Huntingdon College
Admission
Freshman Students
Admission to Huntingdon College operates on a rolling basis for the fall and spring semesters. Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after completion of the junior year of high school. Admission decisions are based on a variety of factors, including a strong secondary school preparation demonstrated by course selection and grades, college entrance examination scores, individual achievements and interests, and other indications of ability to benefit from the college experience.
Freshman Application Procedure
Upon completion of the application sequence described below, a student’s credentials will be evaluated, and a decision will be communicated to the applicant as quickly as possible. A student should submit the following items:
- A completed application (PDF) with a nonrefundable application fee of $20 or an online application with a non-refundable fee of $20 (application fee waived upon campus visit);
- Two official transcripts, one transcript to be sent at the time of application which should include the student’s senior year class schedule and a second transcript sent upon completion of the student’s senior year certifying graduation. Applicants who have the General Educational Developmental (GED) diploma must submit an official score report in addition to the high school transcript;
- Official standardized test scores, either ACT or SAT, sent directly from the agency. The student’s credentials may be reviewed if scores are presented on the high school transcript;
- A résumé of the student’s activities, positions of leadership, and service projects is highly encouraged.
- A campus visit and interview are strongly recommended.
How to Gain Acceptance into Huntingdon
Academic Preparation
An official transcript of a prospective student’s work should reflect a balanced academic program of at least fifteen units distributed as follows: English—4 units; Mathematics—3 units (including two units above Algebra I); Science—2 units; Social Studies or History—2 units; Foreign Language—2 units; Humanities—2 units.
A student should have a minimum of a 2.25 grade point average based on a 4.00 grading scale and rank in the top 50% of his or her graduating class. A student’s grade point average will be recalculated and will be based solely on academic course work.
Applicants who have the General Educational Developmental (GED) diploma should have a minimum standard score of 35 on each sub-test and an average standard score of at least 50 on all GED sub-tests. The Faculty Committee on Academic Standing will review the scores. An interview and/or other academic aptitude assessments, as well as letters of recommendation, may be required by the Committee.
College Entrance Examinations
All freshman applicants should complete the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). The ideal candidate should have a combined SAT score of at least 930 with a minimum SAT verbal score of 490 or an ACT composite score of at least 20 with a minimum English sub-score of 20. A student should include the Huntingdon College code when requesting test results be sent to the College. The College code number for SAT is 1303; the ACT code number is 0018. The College may administer a residual ACT on campus, but the test scores are only valid for use by Huntingdon College.
Freshman Enrollment Verification Procedures
An accepted freshman must acknowledge his or her decision to enroll at Huntingdon by submitting a deposit in the amount of $250 if the student will be a campus resident or $200 if the student will commute from home. Huntingdon College observes the National Candidates Reply Date Agreement by not requiring verification of enrollment or acceptance of financial aid prior to the date established by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Deposits are due May 1st for fall semester and December 1st for spring semester, or thirty days from the date of acceptance if accepted after April 1st or November 1st, respectively. Deposits are refundable if requested in writing before the May 1st or December 1st deadline. Freshman applicants are encouraged to notify the Office of Admission and Financial Aid as soon as a firm decision has been reached. Additional financial aid, housing information, and course registration information will follow as soon as the decision to enroll is made.
All students are required to have health insurance. Prior to registration, new students must submit the completed Health Form to the Office of Admission and Financial Aid, including the record of immunization. Immunizations must be up-to-date as outlined on the Health Form. A physical examination is not required.
Huntingdon is a residential campus. Policies and procedures relating to living on campus and options to live off campus can be found in the Student Handbook. It is very important that the completed housing forms and the deposit be sent as soon as a decision is made to enroll. Room assignments are made according to the date the form and deposit are received.
During the New Student Orientation session(s), each student will meet with an academic advisor to discuss the curriculum and to select classes for the fall or spring semester. While on campus, the student may contact the Office of Student Financial Services to finalize financial arrangements. Arrangements must be finalized prior to the first day of classes.
All new students participate in the New Student Orientation activities. New Student Orientation is held during the summer. Information will be sent from the Office of Admission and Financial Aid after you pay your enrollment fee.
