Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate Baccalaureate

The Office of Undergraduate Admission evaluates applicants for admission without regard to race, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services, or any other protected status.

First-Year Procedures, Requirements, and Deadlines

Regis seeks students committed to developing their academic ability, personal goals, and leadership skills because the focus of the Regis experience is the development of the whole person.

When considering students for admission, we take a holistic approach to evaluate the credentials of each candidate on an individual basis. In reviewing candidates, we carefully consider many factors, including:

-          Academic performance in the context of their high school curriculum and the grades received. Students are expected to follow a college preparatory curriculum, and encourage students to take appropriate honors, AP, and/or IB courses, as available at their high schools.

-          Leadership qualities and participation in extracurricular activities such as community service, athletics, internships and jobs, and scholastic achievement.

-          The required essay, demonstrating a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

-          Letter of recommendation from a secondary school counselor or teacher; additional recommendations may be submitted.

-          Regis College is Test-Free - standardized test scores are not considered in the review for admission or for merit scholarships

The following college preparatory credentials are recommended:

-          English – four years

-          Mathematics – three years (Algebra I and II, Geometry)*

-          Natural science – three years (two with a laboratory)*

-          Social science – three years

-          Foreign language – two years (same language)

-          Electives – three or four

* Students planning to apply for programs in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, or Nursing should complete four years of mathematics and natural science.

Admitted students must submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit by the enrollment deposit deadline of May 1 or by an alternate date specified by the Director of Undergraduate Enrollment. Deposits received after May 1 will be accepted on a space-available basis. Admitted students applying for the spring semester (January) should submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit by January 3.

A final high school transcript and an official indication of graduation must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admission no later than July 15. Failure to submit these documents may result in the student’s acceptance being rescinded and cancellation of the financial aid award letter.

Important Admission Deadlines

• November 1 - First-year and transfer students planning to enroll in the spring term.

• November 1 - Early action deadline for first-year applicants for fall entrance.

• January 8 - Enrollment deposit deadline for spring semester.

• February 1 - Priority application deadline for first-year applicants for fall entrance.

• April 1 - Priority transfer application deadline for fall entrance. Applications will be accepted through June 30.

• May 1 - Enrollment deposit deadline for fall semester for first-year applicants.

Completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis following those deadlines and the Office of Undergraduate Admission will notify students once a decision has been made.

Early Action

Early action is a non-binding early admission program for high school seniors who wish to receive early notification. A completed early action application must be submitted by November 1. Students who apply for early action will receive notification of admission before January 1. Students admitted under the early action plan will have until the enrollment deposit deadline of May 1 to submit their non-refundable enrollment deposits. Students who are deferred to the regular pool will be reconsidered after submission of their first term grades and will be notified within three weeks of their completed application.

Regular Decision - February 1

The priority Regular Decision deadline assures full consideration for all institutional merit-based and need-based scholarships and grants. Students admitted under the priority decision plan will have until the enrollment deposit deadline of May 1 to submit their non-refundable enrollment deposits.

Undergraduate Admission continues to review applications that are received after February 1 on a rolling basis. Typically, students who apply after the priority deadline are still eligible for many forms of merit and need-based financial assistance.

Transfer Applicants and Policy

Regis encourages transfer students to apply for admission and welcomes the diversity that transfer students bring to Regis. Courses related to a liberal arts and sciences degree may be applied to the Regis bachelor’s degree. Transfer credits are evaluated individually and awarded for courses that are similar in content and depth to those offered at Regis. Every attempt is made to transfer the maximum number of credits earned prior to a student’s admission to Regis.

The number of courses that apply to a particular program determine the number of credits and courses that need to be taken at Regis. All conventional undergraduate students must enroll in fifty-four (54) Regis credits, the majority of which should be taken during the final two years of Regis enrollment. Regis participates in articulation agreements with several two-year colleges to help facilitate the process of transferring between the institutions.

Evaluation of courses is based on the following factors:

• Credit must have been awarded at a regionally accredited institution.

• A grade of C or better must be earned in each course considered for transfer.

• Grades of P (pass) will only be accepted if there is documentation that the P is equivalent to a C or better.

• Courses deemed remedial or English as a Second Language courses will not be given credit toward graduation.

• Regis will not accept transfer courses completed more than seven years prior if such courses are central to the current knowledge and/or skills base of a program of study.

Note:

• Some professional programs of study have special policies regarding transfer credits.

• Students should refer to the Program Handbook for information on transfer credit policies specific to a particular professional degree program.

• Students may appeal the transfer credit evaluation by submitting a written request to the Office of Academic Affairs. The review of the appeal shall be based on course descriptions, outlines, objectives, learning outcomes, and/ or other relevant information.

• Students must complete the minimum number of Regis courses or credits (described above) to be awarded a bachelor’s degree.

Undergraduate Application Checklist

All undergraduate prospective students should submit*:

• Application for admission (Students should apply online via the Common Application)

• Application essay (personal statement for transfer students)

First-Year Students

• Official secondary high school transcript

• First-quarter senior grades/midterm grades

• One signed letter of recommendation from a secondary school counselor/college counselor or teacher

Regis College does not consider standardized tests for admission or for merit scholarships.

International students with a native language other than English are required to submit their TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or Duolingo English Test results as part of their admissions application. (Regis’ TOEFL code is 3723.)

Regis requires a minimum score of 80 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, 169 CAE, or 105 Duolingo English Test.

Transfer Application Checklist

All transfer prospective students should submit:

• An official high school transcript or general equivalency diploma (GED/HiSet) score report.

• Official college transcript(s) from all accredited colleges/universities previously attended.

• Letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or employer (using the form provided by the Common Application).

• Personal statement explaining the reason(s) for transferring to Regis.

• International students with a native language other than English are required to submit their TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or Duolingo English Test results as part of their admissions application. (Regis’ TOEFL code is 3723.)

Bachelor’s Completion Admission Process

Regis offers part-time, flexible bachelor’s completion programs in public health, health sciences, business administration, humanities, education, and other liberal arts fields. Students in the programs enroll in six to nine, but no more than twelve (12) credits, per academic semester. Students may receive financial aid that can be applied to their reduced tuition rate.

Students with a minimum of forty-five (45) credits may apply to a Regis bachelor’s completion program. For students under sixty (60) credits, they may be encouraged to first complete their associates before beginning their bachelor’s degree at Regis. This is to ensure core requirements are met.

Regis offers streamlined admissions to qualified Massachusetts community colleges students to many of our academic programs through the Mass Transfer Guarantee articulation.

Bachelor’s Completion Student Application Checklist

Bachelor’s completion students should submit.

• Application for admission through Regis College’s website.

• Past official transcripts including evidence of associate’s degree or high school transcripts.

• In certain circumstances, students may be expected to submit a writing sample.

International Students

Regis welcomes applications from students of all countries. Admission procedures and deadlines are generally the same as those listed for first year and transfer applicants. In addition to the requirements listed above for first year/transfer students, international applicants must submit:

• An official or certified copy of their secondary school and/or college/university transcript with English translation, when necessary, and a grade scoring report. International students who need to have their official transcripts translated are recommended to submit their information to Center for  Educational Documentation, PO Box 170116, Boston, MA 02117, Tel. 617.338.7171, Fax: 617.338.7101 or to an agency approved by the American Council on Education*.

• Regis does not consider standardized test scores in the admission process

• International students with a native language other than English are required to submit their TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or Duolingo English Test results as part of their admissions application. (Regis’ TOEFL code is 3723.)

  -          International applicants must also submit a completed Financial Declaration Form with an official bank statement that demonstrates evidence of their ability to finance their education.

Upon admission, international students are issued an I-20 information form. Upon receiving an international student’s enrollment deposit, with completed I-20 information form, the applicant will be issued an I-20 form, which should be taken to the United States Consulate or Embassy Office to obtain an F-1 student visa which will permit entry into the United States for full-time study at Regis.

*  Transfer international students who have taken college-level courses at a university outside of the United States must submit transcripts to a credential evaluator for a credit evaluation of each course. Translations must be performed by an official agency.

Home-Schooled Applicants

Regis welcomes applications from home-schooled students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Regis appreciates the unique perspective home-schooled students bring to the classroom and recognizes the important contributions made by these students as a part of student life. Regis makes a conscious effort to accommodate the special circumstances of home-schooled students during the admission process. In order to facilitate the evaluation of a home-schooled applicant’s candidacy, the student must submit the following items, in addition to the admission procedures and requirements listed above.

Home-schooled students must submit all syllabi, reading lists, and grading records. If the student is pursuing a specific independent study course, the student should submit all information on the requirements for this course. Regis will review the application carefully, and if more information is required, the student may be sent a request to come to campus for further testing.

Undergraduate Nursing Applicants

Undergraduate applicants indicating an interest in nursing must be aware of the additional admission standards set by the Nursing Department. Candidates will be evaluated for admission to Regis and the Nursing program at the time of application. Admission to the Nursing program is competitive, due to the large number of applications received for the program and the limited number of spots available. For additional Nursing admission policies please see the Nursing Handbook Addendum. The Nursing Handbook Addendum is found on the Nursing Department home page.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Regis is pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For decades, Regis has worked with federal programs to help educate active-duty members of the armed forces and veterans. Regis College is a “military friendly” campus. For more information, please contact veterans@regiscollege.edu.

Test Free Policy

Regis College does not consider standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for consideration for admission and merit scholarships. International students with a native language other than English are required to submit their TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or Duolingo English Test results as part of their admissions application. (Regis’ TOEFL code is 3723.)

Transfer Credit

New students at Regis may be eligible for transfer credit from several outlets. These include but are not limited to: another regionally accredited institution, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual/concurrent enrollment, or CLEP. Courses may be considered for transfer if they meet the following criteria:

• The course was taken at a regionally accredited institution.

  • Dual/concurrent enrollment courses must be taken during the junior or senior year of high school.

• The grade earned in any course is a C or higher.

  • Grades identified as P (passing) will only be accepted with appropriate documentation demonstrating the P is equivalent to a C or higher.

• The content and depth of the course is similar to a course offered at Regis.

Notes:

• Students can transfer in a maximum of sixty-six (66) credits and must complete fifty-four (54) credits at Regis to earn a Regis bachelor’s degree. For bachelor’s degree completion programs, students can transfer in a maximum of ninety (90) credits from an accredited college/university and must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credits at Regis based on established transfer equivalencies by Regis College to earn a Regis bachelor’s degree. Some academic programs may have specific requirements about transfer credits.

• Some academic programs may have specific requirements about transfer credits.

• Students will not be granted credit for courses deemed as remedial/developmental.

Credits may be awarded towards general education requirements, requirements for majors and minors, and/or elective credit.

To request credit for college coursework, new students should submit official college or university transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Students who have been enrolled in Advanced Placement courses in secondary school and haven taken the Advanced Placement examinations may be granted college credit for scores of three, four, or five on the exams. In some instances, a score of four or five is required by a department for credit. These courses will count towards credits required for completion of the degree. The courses may or may not count towards the requirement of the major, depending upon a particular program’s policy. All students must submit official examination scores via the College Board. Please use the Regis College CEEB Code 3723. A list of Regis-approved Advanced Placement exams and the required score for course equivalency can be found on the Academic Advising web page.

International Baccalaureate Examinations

Regis recognizes the rigors of the International Baccalaureate program. Transcripts of students in such programs are evaluated on an individual basis by the Office of Academic Advising in conjunction with program directors to determine the number of college credits to be awarded. The credits for this evaluation include the student’s academic performance during the program and outcomes as demonstrated by final grades. Advanced standing credit may be awarded to students who have completed a Higher Level IB course examination with a score of 5, 6, or 7. Official test scores must be submitted for evaluation.

GCE Advance A-Level, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, Italian Maurita, and Swiss Maturite Examinations Superior results on any of these examinations demonstrate a level of achievement beyond most standard high school programs. In order to receive credit, students must provide original documentation as it is available. Credits that may be awarded are subject to approval by the Office of Undergraduate Advising.

Deferred Enrollment

First-year or transfer applicants planning to take a semester or an academic year off before enrolling at Regis must request a deferral after acceptance. Once admitted to Regis, candidates who wish to defer their enrollment must submit a written request to the Office of Undergraduate Admission and must also submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit. Enrollment can be deferred up to one year without filing a new application. Deferred students enrolled in an accredited institution will need to submit official college transcripts and course descriptions for course and credit evaluation.

Application Reactivation

Applicants who were previously accepted to Regis but did not enroll may complete the Application Reactivation Form. This form must be completed to reactivate the undergraduate admission file.

Students previously enrolled as undergraduate students who wish to return and continue their studies at Regis should contact the Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising or academicadvising@regiscollege.edu. The Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising will contact the Registrar’s Office to reactivate their files accordingly.

Campus Visits and Interviews

Undergraduate prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit the Regis campus. Regis offers many opportunities for students to visit including: open house programs, Preview Days, information sessions, overnights, individual interviews, class shadow days, and student-led campus tours.

Although Regis does not require a personal interview, it is recommended, especially for students who may wish to share information that provide important contextual information for the Committee on Admission. Admission counselors are assigned geographically.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the academic year and Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the summer months. To schedule a visit please call 866.438.7344 or sign up online.