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Admission
Philosophy
The Enrollment Center encourages students to apply to Juniata if they demonstrate the proper desire, motivation, and maturity needed to benefit from a four-year private college experience. Such qualities are evaluated through the application requirements listed below. The Admission Committee places the most emphasis on a student's high school transcript. The second most important item would be standardized testing results followed by activities, community involvement and all the things that make up the student's life. Juniata seeks a broad student population base including a wide geographic and cultural representation from a variety of social and economic backgrounds.
The College reserves the right to determine which applicants will be admitted. The selection of candidates is made without regard to race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, handicap, or ability to afford a private college education.
Guidelines for Entering Freshmen
Application and Information
Students may apply to Juniata any time after completion of their junior year in secondary school. A complete secondary school transcript indicating courses and grades (including senior year courses and grades to date) must be sent from the applicant's guidance office along with SAT-I and/or ACT scores, an essay, Juniata Supplement form and a letter of recommendation. A nonrefundable $30 fee must also accompany the application.
Candidates for freshman admission can choose from three application options - Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision:
- Early Decision I – Application Deadline November 15. The Early Decision (ED I) option is available for those students who know that Juniata is their number one choice. Early Decision is a binding agreement; applicants agree to apply ED I only to Juniata and to enroll if offered admission. ED I students receive admission notification by December 15th. Accepted ED I students will receive financial aid notification by late January. A non-refundable $400 deposit is required by February 15th. Please refer to the Early Decision Information section of the Common Application when deciding whether or not to apply as an ED I candidate.
- Early Decision II – Application Deadline February 15. The Early Decision II (ED II) option is available for those students who decide that Juniata is their top choice after November 15th. Once all required materials are received, ED II applicants will receive an admission decision within two weeks. If applying for need-based aid, students must complete the FAFSA by February 15th. The ED II option is a binding agreement and requires the student to submit a non-refundable $400 deposit two weeks after receipt of a financial planning award. Please refer to the Early Decision Information section of the Common Application when deciding whether or not to apply as an ED II candidate.
- Regular Decision – Application Deadline March 15*. Regular Decision notification begins in February on a rolling basis. Students who are accepted as Regular Decision candidates must submit a non-refundable $400 deposit by May 1 to reserve a space in the entering class.
Note: Students who wish to be considered for the Juniata Fellows Program should have their application submitted no later than January 1.
* - Please call the Enrollment Center (814-641-3420) to inquire whether applications are still being accepted beyond the application deadline.
Contents of Application
An application for admission consists of the components listed below. Credentials that are reviewed include: high school academic record, SAT or ACT test results, completed application form including evidence of extracurricular involvement, recommendation letter(s), and a personal essay.
High School Transcript A secondary school program including at least 16 college preparatory courses from an approved public, private, or parochial school must be completed or anticipated. These courses must include a minimum of four years of academic English, two years of a foreign language, and a combination of mathematics, laboratory science courses, social sciences and humanities.
A complete secondary school transcript must be sent from the applicant’s guidance office, noting all courses taken and grades received from the freshman year through the junior year. A listing of courses to be taken in the senior year should accompany this transcript and grades from the first marking period and/or the first semester should be sent when they become available. Upon graduation, students must submit a final secondary school transcript noting graduation date and guidance counselor signature or raised seal.
Standardized Test Results Results of the Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT-I) taken in the junior and/or senior year are required. The American College Test (ACT), taken in either the junior or senior year, may be substituted for the SAT-I. Applicants whose native language is not English also must provide results of a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or scores from an approved English language program. International applicants who have studied wholly in an English speaking high school are required to submit an SAT/ACT score. All other international students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but should still submit TOEFL (or similar) results. SAT-II: Subject Tests are not required but may be submitted for admission consideration. Students may also choose to participate in Juniata's Optional Standardized Test Program. Students may submit two graded papers in lieu of submitting SAT or ACT scores. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Application Form and Fee Juniata uses the "Common Application" and the "Universal Application." Application forms may be obtained from the Enrollment Center, the Juniata website, or at www.commonapp.org or www.universalcollegeapp.com. The application requires a listing of extracurricular activities in both school and community, guidance counselor or teacher letter(s) of recommendation, Juniata Supplement form and an essay which answers one of the essay questions listed in the application for admission. The applicant should complete the form and return it to the Enrollment Center. A check or money order in the amount of $30.00 (made payable to Juniata College) must accompany the application. This non-refundable fee covers part of the cost of processing the application. The application fee is waived if the student applies on-line.
Campus Visits
Although not generally required for admission, the College strongly recommends that each prospective student make a visit to campus. On weekdays during the academic year, students can request a tour, attend class, talk with faculty members and students, and interview with an admission counselor. Saturday visits include a tour and an information session. A visit to campus serves as an opportunity to learn more about the College, its students and faculty. This is also the best way for the College to learn more about prospective students.
Appointments to visit the campus should be made two weeks in advance for any weekday, September through April, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for selected Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; or for any weekday, May through August, from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Please contact the Enrollment Center at 1-814-641-3428 for more information or to schedule a campus visit. A listing of special enrollment events can be found on the college's website.
Guidelines for Transfer Students
Applicants are considered transfer students if they have graduated from an approved secondary school program and completed the equivalent of one full-time semester of coursework at a regionally accredited community college, junior college, or four-year institution. Student's work will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Notification of a transfer admission decision is given within one month upon receipt of all credentials. Application deadlines for transfer students are June 1 for fall semester entry and December 1 for spring semester entry, though earlier submission is highly encouraged.
First semester freshmen who transfer a semester worth of transfer credits MUST take CWS (College Writing Seminar) even if they have taken English credits. Students who wish to demonstrate they have competency should bring with them a portfolio of writing to be reviewed by the English department.
Contents of Transfer Application
An application for transfer admission consists of the following components:
Application Form and Fee Juniata uses the "Common Application" Transfer Application. Forms may be obtained from the Enrollment Center, the Juniata website, or at www.commonapp.org. The application requires an essay which answers one of the essay questions listed in the application for admission. The applicant should complete the form and return it to the Office of Admission. A $30 check or money order must accompany the application. This non-refundable fee covers part of the cost of processing the application. The application fee of $30 is waived for students who apply on line.
High School Academic Records The Office of Admission requires an official, final high school transcript indicating final grades, class rank (if applicable) and date of graduation. The transcript should be sent directly from the school to the Juniata admission office.
Standardized Test Scores SAT and or ACT scores should also be submitted. Scores can either be sent directly from the testing agency, or may be indicated on the official high school transcript. Juniata 's code number for the SAT is 2341, and for the ACT 3600. SAT/ACT results are often waived for qualified transfer students whose previous institution did not require scores for admission.
College Records Transfer applicants must also submit an official transcript from each college previously attended and a college catalog or course descriptions of classes taken at previous institutions. The transcript must be sent directly to Juniata from the former institution(s). Catalogs and course descriptions are used to evaluate transfer credit.
Statement of Interest Transfer applicants must submit a written statement of interest indicating the reason(s) for transfer and potential benefits from enrolling at Juniata. This is in addition to the application essay.
Financial Aid
All transfer students offered admission are eligible to apply for financial aid. The application procedure is the same as that for new students and is found under the section “Student Finances.’’ For further information, contact: Transfer Coordinator, Enrollment Center, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196.
Transfer Credit
Juniata does not accept in transfer any coursework below a grade of "C-" nor coursework of a strictly technical or remedial nature, nor physical education coursework. Credit is normally only awarded for courses taken at a similarly accredited institution. Special circumstances may affect the transferability of an individual student record. These cases will be handled on an individual basis and decisions will be based on Juniata's academic policy. An official credit evaluation will be completed by the Office of the Registrar after a student has been admitted to Juniata.
Transfer without a Degree Students transferring without an Associate Degree will have their work evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Courses equivalent to Juniata's curriculum course description will be granted direct course equivalence. Coursework accepted in transfer may be used to meet both liberal arts graduation requirements and Program of Emphasis requirements.
Transfer with an A.A. or an A.S. Degree Students who possess an "AA" or appropriate "AS" degree from an accredited institution and wish to transfer to Juniata will be granted junior standing. Students would be awarded a minimum of 56 semester hours, a maximum of 60 semester hours, regardless of course equivalence. Courses will be granted direct course equivalence. All Juniata graduation requirements must be met. Coursework accepted in transfer may be used to meet both liberal arts and Program of Emphasis requirements; however, it may take the student more than the remaining 60-64 semester hours to complete all graduation requirements.
While Juniata will accept credit from any regionally accredited college or university, the college has formal transfer agreements with Harrisburg Area Community College and Penn Highlands Community College. Articulation agreements are in place to facilitate the transfer of credit from one institution to another. Contact the Transfer Coordinator at either institution for more information.
Juniata also offers a 2+2 Joint Enrollment Program with Penn Highlands Community College (PHCC). Students apply, and are admitted, to both Juniata and PHCC at the same time. Accepted students are able to be advised by faculty at both colleges, receive priority in registration and room assignment when transferring to Juniata, and have guaranteed transfer credit. The student will receive the Associate degree from Penn Highlands, and either the BA or BS degree from Juniata. Consult the Enrollment Center for more information.
Other Admissions Programs
Supported Admission
Students who are offered Supported Admission are admitted to Juniata with the belief that they have the potential to succeed in college, but would benefit from extra mentoring and assistance from faculty and staff.
During the fall semester, all freshmen enroll in the required four-credit foundation course–College Writing Seminar–designed to provide first-year students with the reading, writing, computer, library, time management, and study skills necessary for success in college. For a Supported Admission student, a specially designated Freshmen Advisor is the student’s CWS instructor or a professor who has that student in a POE class during the first semester. Freshmen Advisors work closely with students to monitor their academic performance and address individual needs.
The program for Supported Admitted students includes regularly scheduled, required appointments (at least five such meetings) throughout the semester with the Director of Academic Support Services and the Assistant Dean of Students to monitor and assess progress in each class, discuss issues related to transition to college living and a college-level workload, discuss how to prepare for and take tests, give pre-registration advice, assist with selection of a second advisor, and many other topics appropriate to the individual circumstances of each student.
Supported Admitted freshmen also benefit from resources offered through or coordinated by the Office of Academic Support Services. These include use of the Writing Center, how to best utilize the faculty and faculty advisors, determining when referral to the counseling center is appropriate, how to build an academic schedule and design a Program of Emphasis, how to go about exploring possible careers, etc. There is a broad network of support and advisors available to all students.
While receiving the additional support described herein, Supported Admission students carry a typical course load of 12-16 credits during the first semester and are in no way distinguishable from their peers in the classroom. Upon completion of one semester in good academic standing, the student is no longer required to have regular appointments with the Office of Academic Support Services, but is able to utilize their continued advocacy and resources.
Deferred Admission
Deferred Admission is designed for students who wish to begin their college studies at a time other than the fall semester after graduation from secondary school. Application procedures and requirements are the same as for all other applicants. Candidates should note their interest to be considered under the Deferred Admission Program on their application form. Students may defer admission for up to one year.
Spring Semester Admission
Application procedures and requirements are the same as fall admission. The Spring semester application deadline is December 1, though earlier submission is encouraged. Interested persons may contact the Enrollment Center for further information.
Early Admission
Juniata encourages applications from students who demonstrates the aptitude, desire and maturity to begin college level work prior to the completion of his/her secondary school program. Students may consider enrolling at Juniata the last year or the last semester of their senior year. A formal application for admission must be completed. In addition students must: 1) Have an admission interview on campus; 2) Provide a written recommendation from their guidance counselor supporting their application for early admission and indicating they will receive a diploma either at the end of their junior year or after they have successfully completed one year of college level work, which includes college level English; and 3) Provide a written statement from their parents indicating approval of early admission. Applicants are expected to meet all other admission requirements.
Home-Schooled Students
Juniata welcomes applications from students who are home-schooled and have been approved by their local school district. Students must submit an application for admission and include standardized test results, an application essay, letter(s) of recommendation and portfolio of academic work. Students are also encouraged to interview and submit additional information to support their application. Please contact the Juniata Home School Coordinator in the Enrollment Center for further information.
International Students
International students are strongly encouraged to submit applications. The procedures for admission are the same as for other freshman or transfer applicants, except for standardized test requirements. SAT/ACT test results are required only for international students who have spent their secondary education in an English-speaking school. In addition, for applicants whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 80 Internet-based/550 Paper-Based (or equivalent IELTS or Pearson PTE Academic) or higher is required for unconditional admission to Juniata. All students who submit a TOEFL score, however, will still be tested upon arrival to ensure adequate English proficiency and appropriate course placement, including ESL courses. If you have submitted a score lower than 80 iBT/550 PBT, or you test below that level on arrival, your status will be English-Conditional. A complete set of original or notarized educational credentials with certified English translations is also necessary for international applicants and is required before eligibility for admission can be determined. In addition, an affidavit of financial responsibility is required (by U.S. law) before an I-20 form (necessary for procuring a student visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate) can be issued.
Further information regarding international applications is available from:
Director of International Admission
Enrollment Center
Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196 USA
FAX: (814) 641-3100 E-mail: usastudy@juniata.edu
English Conditional Admission
International applicants with scores of 42 - 79 Internet-Based (440 – 549 Paper-Based) TOEFL* may, if otherwise qualified academically, be granted English-Conditional Admission, provided they attend Juniata's Intensive English Program (IEP).
Students must complete the advanced level IEP courses with a 80% average, have the recommendation of the IEP staff and director, and/or obtain a TOEFL score of 80 Internet-Based (550 Paper-Based) including correlating section scores (e.g., above a 20 in listening, reading, speaking or writing), in order to move to non-conditional status. While taking ESL courses the students’ English proficiency is evaluated by IEP staff and they may enroll in academic coursework outside the IEP according to their proficiency level and in consultation with their advisors.
A student who falls below a final 80% average in any of their advanced ESL classes may have to appear before the IEP Review Committee based on the recommendation of the IEP staff and Director. The IEP Review Committee, in conjunction with the Registrar and the Student Academic Development Committee, will make recommendations for continuation at Juniata. Students will also be required to sign a Statement of Understanding concerning English-Conditional Admission prior to beginning their studies. Continued English support is offered, as needed, to all international students throughout their degree program. For more information, please refer to the Intensive English Program section.
*Equivalent IELTS and Pearson PTE scores are also accepted.
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate-Diploma recipients are granted credit for one full year (30 credits) toward a degree at Juniata. Students who have an IB Diploma normally enter the College with sophomore standing. IB certificate recipients receive course credit for each higher level examination passed with a score of 5 or higher. To receive this credit the student will meet with the appropriate department chair or designee to consider the advantage or disadvantage of accepting credit. IB credit may be counted toward degree requirements.
Non-Degree Students
Any person who wants to take coursework at Juniata as a non-degree student need not apply for admission consideration, but must provide proof of academic ability. The Registrar enrolls and registers all non-degree candidates.
Non-degree students are required to fill out the registration form located at our Registrar's Office website under Class Schedules.: http://www.juniata.edu/services/registrar/schedules/ Cost of course credit will be the tuition charge of part-time tuition.
Non-Traditional Student Admission Programs
Returning Adult Students
Students who have been away from the classroom are welcome to attend Juniata. Courses are offered for both degree and non-degree seeking students and may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis. Students are enrolled in regular Juniata classes; there are currently no evening, weekend, or accelerated programs for returning adult students. Students must meet admission criteria. Degree-seeking students may apply either as transfer or freshman students. Consult the Enrollment Center for further details.
Education Certification Program
Students with a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year American college or university and who meet Education Department criteria may take courses at Juniata to receive their education certification. Students may take courses on a full-time or part-time basis. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the student's previous coursework is required. Consult the Enrollment Center or Education Department for further details.
Second Baccalaureate Degree Program
Students who have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited, domestic American university or college and desire a second bachelor's degree reflecting in-depth study in a discipline other than that of their first degree may enroll at half tuition upon completion of application requirements. Courses from a previous degree will be evaluated on a course by course basis and may be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Students must meet all Juniata graduation requirements, fulfill the department requirements within the new discipline, and observe the College residency requirement. International students who desire a second degree and have attended an American college for the duration of their first degree will be evaluated individually for their candidacy. For further information, contact the Enrollment Center.
Senior Citizens Program
Citizens who are 60 years of age or older may take courses on a part-time basis.
High School Student Programs
Juniata continues to support what was known as Dual Enrollment for high school students in our non-degree visiting student program for Huntingdon County and the surrounding area. In the interest of promoting a positive post secondary experience, students with junior or senior high school standing can study a course per semester (maximum of 4) with support signatures from their guidance counselors and/or instructional supervisor. Please note that the student must demonstrate a readiness based on the student’s ability to be successful.
The course availability will be based on open seats and prerequisites and co-requisites requirements with all rules and fees applied in accordance to campus policy. Students are responsible for any fees for labs, field trips, supplies and books and does not include Internships, Credit by Exam, Independent Studies or College Writing Seminar (CWS). Students must complete a Visiting Student form available from the Registrar’s Office and have it signed with official support signatures. Billing will go directly to the student for payment.
Masters Programs at Juniata
Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program
Juniata's Master of Accounting program is designed to prepare students for entry into a world where individuals must have a command of relevant knowledge about accounting, management, and economics, and have a capacity to apply that knowledge in addressing problems and making decisions. The program will emphasize the development of skills necessary for a productive long term career along with a firm understanding of accounting theories and concepts. This understanding and development of skills will give students the knowledge they need to do well on the CPA Examination and achieve their career goals.
Admission to the Master of Accounting program is administered by the Accounting, Business, and Economics Department. For more information or to apply to the program, refer to the academic section of this catalog or contact:
Dominick Peruso, Chair, Accounting, Business, and Economics
Master of Accounting Program
Juniata College
1700 Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
