General Admissions Policy

Goodwin College seeks qualified applicants who desire careers in a variety of business, medical, and computer-related areas. Aptitude and academic background are important. However, motivation, past work experience and maturity are taken into consideration for acceptance.

A personal interview with an admissions officer is required for all interested applicants. Acceptance into Goodwin College is based upon successful completion of the interview as well as the attainment of a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma. Some programs have special admission criteria as explained below.

Placement tests in reading comprehension, sentence skills, mathematics, and algebra are administered to all incoming students enrolled in Degree or Collegiate Certificate programs prior to registration. Matriculating students entering with a Bachelors Degree from another accredited institution are exempt from placement testing.

Prospective students are encouraged to call the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment with an admission officer and visit the campus.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
New Admissions-Degree and Certificate Students
Students applying to Goodwin College for the first time should:

1. Interview with an admission officer.
2. Complete an Application for Admission. Admission to selective programs such as Nursing requires the completion of a special application. Please see Selective Admission Programs below.
3. Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent OR sign a Certification of Attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. All students entering an Associate Degree program are required to have an official high school transcript sent to the school prior to the completion of their first semester.
4. Pay the appropriate non-refundable application fee.
5. Selective programs of study require a $100 tuition deposit. This is credited towards the cost of tuition once the student begins classes. This deposit is non-refundable if the student officially enrolls into a program but does not begin the program.
6. Perspective students who would like assistance in planning their program of study and/ or in reviewing transfer or award of credit may request a pre-admission appointment with an academic advisor. This can be arranged through the Admissions Department. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this service. Unofficial transcripts are adequate for this appointment. For more detailed information on the transfer and award of credit.
7. Submit documentation of measles, mumps, and rubella immunization/immunity at time of registration.
8. Arrange to take the Accuplacer placement tests prior to registration. Students entering the ESL certificate program are exempt from taking the Accuplacer.

All applicants will be informed of their acceptance or rejection within two weeks of application.

Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer credit for course work completed at another college or university must request that an official transcript and a copy of the college catalog be sent to the Registrar. Academic advising is provided for the selection of courses and the transfer and award of credit into Goodwin College.