EARLY ADMISSIONS

Students who have exceptionally high grades and ACT or SAT scores and who have strong endorsements from their high school and parents may be considered for admission without completing their senior year of high school. Candidates for early admission must have completed their junior year of high school with a minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.5(B) on a 4.0 scale. Candidates' grade point averages will be evaluated from the following subject areas: social sciences, mathematics, English and natural science. Candidates are required to score a minimum of 24 on the ACT or 1100 on the SAT exams. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the applicant's parents and counselor or principal. Recommendation for early admission will be made by the director of Admissions and Recruitment, with final approval by the Admissions and Recruitment committee.

After approval for early admission has been granted, the student will be required to meet with the dean of University College and the area chairperson in which the student has indicated a major interest. The purpose of both meetings is for individual advisement concerning the student's academic requirements while enrolled at Alabama State University. Early admission students are required to register for a minimum of 12 hours (full-time) per semester, but may not enroll for more than 15 hours. After the student has completed requirements for the University College core curriculum, the limit on credit hour loads per semester can be lifted. It is recommended that early admission students enroll during the summer after completion of their junior year of high school.

Early admission students will be restricted to the core curriculum while enrolled in University College. After completion of the core, students may select courses of their choice within their major field. Early admission students will be assigned a special adviser from the Academic Advisement Center while enrolled in University College. After the student enrolls in a degree granting college, another adviser will be assigned.