Notification of Admission
Notification of acceptance is given in writing, usually within one week of completion of the application process.
Students who are admitted through the Admissions Appeal process may receive conditions of enrollment with the acceptance letter. Restrictions for conditionally admitted students continue through the first semester of enrollment. At the completion of the first full semester, the student’s academic progress will be evaluated.
Students may be admitted based on partial high school (6th or 7th semester) or college transcripts and exam score reports. However, students must provide FINAL OFFICIAL copies of all academic documentation prior to enrollment:
- High School Transcript – Must include official seal or signature and be sent to McPherson College directly from your school. Transcript should include graduation date, class rank and cumulative GPA.
- College/University Transcript – Must include official seal or signature, include grades for final semester of attendance and be sent directly from the college/ university to McPherson College.
- ACT/SAT Score Reports – Must be sent directly from ACT or the College Board to McPherson College OR have the official ACT/SAT score reported on the official high school transcript.
Students will receive regular reminders from the Office of Admissions identifying information needed to complete the admissions and financial aid record.
Conditional Admittance
Individuals who do not meet the admissions criteria may be considered for conditional acceptance to McPherson College. The Vice President for Enrollment and the Vice President for Academic Affairs will together evaluate the student’s academic history to determine if the student is accepted “conditionally” or denied acceptance. The “conditional” acceptance may include but not limited to the following conditions:
- Meet with the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the start of the semester.
- Enroll in no more than 12-13 total semester hours during the first semester.
- Enroll in College Reading/Study Skills – ID109 – 2 hours.
- Enroll in College Rhetoric – EN110 – 3 hours.
- Enroll in College Learning Skills – ID100 – 1 hour
- Meet regularly with your academic advisor as directed by him/her.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Complete every course for which you are enrolled earning a grade of “C” or better.
- Regular class attendance is required.
- Any unexcused absences may result in academic suspension.
- Meet with the Director of the Center for Academic Development for an assessment of your academic plans and goals and arranging for any services that may be necessary to assist you in being successful..
Admissions representatives are available to answer questions related to this process. All appeals must be submitted to the Office of Admissions where they will be forwarded to the Enrollment Committee for consideration. Students will be notified in writing of the committee’s decision.