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Application Procedure for New Freshmen
Applications are reviewed throughout the year beginning in October.
- 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.
- Ask high school guidance counselor to forward transcripts
directly to Daemen, Office of Admissions.
- 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). Applicants who have been out of high school
for more than two years are not required to take either of the
above standardized tests.
- 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.
Early Admission
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 2005 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.
College Program for High School Students
Academically qualified juniors and seniors who are recommended by
their school counselors 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 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.
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 — 3
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.
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.
International Students
International applicants for admission can either apply online or
request the International Student Application from the Office of
Admissions. All International candidates whose native language is
not English and whose previous education has not been predominantly
in English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Information about registration for the test may
be obtained by writing to TOEFL Program, Educational Testing Service,
Princeton, NJ 08540.
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 Accommoda-tion of Student
with Disabilities (p. 126).
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. Admitted as undeclared majors,
conditional admit students will be considered regularly admitted
students upon their achievement of a minimum 2.3 QPA 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. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office for entrance
requirements and an application for admission.
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 applications 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
inter view. 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.
Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAp)
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.
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 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.
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 and computer science courses. Student records
are also used to help determine placement in English and Composition.
Students may request to take a placement examination if they feel
that the use of their records would serve better in determining
placement. 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 Records
The Student Health Form is mailed to accepted students. It must
be completed by the applicant and a physician, and returned to the
Health Services Office immediately. 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.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Admission to the College is based on academic potential without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability,
national origin, veteran status, marital status, genetic predisposition
or carrier status. Any questions concerning the College’s
nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Associate Dean
of the College, who is the College’s Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Officer (Rm. 102, Duns Scotus Hall, telephone
839-8301).
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