DEGREE-SEEKING ADMISSION
Philosophy
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology seeks to admit students from a variety of backgrounds. Many factors are considered in the review of applicant files. The student’s motivation and interest in science or technology and academic potential, which is generally assessed by the courses completed and grades earned in secondary and/or post-secondary school, are the key elements in considering the applicant for acceptance. The applicant’s interest in science and technology is evaluated by reviewing educational records and reading the goal statement that each applicant must submit as part of the application process.
Admission Requirements
The Online Bachelor’s Degree Program honors the University’s commitment to lifelong learning. Undergraduate degree adult students should be at least 21 years of age, have a minimum of 2 years of full-time professional work experience and a minimum of 12 earned college credits or the equivalent of work-related experience to degree. Individuals with no previous college credits or younger than 21 years of age should also apply; however, an interview with the Director of the program is required.
Application Timeline - The admission process recommends completing and submitting the application at least 30 days prior to any 7-week session start date. This application process allows ample time to be accepted, develop an academic schedule, and to process financial aid applications (if applicable). A student may enter during any one of the six sessions with no application fee. To complete the process, an applicant should:
- Meet one-on-one by phone, Skype or face-to-face with the Online Bachelor’s Degree Program Admissions Recruiter
- Complete the Online Bachelor’s Degree Program application online at http://AdultDegrees.HarrisburgU.edu
- Submit all official college transcripts(s), if applicable, for all college, university or career/trade schools attended (whether or not academic credit was earned)
- A letter grade of C or higher is required
- GPA of 2.0 is recommended (if less than, a written appeal can be submitted to the Director)
- Submit any professional work and association/industry-related professional development certificates and syllabi for credit evaluation
- Write and submit a personal goal statement that includes the following:
- My professional goals
- My current work experiences
- How I plan to incorporate my HU degree
- Submit a professional resume
- For a student whose first language is not English, submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) when the applicant’s native language is not English
- See programs for additional admission requirements, if any.
If Financial Aid is being sought, a student must enroll in and complete at least 6 credits each semester.
ADMISSION OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Undocumented students* who meet HU’s academic qualifications are eligible for admission to HU. HU will maintain the confidentiality of student citizenship and immigration status, in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). HU will not voluntarily share a student’s citizenship or immigration status unless compelled to do so by court order.
* International students admitted to HU from foreign countries must obtain a visa from the U.S. State Department before they can travel to this country. Accordingly, this policy statement relates exclusively to domestic students at HU who are entirely undocumented, who have been temporarily paroled under a Federal program or are in pending asylum status.
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