Lincoln College

Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013: Lincoln College

Policies & Procedures > Admissions > Traditional Students

Traditional Students

Degree Seeking Students

All degree-seeking students are required to apply and be accepted to Lincoln College-Normal prior to enrollment in courses. There is a $25 application fee for all first-time Lincoln College students.

New Students

New students may apply admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.  Lincoln College-Normal offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for undergraduate study and who are the most likely to succeed in the college level coursework.

The minimum academic admission requirements are: (1) a high school diploma or GED; (2) a satisfactory scholastic record, usually with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0/4.0 (a “C” avg.); (3) an ACT* composite score of 17 or higher; (4) and enough academic training to do undergraduate work in your chosen major.**

Acceptance to Lincoln College-Normal is based on a holistic review of a prospective student’s application materials and each application is given equal consideration.

* Non-traditional students (21 years or older) are exempt from submitting ACT scores.

** Students not meeting all of the minimum academic admission requirements listed above will be considered by the Admissions Committee, and in some cases a personal statement, interview, and/or other documentation such as letters of recommendation may be required to complete the application file before an admissions decision can be made.

Checklist for First-Time Freshmen

(Non-traditional students (21 years and over) are exempt from submitting ACT scores.)

Upon notification of acceptance:

Transfer Students

Transfer students may apply for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.  Successful applicants should: (1) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00* from the previous college(s) attended; (2) be eligible to return to the previous college(s) attended; and (3) provide official transcripts** from the previous college(s) attended.

For transfer students who have completed fewer than 24 semester hours at the time of application, the Admissions Committee will also consider:

* Applicants who are on academic probation at their previous institution(s) will be considered by the Admissions Committee for provisional acceptance, and in most cases a personal statement, interview, and/or letters of recommendation will be required.

Checklist for Transfer Students

Upon notification of acceptance:

International Students

International Students may apply for admissions to Lincoln College-Normal according to the application requirements listed above.  In addition, students whose primary language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have their scores sent to Lincoln College-Normal.  Any international student with a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer based TOEFL, or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL and who meets the other admission criteria (including submission of all applicable transcripts and immigration documentation) may be admitted.

Checklist for International Students

Once the steps above are completed, the Office of Admissions will review your file and notify you as to whether you have been admitted to the College. If you have been admitted, an I-20 Permit will be issued to fulfill immigration requirements.

Upon notification of acceptance:

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Students who wish to enroll in courses for the purposes of enrichment must complete an admissions application and be admitted as a non-degree seeking student. If non-degree-seeking students wish to convert to a degree-seeking program, they must follow the appropriate application procedure for the degree they wish to pursue including the submission of official high school and/or community college transcripts, ACT scores and GED scores (if applicable). No more than 30 non-degree credit hours may be applied toward a degree at Lincoln College.

Readmission Requirements

Students who interrupt their studies at Lincoln College need to apply for readmission. The readmission requirements apply to students who have:

To reapply for admission, students must follow the application procedures detailed below.

Students who have not enrolled in courses at Lincoln College for one calendar year or longer or have attended another institution without concurrent enrollment at Lincoln College (excluding summer sessions) must follow all admissions requirements for transfer students as detailed below.