| ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT
SERVICES |
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The Enrollment
Services Division, through the Office of the
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services,
the Office of Admissions and Orientation, the
Office of Financial Aid, the Office of International
Services, the Office of Career Services, the
International Faculty/ Staff Coordinator, and
Student Publicity, provides services for students
from pre-enrollment through graduation. |
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| ADMISSION |
| ADMISSION
TO THE UNIVERSITY |
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The Office
of Admissions processes all applications from
U.S. citizens applying for undergraduate and
graduate programs at the University of South
Alabama. Permanent residents follow the same
admissions criteria as U.S. Citizens, plus each
applicant must submit documentation verifying
their residency. Acceptable documents include
a valid passport, (with resident alien approval)
or current green card. Permanent
residents must submit their paperwork to the
Office of International Services. Refer to the
"International Students" section
for details. |
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Inquiries
about admission to the University of South Alabama
should be addressed to the Director of Admissions,
Meisler Hall Suite 2500, University of South
Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002, or telephoned
to (251)460-6141, toll-free number at (800)872-5247,
or e-mail at admiss@usouthal.edu.
Information is also available via a link on
the University’s Home Page on the World
Wide Web: http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/.
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| ADMISSION
PROCEDURE |
| Application
for Admission |
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Students
applying for admission to the University of
South Alabama are required to file an application
for admission with the $35 nonrefundable processing
fee by the deadlines noted. The application
is available on the Admissions
web site which is available via a link from
http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/appdeadline.html.
Note: The University reserves the right
to change fees, as deemed necessary by the Board
of Trustees, without prior notice. |
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| Application
Deadlines |
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Students
are urged to apply for admission well before
their intended semester of entry. Financial
aid and housing are more likely to be available
to the qualified student who applies early.
All undergraduate applications, including the
required official documents, must be received
no later than June 1
for fall semester, December 1
for spring semester, and May
1 for summer semester. Documents
received by deadline are guaranteed to be processed
before new student
orientation and registration. Deadlines
for applications and supporting documents for
international students are earlier than the
deadlines for U.S. Citizens Refer to the “International
Students” section for details. Scholarship
deadlines are significantly earlier and published
in the “Financial
Aid” section of the
Bulletin. |
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| READMISSION
TO THE UNIVERSITY |
| Students
who have been previously enrolled in the University
of South Alabama, and who have failed to attend
for one term should comply with the following: |
| How
to Apply for Readmission |
| An
applicant should request the appropriate application
from the Registrar's Office. The readmission
application, including all required credentials,
should be filed with the Registrar's Office by
the published deadlines found at http://www.southalabama.edu/registrar/readmission.htm. Readmission applications do not have to pay
another processing fee. |
| Requirements
for Readmission |
| An
applicant must be eligible to return to the University
of South Alabama on the basis of a previous academic
record at this institution. If the student has
attended any college or university subsequent
to last enrollment at the University of South
Alabama, the student must also have the required
transfer average or higher (as computed by the
University of South Alabama, Registrar's Office) on work attempted, and must
be in good standing and eligible to return to
the last institution attended. |
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| ADMISSION
POLICIES AND DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS |
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The University
of South Alabama seeks to admit only those students
who possess the intellectual capacity, maturity,
previous training, and motivation necessary
for success in its several programs. Some colleges
and programs of instruction have additional
admission requirements. Please see the appropriate
college section regarding specific additional
admission requirements. |
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All documents
required for admission review (e.g., transcripts,
test scores, or letters of recommendation) must
be official, i.e., mailed from the home institution
or testing agency directly to the Office of
Admissions by the deadline. These documents
become the property of the University of South
Alabama. The applicant is responsible for making
certain that the admission application, processing
fee, and all required documents have been received
by the appropriate deadline. |
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| ADMISSION
OF UNDERGRADUATES |
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1.
First Time Freshmen/High School Graduates are students
who have never attended a college.
Academic Requirements: The University does not employ a rigid formula
by which admission is determined, and has no
fixed requirements for secondary school courses.
However, the University’s experience has
been that students who have pursued the following
pattern of courses in high school generally
achieve a level of success markedly greater
than those who have not followed such a pattern:
English, four units; algebra, two units; precalculus
or trigonometry or other higher math, one unit;
geometry, one unit; natural science, two units;
American history, one unit; world history, one
unit; additional academic courses in foreign
languages, social studies, natural science,
or mathematics, two units; non-vocational electives,
three units. Students with ACT composite score of less than 19 (or 900
SAT may be considered for admission
to the Developmental Studies Program (see “Developmental Studies Program”.)
Documents Required: First Time Freshmen must submit an official
high school transcript showing grades earned
and courses pursued. (A final official high
school transcript showing the date of graduation
is required for those who apply before the end
of their senior year.) In addition, First-Time
freshmen applicants must submit official college
entrance examination scores-either the result
of the ACT or the Scholastic Assessment Test
(SAT). |
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High school
students should take the test in the spring
of the junior year or early in their senior
year so test results will reach the University
in ample time for admission review. Applicants
must have the scores sent directly to the University
from the testing agency by listing the University’s
code number as a recipient when registering
for the examination (ACT code is 0059; SAT code
is 1880) or by completing a score request form
from the testing agency. |
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In some
instances, the Director of Admissions may require
the applicant to submit a recommendation from
the high school counselor or principal. |
| High school graduates must submit test scores if their semester of matriculation is within five years of high school graduation or if they have not reached the age of 23. If applying for admission five years after graduation, applicants who have not taken the ACT or SAT need not sit for the examination and may apply under the Special Freshman Admissions category. |
2. Freshmen with Previous Credits are students who attended another collegiate institution prior to high school graduation.
Academic Requirements: Applicants must satisfy the requirements for First-Time Freshmen applicants and must have earned at least a "C" (2.0) average on all previous collegiate work attempted. The grade-point average used is that computed by the Office of Admissions. |
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Documents Required:
Freshmen with Previous Credits applicants must
submit all the documents required for First-Time
Freshmen as well as an official transcript from
each college attended prior to high school graduation.
An evaluation of transfer credits will be completed
and mailed to students prior to the semester
of entry.
3. Early
Admission applicants
are students who have the completed junior year
of high school and wish to enroll prior to high
school graduation.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants
must be recommended by the high school counselor,
have a 3.5 minimum high school GPA, as computed
by the USA Office of Admissions, have scored
at least a 28 composite on the ACT (or
1240 SAT scores), completed the junior
year of high school, and be approved by the
Director of Admissions.
Documents Required:
Early Admission applicants must submit an official
high school transcript showing grades through
the junior year, official ACT or SAT scores
and a letter of recommendation from the school
guidance counselor.
4. Special
Freshman Admission are students
who graduated from high school at least five
years prior to the semester of entry or who
have reached the age of 23, and did not sit
for the college entrance examinations (ACT or
SAT).
Academic Requirements:
Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements
for traditional admission may be admitted if
satisfactory evidence is provided that they
have the ability to successfully pursue the
courses in which they wish to enroll.
Documents Required:
Special Freshman
Admission applicants must submit an official
high school transcript for admission consideration.
Applicants for admission as Special Freshman
students should be high school graduates whose
semester of entry to the university is at least
five years since high school graduation or are
at least 23 years of age.
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Students
who sat for the ACT or SAT, even though they
graduated from high school more than five years
prior to the semester of entry or are at least
23 years of age, must apply as First Time Freshmen
regardless of when they graduated from high
school or of their age.
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5. GED First Time Freshmen took the General Education Development (GED) test and did not graduate from high school. |
Academic Requirements: Applicants are granted admission based on adequate performance (minimum average score of 500- or 50 if taken prior to January 2002) on high school level General Education Development (GED) test.
Documents Required: GED First Time Freshman applicants must submit an official copy of their General Educational Development (high school level) test results. |
Both Special Freshman Admission and GED First Time Freshman students are considered degree-seeking students and are subject to all academic regulations. |
6. Transfer students have attended a college or university after high school graduation, regardless of the time spent in attendance or credit earned. |
Academic Requirements: Applicants are granted unconditional admission if they have earned a cumulative average of at least "C" (2.00) on all work attempted. Under certain conditions, a student with less than the requisite 2.00 average, who shows promise of success may be granted probationary admission. (Note: The grade-point average used is that computed by the University of South Alabama.) Students who were not admissible after high school are required to successfully complete a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours at another institution before being considered as transfer applicants. Applicants must be eligible to attend the institution in which they were last enrolled. |
Documents Required:
Transfer student applicants must make certain
that official transcripts of all courses for
which they have been registered at other colleges
or universities are sent directly to the University
from each home institution. Students must report
colleges where registration was completed even
though no credit was earned.
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Applicants
who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours
or 40 quarter hours of college work must submit
college transcripts and high school transcripts
and ACT or SAT scores.
Transfer of
Credit: The
Office of Admissions
evaluates all credits to determine the number
transferable to the University of South Alabama.
Such transferred credit will be applied, after
evaluation, to the specific program of the student.
The final program evaluation requires approval
by the Dean of the College in which the student
is accepted or by the Dean’s designated
representative. Credits transferable to the
University may or may not be applicable, in
whole or in part, to a specific program. Transfer
students are urged to review all the requirements
for a degree as specified in the
Academic Policies and Procedures section
of the Bulletin. |
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No credit
is given for college-level General Education
Development tests, or for courses evaluated
as non-credit or remedial at this institution.
No more than a combined total of 32 semester
hours of credit will be allowed for credit received
through the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP), Advanced Placement Program (AP), credit
by examination, correspondence courses, military
service school courses, and other approved non-collegiate-sponsored
programs as recommended by the American Council
on Education. |
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A maximum
of 64 semester hours may be transferred from
a junior or community college. Courses offered
by this University with a course number of 300
or higher will not be accepted as a transfer
from a junior college unless approved by the
appropriate college dean. |
| A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of transfer credits from the student’s academic dean after completing one year (32 semester hours) of work at the University of South Alabama. No degree credit will be accepted by the College of Education from any collegiate institution unless that institution has regional accreditation. |
| Transfer Credit for English Composition: No credit is given for course work in English Composition in which the grade is below a "C". |
7. Transient students are visiting students and wish to attend the University for one term and return to the home institution. |
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Academic Requirements: Students
must be in good standing at the current institution
and have the approval of their registrar or
dean to enroll at USA. |
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A transient
student must accept full responsibility in meeting
course prerequisites and having the necessary
preparation to take the course or courses desired. |
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Enrollment
as a transient student in no way implies future
admission as a regular student to the University
of South Alabama.
Documents Required:
Transient applicants must request the registrar
or dean of the college or university in which
they are currently enrolled to complete the
University’s Transient Form or write a
letter of good standing for the applicant and
mail it directly to the University. |
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If the
student should decide to remain in transient
status for more than one term the student must
submit the University’s Transient Student
Form and a Readmission Application
(available from the Admission’s
Office) by the specified deadline (see “How
to Apply for Readmission” section of
the Bulletin)
each semester. Should a transient student decide
to transfer to the University of South Alabama,
the student would be required to apply in the
same manner as a transfer student and submit
complete transcripts from each college or university
attended. |
8. Unclassified applicants are students who have earned at least a baccalaureate degree and wish to take additional undergraduate courses, but not for degree purposes. |
Academic Requirements: Applicants are admissible if an official transcript showing evidence of the baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree is received. Note that unclassified students are eligible to enroll in undergraduate courses only and are not working toward a degree. Students seeking a second undergraduate degree should apply as Transfer students. |
Documents Required: Unclassified students submit an official transcript showing their earned baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree. |
| 9. Audit students wish to take courses, but not receive credit. |
Academic Requirements: Students are admissible if a completed application for admission and the $35 application fee are submitted to the Office of Admissions by the published deadlines. No other documentation is required. Audit students pay the same tuition and fees as credit students.
Audit students are not required to submit documents with their application for admission. |
NOTE: Transient, Unclassified and Audit students are not eligible to be considered for financial aid since they are not enrolled in degree-seeking programs. |
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| TRANSFER
CREDIT FROM JUNIOR COLLEGES |
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No more
than 64 semester hours of transfer credit from
junior colleges will be accepted. No degree
credit will be granted for courses that are
identified at the 300 and 400 levels in the
University of South Alabama curriculum unless
approved by the appropriate college dean. |
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Courses
not generally accepted from a junior/community
college may be considered for transfer credit
on a selective basis. Such courses must be approved
for degree credit by the student’s academic
dean based upon the recommendation of the appropriate
department chair. |
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University
of South Alabama students at any level of progress
toward a degree are restricted, in terms of
junior college transfer credit, only by the
first and second items above.
Alabama Articulation
Program (STARS) |
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The Alabama
Articulation Program (also called STARS
- Statewide Articulation Reporting System)
is a web-based articulation and transfer planning
system designed to inform students who attend
Alabama Community Colleges about degree requirements,
course equivalents, and other transfer information
pertaining to specific majors at each state
funded four-year institution. STARS provides
students, counselors, and educators with accurate
information upon which transfer decisions can
be made. STARS is the information link between
the state’s public two-year and four-year
institutions, and can prevent the loss of course
credit hours, can provide direction for the
scheduling of course work, and can ease the
transition from one institution to another.
Students who are interested in obtaining a “Transfer
Guide” should visit the University of South
Alabama Transfer Assistance web site at: http://www.southalabama.edu/transfer/
or contact: University of South Alabama Office
of Admissions, 182 Administration Building,
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002, (251)460-6141 or
(800)872-5247. |
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| TRANSFER
CREDIT FROM MILITARY SERVICE SCHOOLS |
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Military
service-school courses will be evaluated with
reference to the recommendation of the American
Council on Education when official credentials
have been presented by the student to the Office
of Admissions for new students or to the Office
of the Registrar for returning or currently enrolled students.
Such recommendations, however, are not binding
upon the University. In no instance, however,
may any of the hours of credit be substituted
for specific courses, but they may be substituted
for electives. |
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Students
who have successfully completed basic training
in the armed forces may receive four semester
hours of elective credit and exemption from
P.E. by presenting a DD214, DD295, a copy of
a Community College of the Air Force transcript,
or a certificate of training to the Office of
the Registrar for currently enrolled or former
students, or to the Office of Admissions for
new students. |
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The Office
of Veterans Affairs is located in Room 240
of the Administration Building on the main campus
of the University to facilitate veterans’
programs and to provide counseling and other
veterans’ services. (See “Student
Activities Section.”) |
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| PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE TO THE SPECIALLY QUALIFIED STUDENT |
The University of South Alabama offers a number of opportunities to the specially qualified student. Several programs enable the student to accelerate course work. No more than a combined total of 32 semester hours of credit will be allowed for credit received through the Advance Placement Program (AP), International Baccalaureate Program (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), credit by exam, correspondence courses, military service, or any other credit combination. |
1. AP Credit: Students participating in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) will be granted University credit as indicated below. |
English: 3 semester hours credit will be awarded for English Composition 101 for students who score 4 or higher on the Language and Composition component of the Advanced Placement Program. In other subject areas: AP Credit with a score of at least '3' will be awarded as follows: |
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| Studio Art: 2-D Design |
ARS Elective |
3 hrs |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design |
ARS Elective |
3 hrs |
| Studio
Art-Drawing |
ARS Elective |
3 hrs |
| Art History |
ARH 100 |
3 hrs |
| Biology |
BLY 121/122 |
8 hrs |
| Chemistry |
CH 131/132 |
8 hrs |
| Microeconomics |
ECO 215 |
3 hrs |
| Macroeconomics |
ECO 216 |
3 hrs |
| Human Geography |
GEO 114 |
3 hrs |
| American
Gov‘t |
PSC 130 |
3 hrs |
| Comparative
Gov’t |
PSC 250 |
3 hrs |
| US History |
HY 135/136 |
6 hrs |
| European
History |
HY 101/102 |
6 hrs |
| Calculus
AB |
MA 125/126 |
8 hrs |
| Calculus
BC |
MA 125/126 |
8 hrs |
| Statistics |
ST 210 |
3 hrs |
| Music
Theory |
MUT Elective |
3 hrs |
| Music
Listening & Lit |
MUL Elective |
3 hrs |
| Physics
B |
PH 114/115 |
8 hrs |
| Physics
C |
PH 201/202 |
8 hrs |
| Computer
Science A |
CIS 121/122 |
8 hrs |
| Computer
Science AB |
CIS 121/122 |
8 hrs |
| Psychology |
PSY 120 |
8 hrs |
| Foreign Language
AP is reviewed by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. |
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2. International Baccalaureate Program (IB): Students participating in the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) will be granted University credit to those who have achieved a score of "5" or higher on the International Baccalaureate Program examinations. Individual academic disciplines will determine if a higher score is required in a particular course(s). IB Credit with a grade of at least "5" will be awarded as follows:
| IB Discipline* |
IB Exam Score |
USA Credit |
| Art |
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| Social Anthropology |
5
|
AN 100 (3 Semester Hours) |
| Biology |
5
|
BLY 101 and BLY 102, or BLY 121 and BLY 122 (8 Semester Hours) |
Chemistry
(Standard Level) |
5
|
CH 101 (4 Semester Hours) |
Chemistry
(Higher Level) |
5
|
CH 131, CH 131L, CH 132, and CH 132L (8 Semester Hours) |
Computer Science |
5
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Credit determined by the School of CIS |
| Economics |
5 |
ECO 300 (3 Semester Hours) |
| English |
5
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If student completes IB degree: EH 101 and EH 102 (6 Semester Hours)
If student fails to complete IB degree: EH 101 (3 Semester Hours) |
| Foreign Languages |
5
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6 Semester Hours of credit in corresponding Freshman Language Sequence:
French: LG 111 and LG 112
German: LG 151 and LG 152
Latin: LG 101 and LG 102
Russian: LG 171 and LG 172
Spanish: LG 131 and LG 132
Chinese: LGS 121 and LGS 122
Arabic: LGS 106 and LGS 107
Modern Greek: LGS 141 and LGS 142
Japanese: LGS 101 and LGS 102
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| Geography |
5 |
GEO 114 and GEO 115 (6 Semester Hours) |
History
(Higher Level only) |
5 |
HY 102 (3 Semester Hours) |
Information Technology in a Global Society (Standard Level) |
5 |
(3 Semester Hours Credit)
Accept credit for CIS 110 or CIS 150 according to major. |
Mathematics
(Standard Level) |
5 |
MA 115 (4 Semester Hours) |
Mathematics
(Standard Level) |
6-7 |
MA 115 and MA 125 (8 Semester Hours) |
Mathematics
(Higher Level) |
5 |
MA 125 and ST 210 (7 Semester Hours) |
Mathematics
(Higher Level) |
6-7 |
MA 125 and MA 126 (8 Semester Hours) |
| Music |
5 |
MUL 235 (2 Semester Hours) |
| Music |
6-7
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MUL 235 (2 Semester Hours) and will be considered for additional credit in MUL 236 (2 Semester Hours). Students scoring 6 or 7 on this IB exam should contact Department Chair to request credit for MUL 236. |
| Philosophy |
5 |
PHL 110 (3 Semester Hours) |
| Physics |
5 |
PH 104 (4 semester Hours) |
| Psychology |
5 |
PSY 120 (3 Semester Hours) |
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| * All exams Standard Level unless indicated otherwise. |
| 3. English Composition I Exemption:Students
who score a minimum ACT English score of 27
or SAT verbal score of 550 will be exempt from
taking English 101. Official scores should be
mailed to the Office of Admissions for exemption
to be granted.
4. CLEP: A
student can receive up to 32 semester hours
of credit from the General Examinations and
certain Subject Examinations of the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) as shown below.
Official CLEP scores mailed directly from the
CLEP division of the Educational Testing Service
are required before credit will be awarded.
| CLEP
Exam |
Hours |
CLEP
Score |
| USA
Credit Awarded |
Awarded |
Required |
| American
Government |
3
hrs |
50 |
| PSC
130 |
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| General
Biology |
8
hrs |
50 |
| BLY
121/BLY 122 |
|
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| Calculus |
8
hrs |
50 |
| MA
125/MA 126 |
|
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| Precalculus |
4
hrs |
50 |
| MA
115 |
|
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| General
Chemistry |
8
hrs |
50 |
| CH
131/CH 132 |
|
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| Into to
Psychology |
3
hrs |
50 |
| PSY
120 |
|
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| Intro
to Accounting |
3
hrs |
50 |
| ACC
211 |
|
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| Intro
to Business Law |
3
hrs |
50 |
| MGT
310 |
|
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| Intro
to Macroeconomics |
3
hrs |
50 |
| ECO
216 |
|
|
| Intro
to Microeconomics |
3
hrs |
50 |
| ECO
215 |
|
|
| Intro
to Marketing |
3
hrs |
50 |
| MKT
320 |
|
|
| Intro
to Sociology |
3
hrs |
50 |
| SY
109 |
|
|
Human Growth and
Development |
3 hrs |
50 |
| PSY 250 |
|
|
U.S. History I:
Early Colonizations to 1877 |
3 hrs |
50 |
| HY 135 |
|
|
US History II:
1865 to Present |
3 hrs |
50 |
| HY 136 |
|
|
Western Civilization I:
Ancient Near East to 1648 |
3 hrs |
50 |
| HY 101 |
|
|
Western Civilization II:
1648 to Present |
3 hrs |
50 |
| HY 102 |
|
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| Freshmen College Composition |
6
hrs |
50 |
| EH
101/EH 102 |
|
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| Humanities-General |
6
hrs |
50 |
| Fine
Arts and Lit Elect |
|
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| College Mathematics |
8
hrs |
50 |
| Math
Electives |
|
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| Natural
Sciences-General |
8
hrs |
50 |
| Bio
& Nat Science Elect |
|
|
| Social
Science & History |
6
hrs |
50 |
| Soc
Science & Hist Elect |
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Computer Science and Foreign
Language CLEP credit are awarded based on USA
departmental recommendations. The University
reserves the right to change the CLEP minimum
scores and credit awarded based on recommendations
by the College Board and University research.
5. Credit by Examination:
A student may receive credit for a course by
passing a locally prepared examination and by
paying appropriate fees. (See “Credit
by Examination”.)
6. Military Service/ROTC
Credit: A student may receive Military
Science or Aerospace Science placement credit
for prior military service or Junior ROTC training.
Contact the Department of Military Science or
the Department of Aerospace Studies for details.
7. The Prior Learning
Assessment Center: housed in the Adult
Interdisciplinary Studies department, will serve
as a central location where potential and enrolled
USA students can obtain information and advising
on the assessment options available for earning
USA credit for prior learning. The center will
also be the primary academic unit responsible
for the coordination and administration of prior
learning assessment by portfolio.
8. Adult Interdisciplinary
Studies: A student who is over the age
of 25 may design, with the approval of an academic
committee, a 54 semester hour interdisciplinary
field of study through the Department of Adult
Interdisciplinary Studies in the School of Continuing
Education and Special Programs.
9. College of Medicine
Early Acceptance Program: Qualified
high school seniors are selected for acceptance
to the University and to the University of South
Alabama College of Medicine. Candidates selected
for the program enter the Health Pre-Professions
Program at USA; their curriculum will include
core requirements for the selected baccalaureate
program and prerequisites for matriculation in
medical school. Students participating in the
College of Medicine Early Acceptance Program must
meet program requirements during their tenure
as undergraduates to continue in the program.
Upon successful completion of the baccalaureate
degree and COMEAP requirements, students enter
the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. |
| To be considered
for the COMEAP, high school seniors must complete
freshman application procedures, have earned
a minimum high school grade-point average of
3.5 based on a 4.0 system as computed by USA,
submit an ACT score of at least 28 composite
(or 1240 SAT),
and must have demonstrated leadership qualities
and motivation toward the study of medicine.
All documents must be
submitted by December 15 of their senior year
in high school to be considered. For
questions and applications, contact USA Admissions,
182 Administration Building, USA, Mobile, AL
36688-0002 or call (800) 872-5247 or (251) 460-6141.
10. Honors Program:
See "Honors
Program". |
11. Accelerated College Enrollment Program:
A limited number of high school seniors from
Mobile County, and Baldwin County, Alabama, are
offered the opportunity to take one free course
at the University during the senior year of
high school. The course can be used to satisfy
degree requirements at USA, or can be transferred
to other institutions.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants must be recommended by the high school
counselor, have earned at least a "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
average in academic subjects, have scored at
least 25 composite on the ACT (1130
SAT), completed the junior year of high
school, and be approved by the Director of Admissions.
Documents Required:
ACEP applicants must submit an official high
school transcript showing grades through the
junior year, official ACT or SAT scores and
a letter of recommendation from the school guidance
counselor. Interested students should contact
USA Admissions for application deadlines and
information. |
| If
ACEP students wish to pursue a degree, they must
fill out a new application and supporting documents
and submit them to the Office of Admissions. |
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| DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM (DSP) |
The Developmental Studies Program (DSP) is designed for underprepared students, who may not have the high-school grades or ACT or SAT scores generally required for college admission but who indicate a potential for academic success in an institution of higher education. The program emphasizes improvement of basic skills essential for college achievement. Students admitted to the University through Developmental Studies complete courses in study skills, writing, and mathematics. Mathematics courses require a placement test. Classes are small and tutoring is provided. |
| Acceptances to the program are limited. DSP courses are also open to regularly admitted University students who are not admitted to the program. For more information, call (251) 460-7155. |
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| FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM |
| All first-time USA freshmen are required to include a credit course, Freshman Seminar, in their class schedule as part of the First Year Experience Program. This course is designed to help new students build a solid foundation for success at the University of South Alabama. All of the academic colleges offer a Freshman Seminar course for Fall Semester. The course covers effective study skills, exam preparation, college level research skills, writing effectively, student health issues, and other freshman year issues. |
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| ADMISSION
OF GRADUATE STUDENTS |
|
Refer to the University
of South Alabama Graduate School Section
for admission requirements. Applicants to the
University of South Alabama Graduate School
are considered for admission as follows:
1. Graduate Students—students
pursuing postbaccalaureate degrees.
2. Graduate Transfer
Students—students pursuing postbaccalaureate
degrees who have attended graduate school at
another institution and wish to have that credit
considered for transfer to the University.
3. Non-Degree Graduate
Students—students who have earned
at least a baccalaureate degree who wish to
take graduate courses but do not wish to pursue
a degree. (Not all programs
allow non-degree students)
4. Graduate Transient
Students—applicants who wish to
enroll for one semester to complete graduate
work for transfer to the parent institution. |
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| COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS |
|
Recognizing
the increasing expectation of technical/computer
literacy for productive citizenship and optimum
professional and career opportunities, the University
of South Alabama provides formal classroom instruction
and informal training in computer software and
hardware applications. General skills as well
as those necessary for specialized applications
are included, as appropriate, in many University
classes. To insure successful acquisition of
these skills and guarantee that all students
are able to adequately complete classroom assignments,
all students entering the University of South
Alabama are required to have personal access
to a personal computer. This may be achieved
in a number of ways including personal ownership
of a computer with the required capabilities,
access within the home or family, sharing with
a roommate or in other ways that allow the student
ready access when required to complete assignments.
This access must include, as a minimum, a current
version of the Microsoft Office software package
to include word processing, and spreadsheet
capability, provision for e-mail with attachments
(both send and receive), and Internet access
for research. Individual academic programs may
have additional requirements specific to their
curriculum and training needs. Students should
realize that instructors will make assignments
expecting the required computer and software
access and lack of access will not excuse the
student from class expectations and requirements. |
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| NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION |
|
Southbound Orientation provides an introduction to the academic, service,
and social areas of the University of South
Alabama. This mandatory program is offered at the beginning of each semester and prior to class registration.
The fee charged for Orientation covers costs
of materials and meals during the programs.
Details are sent to all new freshmen and transfer students prior to registration.
Further information may be obtained from the
Office of New Student Orientation, 2600 Meisler Hall,
Mobile, AL 36688-0002, telephone (251) 460-7093. |
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| INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS |
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The Office
of International Services at the University
of South Alabama provides special services and
programs for non-U.S. Citizens. One of the functions
of the Office of International Services is the
processing of applications for admission submitted
by non-citizens. The following are the specific
requirements needed by the applicants. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
| Application
Deadlines |
|
All necessary
documents must be received by the established
deadline for the semester the student wishes
to enter. Applications completed after the deadline
will be considered for the following term, unless
otherwise requested by the student.
Outside the United States:
| Fall-July 1 |
Spring-November 1 |
| Summer-April 1 |
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