admissions P R O F IL E A N D ST U D E N T
What is SHU looking for in a student? Sacred Heart University utilizes a holistic admission process considering a variety of factors. In addition to academic performance in high school, as evidenced by GPA; college-level, honors and AP courses; and recommendations, the Admissions Committee considers co-curricular activities such as athletics; club and organization participation; volunteerism; and involvement in the arts as well as the personal qualities and interests that will allow the student to make a unique addition to the community. As part of the application process, a visit to campus is strongly encouraged so that the student and the University can determine if SHU is the right fit. Â
What are the application deadlines? Does SHU have Early Action or Early Decision?
How much is the application fee? Can this be waived in any circumstance?
December 1............ Early Decision Deadline
The fee for applying to SHU is $50. Students who meet the requirements set forth by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) may submit a NACAC Request for Application Fee Waiver Form available at www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/feewaiver. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
December 15......... Early Action Deadline December 15......... Regular Decision Priority Deadline for College of Nursing February 15............ Regular Decision Priority Deadline for College of Health Professions, Welch College of Business, Farrington College of Education and College of Arts & Sciences Early Decision is for students who have determined, after visiting and interviewing, that Sacred Heart is their definite first choice. While Early Decision is a binding contract which commits students to enrolling at the University upon admission, SHU does not hold students to the contract if the family determines that enrollment is not financially feasible. Early Action is a flexible option which allows students to learn of their admission decision earlier than regular applicants without a commitment to enroll.
Does SHU use the Common Application? Freshmen may submit the Common Application, available at www.commonapp.org. Transfer students may utilize the Common Application or the SHU Transfer Application available online at www.sacredheart.edu/transferapply. 4
/ STUDENT AND PARENT Q&A
Are standardized test scores required? With the exception of home-schooled students, applicants to Sacred Heart University are not required to submit standardized test scores. Scores will be considered only if applicants elect to submit them. If you are unsure whether to submit scores, please discuss your options with your Admissions Counselor. SHU’s test-optional policy may be found at www.sacredheart.edu/testoptional
Is an interview required as part of the application process? Interviews are required for those students who are applying Early Decision and are strongly encouraged for all students applying to the University. Students who have already visited campus or who are located in other parts of the country may also contact their Admissions Counselor regarding opportunities that may exist to interview locally at high schools and other
