Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University’s dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship, and research.

This Committee reviews policies and procedures related to the area of enrollment management (admissions, retention, financial aid, and registration) and makes appropriate recommendations to the Academic Council and administration. This committee will forward all recommendations concerning changes to admission standards to the Academic Council.

Troy University seeks to admit students who possess the intellectual capacity, maturity, previous training, and motivation necessary for success in educational programs. Troy University welcomes applications from a variety of students including traditional college age students, adults who will combine their educational pursuits with work, or life-long learners who are simply seeking enrichment. Programs and courses are offered for full-time and part-time students, and are offered in a variety of formats and times including traditional day classes, night classes, and weekend classes. Programs or classes are also available online and through other alternative methods of educational delivery.

Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of proposed start dates. The University reserves the right to investigate and review the records of any applicant to determine the applicant’s eligibility to enroll.

All applicants who are graduates of accredited high schools must submit an official transcript showing graduation and a minimum of fifteen Carnegie units, with three or more units in English. Of the units presented, eleven must be in academic courses.

Beginning freshmen are defined as applicants who have attempted less than 24 credit hours of coursework at other colleges or universities.

A. Unconditional Admission

Beginning freshmen who are graduates from an accredited and /or state approved high school may be granted unconditional admission with proof of an acceptable test score (19 on the enhanced ACT or 910 on the SAT-1) and a minimum high school GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Students at least 21 years of age are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores.

B. Conditional Admission

Any applicant who does not qualify for unconditional admission may enroll at Troy University as a conditionally admitted student by meeting the following criteria:

If the high school GPA is less than 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale), the applicant must have a minimum composite score of 19 on the ACT or 910 on the SAT-1.

If the applicant’s composite score on the ACT is less than 19 (but at least 16) or less than 910 on the SAT-1 (but at least 780), the cumulative high school GPA must be at least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale).

If the transfer applicant’s GPA is at least a 1.70 to 1.99, conditional admission is granted. Students under a suspended status from a transferring institution are not eligible for admission.

Conditional admission must be cleared at the campus/site where conditional admission is granted.

The conditionally admitted student will be permitted to carry a maximum course load of 13 credit hours per semester (seven hours per accelerated semester) for a maximum of 24 hours of Troy University work.

Conditionally admitted students will be granted unconditional admission status within, or upon completion of, 24 semester credit hours at Troy University with an overall 2.00 GPA. Credits earned by a conditionally admitted student are recorded on the permanent record of the student and will apply, if applicable, toward a regular undergraduate degree program. Any conditional student who fails to attain a 2.00 GPA upon completion of 24 hours attempted at Troy University will be dropped from the program.

A conditionally admitted student whose academic performance results in being dropped from the program may appeal for readmission to the University, after a period of 12 months, through the campus-specific Conditional Appeals Committee (CAC) where the original conditional admission was granted. Students who have transferred to accredited universities after being dropped from the program and wish to return to Troy must apply for admission through the Office of Admissions.

C. Unclassified

Unclassified admission applies only to active duty military personnel or dependents of active duty military personnel. The status must be appealed to the Dean of Enrollment Management, or the appropriate campus designee, for unclassified admission status to Troy University.

To be designated an unclassified student, the military member/dependent must submit a valid military identification card at the time of application. Students attending under unclassified admission are not eligible for temporary admission and must submit all required documentation prior to completing the first semester (two accelerated semesters), or they will not be allowed to enroll in subsequent semesters or terms. No financial aid will be awarded by Troy University to students in this status.

The maximum load for an unclassified student is 13 credit hours (7 hours in an accelerated semester). In the event the final records indicate the student is not eligible for admission, the student shall be administratively withdrawn from all coursework for the semester/accelerated semester.

A student admitted under the unclassified admission status may move his or her academic program to any of the campuses of Troy University upon completion of one semester (two accelerated semesters) with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.

D. Other

• Early Admission
  
  Admission granted to the University concurrent with secondary school enrollment where academic credit is awarded only by the University. Applicants desiring early admission should be at least 10th graders in high school with at least a 20 ACT/ 950 SAT and a 3.00 GPA. Additionally, applicants must submit a letter from a school official authorizing their enrollment under this status.
• Dual Enrollment
  
  High school students enrolled in college courses in an attempt to concurrently receive college and high school credit for equivalent coursework. This program is a cooperative effort on the part of the various high schools and Troy University. Applicants desiring admission should be at least 10th graders in high school with at least a 20 ACT/950 SAT and a 3.00 GPA. Additionally, applicants must submit a letter from a school official authorizing their enrollment under this status.

Unconditional Admission - Master's Degree

To qualify for unconditional admission to a master's degree program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university. No test score or letter of recommendation is required for those who hold a master’s or higher degree from accredited institutions. All official transcripts must be provided.
   
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2. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. Students entering licensure and professional programs must meet specified grade point average requirements.
   
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3. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. (See Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Baccalaureate Degree Holders - Student Admission Requirements.)
   
   Note: Students seeking advanced degrees in teacher education programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
   
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4. Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam (official test score required). Note: Students entering licensure and professional programs must meet specified grade point average requirements and stated test score minimums. Consult the specific program for admission score requirements. Note: Please consult the individual program test score requirement prior to taking exam. Exam requirements vary by program.
   
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   Provide an official Troy University Letter of Recommendation that addresses the individual’s potential for success in the selected graduate program as well as his/her written and oral communication skills. See Web request form. Note: A letter submitted to meet specific program requirements may be used for admission to the Graduate School to satisfy this admission requirement.
   
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5. Meet the unconditional requirements of a program. See specific programs for details. Some programs have higher standards.

Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in its admission, education, employment, or access to its programs. The university fully complies with the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments; Federal Executive Order 11246; Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1974; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.

Disclosure of a student’s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory, and this university is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The university complies with guidelines and regulations established by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government.