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Admissions Criteria and Procedures
Concordia's Admissions Office
The purpose of the Admissions Office is to “tell the Concordia
story” to the most qualified students who are a good match for
our community of learners. Concordia is a selective school, so others
in your classes will be among the top students from their high schools.
We consider various factors when making decisions about admission,
such as academic preparation; personal character, qualities and interests;
leadership potential; extracurricular activity participation; evidence
of social and ethical concerns and volunteer service. Standardized
test scores, GPA, and class ranks are important factors we consider,
but are not the exclusive factors being reviewed.
The Admissions Office can be contacted and application materials obtained
at:
Concordia College Admissions Office
901 8th Street South
Moorhead MN 56562
Phone (218) 299-3004 or (800) 699-9897
E-mail: admissions@cord.edu
Web site: www.goConcordia.com
Admissions counselors and staff are available to assist you and answer
any questions you or your family may have.
Students wishing to apply as first-year students should submit an
application. When the application is submitted the college will request:
¥ an official transcript from high school
¥ two references (we prefer one academic reference and one character
reference)
¥ your ACT or SAT score
Concordia's ACT score code is 2104 and our SAT score code is
6113. Please use these codes when you take the tests so the results
will come directly to Concordia.
Admissions Process
Concordia operates on a rolling admissions basis, which means that
as soon as we have received all of your material, our admissions committee
will review your application. You will generally receive an admissions
decision within 10 days from the time your application is completed.
Accepted students can finalize their admission by returning the non-refundable
deposit with the appropriate form.
Financial aid is only awarded to those who have been accepted, and
housing is only assigned to those who have been accepted and who have
finalized their admission by returning the deposit and housing form.
Financial aid opportunities at Concordia are numerous, and no student
should rule out attending Concordia based solely on cost until they
have investigated the aid that is available to assist them.
Most new students join Concordia for fall semester beginning in late
August, although a smaller number of students join for spring semester
beginning in early January. We recommend August as the best time to
start. Acceptances are offered contingent upon successful completion
of your current course of study, and so accepted students should be
sure their schools send official transcripts to Concordia after you
have completed your current studies.
Visit Concordia
There is no better way to find out what Concordia is like than to
visit the campus. We are eager to have you visit at any time. Some
students prefer to be part of a group and join one of the many “Visit
Days” held throughout the year. Other students prefer to visit
individually at a time of their choosing. Either can be equally rewarding,
and visits are highly recommended because we know their value in helping
you make an informed decision.
We suggest arranging your visit in advance online at www.goConcordia.com
or by phoning (218) 299-3004 or (800) 699-9897. If we have advance
notice, we can arrange for you to stay in a residence hall, visit
classes, meet professors and students, and attend College functions.
Admissions counselors can meet with you to answer your questions and
advise you about selecting a school and Concordia in particular.
Concordia, like most selective private colleges, does not require
a specific pattern of high school courses for admission. However,
our experience shows that students who are best prepared for Concordia
have a high school record that includes
¥ four years of English
¥ three years each in the sciences, mathematics, and social
sciences
¥ two years in another language
Computer experience and exposure to fine arts round out a good high-school
schedule. The Admissions Committee is also pleased to note students
who have participated in honors classes or who have done advanced
placement work.
We recognize there may be curricular limitations at smaller high schools,
and students who are otherwise well prepared with strong academic
backgrounds are still considered for admission. Similarly, students
from outside the United States, where curricula vary widely, are considered
for admission and should strive to follow an academic, university
preparation curriculum at their schools.
Transfer Student Admission Procedures
For admission to advanced standing as a transfer student, you must
request each postsecondary institution you have attended to send an
official transcript directly to Concordia; in addition, if you are
in your first year of college, you must submit the same material traditional
first-year students submit. Transfer students who are in their second
year or beyond of full-time study are not required to submit ACT or
SAT scores. Acceptance depends upon your previous academic record
as well as upon the other factors considered when admitting first-year
students.
Students considering transferring to Concordia may request an initial
evaluation for the transfer of course credits prior to applying or
in conjunction with applying by submitting an official postsecondary
transcript(s) and specifically requesting this service. This evaluation
is only preliminary, but it should be complete enough to be helpful
in planning for your transfer.
Official postsecondary transcripts are evaluated by the Registrar's
Office and appropriate transfer credit is awarded after a student
has finalized his/her admission. Students presenting credits in music
theory are also required to write an examination to determine placement
in this area.
For admission as a special student, you must furnish satisfactory
evidence of prerequisite training to pursue your course of study.
International Student Admission Procedures
To be considered for admission, international students should send:
¥ an application
¥ official transcripts from high school and any previous university-level
study. English translation of the official transcripts should be
included. Please send both the official transcripts and the translation.
¥ two academic references
¥ official certificates with O Level and A Level results if
applicable
¥ official certificates from any nationally administered tests
in your country (during or at the completion of high school) if
applicable
¥ evidence of English proficiency.
- We prefer the IELTS exam and require a score of 6.0 or higher.
Information can be obtained at www.ielts.org. A student's
official result must be received directly from the testing center
before he or she may enroll.
- We also accept the TOEFL exam with TWE. The TOEFL result
must be 200 or higher on computer test, or 533 or higher on paper
test. The TWE result should be 4.0 or higher. Information on these
tests can be obtained at www.toefl.org. A student's official
result must be received directly from the ETS before he or she may
enroll-Concordia's TOEFL code is 6113.
- Other means of demonstrating English proficiency may be
considered; however, this is rare and Concordia requires that all
new students demonstrate to our satisfaction the ability to communicate
effectively in an American college classroom before admittance.
¥ International student financial aid and certification form
(not required for students from Scandinavia). International students
must demonstrate and certify adequate financial support before Concordia
can issue an I-20 form.
¥ SAT results and a personal essay are generally not required,
but we appreciate receiving them and they can increase your chances
for admission. We may require the SAT if it is difficult for the
admissions committee to evaluate academic ability from the documents
supplied.
Services that Concordia provides to international students include
an on-campus, international student advisor and an international orientation
for the fall semester. An international student organization includes
international students and interested American students. Year-round
housing in residence halls is available.
Our safe and friendly campus warmly welcomes international students.
Concordia is centrally located in the heartland of the United States.
Moorhead-Fargo is a medium-sized, growing city with about 175,000
people, including 20,000 college students. |
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