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Entrance Requirements and Recommendations
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ACT/SAT Scores
Before applicants can be accepted to the University, they must take either an American College Testing Program admissions test (ACT), or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, and must have their test results sent directly to the Director of Admissions by the testing agency.
Transcripts
A transcript of the applicant's high school record or General Education Development (GED) Test results must be received by the Office of Admissions before an application for admission can be considered complete. All transcripts must be official and must be received directly from the issuing institutions.
University Health Requirement for Admission and Registration
The Admission Medical Record is a part of the Admission Application and must be completed, including required immunizations, before admission is granted and class registration is permitted. Although the physical examination on the back side of the Admission Medical Record is not part of the admission process, it is required in order to occupy residence hall facilities.
High School Grade Point Average
High school students entering Alabama A&M University must have maintained a grade point average of C in the following subjects: English, mathematics, science, history, and political science. Upon notification of admission to the University, the applicant will receive a letter and card of acceptance. No student should report to the University for registration without having received the card of acceptance.
University admission is designed to accommodate students with diverse educational backgrounds and educational goals. Individuals seeking admission to the University usually fall into one of the following categories.
High School Graduates
Must have earned a score of 18 ACT/equivalent SAT. Alabama students must have passed all three parts of the high school graduation examination.
College Transfer
Students transferring from other post secondary institutions must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 C at the last institution attended.
Non-Degree
Non-degree applicants must provide evidence of high school completion.
High School Equivalency (GED)
Students must have earned an average score of 48. Transcripts of last attendance in high school may be required. Students must have a score of at least 18 on the ACT/Equivalency SAT. Students 26 years or older are exempt from college entrance examinations.
High School Accelerated Program
Students must have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school in order to be admitted to the high school accelerated program.
Second Bachelor's Degree
Students desiring a second bachelor' degree must complete another application for admission to the University.
Transient Students
Persons who wish to pursue courses with the permission of another institution, to be transferred back to that institution, may apply for admission as transient students. A letter of approval/good standing from the institution granting permission to take the courses is required. Transient students must apply for admission to Alabama A&M University at the beginning of each semester or session.
Special Students
Persons who wish to pursue certain courses without reference to a degree may apply for admission as special students. Applications for such persons will be reviewed by the Director of Admissions. A student may take a maximum of 12 hours as a special student, except persons seeking teacher certification as directed by the Alabama State Department of Education. Before permission is granted to enter a degree program, applicants must meet all requirements for being admitted as regular degree students. Special students must apply for admission each semester or session.
International Students
In order to ensure that required long distance coordination may be completed in time to accommodate admission for the desired term, admission applications must be received by the following deadline dates: Fall, May 15; Spring, October 1; Summer, March 15. Freshman international students must provide an affidavit of financial support. Students must have maintained a grade point average of C in core courses, must have earned five passes on a national or a local examination; and must have attained a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). A letter of recommendation from an applicant's principal or college advisor is also required.
Underprepared Student with Potential
The University has established a plan by which to ensure that a percentage of the underprepared ambitious students, with potential who apply for admission are accepted and included in the student body.
Individuals who do not completely fit into one of the categories listed should make inquiries to the Office of Admissions.