Application

Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis until the class is filled. This means that decisions are made as quickly as possible upon completion of all credentials required.

Application Procedure

Application can be made as early as August 1st prior to the student's senior year. A completed application packet will include:

1. A completed application form online through www.immaculata.edu/apply/. There is no application fee. Immaculata University is also a member of The Common Application and students may apply for free online at www.commonapp.org. There is no preference between the IU and Common Application.
2. An official copy of the secondary school transcript indicating rank in class (if applicable), secondary school cumulative grade point average (GPA), and a list of senior year courses. If applicable, a transcript of any college-level courses completed should also be included.
3. Essay of at least 250 words. The essay topics are listed on the University's online application or on The Common Application website at www.commonapp.org.
4. Test optional for all majors.
5. One (1) letter of recommendation, from a teacher or counselor, is recommended but not required.

Immaculata University operates on a rolling admission policy.

Once a student submits all required documents, the file will be reviewed by an admission counselor and a decision rendered. Usual response time from application to decision is 2-3 weeks depending upon the time of year.

The Admission Office strongly recommends that all applicants arrange for a campus visit. For appointments, email the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admiss@immaculata.edu or call 484-323-3060 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Home-Schooled

Immaculata University welcomes home-schooled students to apply for admission. As stated in the preceding section, an admission decision will be issued once the following credentials have been received and requirements met:

1. A completed application form online through www.immaculata.edu/apply/. There is no application fee. Immaculata University is also a member of The Common Application and students may apply for free online at www.commonapp.org. There is no preference between the IU and Common Application.
2. An official copy of the secondary school transcript with the documentation listed above. If an official transcript is unavailable from the secondary school or an accredited agency, a record of work completed either by course title, descriptive essay, or portfolio is required.
3. Test optional for all majors.
4. Proof of secondary school graduation or GED completion.

Advanced Placement

Immaculata University participates in the Advanced Placement program of The College Board. A student may be exempted from courses in certain departments/divisions provided the student can demonstrate to the department/division concerned that the student has reasonable competence in the material of the course. Students who have taken Advanced Placement tests of The College Board (including the APIEL) and have achieved an acceptable score (as established by individual departments) are eligible for the appropriate number of college credits per test taken. The Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies will determine how the credits are applied in the student's academic program. Credit will be given provided the student does not register in a course that covers substantially the same material.

Advanced placement without credit may be arranged in language and certain other sequential courses at the discretion of the department/division involved. Students receiving advanced placement or credit are required to take the normal load for the semester. Students are urged to enter more advanced courses if their previous work has prepared them to do so.

Student Success Program

Immaculata is committed to helping students attack college work successfully. Therefore, any incoming freshman whose predicted grade point average falls below the qualifying average, but whose high school record, letters of recommendation, and admission interview (if required) indicate potential for achievement in college-level work, may be offered placement in the Student Success Program. The program, which offers academic support for the first semester, provides the student with a professional academic coach and encourages the student to utilize the student resources. Furthermore, the student must participate in a one-credit College Success Seminar supported by bi-weekly academic coaching in the Center for Undergraduate Advising. Some students are required to enroll in a limited course load of four (4) classes and the required First Year Seminar (FYS) course.