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Admission Policies

Updated 11/13/06

Linfield College grants admission to students who are likely to grow and succeed in a personal and challenging liberal arts environment. Each applicant to the college is judged on individual merit. Although there is no formula for predicting academic success, an Admission and Financial Aid Committee of the faculty evaluates applicants in a number of areas which commonly indicate academic potential. These include high school academic performance, writing sample, recommendations from teachers and counselors, and precollege test results. Because participation in non-academic activities is important at Linfield, the committee also considers the depth and quality of an applicant’s involvement in community and school activities. The committee reviews all applications as a group, selecting those students who show the greatest likelihood of benefiting from and contributing to the Linfield community.

The best preparation for college is a solid academic foundation in high school. The Linfield admission committee strongly recommends that applicants have taken the following:

English 4 years
Social sciences 3-4 years
Mathematics 4 years
Natural sciences 3-4 years
Foreign language 2-4 years

A disciplinary violation or criminal conviction may affect admission, enrollment, or course of study, whether occurring prior to the time of application, while the application is under review, or after the admission decision has been made. If a student’s application misrepresents any information, for any reason, admission or enrollment may be revoked.

Candidates must acknowledge acceptance of an offer of admission by submitting a $400.00 General Deposit and Matriculation Fee on or before the Candidate Reply Date of May 1. This amount is not refundable after May 1. In order to enroll as a first-year student, a final high school transcript showing the graduation date and confirming the student’s good standing with the high school must be provided. If the student was home schooled or completed high school early, an overall average GED score of 450 must be provided in addition to transcripts preceding the GED.

Application Procedure For First-Year Students to the
McMinnville Campus

1. Complete the Common Application and forward with a $40.00 non-refundable application fee to the Office of Admission on the
   McMinnville campus. Students can access the Common Application at: www.commonapp.org or www.linfield.edu/apply.
2. Have the official secondary school transcript sent. Home-schooled applicants should have an official transcript from a national home-school agency or, if not from a national home-school agency, a detailed transcript with course names and descriptions from the home-school teacher sent to the Office of Admission. Home-schooled students are also strongly encouraged to visit campus and meet with the Office of Admission staff.
3. Submit one recommendation from a counselor and one recommendation from a teacher who has taught the student in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science or a foreign language.
4. Submit official score reports from SAT I or the ACT. (If more than one score is submitted, Linfield will use the higher score.) Students whose first language is not English are advised to submit scores from the English Placement Test (ELPT given as part of the SAT II). Students with ELPT scores below Intermediate High will receive assistance from Linfield’s English Language and Culture Program for academic preparation before being admitted to a full load of academic courses.
5. Submit the Linfield College Supplemental Form to the Common Application at www.linfield.edu/commonappform.
6. If applying for need-based financial aid, complete the FAFSA. The McMinnville campus code number is 003198.

Application Options For First-Year Students

Early Action

Students who have identified Linfield as a top choice institution may take advantage of our Early Action option. This allows students
to resolve their college choice early in the senior year. Students may still apply to other colleges and are not committed to enrolling at
Linfield under the Early Action policy guidelines.

Early Action Deadlines

September 1
Begin accepting Early Action applications
November 15
Application deadline for Early Action applicants; priority date for filing the
College Board CSS Profile form for an early estimate of financial aid
January 15
Admission notification and estimated financial aid offer
February 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA
May 1
Candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, non-refundable
after May 1)

Regular Admission

Students seeking regular admission should have all required application materials sent to the Office of Admission postmarked by February 15. Candidates will be notified of the admission committee’s decision on or before April 1. Students offered admission must reserve their place in the first-year class by the May 1 Candidate Reply Date. Priority for admission, scholarships, and financial aid will be given to students who meet these deadlines. Additional admission and financial aid decisions will be made for later applicants if space and funds are available.

Regular Admission Deadlines

Fall

September 1
Begin accepting regular decision applications
February 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA
February 15
Priority deadline for regular admission applications
April 1
Admission notification date and financial aid offer
May 1
Candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, non-refundable
after May 1)

Spring

September 1
Begin accepting regular decision applications
December 1
Priority filing date for FAFSA
Priority deadline for regular spring admission applications
December 15
Admission notification date and financial aid award
January 15
Candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, non-refundable
after January 15)

Early Admission

The college permits the admission of students who have completed their junior year of high school and have the written approval of the high school principal. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic potential and sufficient emotional maturity to adjust to the academic and social pressures of college life. Application procedures are the same as for regular first-year student applicants.

The Common Application

Linfield is a member of a national group of selective colleges which uses a common application to reduce repetitive filings of similar applications. Linfield College accepts The Common Application in lieu of its own form. Students may obtain copies of The Common Application from their high school guidance counselors or access it online at www.linfield.edu/apply.

Coursework for High School Students

High school juniors and seniors may generally enroll up to 5 credits per semester with the approval of the high school principal, the Linfield faculty member teaching the course, and the Linfield Director of Admission. High school juniors and seniors are not eligible for January Term classes. Students who have graduated from high school or who have received their GED are not eligible for admission as a pre-college student. Enrollment in Linfield College courses is on a space available basis and students must receive Linfield grades of “C” or better to continue taking Linfield courses.

Transferable college credit is given after the student has received a secondary school diploma. Cost per credit is $280 and there is a $20 one-time application fee. Students enrolled in more than 5 credits will pay the McMinnville Campus rate per credit hour over 5 credits.

Application process:

1. The Linfield College Pre-College Application Form is available
   through the Office of Admission.
2. A one-time $20 application fee is required.
3. Students must have completed their sophomore year in high school.
4. An official high school transcript must accompany the Pre-College Application Form.
5. Students must have/maintain a cumulative 3.5 high school GPA in order to be considered for pre-college admission.
6. Adequate and progressive academic progress must be displayed in subject area of the Linfield course.
7. Placement exams may be required for some subjects.
8. A brief interview with either the Director of Admission and/or the Registrar will be required prior to acceptance as a pre-college student.

Transfer Admission Procedure

Linfield welcomes applications from students qualified to transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Academic credit is awarded for work in courses corresponding to those offered at Linfield, and for which a grade of “C” or better has been earned. A student applying for transfer admission for the fall needs to complete the application by April 15 for the McMinnville campus and by February 1 for the School of Nursing. Students applying to the McMinnville campus must use the Common Application. Those applying to the Portland campus may use the Portland campus application at www.linfield.edu/portland/admissions/lin-pdx-app.pdf

A completed application includes:

1. An application and a $40.00 non-refundable application fee. Students applying to the Nursing and Health Sciences programs
   must apply to the Portland campus. Portland Campus application fee is $50.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
3. One recommendation from either a college professor or a former high school teacher.
4. A high school diploma with an official final high school transcript or an overall average GED score of 450 or better if the candidate
   has completed fewer than two years full-time enrollment at either a community college or a four-year college or university at the
   time of application.
5. Candidates with less than two years full-time college enrollment must submit score reports from either the SAT I, or the ACT.
6. Students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The college code number is 003198 for the McMinnville campus and E00614 for the Portland campus.

Transfer Admission Options

Fall – McMinnville Campus

September 1
Begin accepting transfer student applications
February 15
Priority filing date for FAFSA
April 15
Priority deadline for transfer student admission applications
May 15
Transfer student notification date
June 15
Transfer candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, nonrefundable
after June 15)

Portland Campus – Summer (nursing only), Fall and Spring
(Portland is a transfer campus only.)

January 1
Begin accepting transfer student applications for nursing and
health sciences
February 1
Nursing application deadline
February 15
Priority filing date for FAFSA
April 21
Notification of admission begins
May 15
Transfer candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, nonrefundable
after May 15)
June 1
Health Sciences application deadline

Spring – McMinnville Campus only

September 1
Begin accepting transfer student applications
December 1
Priority deadline for transfer student admission applications;
priority filing date for FAFSA
December 15
Transfer student notification date
January 15
Transfer candidate reply date ($400 matriculation fee due, nonrefundable
after January 15)

Readmission

A student from the McMinnville and Portland campuses must apply for readmission if he/she wants to return to Linfield after being away from the college for a semester or more without taking an official Leave of Absence. A readmitted student is responsible for consulting his/her academic department regarding changes to the curriculum and also must meet the most recently approved requirements for any program that is accredited or licensed. The student must meet the graduation requirements from a single catalog for which the student is eligible and which has not expired at the time of the student’s graduation. When degree, major and/or minor requirements have changed, the major department has the right to specify the catalog year(s) available to the student. The application for readmission process includes:

1. A Readmission of a Former Student application form (available from the Admission offices of the McMinnville and Portland campuses).
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended after withdrawing from Linfield College.
3. A returning student who left the college on probationary or suspension status must appeal his/her academic standing with the Registrar prior to completing the readmission application. All letters of appeal will be placed in the student’s readmission application file. A student falling under one of these circumstances will have his/her application file presented before the admission committee.

A returning student who is requesting readmission to Linfield but to a new program with specific entrance requirements is not guaranteed admission to that program.

While the college typically reviews all applications for returning students, the priority application deadline is April 15.

Division of Continuing Education students should consult the DCE handbook for further information.

International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement and CLEP

Linfield College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma and subject examinations, and awards credit on a courseby- course basis for higher level courses passed with a grade of 5, 6 or 7.

Up to five credits are given for Advanced Placement scores of 4 or 5 on examinations in academic areas normally taught at Linfield. These are evaluated on a course-by-course basis, but do not satisfy Linfield Curriculum requirements. Credit is given for course work earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). These are evaluated on a course-by-course basis, but do not satisfy Linfield Curriculum requirements.

The maximum amount of credit awarded by a combination of IB, AP or CLEP may not exceed thirty semester hours. A student may not receive both AP and college credit for the same content.

International Student Admission Procedure

Linfield College welcomes applications from international students. The priority date to receive applications is April 15 for fall semester Admission Policies - Portland and McMinnville Campuses and December 1 for spring semester. However, Linfield College will make every effort to accommodate applications beyond those dates. International students should present certified copies of academic records. These may include official transcripts, mark sheets, high school diploma or school leaving certificates, examination results and letters of recommendation from a teacher, professor, school counselor or a high school principal.

International students may apply for enrollment in either Linfield’s full-time degree-seeking program or in the ELCP program. For international students whose native language is not English, evidence of the current level of English proficiency is required and a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Written English (TWE) score reports are preferred. Linfield College also recognizes scores from other standardized tests such as TOEIC, MELAB, UCLES and IELTS.

International students must also submit the Financial Statement page from the international application form signed by a parent or guarantor, accompanied by a certified recent bank statement. A personal letter from the parent or guarantor or the International Student Financial Aid Application form from the College Board, can substitute for the Financial Statement.

Degree-seeking international students seeking enrollment in the English Language and Culture Program (ELCP) must have a minimum TOEFL score of 450 (paper-based exam) or 45 (internetbased exam). However, the applicant must first be admitted to the college through the normal application and admission process.

International students who meet Linfield’s academic requirements, but whose TOEFL scores fall below 550 (paper-based exam) or 213 (computer-based exam) may be conditionally admitted to Linfield and required to concentrate their studies within the ECLP as approved by the ELCP Coordinator during their first year at Linfield.

Students taking ELCP classes must maintain a grade of B average (3.00) in their ELCP classes while in the program. Students must obtain a grade of B (3.00) in all advanced level ELCP courses (102, 112, 122, 170, 190) as required in order to exit the ELCP program and be fully admitted into the Linfield degree-seeking program. If a student receives a grade lower than C- in any ELCP class, s/he would need to repeat that class when next offered.

All international students who have been admitted to the college must submit an advance deposit and matriculation fee of $2,000 and show further evidence of financial responsibility before a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 is issued.

Non-Degree Students

A student wishing to register for only one course may do so with the permission of the faculty member teaching the course. A one-page information form is required and may be obtained from the Office of Admission. The Office of the Registrar will provide the class registration form. A non-degree student is not considered a degree candidate. Non-degree seeking students may register after degree-seeking student registration is complete. Non-degree seeking students will be required to complete an application for admission as a degree-seeking candidate at the completion of 30 Linfield semester equivalent credit hours.

Intercampus Transfer

Between McMinnville and Portland campuses:

A student wishing to transfer from the McMinnville to Portland campus or from the Portland to McMinnville campus must:

1. Complete the Linfield College Intercampus Transfer form (available from the Offices of Admission at the McMinnville and Portland campuses).
2. Meet the priority deadline of April 1 for fall semester transfer and November 1 for spring semester transfer. Nursing students must meet a February 1 deadline for all terms and meet all prerequisite requirements listed on page 137.

Students wishing to transfer into programs with special requirements for admission (Athletic Training, Nursing) are not guaranteed acceptance as an intercampus transfer. Consultation with both the Director of Admission at the appropriate campus and with a faculty member from the major department is strongly recommended prior to completing the application for intercampus transfer. From the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) to the McMinnville and Portland campuses:

A student wishing to transfer from the DCE program to either the McMinnville or Portland campus must:

1. Complete the Linfield College Intercampus Transfer form.
2. Meet the priority deadline of April 1 for fall semester transfer and November 1 for spring semester transfer. Nursing students must meet a February 1 deadline for all terms.
3. Submit transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended.
4. Submit an essay as part of the application. (Essay topics and requirements are available from the McMinnville and Portland Offices of Admission.)

To be considered an intercampus transfer to the McMinnville and Portland campuses, students must be enrolled with satisfactory academic progress as a Linfield DCE student for at least one semester and with twelve (12) Linfield credits preferred.

Students wishing to transfer into programs with special requirements for admission (Athletic Training, Nursing) are not guaranteed acceptance as an intercampus transfer. Consultation with both the Director of Admission at the appropriate campus and with a faculty member from the major department is strongly recommended prior to completing the application for intercampus transfer.

Campus Visits

The Office of Admission on the McMinnville Campus encourages prospective students to visit the campus. The best time to become acquainted with Linfield is during the week when classes are in session and students and faculty are most readily available. Campus tours are conducted by student admission representatives Monday through Saturday. Student representatives at the McMinnville Campus also host prospective students overnight and at lunch and dinner.

Campus visits are also encouraged on the Portland Campus. Appointments for visits to either the McMinnville or Portland Campuses should be made in advance, either by writing the Office of Admission, telephoning, faxing or by e-mail.

For further information contact:

McMinnville Campus

Office of Admission, Linfield College, 900 S.E. Baker St., McMinnville, Oregon 97128-6894 (Physical address: 450 Linfield Avenue) (503) 883-2213 or 1-800-640-2287 • FAX (503) 883-2472
E-mail: admission@linfield.edu, Web Page: www.linfield.edu

Portland Campus

Office of Enrollment Services, Loveridge Hall, Linfield College-
Portland Campus, 2215 NW Northrup Street, Portland, Oregon
97210-2952 (503) 413-8481 • FAX (503) 413-6283
E-mail: bwoodwar@linfield.edu, Web Page: www.linfield.edu/portland

Any student visiting Linfield College, formally or informally, is expected to abide by policies in the Linfield Student Policy Guide (see http://www.linfield.edu/policy/index.html). Any violation of student conduct policy will be documented and placed in a student’s application file should the student apply for admission to Linfield and may be used in the admission decision process.