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Committed to supporting a diverse community of learners, Mount Ida College admits students of varied backgrounds, interests, and talents who project an ability to succeed through participation in the academic programs, leadership development opportunities, and support services offered by the College.
Applications for admission to Mount Ida College are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year for both fall and spring semester; candidates for dental hygiene are admitted for fall semester only.
Applicants should submit the following documents to the Admissions Office:
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Application form completed and signed along with $45.00 application fee; students are encouraged to apply online at www.mountida.edu.
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Official transcript from their high school or official copy of GED; students graduating from a Massachusetts public high school after 2002 are required to submit proof of successfully passing the MCAS based on standards put forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Official copy of SAT or ACT scores, if not provided on the high school transcript (see “Standardized Testing: SAT, ACT, and TOEFL” in this section of the Catalog for more information).
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Official copy of TOEFL scores if English is not applicant’s native language
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Minimum of one recommendation: guidance counselor, teacher, or personal recommendation
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Personal statement
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Official transcripts from each college attended along with relevant course descriptions
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List of current college courses in progress, if applicable
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In addition, the College reserves the right to require transfer applicants to submit the following: A letter from the dean of students of the college or university from the institution currently attended or most recently attended by the student, stating that the transfer applicant is/was in good standing and eligible to return to that institution.
In addition, international applicants must submit the following:
Additional credentials may be required for admission. Proof of high school graduation or equivalent is required prior to enrollment at the College.
Freshman Applicants
The College accepts and evaluates applications from high school graduates for direct admission to bachelor degree majors or associate degree majors, taking such items as the following into consideration: grades in high school and, if applicable, in college-level course work; prior academic record in relation to the degree level (baccalaureate or associate) and/or demands of a particular major; a personal statement or essay, letter(s) of recommendation; SAT or ACT (writing section recommended); personal interview (optional); extracurricular activities; and leadership, community service, and related life experiences.
It is strongly recommended that students applying as freshmen be enrolled in college-preparatory course work including, but not limited to:
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4 Carnegie units of English
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3 Carnegie units of mathematics
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3 Carnegie units of science (w/laboratory)
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2 Carnegie units of social science
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2 Carnegie units of foreign language
(Students applying to Applied Forensic Science, Biology, Pre-Dental Hygiene, and Veterinary Technology should complete high school biology and chemistry with labs; additional science courses are strongly recommended. Students applying to Management, Sports Management and Business Administration should complete algebra I & II and geometry; a senior level math is strongly recommended).
Transfer Applicants
Mount Ida College welcomes applications from transfer students from other four-year colleges or two-year institutions and from graduates with a two-year degree whose aspirations now include a baccalaureate degree. The College grants advanced standing for applicable courses completed with the requisite grades at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. In a select few cases, the College accepts transfer credit from institutions that are accredited by a specialized accrediting association.
Transfer students applying for admission will be evaluated based on their most current college course work as well as any previous credits attempted at an accredited college or university. In addition, the admissions committee may consider a transfer applicant’s cumulative academic record including high school performance. In order to qualify for admission to certain programs, transfer students may be required to complete pre-requisite course work at an accredited college or university. Final transcripts all educational institutions where the student has been previously enrolled must be submitted to the admissions office prior to a transfer student enrolling at Mount Ida College.
Certificate Applicants
Candidates interested in applying for admission to Continuing Education certificate programs are required to submit an application for admission, $45.00 application fee and, if applicable, proof of high school graduation (i.e. official high school transcript or official copy of GED test score report) and/or official copies of college transcripts. In some instances, candidates may be required to interview with faculty of the certificate program prior to being admitted to the program. See “Continuing Education/Summer Session” under Special Programs in the General Information section of this Catalog for information on certificate programs.
Part-time
Non-degree, non-matriculating:
Students interested in enrolling at Mount Ida College as first time to the College part-time, non-degree seeking candidates are required to register and enroll through the admissions office; admissions will assist you with your introduction to the College.
Degree seeking:
Part-time degree-seeking students who are applying to the College for the first time are required to meet all criteria and conditions for admission to the College. See the requirements under Freshman Admissions or Transfer Admissions as it applies to your current academic situation.
Advanced Placement and College Level Examination Programs of the College Board
Mount Ida College supports the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board. Please see “Advanced Placement Credit” policies in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Catalog.
International Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization
Mount Ida College recognizes the academic challenge inherent in the successful completion of course work in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Please see “Advanced Placement Credit” policies in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Catalog.
Students must have an official AP, IB, and/or CLEP transcript sent to Mount Ida College for advanced placement credits to be considered by the Office of the Registrar. Please note that in art and design subject areas, a portfolio may also be required to assist the art and design faculty in determining the exact course(s) for which any advanced credit should be considered.
SAT or ACT scores, will be required for all students seeking admission to a degree program at Mount Ida College, including students seeking an associate degree, international students, and transfer students who have earned fewer than 24 (23 credits or less) credits of college-level course work and transfer students with a CGPA below a 2.00.
Applicants who have graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma more than 10 years from the year of intended enrollment may waive the SAT/ACT requirement.
TOEFL, or other tests of English as a foreign language, will be required for all candidates for whom English is not their native language. In certain circumstances, students whose native language is not English may be exempt from submitting a TOEFL score.
The following conditions may excuse a student from submitting proof of English language proficiency:
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Student receives an appropriate score (410 or higher) on the SAT Verbal.
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Student receives a grade of C or higher in a college-level English course. (International students may waive the TOEFL requirement if the primary language of instruction at the college or university is English.)
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Student enrolls in and successfully completes ELS English-language school through EN12.
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Students who receive a TOEFL test score of 525 (197 computer-based/70 internet-based) or higher OR complete one or more of the above criteria may be eligible for full-time degree study at Mount Ida College.
Students who receive a TOEFL test score between 470 and 525 will be required to enroll in ESL-Plus at Mount Ida College. ESL-Plus allows students to enroll in English language skill development courses and two courses for their degree simultaneously. Additional testing for proof of proficiency may be required in order for a student to be cleared for full-time study.
Students applying to the College’s programs in Applied Forensic Science, Biology, and English will be evaluated for admission based upon higher standards than students for other majors at Mount Ida College. Students not admitted to the preferred program may be offered admission to an appropriate related program. After successful completion of the one semester, students may petition for change of program; approval of a petition for change of program is not guaranteed. (See “Program Change Policy” in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Catalog.)
Students applying for admission to the Funeral Home Management online degree completion program will be evaluated based on credentials submitted during the application process. Applicants for this program must submit the NEI Online Application located on the Mount Ida website. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must also submit a professional resume, proof of graduation from a funeral service program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) and licensure with a minimum of three years of active practice in funeral service.
An acceptance to the Guided Studies program may be granted to students whose potential for success is recognized by the College admissions committee. Guided Studies will help bridge the transition to college while allowing students to continue to develop the skills necessary for academic success. Students accepted to Guided Studies must demonstrate the ability to undertake college-level work in order to progress in their intended program of study. A signed agreement and a required program of academic support services facilitate the effort to pursue a college degree.
In order to successfully complete the Guided Studies program and transition to regular acceptance status, a student must:
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Meet the criteria required of first-year students.
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Achieve at least the minimum CGPA required for satisfactory academic progress, as outlined in the College Catalog, by the end of the Guided Studies semester.
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Attend a one-hour weekly Guided Studies Seminar.
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Attend tutoring sessions at the Academic Success Center if referred by an instructor.
Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program is limited to 24 new students per year. Because enrollment is selective, special admissions criteria and procedures are necessary to ensure that students who are accepted have the potential for successfully completing the program. A strong candidate will have completed a secondary school curriculum that includes English, algebra, one year of chemistry and biology, with laboratories in the same, and social studies. All applicants must have completed prerequisite coursework, including anatomy and physiology I & II and chemistry I & II with a grade of C or higher (16 credits), at a college or university prior to entering the program.
In addition, candidates will provide the following as supplement to all standard application policy and procedures:
- 20 or more hours of documented observation with a registered dental hygienist
- Proof of current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First-Aid
Successful completion of prerequisite course work and criteria does not guarantee admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
Pre-Dental Hygiene: An Option to Prepare for Possible Admission to Dental Hygiene
Students who are just graduating from high school and others desiring to prepare for possible admission to the Dental Hygiene Program may be given the option of full-time enrollment in a one-year Pre-Dental Hygiene Program to complete prerequisite courses as well as selected general education requirements that could be applied toward a degree in dental hygiene, should they later qualify for acceptance to the program.
A limited number of seats for the fall class in the Dental Hygiene program are reserved for students who complete all requirements of the Pre-Dental Hygiene program with the highest CGPA and meet all other requirements for admission in the program. Students must meet with the director of the Dental Hygiene program, who – if the program change meets with the director’s approval – will initiate the procedures for change of program for the student.
In some cases, a candidate for pre-dental hygiene or dental hygiene may be offered admission to the College as an undecided major. Students admitted to programs other than dental hygiene or pre-dental hygiene may pursue pre-requisite courses for consideration for a program change into dental hygiene. In such cases, however, all policies relating to a general change of program take precedence and admission to dental hygiene is not guaranteed.
Students offered admission to the College will receive a reply date with their acceptance packet (generally four to six weeks from their date of admission) in which to indicate their intent to enroll. Intent to enroll is indicated with a $300 tuition deposit (applied to the student financial account) and a completed Intent to Enroll form. Students may request an extension for intent to enroll until May 1 by contacting the Admissions Office.
Students admitted after April 1 for the fall semester and all students admitted for the spring semester will receive an intent to enroll deadline with their acceptance packet based upon an appropriate date required to return their form.
All students who submit their tuition deposit prior to May 1 for the fall semester, and decide not to enroll at the College, may request a deposit refund if the request is post-marked no later than May 1; deposits are non-refundable after May 1. Students enrolling for the spring semester must make a request for a deposit refund prior to the first day of classes in said semester. All deposit refund requests must be received in writing by the Admissions Office.
Deferring enrollment means that accepted students may hold their place at Mount Ida College and their major for a future semester. (Please note that financial aid awards and scholarships do not defer with enrollment. Students must apply for financial assistance for the semester that they intend to enroll.)
Accepted students wishing to defer their enrollment at Mount Ida College may do so for up to one year from the original intended semester of enrollment. Students must put in writing to the Admissions Office a request for deferment and submit a non-refundable tuition deposit of $300. (Note: The $300 deposit will be applied to the student’s financial account).
Accepted students may defer in order to engage in non-academic activities; students may not enroll in another institution of learning and defer enrollment at Mount Ida College. Once the written request is received, the Admissions Office will notify the student if the deferment has been approved.
Accepted students who wish to delay enrollment at Mount Ida College and attend another institution of learning but intend to enroll in the future must reactivate their application for admission. Students who reactivate their application will be evaluated for admission based on all relevant/required credentials, including any additional, new information.
For more information about deferring and/or reactivating an acceptance for admission to Mount Ida College, students should contact the Admissions Office.
Mount Ida College offers support programs for students with documented disabilities. A separate application to the learning disabilities support programs is available upon request from the Admissions Office or by checking the appropriate box on the admissions application form. Students interested in applying for these support programs should submit documentation describing the specific learning challenges. Testing must include current (administered within three years of application to the College) subtest scores of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-R) or a Woodcock Johnson III assessment and documentation of the specific disability by a professional diagnostician. Materials submitted are not used as part of the admissions decision but only for qualification and placement to the appropriate support program.
Note: The College reserves the right to rescind any offer of admission based on new information that contradicts the basis of the original offer of admission.
Note: All applicants who plan to apply for financial assistance should indicate their intention with a check mark on the appropriate section of the Application for Admission.
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