Eligibility Criteria
Define academic thresholds, prerequisite coursework, standardized test requirements, and any minimum GPA or portfolio standards required for consideration.
A written Student Admissions Policy creates predictable processes, reduces disputes, and documents compliance with federal privacy and nondiscrimination requirements. It helps staff apply standards consistently and gives applicants clarity about deadlines, documentation, and appeals.
Admissions staff, registrars, compliance officers, and academic reviewers are the primary users of the admissions policy.
External stakeholders—applicants, parents, and legal counsel—refer to the policy for deadlines, appeals procedures, and documentation requirements.
Decide whether the policy and associated admissions forms will accept electronic submissions and eSignatures.
Choose platforms that meet institutional security and privacy standards (FERPA, contractual BAA if health data is present), and verify integrations with existing student information systems.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Identity Verification | Email first, optional SMS code or SSO second-factor |
| Document Upload | Allow PDF/JPEG, set size and filename rules |
| Conditional Fields | Show international fields only when selected |
| Routing Rules | Route to program reviewer based on major selected |
Define academic thresholds, prerequisite coursework, standardized test requirements, and any minimum GPA or portfolio standards required for consideration.
List required documents: official transcripts, test score reports, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and any program-specific attachments.
Specify application opening/closing dates, notification schedules, deposit deadlines, and consequences for missed deadlines or late submissions.
Describe how the institution verifies identity, authenticity of transcripts, residency status, and acceptable notarization or certified translation rules.
State decision types (admit, deny, waitlist), criteria for conditional offers, and how deferrals or reapplication are handled.
Outline applicant remedies for clerical errors, reconsideration requests, and the formal appeals path including timelines and required documentation.
Final calendar date for submitting materials
Range when applicants will receive decisions
Date by which admitted students must accept and pay deposit
Typical verification time, e.g., 2–4 weeks
Deadline for submitting an appeal or correction
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