High School Course Recommendations | Admission Procedure | Admission on Probation
International Student Admission | Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students
Admission to St. Gregory’s University is considered to be a privilege rather than a right. The University does not discriminate against any individual because of age, sex, race, marital status, physical disability or religious affiliation.
St. Gregory’s is committed to the "education of the whole person in the context of a Christian community in which students are encouraged to develop a love of learning and to live lives of balance, generosity, and integrity." St. Gregory’s is interested in students who are looking for this type of opportunity and show the necessary academic promise. Careful consideration is given to each application. Important factors that are considered include the student’s high school and/or college record, achievement on college entrance exams, class rank, desirable traits of character and personality and the interests and goals of the applicant in relation to the programs of study offered by the University. In order for a student to be admitted to the University, students must meet two of the following three minimal admissions criteria:
1) 2.75 High School Cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale);
2) 21 on the ACT or 990 on the SAT;
3) Class rank in the upper half of graduating class.
NOTE: SGU recommends students take the writing part of the ACT but it is not required. We will look at the writing component as additional information in the admissions process; but it will not be calculated in the score requirement of an ACT score of 21 or above. This writing score will be useful for your initial academic advising. Similarly, on the SAT we will look at the writing component but it will not be used when evaluating the score of a 990 or above; only the critical reading and math sections will be used.
Students who do not meet these criteria are encouraged to apply and may be considered for admission.
The Admissions Committee will give preference to those applicants whose evidence of academic fitness and professional promise indicates that they are fully qualified to study at St. Gregory’s University, to succeed as degree candidates, develop the competencies to be a member of the 21st century workforce, and acquire the skills necessary to become a contributing member of society.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request any additional information before a decision for admission is made. Providing false or incomplete information on the application for admission may result in a denial of admission or revocation of enrollment. Students who have been admitted to the University, and for whom academic success can be reasonably predicted, are eligible to enroll at St. Gregory’s University. The University has the right to deny admissions.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS ▲
A broad preparatory academic program including 16 academic units are recommended for admissions to St. Gregory’s University. It is recommended that the following courses be included in the high school curriculum:
English: 4 units excluding speech or journalism
Mathematics: 3 units; including 2 units of algebra; and 1 unit of geometry
Social Studies: 3 units; including 1 unit of world history; 1 unit of state history and civics; and 1 unit of
U.S. History
Foreign Language: 2 units of one language
Science: 2-3 units of science, at least one of which should be a lab science
See "Advanced Standing and Credit by Examination" in the section on Academic Regulations for information receiving academic credit for previous learning.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE ▲
First-Time Freshmen must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
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Entering Freshmen should submit an official 6th or 7th semester high school transcript or GED certificate. The student’s high school counselor or principal should send an official copy of the transcript to the Office of Admissions of St. Gregory’s University. An official final high school transcript with graduation date posted must be received prior to the start of classes.
Applicants who do not hold a high school diploma may be admitted if they present:
GED test scores; Transcripts of all high school work attempted; ACT score of 21 or 990 on the SAT; and complete a personal interview with the Director of Admissions.
Entrance Tests
All incoming freshmen are required to take either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The results are helpful in counseling and placement and can assist the student’s chance of receiving an academic scholarship. Test scores should be sent to St. Gregory’s University. The ACT code for St. Gregory’s is 3432; the SAT code is 6621. Minimum scores required for entrance are as follows: ACT-18, SAT-800.
NOTE: The writing component of the ACT and SAT are recommended but not required and will not enter into the minimal score needed.
Home Study
St. Gregory’s University welcomes students who complete their studies in a home-school. These students should complete the guidelines listed above. The applicant must submit a transcript that is signed by the registrar; in cases of home study this is usually the parent, and shows the course of study that the student undertook. The students must complete a personal interview with the Director of Admissions before an admissions decision will be made.
Transfer Students
Transfer students seeking admission to St. Gregory’s University must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average from an accredited institution of higher education and must be in good standing from the institution last attended. In addition, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
College Transcripts
An official transcript from each institution attended is required. Students should request that an official transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions; and
High School Transcripts
An official high school transcript is also required for transfer students who have completed fewer than 30 hours of college credit.
Transfer Recommendation Form
This form must be completed and sent to the Admissions Office at St. Gregory’s University from the Dean of Students at the most recently attended university. Students ineligible to return to the school most recently attended will not be considered for admission until at least one semester has elapsed since the last term attended. (Summer terms will not be considered an intervening semester.)
Transfer of credit policies
Appropriate course credits earned at accredited collegiate institutions or at internationally recognized foreign universities will transfer to the University. Some courses may not transfer depending on 1) whether they fit into the particular curriculum and academic focus of the division into which the student is transferring and 2) whether they are comparable or equivalent to courses offered by that division. Not all divisions of the University will accept all courses. Some courses may be accepted, but not satisfy any degree requirements, and so not reduce the number of courses a student must complete at St. Gregory’s. Students should plan their program carefully with an advisor so that their coursework will be appropriate to the program they plan to enter. All attempted credits whatever the outcome, must be reported on the student’s application and will be considered in our review. A student may not, in the interest of "making a fresh start," fail to report courses taken at other institutions for which a less-than-satisfactory grade was received. The grades of previous courses will be calculated in a student’s grade point average.
Readmission to the University
Students seeking readmission to St. Gregory’s University must complete a readmissions form if more then one semester has elapsed since their last term of attendance at St. Gregory’s.
Students who have attended another institution since last attending St. Gregory’s must submit an official transcript from each school attended. Readmission will be determined after an evaluation of the transfer work is complete.
Students who left St. Gregory’s University on either academic or disciplinary suspension may not apply for readmission until one academic year has elapsed. After this time, application may be made. The University will review the application and the grounds upon which the student left to determine if readmission will be granted.
Unclassified Students
Students may enroll at St. Gregory’s University for purposes of personal enrichment, professional growth or transferring to another institution. Such students will be designated as unclassified students.
Unclassified students who do not plan to seek a degree at St. Gregory’s are not required to meet the admissions requirements specified for degree-seeking students. Unclassified students may earn a maximum of 12 credit hours at St. Gregory’s. Students who exceed the 12-hour limit will be required to submit all the documentation specified for degree-seeking students. To apply for admission, unclassified students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
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Students should submit an official transcript of the last school attended (high school or college).
ADMISSION ON PROBATION ▲
Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria stated in this catalog may be granted regular or conditional admission (probationary status). In order to be considered for admission, applicants must:
A. Submit at least two recommendation forms completed by teachers, counselors, coach
or other school official.
B. Write and submit a 200-500 word essay about how you will be academically successful
at St. Gregory’s;
C. Provide any additional documentation which displays academic promise.
Once items A, B, and C are complete, the student will schedule a personal interview with the Director of Admissions. Following the interview, the Director of Admissions will make a recommendation to the Admissions Committee for admission decision.
Students admitted conditionally must do the following:
A. Enroll in no more than 12 credit hours (plus developmental reading, if needed) for their
first term of attendance; and
B. Achieve a minimum 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the first 12 credit hours of
St. Gregory’s course work.
The above guidelines must be met in order to continue beyond the first semester at St. Gregory’s and be removed from probationary status. Failure to meet the above requirements may result in dismissal from the University.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION ▲
St. Gregory’s welcomes students from around the world. The University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students. International students are processed by the International Office. Applications and information may be obtained by writing:
International; St. Gregory’s University; 1900 West MacArthur; Shawnee, OK 74804 U.S.A.;
(Telephone: 011 (405) 878-5177).
To apply for admission, international students must submit the following:
Application for Admission
Complete and sign an international application form with a passport size photograph.
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Certified copies of all academic records. The term "certified copies" refers to academic records issued by a student’s previous school(s) with an official seal or stamp on the documents.
Statement of Financial Support
This statement should show support of at least $18,500 for a nine-month period. If any dependants are accompanying the applicant to the United States, an additional amount of $5,000 per year must be shown for support of the spouse and $2,000 for each child.
Entrance Scores
Original TOEFL score of 500 (CBT 173 or INT 61) or better; completion of on-campus SEI level 8, or completion of recognized language programs.
In addition to these requirements, international transfer students must provide a letter of good standing signed by the International Student Advisor at current institution to verify non-immigrant visa status.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ▲
Students attending high school may apply for concurrent enrollment if they meet the following requirements for admission:
High school seniors
Composite ACT score of 20 or higher, GPA of 2.50 or higher, and ranked in upper 50% of graduating class
High school juniors
Composite ACT score of 21 or higher and GPA of 3.00.
High school sophomores
Composite ACT score in the 99th percentile of their age group and GPA of 4.00.
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