ApplicAtion for freshman - Kean University | World …€¢ s.a.t. (scholastic assessment test) scores or a.C.t. (american College test) scores • toefL or IeLts (toefL or IeLts scores

UndergradUate ApplicAtion for freshman Admission

2014

SPANISH SPEAKING PROGRAM/PROGRAMA HISPANO: Admission progrAm code (ssp)

the Program is designed for spanish-speaking students who are english Language Learners (eLL). during the first two years, students earn credits towards their degree by taking general education courses in spanish while completing the english as a second Language (esL) program. at the end of the second year, or once the esL sequence is completed, students transition to all-english courses. In order to be admitted into the Program the student must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative g.P.a. s.a.t. is not required. all foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a naCes accredited foreign credential evaluation agency. a Course-by-Course evaluation that provides an equivalency to a U.s. high school diploma is required. Cumulative g.P.a. must be included. Please visit www.naces.org for a list of agencies.

el programa está diseñado para estudiantes hispanohablantes que toman clases de inglés como segundo idioma. durante los dos primeros años los estudiantes toman cursos de educación general (ge) dictados en español, mientras completan los cursos de inglés como segundo idioma (esL). al final del segundo año, o una vez el estudiante haya completado la secuencia de cursos de esL, el estudiante deberá tomar todos los cursos en inglés. Para ser admitido al Programa hispano, el estudiante debe tener un promedio académico acumulado de 2.8 mínimo. no se requiere s.a.t. Los expedientes académicos extranjeros deben ser evaluados por una institución que pertenezca a la asociación nacional de evaluadores naCes. La evaluación debe hacerse curso por curso y debe proveer la equivalencia de la secundaria al diploma de “high school”. dicha equivalencia debe incluir el promedio académico o “g.P.a.”. Para encontrar la lista de las agencias visite www.naces.org.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2014

speciAl Admission progrAms * The code must be listed on application to be considered.

Applying to KeanrequiremenTs for freshmAn Admission

• Complete freshman admission application online at www.kean.edu along with a non-refundable $75 application fee, payable by check or money order to Kean University

• Submit an official high school transcript indicating 16 college preparatory course, including:

english (4)

mathematics (3)

history (2)

Lab sciences (2)

approved electives in social studies, science, mathematics or foreign languages (5)

• S.A.T. or A.C.T. test scores (Kean CEEB number is 2517)

• Two (2) letters of recommendation

• Personal essay expressing your educational and professional career goals

• List of your high school activities and/or work experiences, indicate any leadership positions held

Upon review of the final high school transcript, if all criteria for admission to Kean University are not met, the University reserves the right to rescind admissions.

ENtRy PROGRAM INtO COllEGE: Admission progrAm code (epic)

If you are age 25 years or older, and have never attended college, you may be eligible to apply as an ePIC freshman. If you have attended college previously, a minimum of five or more years ago, but taken no more than 15 college credits you can apply as an EPIC Transfer. An official high school transcript, or ged transcript, and official college transcript(s), if applicable, must be submitted to complete the admission application for this part-time program for adults.


mail all documents to:office of undergraduate Admissions Kean university 1000 morris Avenueunion, nJ 07083

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ExCEPtIONAl EduCAtIONAl OPPORtuNItIES/EduCAtIONAl OPPORtuNIty FuNd (EEO/EOF) PROGRAM: Admission progrAm code (eeo)

The EEO/EOF Program is an academic support program designed to provide access to higher education for New Jersey residents who demonstrate academic potential and a high level of motivation to achieve a college degree. support services provided include a mandatory six-week pre-freshman summer academy, specialized counseling, academic advising, academic tutoring, and career development in a supportive, intellectually stimulating environment. The program is designed for full-time students. The Summer Academy is July 7- August 13, 2014, Monday-thursday. students who are admitted and have taken the on-campus placement test are expected to live on campus during the summer academy. the cost of the summer academy is paid for by the eof grant, covering the cost of tuition for up to 9 course credits, student service fees, books, meals and on-campus housing. Students must qualify both academically and financially for admission into the program. Income/household size verification is required.

INtERNAtIONAl StudENt ANd SCHOlAR SERVICES: Admission progrAm code (isA)

An International Applicant is someone who is applying for (or already holds) an F-1 student visa to study in the United States or is another valid visa holder.

Applicant household size

gross income not to exceed

1 $22,340

2 $30,260

3 $38,180

4 $46,100

5 $54,020

6 $61,940

7 $69,860

8 $77,780

All EEO/EOF applicants must complete/send the following household size and income documentation to the educational opportunities Center (eoC)- EEO/EOF Program:

• 2013 IRS Tax Return Transcript (which must be requested, for free, at www.irs.gov or 1-800-908-9946) for you and your parents, if 2013 Federal Income taxes filed.

• 2013 statements of unemployment, social security, public assistance, food stamps, housing assistance, child support or pension, etc. if received and if no federal taxes are filed due to income level.

• file your free application for federal student aid (fafsa) at www.fafsa.gov after January 1st, but well before April 1st. If federal taxes are filed, use the Irs data retrieval tool for tax information to upload onto the fafsa. Use the link on the fafsa to start your state financial aid application. males must register for selective service and can select register me on the fafsa

• Copy of your permanent resident card, if applicable.

sTep 2 – household siZe And income informATion

eof eligibiliTy for AcAdemic yeAr 2014-2015** for each additional member of the household add $7,920

sTep 1 – AcAdemic informATion

• g.P.a. minimum requirement: 2.4

• S.A.T. minimum requirement: 800 (math and verbal only) or A.C.T. composite score of 17

• You must be a U.s. Citizen or Permanent resident

• You must be a resident of New Jersey for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in college

1. Submit your Admissions Application well before the May 1st deadline. make sure to indicate you are applying for admission as an EEO/EOF Freshman.

2. Submit your official high school transcript, S.A.T./A.C.T. scores, letters of recommendation, essay and application fee to the Undergraduate admissions office.

3. a financial needs analysis is made for each completed applicant prior to an admissions decision being made.

requiremenTs:

• Complete a freshman admission application. Application Fee: a non-refundable check or money order of $75 (U.s.d.) payable to Kean University.

• submit, in sealed envelope, official high school transcripts. a notarized english translation is required for students submitting international credentials. foreign high school transcripts must be evaluated to show they are equivalent to a U.s. high school diploma with a course-by-course evaluation or a general report evaluation of your secondary transcript. the evaluation must come from an organization affiliated with the national association of Credit evaluation. services (naCes). for a listing of NACES member organizations, please visit www.naces.org/members.htm

• s.a.t. (scholastic assessment test) scores or a.C.t. (american College test) scores

• toefL or IeLts (toefL or IeLts scores are required if english is not the applicant’s native language) test of english as a Foreign Language, TOEFL, minimum scores: Internet based: 80; Computer based: 213; Paper based: 550 -IELTS: International English Language Testing System IELTS, minimum score: 6.5 (Note: TOEFL/IELTS requirement is only waived if you are a native english speaker or have completed a college-level english Composition course in the Us with a grade of “C” or better)

• two (2) letters of recommendation

• Personal essay expressing your educational and professional career objectives


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NEw JERSEy CENtER FOR SCIENCE, tECHNOlOGy ANd MAtHEMAtICS: Admission progrAm code (sTem)

Freshman applicants eligible to be considered for admission into NJCSTM programs are those who have demonstrated high aptitude in science and mathematics and wish to complete a rigorous course of full-time academic study in order to pursue careers in the following: science/mathematics teaching, engineering science, biotechnology, biomedicine or computational math. For more information contact NJCSTM at 908.737.7200 or visit njcste.kean.edu.

educATion TrAcK: This five-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology and an M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum. graduates are scientist-educators with a background rich in the integration of mathematics with the natural and physical sciences, and earn NJ teacher certification at the secondary level in biology, chemistry or mathematics. Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

reseArch TrAcK: This five-year program awards a B.S./M.S. in Science and Technology that prepares researchers for careers in scientific and computational industries. graduates specialize in biotechnology or applied mathematics. this program integrates coursework, research externships and extensive laboratory training in molecular and analytical techniques (biotechnology) or modeling & simulation (computational mathematics). Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

biomedicine TrAcK: This four-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology, preparing graduates to apply to the professional school of their choice (i.e., medical or osteopathic schools, physical therapy or biomedical doctoral programs). Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

dreXel TrAcK: Students who are accepted at the time of freshman application to the NJCSTM 4 + 4 linkage program with drexel College of medicine and st. Peter’s University hospital are dually admitted as college freshmen. Upon successful completion of the bachelor’s degree, meeting all academic requirements, they will enter the medical school class at drexel College of medicine, Philadelphia, Pa. Application Deadline: December 1, 2013

engineering TrAcK: This linkage program with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) College of Engineering affords its students coursework both at Kean and NJIT. Students earn the Kean University B.S. Science & Technology/Engineering Science degree, then complete the Master’s in Engineering at NJIT. Application Deadline: March 1, 2014

sTep 3 – Admission decision

an admissions decision will not be made until all financial documentation has been received.

once you receive an official letter of acceptance from the office of Undergraduate admissions you mUst:

• Attend required on-campus placement testing for which you will be mailed information after admission.

• Attend a required EEO orientation on Thursday, June 26, 2014 (subject to change).

• Attend a six-week mandatory Pre-Freshman Summer Academy from July 7, 2014 through August 13, 2014, monday-thursday (subject to change)

Financial assistance is offered through the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). for the 2014-2015 academic year, eof grants range from $1,150 to $1,400 per academic year (up to $575 per semester for students who do not live on campus or $700 per semester for on-campus residents) and are part of the overall financial aid package, which may consist of federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and/or work study.

AdMISSION CRItERIA FOR HIGH SCHOOl SENIORS APPlyING tO NJCStM

minimal Admission criteria drexel link program nJiT engineering science 4-year biomedicine 5-year education research bachelor/master

Combined s.a.t. (math & reading)

1270 (560 in math or reading) 1200 (550 in math) 1200 (550 in math) 1100 (550 in math)

Unweighted Cumulative high school g.P.a.

3.50 3.25 3.25 3.0

high school Coursework 4 yrs English & Math + Physics, Biology & Chemistry

Science & Math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

science & math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

Science & Math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

Visit www.act.org/aap/concordance/index.html for A.C.T./S.A.T. conversion chart

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Kean University 2014 Application for Freshman Admission

Enter the appropriate code:

(see high school guidance counselor):

Family Background

parent one

Father ______________________________________________ or legal Guardian _________________________________________

college Education (if any) ___________________________________ degree Earned ____________________________________________

occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Graduated from Kean University? Yes no

parent Two

mother _____________________________________________ or legal Guardian _________________________________________

college Education (if any) ___________________________________ degree Earned ____________________________________________

occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Graduated from Kean University? Yes no

s.A.t. or A.c.t. scores are required. please provide the following information:

Extracurricular activities:

certification statementi understand all instructions which were included with this application. it is my responsibility to forward all required documents to the Kean University, office of Undergraduate Admissions prior to the deadline dates. Any offer of admission is contingent upon receipt of any and all final transcripts and successful completion of all courses in progress.

All required documents that include transcripts, letters, and applications, become the property of Kean university.

i hereby certify that all information supplied by me in this application is accurate and complete. i understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact will constitute the nullification of my application prior to admission or dismissal following admission.

Applicant signature __________________________________________ (Required)

print name __________________________________________________

date signed _________________________________________________

physically challenged/disabled students who are admitted to the University are encouraged to contact the office of counseling and disability services (908) 737-4910 for information and appropriate services. Any information provided to Kean University is voluntary and will remain confidential. Kean University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race/color, national origin, religion/creed, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

music (instrumental) music (Vocal) Theatre/dance student government sports

s.A.T. exam date ______ /______ Critical reading ______ math______ Writing ______

exam date ______ /______ Critical reading ______ math______ Writing ______

A.c.T. exam date ______ /______ Composite ______

scheduled s.A.T. or A.c.T.

(circle one)exam date ______ /______

Toefl/ielTs (circle one) exam date ______ /______ Best Score ______

AcAdemic mAJors And codes

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Accounting (B.S.) 11100

Criminal Justice (B.A.) 54300

Finance (B.S.) 40500

Management (B.S.) General Business 40600

• Management of Organizations 40602

• Supply Chain & Information Management 40601

• International Business 40603

Marketing (B.S.) 40400

Public Administration (B.A.) 54400

Public Administration B.A. M.P.A. dual program 54400

college of business And public mAnAgemenT

Athletic Training (B.S.) 25400

Early Childhood Education (B.A.) 22100

Elementary Education (B.A.)

• Certification in K-5 24110

• Certification in K-5 and 5-8 24111

• Bilingual Education Certification in K-5 24112

• Bilingual Education Certification in K-5 and 5-8 24113

Physical Education (B.A.)

• Physical Education and Health Teacher Certification 25103

• Global Fitness and Wellness 25104

Recreation Administration (B.A.)

• Therapeutic Recreation 25301

• Community Recreation 25303

• Commercial Recreation 25302

Spanish (B.A.) 46200

• Teacher Certification 46299

Speech and Language-Hearing Sciences (B.A.) 26201

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (B.A.)

• Certification in P-3 27301

• Certification in K-5 27302

• Certification in K-5 and 5-8 27303

- Dual Certification Options (Certification in K-12)

• Biology/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 70198

• Earth Science/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 76298

• English/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 42198

• History/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 48198

• Math/Teacher of Students with Disabilities 78298

college of educATion

Biology (B.A.)

• General Option 70100

• Honors Option 70102

• Biology Teacher of Students with Disabilities 70198

• Biology Teacher Education 70199

• Biology Physician Assistant 70185

Biology (B.S.)

• Environmental Biology 70301

• Cell and Molecular Biology 70302

Chemistry (B.A.)

• General Option 72100

• Pre-Professional 72101


Chemistry (B.S.)

• ACS Certified Expanded Option 72102

• ACS Certified Chemical Instrumentation 72104

Computer Science (B.S.) 78305

• Information Systems 78306

Earth Science (B.A.)

• General option 76100

• Teacher Certification K-12 76199

• Teacher of Students with Disabilities 76198

Earth Science (B.S.)

• Earth System Science (B.S.) 76203

• Geo-Science 76204

• Geology 76201

• Meteorology 76202

Health Information Management B.S. Joint Program with Rutgers 80104

• With M.A. in Communication Studies 80102

Information Technology (B.S.) 28700

Mathematical Sciences (B.A.) 78200

• Statistics 78201



Medical Technology (B.S.)

• Medical Technology 70200

• Cytotechnology 70201

• Histotechnology 70202

• B.S. in Clinical Lab Science with Rutgers Joint Program medical Lab science

70401

• B.S. in Clinical Lab Science – Cytotechnology with Rutgers Joint 70400

Sustainability Science (B.S.) 77100

college of nATurAl, Applied And heAlTh sciences

Art Education (B.A.) 44399

Art History (B.A.) 44200

Fine Arts (B.A.) 44300

Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

• Studio Art 44500

• Photography 44501

Graphic Design (B.F.A.)

• Interactive Advertising 45400

• Interactive, Print & Screen 45401

Interior Design (B.F.A.) 45100

Industrial Design (B.I.D.) 45300

Music (B.A.) 50200

Music Education (B.A.) 50100

Music Performance with an Emphasis in Pedagogy (B.Mus) 50300

Theatre (B.A.) 41200

Theatre Design and Technology (B.F.A.) 43100

Theatre Education (B.A.) 41499

Theatre Performance (B.F.A.) 43200

college of VisuAl And performing ArTs

Science and Technology (B.S.)

• Biology Education 30101

• Biomedicine 30110

• Biomedicine Drexel Linkage Program 30110

• Chemistry Education 30102

• Computational Applied Mathematics Research 30106

• Engineering Science Linkage with NJIT 30111

• Mathematics Education 30104

• Molecular Biology/Biotechnology Research 30105

nJ cenTer for science, Technology And mAThemATics

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for additional information, contact the office of Undergraduate admissions:

phone: 908.737.7100 fax: 908.737.7105 Web: www.kean.edu

AcAdemic mAJors And codes

biology/physiciAn AssisTAnT (b.A./m.s.)

The program combines a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science degree in Physician assistant. the program consists of 3 years of undergraduate studies at Kean for the B.A. in Biological Sciences degree, and pending acceptance into rutgers, 3 years in the graduate program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School leading to a masters of science in Physician assistant.

New Jersey shore residents can earn undergraduate degrees while close to home by attending Kean University’s branch campus at ocean County College (oCC).

Kean ocean bachelor’s degrees Accounting, Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Elementary education, english, finance, graphic design, history, management, marketing, nursing, Physical education, Public administration, Psychology, sociology and special education

occupATionAl TherApy (b.A./m.s.)

the dual degree program at Kean University provides an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree, in one of nine majors of your choice, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy. students may choose from the following undergraduate majors:

for more information about the occupational therapy program at Kean, please visit www.kean.edu/~ot.

Biology 70186

Communication 41186

earth science 76186

fine arts 44386

history 48186

Psychology 56186

recreation administration (therapeutic recreation option) 25386

sociology 58186

spanish 46286

Biology 70188

earth science 76188

economics 40188

history 48188

Psychology 56188

spanish 46288

Biology/Physician Assistant (B.A./M.S.) 70185

JoinT progrAms

KeAn oceAn

physicAl TherApy (b.A./d.p.T.)

Kean University has a collaborative dual degree program with Rutgers in Newark, New Jersey. The dual degree program in Physical Therapy is a six-year combined Bachelor’s and Doctor of Physical therapy Program. It consists of undergraduate studies at Kean for the Bachelor’s degree and graduate studies at Rutgers in Newark leading to a doctor of Physical therapy degree (d.P.t.). students may choose from the following undergraduate majors:

Asian Studies (B.A.) 48200

Communication (B.A.)

• Communication Studies 41104

• Journalism 41106

• Public Relations 41107

• Media 41108

• Film 41109

Economics (B.A.) 40100


English (B.A.)

• Standard Option 42100

• Writing 42103



History (B.A.)

• History 48100

• Honors 48101



Political Science (B.A.) 54100

• International Comparative Politics 54102


Psychology (B.A.) 56100

Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation (B.S.) 56200

Sociology (B.A.) 58100

college of humAniTies And sociAl sciences

undecided 00100

Undecided/Undeclared major is for students who are unsure which major to pursue.

undecided

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ApplicAtion for freshman - Kean University | World …€¢ s.a.t. (scholastic assessment test) scores or a.C.t. (american College test) scores • toefL or IeLts (toefL or IeLts scores