College of St. Joseph

Undergraduate Admission Guidelines
The College of St. Joseph has a rolling admission policy. Although there is no application deadline, students should apply as early as possible. Applicants are considered for both the fall and spring semesters. Students who wish to apply for financial aid are reminded that the deadline in many states for filing a needs analysis document, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is March 1.

The applicant should submit the following to Admissions:

1. A completed application form with essay (download PDF of Undergraduate Application ) or submit online Undergraduate Application;
2. Two current letters of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, or academic advisor;
3. A nonrefundable application fee of $25; and
4. Official transcripts of all high school and college work. Transcripts of high school seniors and applicants who have graduated from high school in the last four years must include SAT and/or ACT scores. (Note: An official transcript is one that is sent directly to the College from another institution and bears the official seal of the school and/or the signature of an official.) If courses are in progress at the time of application, final high school or college transcripts must be submitted before the beginning of the student’s first semester. The College reserves the right to interview a candidate as part of the Admissions process.

In determining whether an applicant qualifies for admission, the Admissions Committee considers courses, grades, letters of recommendation, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular activities, as well as other factors that the College considers relevant. In this regard, the Admissions Committee looks for individuals possessing personal, social, moral and scholarly qualities that enable them to make a positive contribution to the quality of life on campus.

First Year Student Admission

The Admissions Committee looks for:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of Math (Algebra & Geometry)
• 2 years of Social Studies
• 2 years of Lab Science
• 5 academic electives
• Successful completion of the senior year and receipt of a high school diploma
• SAT I or ACT scores are required of first year applicants – Minimum GPA of 2.2 (For Education Program 2.7 GPA)

First Year Student Application Checklist:

1. Completed application form (Download PDF of Undergraduate Application ) or submit online Undergraduate Application.
2. Two letters of recommendation – one from a counselor, one from a teacher.
3. 200-400 word typed essay.
4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) scores.
5. All official High School transcripts.
6. A $25 non-refundable application fee