree. (see page 14)
Nursing Student - A student who has been admitted into the Abilene
Intercollegiate School of Nursing degree program. (see page 89)
Re-admitting Student - A student who previously attended ACU, was
away for one or more semesters, and desires to return (includes students
who were required to leave). (see page 15)
Transfer Student - A student who has attended another accredited
college or university and desires to attend ACU to pursue a degree.
(see page 14)
Freshman Admission
The director of admissions can consider freshman applications from
students who have not graduated from high school but have passed
the General Educational Development equivalency test and from
persons 21 years of age or older who present strong evidence of
ability to succeed in college. To be considered for admission to an
undergraduate degree program at ACU, a prospective student must
see that the director of admissions receives the following:
1. Completed application form accompanied by a non-refundable
processing fee. Applicants who do not have a Social Security
Number should secure one before submitting an application since
ACU uses these numbers as student ID numbers.
2. Official transcripts of all previous academic work. If the applicant
has not completed high school at the time of application, he or
she should have the high school send a transcript of course work
complete-to-date. After graduation, the student should have the
high school send a complete, official transcript showing both the
date of graduation and the final class rank. It is the applicant's
responsibility to request that the official transcript from the high
school be mailed directly to the admissions office.
Definition of an "Official" Transcript
To be official, a transcript, labeled "official" by the issuing
institution, must be transmitted in a sealed envelope, directly
from the issuing institution to the receiving institution. For
incoming students, ACU is the receiving institution. ACU supplies
official transcripts for its current and former students in good
standing to other institutions and prospective employers. This
process will be carried out only upon the signed request of the
student and after bills and "holds" have been cleared.
3. SAT or ACT scores (not required of some transfer students, see
Transfer Admission)
College Board (for SAT scores)
Achievement Testing Program
Box 592-A
Princeton, New Jersey 08541
SAT COLLEGE CODE FOR ACU IS 6001.
ACT Registration (for ACT scores)
Box 451
Iowa City, Iowa 52243
ACT COLLEGE CODE FOR ACU IS 4050.
SAT or ACT scores must be submitted by all freshmen. Contact
SAT or ACT directly to request scores. Applicants are required to
take one of these tests at the earliest possible date. Prospective
students cannot be admitted unless SAT or ACT scores are on file.
The SAT is the primary test for the university; however, either
test will be acceptable for admission purposes provided that the
student achieves sufficient results.
4. IWo references using the forms provided. An applicant
should arrange to have two references sent to the director of
admissions: one from a teacher and one from an activities leader
(such as a youth minister, employer, band director or coach) who
is not related to the student. These references should evaluate
the candidate's character and potential to succeed at ACU and to
contribute to the campus environment. Please use the reference
forms provided with the application.
5. Housing reservations deposit to:
Residence Life Office
ACU Box 29004; Abilene, Texas 79699-9004
McKinzie Hall, Room 124
Phone: 915-674-2066Fax: 915-674-6475
Email: reslife@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/admissions/campuslife/
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