ADMISSIONS

 

Admissions Policy

 

Beginning with the class entering in the fall 2009, Daemen College will no longer require applicants to submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT) as part of the admission application. Our decision to make test scores optional reflects our commitment to enrolling students who reflect intellectual curiosity, persistence in reaching a goal, talent, motivation, and determination to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. We rely on high school GPA, transcripts (including grade performance and rigor of courses selected), extracurricular activities, class rank, and counselor or teacher recommendations in making our admission decisions.  We value strong writing skills, a solid secondary school program, and a student’s potential for making an important contribution to our campus community. We will also give careful consideration to applications from students whose preparation is unusual and who can provide strong recommendations as to their ability to succeed in a college program of study.

 

Persons who desire application materials or wish to arrange for an interview and tour should contact the Office of Admissions, Daemen College, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, New York 14226. Telephone: (716) 839-8225. Toll-free: 1-800-462-7652 or visit our website: www.daemen.edu/admissions.

 

College Requirements

 

Applicants for admission must possess, or be candidates for, a high school diploma, or must have received satisfactory scores in a high school equivalency examination.

 

Students who have been home schooled are requested to provide appropriate evidence of equivalency of high school education. Typically, this will be documentation in the form of possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or written attestation by the superintendent of schools in the student’s public school district of residence that the student has completed an appropriate program of home instruction. Appropriate documentation is also needed to establish eligibility for financial aid. All home-schooled students should discuss their particular situation with financial aid and admissions counselors.

 

If an applicant is approved admission to Daemen College and is currently a student, it will be understood that such admission has been granted on a provisional basis until all final records have been reviewed and found to be in accordance with Daemen’s admission requirements.

 

Departmental Requirements

 

Unless a course of study is listed below, a general high school academic program meets entrance requirements.

 

Art — Portfolio

Biology — Trigonometry* and Chemistry

Business Administration — Trigonometry*

Foreign Languages: French or Spanish — three years of a language or interview with Department Chair

Mathematics — Trigonometry*

Natural Science — Trigonometry* and Chemistry

Physical Therapy — Trigonometry* and Chemistry

Physician Assistant — Trigonometry* and Chemistry

Psychology — Trigonometry*

 

* Trigonometry is highly recommended: those who have not completed Trigonometry will be required to take an entry-level mathematics course.

 

Application Procedure for New Freshmen

 

Applications are reviewed throughout the year beginning in October.

 

1.         Request an application for admission. Complete and file the application with the Office of Admissions, Daemen College, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, New York 14226. A visit to the Daemen campus is strongly recommended. Please write or call the Office of Admissions at (716) 839-8225 or toll free, 1-800-462-7652, to arrange an appointment for an interview and campus tour or visit our website: www.daemen.edu/admissions.

 

2.         Ask high school guidance counselor to forward transcripts directly to Daemen College, Office of Admissions.

 

3.         Decide whether or not you want to submit your SAT or ACT test scores or other documents such as scores from AP, IB, college credit, writing sample and personal statement as part of your application. (See Admissions Policy above)

 

4.         To be complete, all applications must include the following documents:

 

            a. A completed Daemen College application;

            b. An official secondary school transcript;

            c. An official school profile produced by the secondary school counseling staff;

            d. Letter(s) of recommendation from one or more of your academic teachers.

 

AND

 

Standardized test scores OR one or more of the following (for those who choose not to submit test scores):

 

a. Advanced Placement (AP) scores and/or AP courses in progress;                      

b. International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores and/or IB courses in progress;       

c. College credit courses offered on a college campus and taught by college faculty;     

d. College credit courses offered by the secondary school and taught by college approved faculty;

e. Writing sample (a graded paper, essay test or SAT writing score);

f. Personal statement regarding unusual circumstances and letter of recommendation.

 

 

5.         When the application for admission is complete the student’s credentials are reviewed. Applicants are

then notified of the admission decision.

 

Transfer Students

 

Transfer students who have attended two-year or four-year colleges and who have a college average of at least “C” are eligible to apply for admission. Transfer applicants must submit an application for admission and, if needed to assess credit equivalency, a copy of the catalogs from previous institutions attended. They must have final, official high school and college transcripts, indicating honorable dismissal from the college last attended, sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Students possessing a college degree (Associate or higher) need not send a high school transcript.

 

Transfer students who are admitted from colleges authorized by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to offer degrees and/or accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting body may anticipate that coursework will be considered for transfer. In addition to the minimum grade requirement of C (C- and lower is not acceptable), the acceptance of transfer credit is based upon course content and the specific curricular requirements of the program in which a student wishes to matriculate. Based on the credit evaluation, the transfer student will be placed at the appropriate level. Credit evaluations are completed after the student’s acceptance to the College.

 

Part-Time Students

 

Students who carry fewer than twelve semester hours of credit are classified as part-time students. They must fulfill all admission requirements.

 

Conditional Admit Students

 

Students admitted conditionally show evidence of academic promise and potential: the College is committed to facilitating their successful transition to college and will work with students to develop essential academic skills through personalized advisement and support from our academic advisement and learning centers. Conditionally admitted students may take a maximum of four to five courses per semester, as recommended by their advisor. Conditional admit students will be considered regularly admitted students upon their achievement of a minimum 2.3 GPA after a full semester of college course work (including any required non-credit-bearing work).

 

Non-Degree Students

 

Students who wish to enroll in courses to supplement professional backgrounds or to enrich their personal lives, but who do not plan to matriculate for a Bachelor’s degree, enroll as non-degree students. Non-degree students must meet all academic standards for enrollment in courses. Applicants should contact the Academic Advisement Office to register for courses as a non-degree student. Non-degree students whose performance is below acceptable standards will not be permitted to continue to enroll in courses.

 

Cross-Registered Students

 

Students from WNY Consortium of Higher Education colleges or universities who wish to attend Daemen College for the purpose of transferring earned credits to their parent institutions must provide a cross-registration form - which is obtained from their parent institution.

 

Readmission

 

Students who have left the College and who desire to return are not automatically readmitted. If they have officially withdrawn, they must file an application for readmission and, if appropriate, submit official transcripts of any subsequent college level courses taken. Students who have taken an official Leave of Absence may return without submitting an application for readmission. A student returning from a Leave of Absence or accepted for readmission following a withdrawal must meet all requirements in force at the time of the student’s return to the College.

 

Veterans

 

Veterans who apply for admission must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. To initiate the application procedure, the veteran should contact the Office of Admissions to arrange for a personal interview. Veterans who wish to study under the GI Bill should consult the Veterans Administration’s Regional Office. The veteran personally pays the tuition and then receives monthly payments from the V.A. Veterans’ enrollment certifications are processed by the Registrar’s Office. All veterans planning to obtain educational allowances through the Veterans Administration must record their intentions with the Registrar’s Office for each certification period. Failure to comply may result in loss of benefits. Students applying for Veterans’ benefits at Daemen College for the first time should make application to the Veterans Administration in advance of college registration. Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. DAEMEN COLLEGE IS APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRAINING OF VETERANS AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PERSONS.

 

ConAp (Concurrent Admissions Program)

 

Daemen College is a member of the Concurrent Admissions Program in conjunction with the U.S. Army. Admission to Daemen College is concurrent with enlistment in the Army. Actual enrollment is deferred until the active duty soldier has completed his or her enlistment. Interested students may contact the Admissions Office for more information about this program.

 

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

 

Daemen College has a special cross-registration arrangement with Canisius College for students desiring to enroll in military science courses and earn an officer’s commission through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army ROTC) program (see page 121). For more details on this program, contact the Daemen College Admissions Office.

 

Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program

 

This state and College sponsored program is designed for New York State residents who lack the normal credentials for college admission, but who have the potential for academic success. To be eligible for the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program, applicants must have a high school or equivalency diploma and financial need. Special documentation of income is required in order to establish economic eligibility in accordance with state guidelines.

 

Students with Disabilities

 

Daemen College does not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in programs, activities, or services offered. The College is committed to compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act. The College campus and buildings provide access for physically disabled students. All students must be able to communicate in a manner which will allow instructors to evaluate their course performance. Students or applicants with disabilities who have any questions concerning the College’s nondiscrimination policy or who request consideration of accommodations with respect to admission or course participation should consult the College’s policy on Accommodation of Student with Disabilities (p.143).

 

International Students

 

Criteria for admission include all those listed above. In addition, international students for whom English is a non-native language must submit a minimum score of 500 on the written or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Students receiving scores lower than 500/173 will need to complete an Intensive English Program at Daemen or another institution with which it has a formal agreement prior to regular admission. For information concerning the TOEFL, contact: TOEFL, Box 899. Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA. Information about registration for the test may be obtained by writing to TOEFL Program, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540.

 

College Program for High School Students

 

This program is for academically qualified juniors and seniors who are recommended by their school counselors. They may take a maximum of two college courses per term while enrolled in a regular high school program. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions.

 

Advanced Placement

 

High school students who have completed studies in an Advanced Placement program at their high school may be eligible to receive academic credit for these college level studies. A minimum score of three (3) on the Advanced Placement examinations (administered by the College Entrance Examination Board) must be earned in order for credit to be granted. Further information is available from the Office of the Registrar.

 

Credit by Examination

 

Daemen participates in programs through which applicants can receive college credit for competencies developed outside the formal classroom. Enrolled students who score successfully on select college proficiency examinations offered by the New York State Education Department or the College Board may receive credit applicable to a degree at Daemen. In order to have examination scores reviewed for the possible granting of credit, students must have official transcripts/grade reports submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the examination source. Further information on acceptable exams and scores may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Further information on exams may be obtained by contacting Excelsior College Examinations, 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-5159, www.regents.edu or the College-Level Examination Program, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, New Jersey 08541- 6600, www.collegeboard.com.

 

Veterans of the armed services may receive credit for satisfactory scores received on tests administered by the United States Armed Forces Institute and for their military educational experiences as recommended by the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experience.

 

Credit for Educational Programs in Non-Collegiate Organizations

 

Credit will also be granted for educational programs in non-collegiate organizations as published by the New York State Education Department; the amount of credit granted depends upon course content and the Daemen degree program in which a student wishes to matriculate. Daemen College also awards academic credit for learning through these extramural experiences as part of its Credit for Learning from Life Experience (CLLE) program, described in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

 

Developmental Courses and Placement

 

Student records are used to help determine placement in mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, English, and composition courses. Students may also request to take a placement examination.

 

Daemen offers developmental support, either through tutorial services or through formal courses, for students who lack the necessary preparation for college-level work in English and mathematics. Courses are available in pre-algebra, basic algebra, reading, grammar, and rhetoric. If developmental work is required, a student must enroll immediately in the appropriate course sequence or be placed in the appropriate tutorial, and must remain enrolled until satisfactory completion. In cases where this requirement would result in a first semester freshman’s inability to maintain satisfactory academic progress for eligibility for student aid, the student is permitted to modify the scheduling of developmental coursework under the direction of his or her advisor and subject to the approval of the Associate Dean of the College.

 

Health Record

 

The Student Health Form is mailed to accepted students and must be completed by the applicant and a physician. The Health Form should be returned to the Health Services Office immediately, since registration cannot be completed until this is done. All students taking 4 or more credits, whether full-time or part-time, must file the Daemen College Health Services Form prior to registering for classes. Failure to return the Health Form will result in delay of completing registration. If applicable, the student must also meet any health-related requirements specific to his/her academic program. Compliance with all New York State regulations regarding immunization is required. The health form details what is required as well as what is acceptable proof of immunity.

 

Orientation

 

New students are introduced to campus life through an intensive orientation program which is offered during the summer. The purpose of the Summer Orientation Program is to provide new students and their families with an all-inclusive introduction to Daemen College that will ease their transition into the academic and social community of the institution. The Program provides students and their families with greater access to the services, information, and assistance needed to best prepare them for their progression into the College. Orientation sessions include social events as well as seminars and discussion groups conducted by upperclassmen, administrators, and faculty. Orientation events offer the incoming student an opportunity to meet new friends, to meet with the faculty, and to become acquainted with College personnel and campus facilities.

 

Alcohol and Drug Policy

 

Daemen College provides an informational workshop on Drug and Alcohol abuse that explains the College’s policy and stresses prevention. The workshop is open to students, faculty and staff. Consult the Student Handbook and the “Drug-Free School and Workplace Program” booklet for a complete description of the policy.