Central Penn College Graduate Admission & Requirements

The Central Penn College Graduate Admission requirements for the academic year have been released. The list contains the names of applicants that have been accepted into the school.

The management of Central Penn College Admission has released the list of Graduate requirements for admission into the institution.

Central Penn College Graduate Admission & Requirements

To be considered for admission into a graduate degree program, students must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. We welcome applications from students seeking to prepare for a career or a promotion. Students seeking work-related skills, who are not completing classes with the goal of obtaining a degree from the institution, will be classified as non-degree, non-program students (NDNP). Students applying with an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher may be considered for regular admission. Students applying with a GPA below a 2.75 from another college or university, if accepted, will be admitted conditionally. The following are the criteria and
documentation required for the admissions application and process:

• Submission of graduate studies application.
• Three or more years of professional work experience (waivers may be granted, GRE/
• MAT score may also be considered).
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from an accredited higher education institution. Applicants with under a 2.75, if accepted, will be admitted conditionally.
• Submission of two graduate recommendation forms, one should be from a current or former supervisor.
• Submission of a two- to three-page goal statement articulating career aspirations, continued education, community service and professional goals as they relate to organizational leadership. This essay should also address how the student will balance the time commitment required of the program with their other demands.
• Submission of a professional resume.

International Students

Central Penn is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. For international students, secondary school academic records translated into English and exams with pin verification (where applicable) are required. College or university transcripts from outside of the United States must be evaluated by World Education Services or an equivalent service. If you are not a native English-speaking student, you are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following: a minimum TOEFL score of 72, an IELTS score of 6, or an SAT Critical Reading score of 500. The score will become a part of your student file and will be used during the admission process. There are some exceptions to this rule which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

A copy of a permanent resident card, temporary resident card, current visa, or the documents required to obtain a new student visa must be submitted along with the application. Please contact the admissions office for specifics. International students have an obligation to know and understand SEVIS requirements. As part of these requirements, international undergraduate students must take 12 credits per term and international graduate students must take 6 credits per term with at least ¾ of courses taken on-ground.

Academic Placement and Placement Testing

Central Penn College administers a placement exam to all incoming students. The placement exam assessment is a self-adaptive test used to determine placement in mathematics.

Students who do not pass the placement exam with a score of 75 or higher, waive taking the test upon admission, or who don’t transfer in appropriate credits will be placed in developmental math courses. Developmental classes do not carry credit applied to graduation. Developmental course fees are consistent with three credit courses, as they also require 44 hours of instructional time. Financial aid may cover developmental coursework, based on a student’s eligibility.

Transfer students may be exempt from certain aspects of testing based on transfer courses and should communicate with test proctors regarding transfer courses and testing needs. Additionally, students may be exempt from this exam if they scored higher than 410 on the SATs or higher than 21 on the ACTs.