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ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ admits students with academic characteristics that predict their success in the university programs to which they seek enrollment and who exhibit personal qualities that indicate a contribution to the mission of the University.

In line with its original charter, SPU admits students without discrimination as to race, color, nationality, creed, age, or sex. A strong college preparatory program in high school is recommended and prepares students for success at the university level. In addition to academic ability, such factors as intellectual curiosity, goals, leadership, responsibility, personal and social adjustments, Christian commitment, and a desire to serve the community are considered.

Depending on space available, a waitlist process may be required to manage the entering class. Admission to the University does not automatically constitute admission to the particular program or school in which a student wishes to study.

Specific admission requirements for majors and minors are located in each academic program section in this Undergraduate Catalog. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ reserves the right to admit any student at its discretion and rescind admission, if necessary.

YOU'RE INVITED TO VISIT THE CAMPUS

Words and pictures provide impressions of Seattle, but to fully appreciate it, you must see Seattle in person.

The same is true for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, SPU's campus is parklike, combining the latest technology and buildings with long-standing traditions. It's a premier campus only a few minutes from Seattle's bustling, cosmopolitan city center.

There are several opportunities for students to schedule a visit:

Academic Preview occurs in the autumn and is geared toward high school seniors. It is a special opportunity for high school students to experience academic life at SPU by attending major-related info sessions, visiting classes, meeting professors, spending the night on campus, and participating in community activities.

SPU Fridays are day-long events offered in the autumn, winter, and spring. Information sessions are offered to answer your questions about the admissions process, financial aid, and various academic departments. You'll have the chance to tour campus, visit a class, and dine in our dining hall.

Campus Preview occurs in the spring and offers high school sophomores and juniors an in-depth look at life on campus. This special event is an opportunity for students to attend classes, meet professors, spend the night on campus in the residence halls, and attend information workshops and social events.

Transfer Open House includes a campus tour, meeting current students and faculty, discovering how your credits will transfer, and learning about the admissions and financial aid process.

Individual visit is available if you can't attend one of the organized events. We will be happy to schedule a personal visit for you on another day. Campus tours are offered twice daily: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Note: Two-weeks' notice is required for class visit and overnight requests.

To to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, call 206-281-2021 or 1-800-366-3344 toll free. We'll take care of the details. [Back to top]

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

General Instructions for All Applicants
We are a member of the . Students interested in applying for admission should apply online, download the form, or visit .

Online applications are available. Paper applications are mailed upon request. Application materials for admission must meet the following dates for each respective quarter:

Each applicant is responsible for providing all items required with the application, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee. All records submitted for admission become the property of SPU and are considered a part of the student's official file and permanent record.

Students desiring financial aid and scholarship consideration should file the with the federal processor as soon as possible after January 1 and submit all application materials before February 1.

• Need-based financial-aid award decisions (e.g., grants, loans, and student employment) for students who meet these deadlines are processed beginning the second week in March.
• Merit scholarships (not based on need) are awarded at the point of admission.

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Early Action for 2012-13
The Early Action program at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is a nonbinding agreement for students who place SPU among their top choice schools. Early Action candidates must submit their by November 15, 2012, and will receive notification in January 2013.

Procedures for Students Entering Directly From High School

Students completing college credits while in high school, including those participating in the Running Start Program, must follow procedures outlined in this section.

1. Application: Complete the Common Application and submit to Undergraduate Admissions along with the $50 nonrefundable application fee and the required SPU supplement.
2. High school transcript: During the first semester of the senior year, arrange for an official transcript to be sent by the high school last attended. Applicants must request that a final transcript be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions by August 1.

3. College and university transcripts: If you have completed college coursework while in high school, request that all colleges and universities you attended send official transcripts to Undergraduate Admissions.

4. SAT or ACT exams: Take either the (SPU code 4694) or the (SPU code 4476) and submit scores to SPU.
5. Teacher evaluation: Applicants should request a recommendation from a teacher familiar with their academic qualifications. The form is part of the First-Year application.

Procedures for Transfer Students

Running Start students should follow the process for high school students.

1. Application: Complete the Common Application and submit it to Undergraduate Admissions along with the $50 application nonrefundable fee and the required SPU supplement.

2. High school transcript: Transfer students who, at the time of application, have completed fewer than 45 transferable quarter credits or 30 semester units after graduating from high school must submit an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores with their application. Transfer students who have completed more than 45 transferable quarter credits or 30 semester credits are not required to submit high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores for admission purposes. However, high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores can be useful for placement of transfer students into math courses and proof of proficiency in foreign language.

3. College and university transcripts: Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.

4. Instructor evaluation: Applicants should request a recommendation from a teacher familiar with their academic qualifications. The form is part of the Transfer Application.
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Washington State Running Start Program
Accepted students who have completed college-level coursework under Washington state's Running Start Program will be awarded transfer credit, up to a maximum of 90 credits. The students should follow the same admission procedures for students entering directly from high school, plus submit an official community college transcript.

The transfer courses must be described in the catalog of an accredited Washington state community college and must be posted on an official college transcript. At the time of application, students who have not completed any college-level credit after their high school graduation should apply as freshmen applicants and are considered for freshmen scholarships. [Back to top]

Home-schooled Students
SPU recognizes that greater numbers of students are receiving instruction at home instead of through a traditional high school program. Home-schooled students are required to submit application materials as stated for all students.

In addition, students should submit a copy of their reading list, and information regarding the curriculum used in their home-school program. While interviews are not required, they may be helpful. Some home-schooled students may be required to submit a G.E.D. Admission for home-schooled students will depend heavily on test scores, writing ability, and academic curriculum. [Back to top]

Early Admission
Qualified students may enroll at SPU prior to completing all required units in high school. Only those students highly recommended for Early Admission will be considered. Such students should rank among the top students in their class and have high SAT/ACT scores.

Requirements include evidence of completion of junior year in high school, outstanding high school record and test scores, and a letter of recommendation from the high school principal approving early college admission and concurrent high school completion at SPU. Evidence of high school completion (high school transcript with graduation date or G.E.D.) is required in order to receive financial aid. Contact for details. [Back to top]

Advanced Placement/CLEP/International Baccalaureate
Matriculated students at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ may earn up to 45 quarter credits through university-recognized testing and advance credit programs. Recognized testing programs are limited to the following:

• Advanced Placement Testing Program (AP)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX)
• SPU's Credit by Examination

Credits are awarded from only official score reports and using SPU's awarding criteria. Awarding criteria may change from year to year. Students will be granted credit based on the criteria in effect during the catalog year the student enters the University.

Examination credits, plus credits from community colleges, technical colleges, and unaccredited colleges cannot exceed 90 quarter credits. Credits are evaluated for Exploratory Curriculum requirements at the time a student enters SPU in accordance with the following policies:

Advanced Placement
The following is a list of AP tests and their acceptance at SPU. A score of 3, 4, or 5, unless otherwise noted on the , will earn the student the number of credits listed.

If students believe courses may also fulfill major requirements, they may contact the appropriate department for a review. Students interested in receiving credit for AP exams should have an official score report sent to Undergraduate Admissions at SPU.

*Consult with the Languages Department for placement.

International Baccalaureate
The following is a chart of higher level subjects and their acceptance at SPU. Unless otherwise noted in the chart, a score of 5, 6, or 7 will earn the student the number of credits listed.

If students believe credit for an exam may also fulfill major requirements, they may contact the appropriate academic department for a review. No credit will be awarded for standard-level exams. Students interested in receiving credit for IB exams should have an official score report sent to Undergraduate Admissions at SPU. 

*Consult with the academic department regarding placement or major requirements.

CLEP
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TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION

Students Entering From Regionally or ABHE Accredited Colleges and Universities
Students desiring admission to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ from another regionally accredited institution, or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), will follow the procedures for transfer students.

All records submitted for admission become the property of SPU and are considered a part of the student's official file and permanent record. Failure to submit transcripts from all institutions attended, including high school (if pertinent), may result in dismissal from the University. See the Procedures for Transfer Students section for information about Direct Transfer Agreements. Advanced standing will be determined on the basis of the credentials submitted by the candidate. In every case, however, the following conditions will apply:

1. A transfer student must be in good standing at all prior institutions attended.
2. Transfer students who have successfully completed 45 college-level quarter credits from an accredited institution at the time of application may not be required to take the American College Test (ACT) or the College Board Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT-I).
3. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that final official transcripts reflecting coursework subsequent to admission are received by SPU. The absence of final coursework will affect the student's class standing, eligibility for financial aid, and progress toward degree completion.
4. The average grade in all courses accepted for advanced standing from each school must be C (2.0) or higher. This means that for every grade of D accepted there must be another grade of at least B or its equivalent for an equal number of credits. Exception: For ABHE accredited institutions and schools outside the U.S., no grade below C (2.0) will be accepted.
5. No grade below D (1.0) will be accepted from any institution.
6. Only courses taken for a regular grade (not "pass/fail" or "credit/no credit") will be applied toward requirements in General Education, the Common Curriculum and Exploratory Curriculum, and toward a student's major and minor.
7. The minimum grade that can be applied toward a major or minor is C- (1.7).
8. Transfer associate degrees earned after matriculation at SPU will not be recognized toward fulfillment of the Exploratory Curriculum, University Core requirements, or the foreign language proficiency requirement.
9. A combined total of not more than 90 quarter credits will be accepted from all community and technical colleges, approved test programs (AP, CLEP, and IB) and unaccredited schools.  Existing Washington, Oregon, and California community-college associate degree transfer agreements will be honored as they apply to Exploratory Curriculum requirements.
10. No more than 45 quarter credits will be accepted from approved testing programs (AP, CLEP, and IB).
11. Credits in excess of 20 in any one term will not be transferred. This includes courses taken concurrently by media, correspondence, or extension at more than one institution, as well as non-credit courses.
12. To be eligible for a degree, an undergraduate transfer student is required to earn a minimum of 45 credits in residence at SPU, including no fewer than 15 upper-division credits in his or her major (more, if specified by the major). See individual majors for additional degree requirements.
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Associate Degree Transfer Agreements

Students who have earned, prior to matriculation at SPU, an approved direct-transfer degree from a Washington, Oregon, or California community college, or an associate degree from Central Christian College of Kansas, will enter with all University Core and Exploratory Curriculum requirements fulfilled, including the foreign language proficiency requirement*. These students also are exempt from the Math Proficiency Exam, and most transfer students are exempt from the English Placement Test.

*Completion of an associate degree will not exempt students from foreign language requirements within any major or minor with a specific foreign language requirement.

Most students who have earned an approved direct-transfer degree enter with 90 quarter credits and junior class standing, which exempts them from UFDN 1000. However, courses that do not meet SPU's minimum-grade policies will not be transferred (that is, no grade lower than a D or 1.0). Further, SPU standards will be applied in transfer of credit for recognized testing programs (AP, IB, and CLEP), based on scores submitted directly from the testing agency. 

DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) Associate Degrees in Washington State

The general Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degrees from Washington state community colleges that transfer directly to SPU to fulfill University Core and Exploratory Curriculum requirements are listed below. SPU also accepts these DTA degrees with corresponding Major Related Pathways (MRPs) in biology, business, elementary education, math education, and pre-nursing:

Bellevue College, Associate in Arts and Sciences
Big Bend Community College, Associate in Arts and Sciences
Cascadia Community College, Associate in Integrated Studies
Centralia College, Associate in Arts, Associate in Liberal Arts
Clark College, Associate in Arts
Columbia Basin Community College, Associate in Arts and Science
Edmonds Community College, Associate of Arts
Everett Community College, Associate in Arts and Sciences-Direct Transfer Agreement
Grays Harbor College, Associate in Arts
Green River Community College, Associate in Arts
Highline Community College, Associate of Arts, Option A
Lower Columbia College, Associate in Arts-DTA
North Seattle Community College, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
Northwest Indian College, Associate in Arts and Sciences
Olympic College, Associate in Arts and Sciences, Option A
Peninsula College, Associate in Arts or Associate of Arts, Honors
Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom, Associate in Arts

Pierce College, Puyallup, Associate in Arts
Seattle Central Community College, Associate in Arts, Associate of Science
Shoreline Community College, Associate in Arts
Skagit Valley College, Associate in Arts: University and College Transfer
South Puget Sound Community College, Associate in Arts
South Seattle Community College, Associate in Arts, Associate of Science
Spokane Community College, Associate in Arts
Spokane Falls Community College, Associate of Arts
Tacoma Community College, Associate in Arts and Sciences, Option A
Walla Walla Community College, Associate in Arts
Wenatchee Valley College, Associate in Arts and Sciences
Whatcom Community College, Associate in Arts and Sciences
Yakima Valley College, Associate in Arts

Associate of Science-Transfer Degrees, Option 1 and Option 2

While the Associate of Science-Transfer degree Option 1 and Option 2 from Washington state community colleges are also accepted in transfer to SPU, these degrees do not fulfill the same requirements as the DTA degree. 

Students who have earned, prior to matriculation at SPU, the Associate of Science-Transfer degree Option 1 or 2 generally enter with junior standing. At least 15 credits in transfer courses that meet humanities and social science GERs/GURs at the sending institution will be applied toward Common and Exploratory Curriculum requirements in the social sciences and humanities areas, whether or not there is a direct match with SPU's general education courses.

Associate of Applied Sciences-Transfer

Students who have earned, prior to matriculation at SPU, an Associate of Applied Science Transfer degree, are eligible to apply for admission to the Professional Studies program. Students in this program follow an alternative degree curriculum. General Education requirements may be satisfied through transfer classes reviewed on a course-by-course basis. Students admitted to this program complete an academic minor at SPU and earn a “Professional Studies” major.  Generally, these students enter SPU with 90 credits and junior standing, which exempts them from University Foundations 1000.

Oregon Transfer Degrees

The associate degrees from Oregon that transfer directly to SPU to fulfill University Core and Exploratory Curriculum requirements are the Associate of Arts/Oregon Transfer (AA/OT) degree and the Associate of Science/Oregon Transfer Degree-Business (AS/OT-B). Students who have earned one of these degrees prior to matriculation at SPU will enter with all University Core and Exploratory Curriculum requirements fulfilled, as well as proficiency requirements in English composition and foreign language*. Generally, students will enter with 90 credits and junior standing, which exempts them from University Foundation 1000.

*Unless foreign language proficiency is a requirement for the student's major or minor.

California IGETC Curriculum and Associate Degrees

Students transferring from California junior colleges must complete the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) and an associate degree in order to transfer to SPU with University Core and Exploratory Curriculum requirements fulfilled, as well as proficiency requirements in foreign language* and English composition. Generally, these students will enter with 90 credits and junior standing, which exempts them from University Foundation 1000.

*Unless foreign language proficiency is a requirement for the student's major or minor.

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If SPU determines that the institution's credits are acceptable, specific credits may be transferred with the following limitations and conditions:

1. Only college-level academic courses will be transferred. Vocational, technical, and practicum/internship courses will be transferred only with faculty approval.
2. To be accepted, a course must have received a grade of C (2.0) or better.
3. Only courses of at least 2 quarter credits will transfer (except physical education, selected computer, and applied music).
4. The cumulative GPA of transferable courses must be 2.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).
5. Courses may be applied toward Exploratory Curriculum or University Core requirements if course content is comparable to that of SPU courses that fulfill these categories, as determined by designated faculty members.
6. A maximum of 15 credits in biblical studies/theology/church history may be accepted by the University, as elective credits only.  No credits may be applied to University Foundations requirements. 
7. Application of credits to major requirements is a determination made by faculty in the individual discipline.
8. The maximum number of credits transferred, when combined with credit for community and technical college courses and testing programs, will not exceed 90.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Transfer

1. Students have the right to clear, accurate, and current information about their transfer-admission requirements, transfer-admission deadlines, degree requirements, and transfer policies that include course equivalencies.
2.  Transfer and direct-entry students have the right to expect comparable standards for regular admission to programs and comparable program requirements.
3.  Students have the right to seek clarification regarding their transfer evaluation and may request the reconsideration of any aspect of that evaluation.  In response, the college will follow established practices and processes for reviewing its transfer credit decisions.
4.  Students who encounter other transfer difficulties have the right to seek resolution.  Each institution will have a defined process for resolution that is published and readily available to students.
5.  Students have the responsibility to complete all materials required for admission and to submit the application on or before the published deadlines.
6.  Students have the responsibility to plan their courses of study by referring to the specific published degree requirements of the college or academic program in which they intend to earn a bachelor’s degree.
7.  When a student changes a major or degree program, the student assumes full responsibility for meeting the new requirements.

Rights and Responsibilities of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Regarding Transfer

1. Colleges and universities have the right and authority to determine program requirements and course offerings in accordance with their institutional missions. 
2. Colleges and universities have the responsibility to communicate and publish their requirements and course offerings to students and the public, including information about student transfer rights and responsibilities. 
3. Colleges and universities have the responsibility to communicate their admission and transfer related decisions to students in writing (electronic or paper).

SPU considers the University Foundations requirements to be at the heart of its approach to higher education. Therefore, each transfer student is expected to complete these requirements at SPU. Transfer students with junior or senior standing upon admission will complete 10 credits in Foundation studies with 5 credits in UFDN 3001 Christian Scriptures, followed by 5 credits in UFDN 3100 Christian Theology. (Students who have just completed the DTA associate degree through the Running Start Program are expected to complete at least one quarter at SPU before enrolling in UFDN 3001.) Each transfer student with freshman or sophomore standing upon admission will complete the full 15-credit requirement by completing UFDN 1000 Christian Formation, UFDN 2000 Christian Scriptures, and UFDN 3100 Christian Theology.

If a transfer student has taken Bible or theology courses at a member institution of the Christian College Consortium, up to 10 credits may be accepted toward the fulfillment of the University Foundations requirement. Transfer of credit toward Foundation requirements from any other regionally accredited Christian college or ABHE-accredited Bible school may be granted only by petition process.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

SPU welcomes international student applications. The goal of the international student program is to provide educational opportunities for qualified students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. SPU seeks to admit students who would most benefit from the distinctives of the institution. An international student is considered to be anyone who is not a citizen, permanent resident, or naturalized citizen of the United States. 

Application procedures for international students:

• Application: Complete the Common Application or Application and submit it to Undergraduate Admissions along with the $50 nonrefundable application fee and the SPU supplement.
• English Language Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency by taking the (TOEFL) or the (IELTS) exam. On the TOEFL exam applicants must score 79 or higher on the Internet-based test (iBT), or 550 or higher on the paper-based test (pBT), or 213 or higher on the computer-based test (cBT). The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 6.0. The other option is to complete the (ACE), which is housed on the SPU campus. Students must receive a full recommendation from the ACE Language Program for admission to the University. Students who receive a full recommendation are not required to submit a TOEFL score.
• Transcripts: Send official transcript(s) to SPU. We need certified, official transcripts from all the courses you’ve taken at secondary schools and universities. All transcripts must have the official stamp or seal from the issuing institution and must be sent directly by the school to SPU in a sealed envelope. Transcripts must be in English.
•  Students who, at the time of application, have completed fewer than 45 transferable quarter credits or 30 semester units after graduating from high school, must submit an official high school leaving certificate/diploma.
• Submit the (PDF) and official bank statement (in U.S. dollars). To satisfy visa application requirements, international students must demonstrate adequate funds to cover their educational and living expenses for their intended period of study at SPU. Your financial sponsor(s) must submit an official copy of his or her current bank statements or a letter from an authorized bank official on bank stationary to document funds currently available for the first year of study. This document must be written in English and described in U.S. dollars. Financial assistance is available only to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and naturalized citizens.

SAT/ACT exams. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ does not require the or for international freshmen. However, scores do enhance an application and sufficiently high verbal scores may exempt you from completing the TOEFL exam.

Transferring international credits. International students interested in transferring college-level coursework from foreign universities are strongly encouraged to have their college or university transcripts evaluated by a professional credential agency. SPU accepts professional transcript evaluations from agencies recognized by NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services), such as and (AACRAO).

Application Deadlines. International students follow the same for all students.

Students who intend to enter directly from schools in foreign countries must have a grade point average equivalent to a 3.0 in the grading system used at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. 

Graduates of high schools in countries where the school system provides for less than 12 years of instruction before college are expected to complete at least 12 years of schooling in their own country before being admitted to SPU. Students may receive college credit for A-level exams if their marks are very high.

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Non-Matriculated International Students
Undergraduate international students may take no more than 45 quarter credits toward a degree before being formally admitted to the University, and post-baccalaureate students are limited to 15 such credits. Non-matriculated students (those who have not been formally admitted to the University) are expected to submit an acceptable official TOEFL score (a minimum score of 550 for the paper version of the test or 213 for the computer-based test or 79 on the iBT) or IELTS score (a minimum score of 6.0 is required) to , and must pay for their courses at the point of registration.

Students seeking to enroll in courses at SPU while attended another institution must also submit a letter of permission from their host institution. SPU welcomes international students and encourages them to seek full admission to the University at the earliest opportunity.

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U.S. Residents and Citizens Who Are Non-native English Speakers
Students whose first language is not English and who wish to enter SPU directly from high school or to transfer from another institution must demonstrate English proficiency. This may be demonstrated in a number of ways, including submitting a satisfactory Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I) Verbal score or TOEFL score or IELTS score.

TO ACCEPT AN OFFER OF ADMISSION

Applicants will receive a letter of their acceptance/denial to the University. To accept an offer of admission, follow these steps:

1. Advance Payment. A $200 advance payment is the student's acknowledgment of intention to enroll. This payment should be submitted online through the. Payment received on or before communicated deadlines guarantees a place in the entering class and allows the student to register for classes. This payment is credited to the student's account and is applied toward the initial tuition payment. The advance payment should be submitted on or before May 1, the national candidates' reply date. Refunds are granted upon written request, but written requests must be received before May 1. Refunds are not granted if the request is received after May 1.
2. Housing Registration. Beginning in April, admitted undergraduates will be mailed detailed housing materials, including information on the housing application process and room deposit. Students admitted after April 1 will be sent a housing packet within two weeks of their admission date.
3. Health Record. Each student will receive a medical health history form, to be completed and returned to , once the Advance Payment is received. This medical history is required of students who are (1) entering SPU for the first time, (2) returning after an absence of more than one calendar year, or (3) have previously attended Summer Session(s) but are entering regular University classes for the first time. Health insurance is available to all matriculated students. Insurance information is available in and .

All international students are required to enroll in the University Student medical insurance plan. Any exceptions to this requirement require documentation of a comparable plan. Waivers may be obtained only at Health Services and must be completed by the 10th day of the quarter.

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Application for Re-Admission
If a student has been away from SPU for fewer than nine quarters after completing courses as a matriculated student, that student is still considered an “active” student at SPU. He or she may register for classes at SPU without completing paperwork for undergraduate admissions. Any transfer work completed during the student's absence must be submitted to Student Academic Services. The student will be responsible to complete the same degree requirements as expected upon his or her first quarter of matriculation at the University. An associate degree completed while a student is considered “active” at SPU will not be recognized.

Students who would like to re-enroll after nine quarters (two years) have passed must submit all new application materials. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the student if additional credentials need to be submitted.

Admission will be governed by the policies regulating the admission of the level the student is reactivating under (a student who was admitted to SPU out of high school and is reactivating after attending another institution is now considered a transfer student.) Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who have interrupted their study at SPU for more than two calendar years will graduate under the requirements listed in the Undergraduate Catalog current at the time of re-entry. Class standing will be recalculated to include all credits earned and transfer credits accepted prior to readmission.

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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

The University assists with program access through a variety of services for students with disabilities. Any student requiring special assistance should contact in the Center for Learning at 206-281-2475 to make arrangements for an intake interview to determine the level of assistance needed. Students are required to provide documentation of the nature of their disability at that time.

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Orientation/New Student Advising

All new undergraduate students, including transfer students, receive initial advisement and register for classes as part of before the first quarter of matriculation.

This is a one-day program that provides students with the opportunity to confer with an advisor about the selection of classes, register for classes, receive an official campus card (), and make financial arrangements.

Once students have completed the program, they will be prepared to go through Orientation/Welcome Week in the fall. Students who enter ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ in Winter Quarter or Spring Quarter meet individually with an undergraduate academic counselor to select and register for their first quarter of classes.

Orientation/Welcome Week
New Student Orientation sessions are held each quarter. Autumn Quarter includes four days of orientation to the academic and social community of SPU. Brief orientation sessions are offered Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter.

All of these sessions are designed to help new students prepare for the academic, spiritual, and social life at SPU. They also offer opportunities for students to become better acquainted with the University and its programs of study, and to meet faculty and classmates. Attendance at orientation is required and provides students with the essential information for a successful transition to University life. [Back to top]

POST-BACCALAUREATE ADMISSION

Students who have been awarded a baccalaureate degree and wish to complete a second undergraduate degree may apply through Undergraduate Admissions.

Required materials for admission consideration include a completed and signed Common Application for , a $50 non-refundable application fee, one Instructor Evaluation addressing academic ability, an official copy of the final transcript from the institution that granted the baccalaureate degree (showing the granted degree), and any additional transcripts showing post-baccalaureate work.

While SPU may recognize a bachelor's degree from a school that holds accreditation from the ABHE (Association for Biblical Higher Education), the state of Washington does not recognize these institutions when issuing teaching certificates. Therefore, post-baccalaureate students admitted to SPU from institutions that are not regionally accredited must complete an additional bachelor's degree or a master's degree along with the teacher certification program if they wish to obtain teacher certification for the state of Washington.

Note: SPU graduates do not need to submit an Instructor Evaluation. Only transcripts reflecting work at other institutions must be submitted.

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