Millersville has a rolling admissions policy and acts on applications from candidates as soon as the application process is completed. Candidates accepted must submit the required admission deposit no later than April 1 or 15 days after the date of admission letter, whichever is later.
General Requirements for Admission to Degree Programs

Students may be admitted to programs leading to the following undergraduate degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Admission to degree programs at the college is granted on the basis of the following requirements:

1. General scholarship as evidenced by the secondary school record. Each applicant must qualify for graduation from an approved secondary school or must meet the requirements for the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2. Satisfactory achievement on the ACT Assessment Program administered by the American College Testing Program or the Scholastic Aptitude Test administered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Arrangements for taking the examinations are made through the secondary school guidance office or by writing directly to the respective test organization.
3. College Board Achievement Test Scores. Scores on the English Composition Test should be submitted by applicants who wish to demonstrate competence in English. Unusually high scores may result in the applicant being exempted from the required basic English course. Exempted students would substitute a free elective course.
4. Applicants for the music education curriculum are required to audition through solo performance and by taking musical proficiency tests. Audition dates and further information about the auditioning procedure may be obtained from the chairperson, department of music.
5. Admission to the University is granted without reference to race, religion, color, ancestry, disability or national origin. This college welcomes qualified students as well as faculty and staff from all racial, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

An applicant who has studied at another accredited college or university may be considered for admission if, in addition to meeting all the foregoing "General Admission Requirements," the candidate meets the following requisites:

1. Evidence of general scholarship as shown by an official transcript on which the applicant has maintained an overall academic average of "C" or better. Graduates of the commonwealth's community colleges are given preference. Applicants with less than a "C" average may be considered for probationary admission if they have been out of school for at least one semester and meet freshman admissions criteria.
2. Transfer applicants to the music education curriculum must audition and show proficiency in musical skills.

1. Former students, in good academic standing at the time of their official withdrawal, may apply for readmission at any time. Re-entering students who have subsequently attended another institution of higher learning must have a transcript forwarded by that institution.
2. Re-entering students are subject to the curriculum and graduation requirements in effect at the time of their readmission, with the exception of those students who re-enter within one year of their official withdrawal or dismissal. These students have the option of continuing under the curriculum and graduation requirements in effect for them at the time of their withdrawal or dismissal.

Several non-degree programs exist at Millersville. Further details on each program are found in the catalog under the heading Admission As A Non-Degree Student.
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Applicants

The following procedures must be followed in order to obtain an initial certificate (Instructional I) or an additional area(s) of certification for which the university must apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on behalf of a post-baccalaureate student:

1. Contact the certification office (717) 872-3816 for information.
2. Apply for admission to graduate studies. Applications will not be reviewed by the prospective school/department until such time as the following materials are received:
1. a non-refundable application fee of $20.00, payable to Millersville University.
2. two official transcripts of baccalaureate and pertinent graduate work completed at other colleges and universities; Millersville graduates need not request transcripts.
3. three recommendations, preferably from supervisors or faculty members familiar with the applicant's work and academic background.
4. a typewritten, signed statement (approximately 300 words). Your response should include experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue certification and a self-assessment of your potential for advanced study and service in your chosen field.

Qualified applicants who have a high school diploma (or GED) and a desire to learn may apply to take Millersville credit courses on a part-time non-degree basis. No admission tests are required. Contact the Admissions Office for an application or the Special Programs Office, for information and advice.

Admission as a part-time, non-degree student is on a course available basis. Applicants should note that course selections are often limited, particularly for entry-level courses and courses in high-demand fields of study. They should also note that they cannot take more than 11.5 credits in any one semester, including any audited courses.

After part-time non-degree students have completed at least 15 credits in at least two subject areas with an average of C or better, they may apply for degree-seeking status.

Advanced Professional Studies (Education Majors) (Approved:  6/20/01 FS; 8/30/01 AA)

Criteria for Undergraduate Admission to APS (Advanced Professional Studies):

1. Completion of 60 credits
2. Attaining a MU GPA as follows:
1. 2.6 if admitted to APS during 2001-2002 academic year
2. 2.8 if admitted to APS during 2002-2003 academic year
3. 3.0 if admitted to APS beginning Fall 2003 and beyond
3. Qualifying scores on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test
4. Recommendation for admission by a faculty member teaching professional education courses.
5. Satisfactory completion of ENGL 110 and COMM 100
6. Two college-level (6 credits) English courses (including ENGL 110)
7. Two college-level (6 credits) Mathematics courses
8. Satisfactory Act 34 (Criminal Record Check) report, Satisfactory Act 151 (Child Abuse History clearance) report, and a completed background information sheet on file with the Early Field Experiences office.

1. An assessment of academic performance including the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
2. An overall minimum quality point average of
• 3.0 GPA on the most recently earned degree or a
• 3.0 GPA on Millersville University graduate course work.
3. Faculty and professional recommendations
4. Record of competence and effectiveness in professional work.
5. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university.
6. Satisfactory Act 34 report, satisfactory Act 151 report and a completed background information sheet on file with the Early Field Experiences office.
7. Millersville University will consider accepting up to 10% of the applicants for admission to basic professional educator programs and admission to an advanced professional educator program who do not meet the minimum GPA for admission.

The person who is not concerned with earning credit may audit a course upon approval of the cognizant professor. Regular semester hours fees will be charged. Auditing implies the privilege of regular attendance in class and participation in class discussion. It shall not include the taking of examinations, the writing of papers, the recording of or reporting of grades and other requirements generally associated with University credit. Ordinarily, no more than one course may be audited per semester. The student's transcript does not record a grade but notes that the course was audited.

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