The Regis University Office of Admissions is available to answer questions regarding programs/degrees offered by Regis University and assist to determine which program best matches the student’s personal and professional goals.

Regis University uses two general approaches in evaluating any applicant for admission; evidence of academic and co-curricular achievement and evaluation of the individual’s potential for success at Regis University.

Completed applications and all required documentation for admission must be received by the Office of Admissions for admission consideration to Regis University.

Additional admissions requirements exist for programs in Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions and Regis College Division of Education. Students should refer to those section of this Catalog for more information.

All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Regis University.

Undergraduate

Traditional Students

Traditional students are defined as first-time, full-time, semester-based undergraduate students enrolling in Anderson College of Business and Computing, Regis College, and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.

High School Graduates

Prospective students who wish to apply should complete the following requirements during the senior of high school:

• Complete the Regis Freshman Application or The Common Application. Regis University accepts the Common Application in lieu of its own application and gives equal consideration to both.
• Failure to answer the Felony/Misdemeanor question will stop the processing of the application/enrollment to Regis University. If convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, a background check may be required.
• Applicants should request that official high school transcripts be forwarded to Regis University's Office of Admissions. (Transcripts must be official and may not be stamped Student Copy.)
• Applicants may choose to include a personal statement or essay with their application. This will allow the admissions committee to get to know the applicant better.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit one letter of recommendation either from a high school counselor or a teacher.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a visit to campus to attend an information session and tour campus. Once accepted into Regis University, the admissions office asks the applicant to confirm his/her plans for enrollment with a nonrefundable tuition deposit. Admissions deposits should be received by the Office of Admissions by May 1.

General Educational Development Diploma Recipients

A student who has received a General Educational Development (GED) diploma is eligible for admission to Regis University.

Full-time Transfer Students

Applicants are granted admission on the basis of academic record and the intended field of study. A student wishing to transfer to Regis University must have a satisfactory cumulative grade point average. Class status is determined by the number of hours that are transferable from a regionally accredited institution. Specific questions concerning the evaluation of credits should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Transfer students are not admitted with senior standing unless they are willing to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at the University.

Transfer students are subject to specific Core Seminar requirements as outlined under the Core Studies Requirements heading in the college section(s) of this Catalog.

Traditional students who wish to transfer to Regis University should:

• Complete the Regis Transfer Application or The Common Application. Regis University accepts the Common Application in lieu of its own form and gives equal consideration to both.
• Failure to answer the Felony/Misdemeanor question will stop the processing of the application/enrollment to Regis University. If convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, a background check may be required.
• Applicants should request official transcripts from each college listed on their application for admission to be sent directly to Regis University's Office of Admissions. (Transcripts must be official and may not be a stamped Student Copy.)
• Applicants may choose to include a personal statement or essay with their application. This allows the Office of Admissions to get to know the applicant. Official high school transcripts are required if the transfer student has less than 30 semester hours completed at the time of submitting the application and an admissions decision will be made based on high school GPA.

Once accepted into Regis University, the admissions office requests that the applicant confirms their plans for enrollment with a nonrefundable tuition deposit. Admissions deposits should be received by the Office of Admissions by May 1.

Returning Students

Students who attended Regis University and have not attended another institution since their departure are eligible to return if they were in good academic standing at the time of their exit.

Students who have attended another institution during their leave from Regis must submit a transcript of all coursework attempted during their leave.

Non-degree Seeking Students (Unspecified Student)

Non-degree seeking students may enroll at Regis University for up to eighteen semester hours over the academic year. Non-degree seeking students may apply up to 15 semester hours earned in non-degree status to a degree program if they choose to pursue an undergraduate degree and are accepted, and 9 semester hours earned in a non-degree status to a degree program if they choose to pursue a graduate degree and are accepted.  Unspecified students must submit applications before the beginning of the semester in which they plan to enroll. A nonrefundable deposit is required.

An unspecified student may take any lower division course. Such a student may not live in the University residence halls. Unspecified students are held to the same academic standing policies as full-time degree-seeking students.

Unspecified students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree need not apply for formal admission to Regis after attempting nine hours. These students are also permitted to take upper division coursework, Undergraduate part-time students who have not previously earned a degree and wish to register for courses above the nine hour limit, need to apply for admission to a degree program through the Office of Admissions.

Late Admissions Policy

• Students who apply on or before the first day of class may be allowed, at the discretion of the academic dean, to register as late as the end of the add/drop period.
• Students who wish to apply between the first day of class and the end of the add/drop period are cleared on a case-by-case basis.
• Students should have a current unofficial transcript.
• Any student attempting to process financial aid or veteran's benefits paperwork, or those who cannot meet their financial obligation immediately, are encouraged to wait until the following semester.
• Late admission students do not have priority for enrolling in courses, especially closed courses.
• A Dean’s Office designee is the advisor of these students to assist them with the immediate hurdles incurred by late arrival. The advisor deals with any additional student problems as required during the course of the semester.

Online and Evening Students for Accelerated Undergraduate Programs

Degree-seeking applicants for the post-traditional/Accelerated/Online undergraduate degrees programs must possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent, which is attested to through the admissions application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or any other document deemed acceptable by the University.
• Evidence of work experience (preferred)

Undergraduate Application Process:

• Complete the online undergraduate application.
• Complete the personal statement essay (if applicable, or for certain programs only).
• Submit resume.
• Submit the designated background check required (if applicable or for certain programs only).
• Request and submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended and listed on the application for admission. Official transcripts are sent directly from the institution to Regis University. Applicants with fewer than 30 semester credit hours earned from a regionally accredited institution must submit proof of high school graduation or completion with one of the following:
  • Official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma
  • Copy of home school transcript with details of courses and graduation date
  • Copy of high school equivalent certificate (GED)

Additional admission requirements (listed below) apply to international students who are non U.S. citizens. 

Non-Degree Seeking/Special Students

Undergraduate post-traditional students seeking admission as a non-degree seeking, special student must:

• Submit an application.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess transferable college credit from a regionally accredited college or university (preferred).
• A maximum of nine semester hours may be taken.
• Non-degree seeking students who wish to become degree-seeking must meet all admission requirements for that degree. Courses taken by non-degree-seeking students apply to degree

Returning Students

Undergraduate degrees from the post-traditional programs are designed to allow flexibility in the completion of the course of study. Students may find it necessary to stop taking courses for a period of time. They may return at any time within the established degree completion time period. Degree completion time period varies by college/program. Students should refer to the degree program information in this Catalog.

Students near the end of their program limit and within 24 semester hours of completing their degree may request from their academic advisor an approval of a program of study extension. The extension is for a maximum length of one year.

Undergraduate Certificate Admission

Undergraduate applicants seeking a Certificate of Completion or an Academic Certificate must submit a completed application for admission and any additional documents required for that program. If the student intends to matriculate as a degree-seeking student, he/she must meet the requirements of degree-seeking candidates outlined above.

Graduate

Some graduate programs have additional admissions requirements. Additional requirements are listed in each college section of this catalog. The information below is general admissions information for graduate programs.

Graduate Application Process:

• Complete the online graduate application
• Submit official degree-bearing transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution and transcripts from any other college attended and listed on the application for admission.  Official transcripts are sent directly from the institution to the Regis University Office of Admissions.
• Complete the admission essay requirements as stated on the application.
• Submit current resume.
• Submit the designated background check required (if applicable or for certain programs only)
• Submit professional and/or academic letter(s) of recommendation as outlined by the academic program requirements (not required for all graduate programs)
• Admission interview may be necessary, based on academic program
• Submit official test scores (for certain programs only).

Non-degree Seeking Students (Unspecified Student)

Students seeking admission as a non-degree seeking, special student must:

• Submit the special student application.
• Provide official documentation of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Have appropriate work experience.
• Meet prerequisite requirements.
• Have degree chair approval (for certain programs).

A maximum of nine semester hours may be taken. Additional semester hours may be taken with approval of the appropriate degree chair.

International Students

All international students seeking admission to Regis University should check directly with the Regis University Office of Admissions (RU Global) for specific information on the application process and requirements by program.

All international students must complete the general admission requirements for the program of interest (see program page for specific requirements at www.regis.edu/international). Applicants must also satisfy the following requirements (some program may have additional or different English test score requirements):

One of the following forms of proof of English Proficiency must be submitted for all programs including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral.

• • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 78-Internet-based (Regis TOEFL code: 4656)
  • Official Duolingo English test score of 105 or higher
  • Official Academic IELTS with overall band score of 6.0 or higher
  • Official PTE score of 53 or higher
  • AP English score of 4 or higher
  • IB English score of 5 or higher
  • "A" level English score of B or higher
  • Cambridge: First Certificate in English (FCE) with a grade of B or higher
  • SAT score of 650 or higher on the redesigned SAT evidence-based reading and writing section. Must submit official scores directly from the testing center. 
  • ACT score of 27 or higher on the ACT English section. Must submit official scores directly from the testing center
  • Provide a letter of Certificate of Level Completion from Director of New America College showing a satisfactory completion of the level 6 English Language Acquisition (ELA) program at New America College.
• English Proficiency requirements may be waived if one or more of the following criteria is met;
• • English is the applicant's native language
  • Proof of satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) of a college-level English course at a US regionally accredited institution that is submitted through an official transcript
  • The applicant is applying for a graduate or doctorate degree and has completed a US undergraduate or graduate degree (taught in English). Or the applicant sends an official letter from their secondary high school or university's Office of the Registrar stating that all previous schools or universities outside the US taught their courses in English when they attended. 
  • If an approved academic or admissions authority (select faculty, directors, chairs, or deans) within each college determines through an alternate formal English language proficiency assessment that the student has the necessary language proficiency, the requirement for one of the above may be waived on a case-by-case basis. 
• For issuance of an I-20, submit documentation of financial ability to pay one year’s expenses, including tuition, fees, living expenses, etc., (An I-20 cannot be issued until after the student has been admitted by the College). The university may charge a fee for issuance of the I-20 upon receipt and review of all required application and financial documents. If pursuing studies as an online student, this is not necessary. 
• Official credential evaluation for transcripts received outside the U.S will be completed by Regis University’s Center for Global Engagement, demonstrating the required education equivalency levels necessary for admission.  For admission to graduate programs, the applicant’s undergraduate degree must be equivalent to a four-year bachelor’s degree granted by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Additional English instruction may be required on or after admission to the program to ensure success in completing coursework.

To ensure enough time for the processing of international student applications, it is recommended that international students apply no later than six weeks before the academic period for which enrollment is intended. Applications received later may not be processed in time and may have to be held for the following academic period.

Special Admission Status

Provisional Admission

An applicant may be admitted provisionally based on meeting the requirements for admission and is eligible to begin classes, but must complete outstanding prerequisite courses or submit official transcripts within a defined timeframe after enrollment, to continue at Regis. Should the outstanding prerequisite course(s) within the defined timeframe not be completed, the student will not be able to enroll for future classes at Regis within that program. It is up to the college and specified program requirements to determine the timeframe after enrollment for prerequisite course completion.

Conditional Admission

The academic program may allow a student to be conditionally admitted when identified conditions must be met prior to starting classes at Regis as a degree or certificate seeking student. These conditions are outlined for the applicant within a “terms and conditions” letter issued by the Office of Admissions. Examples of conditional requirements include prerequisite course completion, background check completion, or international document submission required to start classes in the identified degree or certificate program.  

Probationary Admission

Students who do not meet all academic admission criteria but demonstrate promise for the program may be admitted on a probationary basis. Under probationary status, successful completion of designated requirements specified by the respective college must be met within a specified time frame. The probation status is officially noted on the university transcript and is part of the student record. Successful completion of the requirements removes the probationary status and may entitle students to good academic standing.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts must be received by the Office of Admissions for all applicants within 30 days of starting classes as a degree or certificate seeking student at Regis. Students may register for up to one eight week or five week term prior to official transcripts being on file (this is not applicable for international students with international transcripts). However, students will not be permitted to continue enrollment at Regis after this initial term until official transcripts are on file in the Office of Admissions. Financial aid will not be awarded until official transcripts are received.

Expired Applications

Applications remain current for one year after submission. Students who do not enroll in any Regis course within one year must reapply and complete the admissions process under the policies and degree requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.