Traditional Undergraduate Admission Information

Applications for candidates seeking traditional undergraduate Felician University degrees are considered for fall and spring admission. Traditional undergraduate students may not begin classes during the summer terms.

Application Deadlines: Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis except for the Nursing (BSN) program. This means that once an application to the University has been filed and all necessary credentials have been received, the applicant is notified by email and letter of an admission decision, usually within three to four weeks.

Other Application Deadlines Fall Semester:

Nursing (BSN) Program: February 15

Notification of Admission Decisions

Students are notified by email and physical mail of an admission decision. Upon admission to Felician University, the following steps must be taken before enrollment:

1. All undergraduate students who enroll must submit a non-refundable $150 Confirmation of Enrollment deposit.
2. If a student intends to reside on campus, an additional $100 non-refundable housing deposit is due. Students must also file an online housing application if planning to reside on-campus.
3. Felician University health forms must be completed and returned.
4. All students must show proof of medical insurance.

Requirements for Freshman Applicants

1. A completed application for admission with a non-refundable $30.00 application fee.
2. Proof of high school graduation, transcripts, GED/IGCSE or copy of HS diploma. (Official copies may be required)
3. Felician is test optional and SAT or ACT scores are not required for entry except for nursing. Freshmen applicants to the Nursing program must submit a high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores, regardless of when he/she has finished high school. Please note that students applying to the Nursing (BSN) program with a 3.4 weighted GPA or higher do not need to submit test scores. Admission to Nursing as a freshman takes place in the Fall semester of each academic year
4. A personal statement and/or interview may be required.It is strongly suggested that students submit a personal statement and any letters of recommendation with their application.

It is recommended that freshman applicants have completed sixteen high school units in academic subjects as follows:

• English 4 units
• Mathematics 2-3 units
• Science 2-3 units
• Social Science 2-3 units
• Electives 3-6 units (in a foreign language or other academic subjects)

Applications will be considered based on the applicant’s high school record and other pertinent information. The Office of Admission admits students based on the quality of applicants’ overall records and their potential to succeed on the university level.

Requirements for Transfer Applicants

A transfer applicant is any applicant to a traditional undergraduate degree program who has accumulated 12 or more college-level credits since leaving high school. Transfer applicants must submit the following to the admission office:

1. A completed application for admission with a non-refundable $30.00 application fee.

2. Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions. Students who have under 24 or more college-level credits may be asked to submit high school transcripts.

3. Results of CLEP examinations to be considered for credit.