Admissions

Admission to Judson College is available to students of diverse backgrounds, talents, interests and experiences, whose academic and personal qualities show promise of future success.

The Office of Admissions, under policies and standards established by the faculty and administration, considers each student's application and examines evidence of sound academic preparation, ability, motivation, maturity, and integrity. Students are admitted on the basis of their academic and personal initiatives.

When To Apply

Application for admission should be made well in advance of the expected enrollment date - six months in advance if possible.

Where To Apply

All required admission forms should be sent to Director of Admissions, Judson College, 302 Bibb Street, Marion, Alabama 36756.

How to Apply - New Students

  1. Send completed official application and $35 non-refundable application fee for admission to address above, or apply online and pay fee via PayPal services.
  2. Take American College Testing Program (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Have scores sent to Judson College. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL score.
  3. Have transcript of high school grades sent directly to Director of Admissions.
    1. Definition of High School Diploma:  The admission office will confirm all students' transcripts arrive from a high school with a CEEB code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature.  If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the admission office will investigate to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education.  The admission office may request a copy of the student's diploma at any point in the admission process for verification.  If a diploma is determined invalid, a GED may be required for admission consideration. The above requirement for a transcript with a CEEB code does not apply to homeschooled students.

  4. Upon being accepted, you will then need to complete a Personal Data Form and return it with a non-refundable $125 confirmation fee.

  5. Submit the official health report completed by your physician.

Requirements for Admission

  1. Graduation from an accredited high school with at least:
    1. Four units of English
    2. Three units of social studies
    3. Two units of natural science
    4. Two units of mathematics (algebra is strongly recommended)
    5. Five units of electives, with two units of foreign language recommended

    * A student who wishes to be well-prepared should take additional units in social studies, natural science, and mathematics.

  2. A composite score of 18 or above on the ACT or 870 or above on the SAT and at least an academic 2.0 GPA (See "Conditional Admission" for exceptions).
  3. Personal qualifications indicated by character references and extra-curricular activities.
  4. Applicants who are not high school graduates must provide official report of test results from the General Education Development (GED) test indicating a passing score.

How to Apply - Transfer Students

The admissions procedures for transfer students is the same as above. The student must submit transcript(s) of all college work attempted, including a statement of honorable dismissal. Students completing the equivalent of twelve (12) college level, transferable semester hours may not be required to submit ACT or SAT scores.

How to Apply - Distance Learning Program

Individuals wishing to apply to the Distance Learning Program must follow all of the requirements for admission listed above, excluding the requirement of the ACT or SAT. The Distance Learning Program is described in the Academic Special Opportunities section of the catalog.

Transfer Credit

(See Academic Records and Policies) 

Types of Admission

Regular Admission

A student who has met all admission requirements shall be granted regular admission. Students are subject to the degree requirements of the catalog in effect at the time they matriculate, provided that they complete degree requirements within five years of matriculation and do not withdraw for more than one semester. A student who drops out of college for more than one term shall be subject to the requirements in the catalog at the time of her return.

Conditional Admission

A student showing academic promise but lacking the necessary grade point average or ACT score, showing area weaknesses or coming from an unaccredited school shall be admitted conditionally. A student admitted conditionally shall:
  1. be limited to an academic load of 13 credit hours during the first semester, one credit hour of which will be JUD 101, Foundations for Success.
  2. maintain a 2.0 or better GPA to avoid academic probation. (Academic Probation is described in the Academic Records and Policies section of this catalog.)

Early Acceptance

A student who begins college studies after the junior year of high school may be admitted under early acceptance. Students seeking early acceptance should possess unusual academic promise.

Re-Admission

Students who have attended Judson but were not registered in the previous semester (excluding Short Term) must re-apply through the Admissions Office.

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit

Judson College acknowledges the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Program with cooperating high schools. Students may attend class at Judson College and receive college credit for courses that are also applicable to their high school.

The following conditions apply:

  1. Students must be in grade 12.
  2. Students must be recommended by the high school principal and/or guidance counselor.
  3. The student must have a high school grade point average of 3.0.
  4. The student must exhibit both academic readiness and social maturity. Approval from the high school principal indicates that the student demonstrates both.

Eleventh graders may be admitted to the program in exceptional cases.

Credit for Examination

(See Academic Records and Policies)

Special Student Classification

Students taking a course or courses but not seeking a degree at Judson College are classified as Special students. This includes high school students enrolled in special programs, transient students, and others taking personal interest courses.