Admissions

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The HIM/ITL program will consider applicants who:

• Submit a completed Graduate Admissions Application form online or download the .pdf print version.
• Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years experience with information systems.
• Submit all official transcripts of baccalaureate and graduate coursework.
• Have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Submit two Graduate Recommendation forms from individuals who have observed and evaluated your competencies or abilities.
• Submit a complete Dual Masters in HIM/ITL Essay.
• Submit a completed Computer Competency form verifying skill level in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and communication applications.
• Submit a TOEFL examination or the Michigan Test score is required of all international applicants and applicants whose primary language is not English. The minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based text is required. The minimum Michigan Test score of 80 is required.
• International Applicants will need to complete additional admission requirements.

Note: Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission.

Application Priority Consideration

The application deadline for priority consideration for fall term is Aug. 1, spring term is Nov. 15, and summer term is March 1. Review of completed application files will continue until all open seats for the program are filled.

Transfer Credits

Students may apply transfer graduate credits they have earned from an accredited college or university toward completion of their St. Scholastica degree. A maximum number of six transfer credits can be applied. The transfer credit must have been completed no more than seven years prior to the date the St. Scholastica degree is completed. Forms to request transfer of credits can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office. The College of St. Scholastica will consider transfer credits from students who:

• Submit a Credit Transfer Application form.
• Submit official transcript sent from the accredited institution.
• Submit the course syllabus, catalog or other pertinent descriptive information. Demonstrate course content is applicable to the program enrolled. Have earned course grade of 3.0 or better. Completed the course seven years prior to graduating from the St. Scholastica program.

Degree-seeking students planning to enroll in courses at another institution with the intent to transfer the credits to The College of St. Scholastica will need to send a written request and supporting course documentation to the program director prior to enrolling in the course. Written approval will be provided if the course is acceptable for transfer.

The College of St. Scholastica is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.