The Holy Family University Undergraduate 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 Holy Family University Admission has released the list of Undergraduate requirements for admission into the institution.
Holy Family University Undergraduate Admission & Requirements
First-Year Students
- High school transcript (or equivalent)
- Acceptable scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT
(Currently, submission of test scores is OPTIONAL for all applicants)
Completion with satisfactory grades of 16 units of high school work distributed as follows:
- English 4 units
- History 2 units
- Mathematics 3 units
- Modern Second Language** 2 units
- Science 2 units
- Electives 3 units
- All majors must complete a full year of Algebra I and II and Geometry.
Students planning to major in Mathematics, Nursing, Radiologic Science, or Science are expected to have completed the following high school courses***:
- Mathematics–Trigonometry
- Nursing–Biology, Chemistry, a science elective, and three units of Social Studies (History)
- Radiologic Science–Biology and Chemistry; Physics recommended but not required
- Science–Biology, Chemistry, and Trigonometry.
* Exceptions to any of these criteria can be made at the discretion of the University authorities. Adult students, 21 years of age or older, who may not have previously attended college and who seek admission to Holy Family need not submit SAT/ACT scores.
** Students without the second language requirement may be admitted to the University and will be placed in the introductory level of a language.
*** Students who have not completed any of these courses will be advised to take the appropriate University courses.
Transfer Students
- Proof of graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Completion of required courses listed above (under Freshmen) either in high school or at the collegiate level.
- Acceptable GPA from previous institution(s) which may vary by program. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for most programs while others may require a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Students may be admitted to the University by transfer from other colleges and universities. These applicants will be admitted to advanced standing only upon completion of all required documentation. Upon presentation of the credentials, the applicant is admitted with Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior status. Only credits applicable to the program of study will be considered for transfer.
With this stipulation, courses in which the applicant has earned a minimum grade of C at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning within 10 years of application to Holy Family may be accepted. Courses over 10 years may be accepted but are subject to review. Up to a maximum of 75 credits may be accepted from a 2-year institution and/or 90 credits from a 4-year institution.
Accepted students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in coursework at Holy Family including requirements in the area of specialization, core requirements, the comprehensive examination, and/or any special examinations. A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained for the additional credits earned. The minimum GPA may vary by program (e.g., Education, Nursing). Specific program requirements should be consulted for relevant information.
Nursing Transfer Student Additional Requirements
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 (all previous institutions combined)
- Math and Science GPA of a 2.75 (courses considered include core Science, core Math, Anatomy & Physiology I, II, and Microbiology)
No individual science or math course grade may be lower than a “C”; students may only repeat one science or math one-time in order to achieve the required GPA or required minimum course grade
If currently or previously enrolled in an ASN, ADN or BSN program, you must provide written documentation of good academic standing in that program from a program representative. Admission to Holy Family University’s Nursing program will not be granted to anyone who has failed out of a prior Nursing program.
