Admissions Checklist

Fairmont State University
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN

• Application for Admission
• Official high school transcript or GED (sent by high school or Department of Education)
• ACT or SAT Scores
  • At least a 2.0 high school GPA and an 18 ACT composite or 870 SAT composite (SAT combined Critical Reading and Math scores)
    - or-
    At least a 3.0 high school GPA and SAT or ACT composite regardless of score (Fairmont State may conditionally admit students who do not meet the basic admissions standards.)
• College transcript (if college credit was earned during high school)
• Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)

TRANSFERS

• Application for Admission
• College transcript (from accredited institution(s); must have 2.0)
• Official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores if there are fewer than 24 earned credit hours being transferred
• Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)

POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENT (seeking another degree)

• Application for Admission
• Official college transcript(s)
• Immunization record - Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) (if born after January 1, 1957)

Non Degree Seeking
(applicants with less than 15 hours who are not seeking a degree)

• Application for Admission
• Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT (current high school student) must meet the following criteria:

• Application for Admission
• Completed his/her junior year of high school curriculum
• Current high school grade point average of 3.0
• Recommendation letter from the high school principal
• Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENT (not seeking another degree)

• Application for Admission
• Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

TRANSIENT STUDENT (students enrolled at another school and returning to that institution)

• Application for Admission
• Course Approval Form (from your Registrar's Office) - or - Official transcript (must have “C” average)
• Proof of pre-requisite (see catalog)

International Students

• Application for Admission (Must be received at least six weeks prior to semester start date)
• Certified (official) English translation of your high school transcript
• Official TOEFL scores of at least 173 (Computer based) or 61 (Internet based) (Obtain TOEFL information from the nearest U.S. Consulate)
• ACT or SAT Scores
• Certified (official) English translation of your college or university transcript
• Health form signed by a physician approved by U.S. Consular Authority (proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR))
• Proof of financial support for the period of expected attendance
• Proof of health insurance coverage
• Meet requirements of the institution

Competitive Programs
Some programs have specific application deadlines and limited admission. Refer to those noted with an asterisk on pages 4 & 5 of the application. A completed file for a competitive/selective program may include:

• Application for Admission
• Program Application
• Non-refundable program application fee
• Official test scores (varies by program)
• Official high school transcript or Official GED scores
• Official college transcript from each institution attended
• Seventh semester grades for high school applicants
• Prerequisites (see catalog)
• Nursing applicants only, TEAS test
• Nursing applicants only, LPN transcript and copy of license if applicable