Admissions
Admissions uneadmin2020–2021 Undergraduate Admissions
Candidates for admission to the SWAGƵ may be surprised to discover that we spend as much time and effort helping them to evaluate the University as we do in evaluating their own credentials. We are interested in establishing a good match between the applicant's needs and goals and the University's ability to meet them.
2020–2021 Campus Tours and Information Sessions
Prospective students, their friends, and families have an open invitation to visit the University. The pleasant drive to scenic Maine and the opportunity to meet the University's students and admissions staff results in a day that is both interesting and informative.
Biddeford Campus tours and information sessions may be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Prospective students are encouraged to visit on a weekday if at all possible. Daily tours and information sessions are offered during the school year multiple times during the day. During School breaks and Summer, walking tours are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday tours with information sessions are offered on the Biddeford campus during the fall and spring semesters. Please call in advance, 1 (800) 477-4863. You can also register online.
2020–2021 Admissions Criteria
To determine a first year applicant's qualifications as a candidate for admission to the undergraduate programs of the SWAGƵ, we carefully consider many different criteria.
SWAGƵ does not require submission of ACT/SAT scores to apply for undergraduate admission with the following exceptions:
- Applicants for the Nursing program
- Applicants for Medical Biology/Pre-Dental Medicine 3+4 or Medical Biology/Pre-Medicine 3+4 D.O.
- Homeschooled applicants
- Applicants with unweighted GPAs less than 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
- Applicants with narrative or non-letter grade transcripts
The above applicants are required to submit official standardized test scores as part of their application to SWAGƵ. For more information about the test-optional policy please see /admissions/testoptional.
Students applying for undergraduate admission will be required to submit a completed application, an official secondary school transcript and $40 application fee. Students are also highly recommended to submit the following:
- The SAT or ACT scores (Optional, see above)
- Extracurricular involvement.
- The essay or personal statement.
- The two recommendations
- Qualified students with equivalency certificates are also considered for admission.
The SWAGƵ supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status in order to provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation of applicants for admission.
Nursing students
All first-year applicants are required to submit the following:
- A Common Application (), Online SWAGƵ Application (connect.une.edu) or Coallition Application (www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org) with the $40 application fee.
- Official SAT or ACT results.
- Official copy of high school transcript, with 1st semester senior grades.
Students interested in the Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor (ABSN) Program should apply online using The Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS).
Please note that external transfers are unable to apply for the undergraduate 4 year nursing program.
Home-schooled students
The SWAGƵ welcomes applications from qualified home-schooled students and we review each applicant with careful attention.
SWAGƵ requires that students enrolling at SWAGƵ have completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by their home state law. Please check with your state to make sure you are following their guidelines and send us any necessary supporting materials.
We require:
- Your high school transcript from grades 9–12. If you have taken any courses at a school, college, online, or by correspondence, please be sure to have official transcripts sent directly to us. Detailed performance evaluations and materials such as course bibliographies or syllabi are also helpful, but not required.
- SAT or ACT scores. Home-schooled students are required to submit official SAT or ACT results.
- Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from someone who can assess your academic ability. The second letter may be from someone who can further assess your academic ability and/or level of co-curricular involvement.
2020–2021 Admissions Deadlines
Fall 2021
The early action deadline for the Fall 2021 semester is December 1, 2020.
We offer an Early Action Application deadline for undergraduate applicants who desire early notification of their admission status. Applicants wishing to be considered for Early Action admission will need to submit their completed application by December 1. Students submitting all application materials on or before December 1 will receive notification of their admissions decision by December 31.
The regular decision deadline for the Fall 2021 semester is February 15, 2021.
Freshman applicants wishing to be considered for Regular admission must submit their completed application by February 15.
Spring 2021
All applicants wishing to be considered for the spring semester must submit their completed application by January 8.
2020–2021 Reservation Agreement
Once accepted, students are required to submit a $500 deposit for on campus or $300 if living off campus, ;that will guarantee their place in the entering class. In order to give accepted students enough time to hear from all colleges to which they have applied and to eliminate any undue pressure that may affect their final decision, the reservation deposit is refundable through May 1st for students entering the fall semester. After this date, the deposit is either credited toward the expense of the first semester's tuition (and room for residential students) or forfeited for those students withdrawing.
2020–2021 Physical Examination and Immunization
The University requires all entering students to have a physical examination prior to enrollment. The necessary form, along with an immunization record, will be sent to all entering students following admission and receipt of the reservation fee. The forms must be completed by an approved health care provider and returned to the University Health Center prior to matriculation. Maine State Law requires all students born after 1956, who wish to register and matriculate for seven or more credits, to produce proof of immunization against those diseases listed on the immunization record form. The SWAGƵ requires additional immunizations, over and above state mandates, for health profession students. That information will also be available on the health forms.
2020–2021 Advanced Placement and CLEP
The SWAGƵ participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Both of these examinations provide academic credit for students qualified for advanced standing. The CAS and CHP undergraduate programs may accept courses toward graduation via these two types of examinations in accordance with the tables which follow.
To receive academic credit from the SWAGƵ through the CLEP and advanced placement examinations, the student must be admitted to the University, and must provide SWAGƵ with official transcripts from the organization(s).
2020–2021 Advanced Placement Equivalencies
Qualifying scores necessary to receive credit for advanced placement are recommended by the academic departments and are approved by the University Registrar. They are treated as transfer credit in accordance with the following table.
| AP Exam Title | Minimum Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | ARH 210 or ARH 211 | 3 |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 105 or MAR 105 or BIO 104 and BIO 106 |
8 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 190 and MAT 195 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 110 and CHE 111 | 8 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| European History | 3 | HIS 231 - Exploration | 3 |
| French Language | 3 | FRE 100 - Exploration | 3 |
| German Language | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Government and Politics: Comparative | 3 | PSC 204 - Exploration | 3 |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | PSC 101 - Exploration | 3 |
| Human Geography | 4 | ENV 200 | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Latin: Vergil | 3 | ENG 198 - Exploration | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 101 | 3 |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics B | 4 | PHY 110 and PHY 111 | 8 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 210 | 4 |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Spanish Language | 3 | SPA 101 - Exploration | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 120 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | ART 106 | 3 |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | ART 113 | 3 |
| Studio Art: Drawing | 3 | ART 100 - Exploration | 3 |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| World History | 4 |
HIS 276 or HIS 278 |
3 |
If an advanced placement examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should contact the Registration Services at uneregistrar@une.edu
2020–2021&Բ;College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) minimum score standard for each examination, and its SWAGƵ equivalent course, is individually determined by the Department in which the course is offered.
| CLEP - General Exams | Minimum Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition w/ Essay | 50 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| English Composition | 50 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| Social Sciences and History | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Natural Sciences | 50 | Clear with Department | |
| Humanities | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Mathematics | No Equivalency | ||
| American Government | 50 | PSC 199 | 3 |
| American Literature | 50 | ENG 200 | 3 |
| Analyzing and Interpreting of Literature | 50 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| Algebra, College | 50 | SAS 022 (non-degree) | 3 |
| PreCalculus | 50 | MAT 180 | 3 |
| English Literature | 50 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| General Chemistry | 50 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| General Chemistry | 65 | CHE 110 and CHE 111 | 8 |
| Psychology, Introduction | 50 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Human Growth and Development | 50 | PSY 220 or PSY 270 | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 50 | BUMG 200 | 3 |
| Accounting, Introduction | 50 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Business Law, Introduction | 50 | BUMG 326 | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 50 | BUMK 200 | 3 |
| Trigonometry | No Equivalency | ||
| Macroeconomics, Introduction | 50 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Microeconomics, Introduction | 50 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Sociology, Introduction | 50 | SOC 150 | 3 |
| French: 2 Semesters | 50 | FRE 100 | 3 |
| French: 4 Semesters | 50 | FRE 100 and 101 | 6 |
| German: 2 Semesters | 50 | Exploration (1) | 3 |
| German: 4 Semesters | 50 | Explorations (2) | 6 |
| Spanish: 2 Semesters | 50 | SPA 101 | 3 |
| Spanish: 4 Semesters | 50 | SPA 101 and 102 | 6 |
| Calculus | 50 | MAT 190 | 4 |
| General Biology | 50 | BIO 105 or MAR 105 | 4 |
| Biology | 50 | BIO 100 | 4 |
| U.S. History I | 50 | HIS 201 | 3 |
| U.S. History II | 50 | HIS 202 | 3 |
| Western Civilization I | 50 | LIL 201 | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 50 | LIL 202 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology, Introduction | Clear with Department | ||
| Information Systems and Computer Applications | 50 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Freshman College Composition | 50 | ENG 110 |
4 |
If a CLEP examination has been taken on a subject not listed in the table above, the student should contact Registration Services at uneregistrar@une.edu.
2020–2021&Բ;DANTES
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) provide an opportunity for people to obtain college credit for what they have learned in non-traditional ways. The DSST Program is made available by The Chauncey Group International® and is used by adult education programs, the United States Department of Defense, and two and four-year colleges. Designed originally for the military, DSSTs are available to civilian students and adult learners as well. The DSST program is used by colleges and universities to award college credit to those who demonstrate that they have knowledge comparable to someone who completed the classroom course in the subject.
Recommended credits and minimum scores are based on evaluation by qualified individuals in the American Council on Education (ACE). The symbol B signifies credit to be awarded at the bachelor's level; the symbol BU signifies recommended credit at the upper division (3rd and 4th year) level.
| DANTES Exam Title | Minimum Score (ACE) | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of College Algebra | 3B/47 | SAS 021 (non-degree) | 3 |
| Principles of Statistics | 3B/48 | MAT 120 | 3 |
| Art of the Western World | 3B/48 | ARH 270 | 3 |
| Contemporary Western Europe: 1946 - 1990 | 3B/48 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Introduction to the Middle east | 3B/44 | PSC 199 | 3 |
| Human/Cultural Geography | 3B/48 | HIS 334 | 3 |
| Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | 3BU/45 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| History of the Vietnam War | 3B/49 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | 3BU/47 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Foundations of Education | 3B/46 | EDU 105 | 3 |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3B/46 | PSY 220 | 3 |
| General Anthropology | 3B/47 | ANT 101 | 3 |
| Drug and Alcohol Abuse | 3BU/49 | General Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3B/45 | General Elective | 3 |
| Criminal Justice | 3B/49 | General Elective | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Counseling | 3B/45 | General Elective | 3 |
| Principles of Finance | 3BU/46 | BUMG 315 | 3 |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | 3B/49 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | 3B/48 | BUMG 302 | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | 3B/48 | BUMG 301 | 3 |
| Principles of Supervision | 3B/46 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Business Law II | 3BU/52 | BUMG 325 | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing | 3B/47 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | 3B/46 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Money and Banking | 3BU/48 | BUMG 199 | 3 |
| Personal Finance | 3B/46 | BUFI 199 | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 3BU/46 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Business Mathematics | 3B/48 | General Elective | 3 |
| Astronomy | 3B/48 | General Elective | 3 |
| Here's to Your Health | 3B/48 | HSM 199 | 3 |
| Environment and Humanity:Race to Save the Planet | 3B/46 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| Principles of Physical Science I | 3B/47 | CHE 125 | 4 |
| Physical Geology | 3B/46 | ENV 230 | 3 |
| Technical Writing | 3B/46 | ENG 199 - Exploration | 3 |
| Ethics in America | 3B/46 | PHI 199 | 3 |
| Introduction to World Religions | 3B/49 | REL 200 | 3 |
| Principles of Public Speaking | 3B/47 | SPC 100 | 3 |
2020–2021&Բ;Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams (CAPE)
The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam minimum score standard for each examination, and its SWAGƵ equivalent course, is individually determined by the Department in which the course is offered.
| CAPE Exam Title | Accepted Score | Course Equivalent | Credit Earned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUAC 201 | 3 |
| Biology Unit I | 1 or 2 | BIO 106 | 4 |
| Biology Unit II | 1 or 2 | BIO 105 | 4 |
| Caribbean Studies | 1 or 2 | HIS 199 | 3 |
| Chemistry Unit | 1 or 2 | CHE 110 | 4 |
| Chemistry Unit II | 1 or 2 | CHE 111 | 4 |
| Communication Studies Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENG 110 | 4 |
| Economics Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUEC 203 | 3 |
| Economics Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUEC 204 | 3 |
| Environmental Science Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| Environmental Science Unit II | 1 or 2 | ENV 104 | 3 |
| French Unit I | 1 or 2 | FRE 101 | 3 |
| Geography Unit I | 1 or 2 | ELE 199 - Elective | 3 |
| Information Technology Unit I | 1 or 2 | CMM 100 | 3 |
| Information Technology Unit II | 1 or 2 | CMM 102 | 3 |
| Law Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUMG 325 | 3 |
| Literatures in English Unit I | 1 or 2 | ENG 199 | 3 |
| Literatures in English Unit II | 1 or 2 | ENG 198 | 3 |
| Management of Business Unit I | 1 or 2 | BUMG 200 or 302 | 3 |
| Management of Business Unit II | 1 or 2 | BUMG 312 | 3 |
| Pure Mathematics Unit I | 1 or 2 | MAT 180 and 190 | 7 |
| Pure Mathematics Unit II | 1 or 2 | MAT 195 | 4 |
| Physics Unit I | 1 or 2 | PHY 110 | 4 |
| Physics Unit II | 1 or 2 | PHY 111 | 4 |
| Psychology Unit I | 1 or 2 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Psychology Unit II | 1 or 2 | PSY 105 | 3 |
| Sociology Unit I | 1 or 2 | SOC 150 | 3 |
| Sociology Unit II | 1 or 2 | SOC 170 | 3 |
2020–2021&Բ;International Baccalaureate (IB) and International Examination
To receive academic credit from the SWAGƵ through the IB examinations, the student must be admitted to the University, and must provide SWAGƵ with official IB transcripts.
|
IB COURSE TITLE |
LEVEL |
MINIMUM SCORE |
SWAGƵ COURSE EQUIVALENCY |
SWAGƵ CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature |
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Language A: Literature |
HL |
5 |
ENG 199 English Electives |
3 |
|
Language A: Literature & Language |
HL |
5 |
ENG 199 English Electives |
3 |
|
Group 2: Language Acquisition |
|
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|
|
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Language B: French |
HL |
5 |
FRE 101 Basic French |
3 |
|
Language B: Spanish |
HL |
5 |
SPA 101 Basic Spanish |
3 |
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Group 3: Individuals and Societies |
|
|
|
|
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Business & Management |
HL |
5 |
BUMG 200 Management OR |
3 |
|
Economics |
HL |
5 |
BUEC 204 Microeconomics OR |
3 |
|
History |
HL |
5 |
HIS 199 Explorations |
3 |
|
Philosophy |
HL |
5 |
PHI 110 Problems of Knowledge |
3 |
|
Psychology |
HL |
5 |
PSY 105 Intro to Psychology |
3 |
|
Social & Cultural Anthropology |
HL |
5 |
ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
Environmental Systems & Societies |
SL |
5 |
ENV 104 Intro to Environmental Issues OR |
3 |
|
Global Politics |
HL |
5 |
PSC 1XX Political Science Explorations |
3 |
|
Group 4: Sciences |
|
|
|
|
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Biology |
HL |
5 |
BIO 104 General Biology OR |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
HL |
5 or 6 |
CHE 110 General Chemistry I |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
HL |
7 |
CHE 110 General Chemistry I & CHE 111 General Chemistry II |
8 |
|
Physics |
HL |
5 or 6 |
PHY 110 Physics I |
4 |
|
Physics |
HL |
7 |
PHY 110 Physics I & PHY 111 Physics II |
8 |
|
Design Technology |
HL |
5 |
Business Elective |
3 |
|
Group 5: Mathematics |
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Further Mathematics |
HL |
4 |
MAT 180 Precalculus |
3 |
|
Further Mathematics |
HL |
5, 6, 7 |
MAT 190 Calculus I |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
HL |
4 |
MAT 180 Precalculus |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
HL |
5, 6, 7 |
MAT 190 Calculus I |
4 |
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Group 6: The Arts |
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|
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Music |
HL |
5 |
MUS 101 Intro to Music OR |
3 |
|
Visual Arts |
HL |
5 |
ART 106 Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
Film |
HL |
5 |
ART 199 Topics in Art |
3 |
Note: Credit may be awarded for Advanced Placement examinations, International Baccalaureate HL courses, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exams, some foreign diploma programs and/or college level courses completed while in high school. If students choose to take one or more courses at the SWAGƵ which covers substantially the same material as any of these exams or courses the credit from the transferred course or exam will be forfeited. Students may not receive credit twice for the same material.
2020–2021&Բ;International Student Admission
The SWAGƵ (SWAGƵ) welcomes applications from students from around the world.
SWAGƵ is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges () and has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security to enroll international students and issue student and/or exchange visitor visa-qualifying documents (I-20/DS-2019). We comply with all regulations of the U.S. Government pertaining to the enrollment and tracking of international students under the SEVIS Program.
At SWAGƵ, an international student is someone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. (holder of a “Green Card”). Prospective international students must meet the same admissions criteria required of all other applicants. In accordance with federal and state law, the University will consider all qualified students for admission, regardless of citizenship status.
Note: Applicants to online programs are not eligible for a student visa.
With effect for international applicants for fall 2020, SWAGƵ requires that the student submits ONE of the following tests: SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS. However, international students who have attended a regionally accredited U.S. high school or U.S. Department of Defense school overseas for at least three years, or have received an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, will be eligible to apply without standardized test scores (i.e. SAT, ACT, TOEFL, ITELS). Additionally, international students who are taking an IB Curriculum or IB Diploma program are also eligible to apply without standardized test scores.
In some cases, an international student may be required to submit standardized test scores. The following applicants are required to submit official SAT or ACT test scores as part of their application to SWAGƵ.
- Applicants for the Nursing program
- Applicants for Medical Biology/Pre-Dental Medicine 3+4 or Medical Biology/Pre-Medicine 3+4 D.O.
- Homeschooled applicants
- Applicants with unweighted GPAs less than 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
- Applicants with narrative or non-letter grade transcripts
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR
An international applicant (not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who will require a visa to study in the U.S.)
OR
An applicant with international degrees or coursework (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who has been educated outside of the U.S. and will not require a visa to study in the U.S.)
General admissions criteria for the University and its academic programs can be found by accessing the undergraduate or graduate admissions catalogs or the individual program or major.
In addition to the general University admissions criteria, and program-specific criteria, international students must also meet the following:
- English Language Proficiency
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- International applicants must be able to understand and communicate in English to gain full admission to the SWAGƵ. If English is not your native language, you will need to submit documentation that indicates your level of English proficiency (please see above for testing policy for International applicants.)
- SWAGƵ accepts several methods of English proficiency including the Test of English as a Foreign Language () and the International English Language Testing System (), as well as others. If standardized tests are required, students will meet the minimum standards for English proficiency at SWAGƵ by demonstrating one of the following:
| TEST | SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) 79 (internet-based) |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | Overall Band 6.0 or higher |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) | Grade 5 or higher |
| SAT (Critical Reading and Writing Sections) | 500 or higher |
| GRE (Analytical Writing Section) | 4.0 or higher |
| AP English Language and Composition Exams | Score of 4 or higher with college transfer credit received |
| One year of English composition, taken at a U.S. institution, which counts as transfer credit at SWAGƵ (not ESL) | Grade of "C" or higher |
Additional Methods:
- SWAGƵ also waives the English proficiency requirement for students who graduated from a regionally accredited school in other English-speaking countries: Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Guyana, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica/other West Indies, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caico Isle, United Kingdom, and Virgin Islands, and others.
- Passing scores on the United States Medical Licensing Examination () with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates () Certification (with submission of photocopy of ECFMG certification to SWAGƵ Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions).
VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Federal law requires that we document how you will finance your education in the U.S., prior to issuing the appropriate student visa application form. In addition to the application for admission to your program of interest, all international applicants must:
- Upon acceptance, complete the International Student Supplemental Application Form.
- Submit a Bank Statement indicating that the applicant has sufficient funds in U.S. dollars to cover the annual cost of attendance at SWAGƵ. Bank statement must be on letterhead and be officially certified or notarized to be considered acceptable documentation.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS
- English Translation of Transcript
- Official transcripts from ALL schools attended must be submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions as a part of the application process.
- All official scholastic records submitted in support of your application must be in English or include English translations.
- English translations should be literal (word-for-word, not interpretive) translations.
- For specific procedures and admission criteria for each of our academic programs, please check the program website.
- Evaluation of Transcripts
- SWAGƵ requires all international applicants and all U.S. students with international degrees or coursework to have international transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution within the U.S. (Any exceptions to this policy will be noted in specific program admissions requirements.)
- SWAGƵ will accept transcript evaluations from World Education Services () only. Evaluations must be for grade and degree equivalency. Please order the WES ICAP service to ensure that copies of your transcripts will be included with the evaluation report.
- Undergraduate international applicants only may also be permitted to use T. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further details.
- International medical school graduates only: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. you must have the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates () submit review and verification of the equivalency of your medical degree to that of one earned at a regionally accredited U.S. medical school. The ECFMG review and verification of the student’s International Medical Degree will be accepted as an official evaluation of the degree.
- Official transcripts from Canadian Medical Schools that are approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education () do not require external evaluation. There is joint accreditation between LCME and Canada adding 17 more schools to the LCME list. Any school on this LCME list can be considered as offering a valid Doctor of Medicine (MD).
Please note: official transcripts from ALL schools that the student has attended, U.S. or International, must be submitted to the Office Admissions as a part of the application process. Concerns regarding your ability to provide official transcripts should be directed to your admissions counselor.
Seek Assistance in Your Home Country
For further assistance with securing official documents and information from your country, please contact your local U.S. Embassy/U.S. Consulate/Office of Public Affairs for referral to an overseas educational advising center near you, or consult the list available on the .
2020–2021&Բ;Transfer Admissions
Students applying for transfer admission are required to forward the completed application form and application fee of $40, and official college transcripts of ALL academic work to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. If the student has less than 30 college credits at the time of application the application must also include their secondary school records and can choose to submit their college board scores.
All undergraduate students accepted to the University will be expected to fulfill both the University and program requirements prior to being awarded a degree from the SWAGƵ. Transfer students will be individually advised by the Undergraduate Admissions Office of all such requirements left outstanding after the evaluation of transfer credit has been completed prior to registration. A transfer student's grade point average (GPA) is based only on grades received at the SWAGƵ.
Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of their collegiate records according to the following guidelines:
- All students who have earned an associate degree in a program of study from an accredited institution that is parallel or related to the academic offerings at the SWAGƵ are eligible for admission to the University. The student could receive credit for all courses therein, up to a total of 63 credits. However, not all of those credits will necessarily apply towards core or degree requirements.
- Students who have earned less than an associate degree will be granted transfer credit for those courses completed at an accredited institution that parallel or relate to courses offered by the University with a grade of C- or higher. Some programs impose even higher grade cutoffs and/or time restrictions on the age of coursework which can be transferred. This information can be found on the individual catalog page related to a program. An exception to this policy will be made for classes taken on a pass/fail basis during Spring 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Any class earning a grade of “Pass” for Spring 2020 will be accepted for transfer. Please note that some graduate programs do not accept pass/fail grades for pre-requisite coursework (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics). Any student who aspires to future graduate school study in select disciplines may discover the award of “Pass” does not support their candidacy for admission and might be guided to repeat the course to earn a standard letter grade.
- All eligible students with a grade point average of at least 2.5 will be considered for admission to the University; students with a grade point average below 2.5 are considered on an individual basis.
- Class standing is determined by the University Registrar.
- Transfer credit is given for courses graded C- or higher. Some restrictions may apply. Refer to program descriptions for further information.
- Courses previously completed at another regionally accredited college may be transferrable to a SWAGƵ degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the courses offered at SWAGƵ in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All Science/Math courses previously completed must be no older than five years to be transferrable. Other options and restrictions may apply.
- While credits may transfer in based on the criteria above, grades and/or grade points do not transfer into the student's SWAGƵ academic record. Grades for accepted transfer courses are identified on the SWAGƵ transcript with a "TR" symbol in the grade column, which denotes credit accepted but no GPA calculation value.
Note: Matriculated SWAGƵ students who wish to have college-level credits transferred back (for course work taken at institutions away from SWAGƵ) must follow policy identified under the Academic Policy section of this catalog.
2020–2021&Բ;Portfolio Assessment Credit for Prior Experiential Learning
The SWAGƵ will consider, for credit equivalency, prior experiential learning which a matriculated student might possess, which is considered by the faculty to be college-level learning. It is imperative that the experience relate directly to specific course work in the student's program of study and has occurred within five years of the student's matriculation at SWAGƵ. Experience gathered after matriculation at SWAGƵ will not be considered under this policy. A maximum of eight credits can be awarded for prior experiential learning, which will be documented from an approved portfolio initiated and prepared by the student. An individual portfolio must be submitted for each course equivalency. Individual departments may designate courses exempt from this policy. There is a $50 processing fee for each portfolio assessment.
Note: Nursing students should contact the Department of Nursing for further information concerning this area of assessment credit.
2020–2021&Բ;Portfolio Assessment Application Procedure Outline
The student is responsible for the following procedure of portfolio assessment.
- Portfolio assessment packets are available from the Registration Services on both the Biddeford and the Portland Campus.
- A request for credit equivalency, and the subsequent portfolio submission, must occur during your first two semesters at SWAGƵ.
- Secure a faculty sponsor from SWAGƵ or within the Greater Portland Alliance of Colleges and Universities. The faculty sponsor will provide guidance in the preparation of the portfolio.
- Complete the portfolio per the Guidelines for Portfolio Assessment document available in Registration Services.
- Submit portfolio to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The dean will notify Student Accounts that the request for experiential learning has been submitted and the student will be billed for a $50.00 non-refundable portfolio assessment fee. The dean will forward the portfolio to the chair of the department in which the course is offered. The chair of the department will select a faculty member to review the portfolio. Faculty selected must have either taught the course for which credit is requested or have proper qualifications to teach the course if/when it is offered at SWAGƵ. The faculty reviewer may interview or test the student, or request further information from the student, in order to assess if course objectives have been met. The faculty reviewer will then make a decision and forward it to the chair of the department and the dean for approval or rejection of the credit equivalency request, or may return the portfolio to the student for suggested revision.
- The decision of the faculty reviewer is final. A reconsideration for the same course equivalency may not be made.
- If approved, the Registrar records course equivalency as prior experiential learning credits.
- Course equivalency credit approval for an individual course does not result in a waiver or equivalency credit for any prerequisites of that course. A separate portfolio must be submitted if credit equivalency is requested for the prerequisite.
- Student is billed by Student Accounts for portfolio assessment, regardless of the decision rendered by the faculty reviewer.
Veterans
Programs of the SWAGƵ have been approved for persons eligible for Veterans Administration Benefits by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans' Education Programs. The University encourages active and retired military, National Guard and reservists, as well as veterans, to become matriculated students. For further information concerning veterans admissions and benefits, please email uneveteranaffairs@une.edu.
Applicants who are requesting Veterans Administration educational benefits are required to have all previous postsecondary education and training evaluated for transfer credit.
Applicants with military service should send a copy of an Army/ACE Registry Transcript Service (AARTS) or a SMART (Sailor/ Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript) to Registration Services for credit evaluation.
More information on veterans benefits is available on the Veteran Education Benefits website.