The Admissions committee weighs each student's overall academic record evidenced by grades received, standardized test scores, class rank, extracurricular profile, and the high school counselor recommendation. In addition, an essay or graded paper may be submitted for consideration in the admissions process. An on campus interview is highly encouraged for all students. Research has shown that the combination of high school curriculum strength and grades received are the strongest predictors of academic success in college. A student's performance in previous academic course work is the most important academic component in our review for admission.
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.
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.
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
Mathematic s 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.
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. If applicable, arrange to take and submit the results of one of the following examinations: the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board, or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Consult our website or speak with an Admissions Counselor about specific program requirements. Applicants who have been out of high school for more than two years are not required to take either of the above standardized tests.
4. When the application for admission, the official secondary school transcript, and the results of the SAT or ACT are received, the student's credentials are reviewed. Applicants are then notified of the action taken.
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.
Students who carry fewer than twelve semester hours of credit are classified as part-time students. They must fulfill all admission requirements.
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).
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. Applicants should contact the Academic Advisement Office to register for courses as a non-degree student.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
This program is for qualified high school juniors who may be accepted into Daemen's freshman class after the completion of their junior year. They will also have an opportunity to reserve a place for the Fall 2008 semester through this program. To be considered, a student must submit the following to Daemen College Admissions Office: an application, a high school transcript showing the final grades for the junior year, SAT or ACT scores, and the recommendation of a guidance counselor.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
