2007 Admissions Team

Admission to Programs

A completed admission file includes an application for admission, $30 application fee, an essay, official high school transcripts from the last high school attended, and transcripts from all colleges attended. Although ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, students are encouraged to submit scores for merit-based financial aid consideration. Scholarship criteria are outlined in the Financial Aid section of this web site.

Admission to Finlandia University will be considered after the documents listed above have been received. Students applying for admission will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Admission to the university does not constitute automatic admission to certain programs offered by the university that have requirements in addition to those for general admission. Initial admission to Finlandia University also does not imply automatic continuation in future semesters.

The university reserves the right to refuse admission or continuation to any incoming or returning student. Any student who intentionally withholds pertinent information or who falsifies such information may be required to withdraw from the university

Program Requirements

English as a Second Language Program
Entrance to the English as a Second Language Program requires a paper-based TOEFL score of 400 or a computer-based score of 97.   The admission procedures required for entrance to undergraduate programs is also required for entrance to the English as a Second Language Program. A full description of the program is listed in the Programs of Study section of this publication.  For more information, contact Kitti Loukus at kitti.loukus@finlandia.edu.


Nursing Program*
Incoming Freshmen BSN students are enrolled as pre-nursing students, and are eligible for entry into the Nursing Major upon successful completion of the Pre-Nursing curriculum.  Eligibility requirements for entry into the BSN nursing program's freshman curriculum include the completion of one full year of high school courses in algebra, chemistry, and biology (and/or equivalents) with a minimum grade of "B-" or above and must present a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4-point scale.  College-level course equivalents require a minimum grade of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.  Students may enter Pre-Nursing at any time to complete the requirements for entry into the Nursing Major.   Entry into the Nursing Major occurs in the fall semester of each academic year. Admission to the Nursing Major is limited. Interested students are encouraged to direct inquiries to the Nursing Program Office. 

*B.S.N. transition process to be fully completed in 2007.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Incoming students apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program through the Office of Admissions. Currently enrolled Finlandia University students apply directly to the PTA Department.

High School graduate applicants must have completed one year of high school courses in algebra and biology with a grade of at least "B," as well as one course that incorporates the use of computers. In addition, the applicant must have a cumulative high school gpa of 3.0.

Transfer or current Finlandia University students who desire to enter directly into the second year of the PTA program must have a cumulative college gpa of 2.5 (in the first year general education courses), no less than a grade of "C" in any individual course and have a grade of at least a "B-" in BIO 171 and BIO 172 or it's equivalent.

In addition to the academic requirements, all applicants are required to participate in a personal or phone interview and submit documentation reflecting 24 hours of clinical observation in more than one clinical setting. (Students should contact the PTA Department Office to schedule a personal or telephone interview.)

Students who do not meet the minimum criteria may be accepted into the Pre-PTA Program and may apply to the PTA Program the following year. Admission to the Pre-PTA Program does not guarantee admission to the PTA Program. Students may enter the Pre-PTA Program at any time; however, the fall semester is the only time students may enter the PTA Program.

Notification
The student must submit all of the required documents to complete the admission file. When all documents have been received and evaluated, the student will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance to the university. Following notification of acceptance, the student will receive information relating to course registration, room reservation and check-in, and further information regarding application to a specific program.


Deposit
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100 is required after notification of acceptance is received. This deposit should be paid within two weeks after the notification of acceptance is received or as soon as the decision to attend is made. Residence hall assignments are made, scholarships and grants are confirmed, and course schedules are completed in the order that deposits are received. This deposit is not an additional charge, and the funds are credited to the student’s account during the first semester of attendance.


Course Registration and Room Reservation
Incoming students should submit their Course Selection Form with the Tuition Deposit.  The information provided on this form is used to register students for the courses they are interested in. The information provided on the Housing Form is used to make room assignments for students who will live in campus housing.

Non-Degree Students
Students may apply as "non-degree seeking".  The same policies and procedures governing regular admission to the university apply to non-degree seeking students. Grades and transcripts are furnished for courses taken,  but non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.

Dual Enrollment
Eligible high school juniors and seniors are welcome to enroll in university courses. Registration forms are available from high school guidance counselors and the Office of Admissions. The guidance counselor at each high school is responsible for determining student and course eligibility for School District State Funding. High school students may only take one course per semester,  to a maximum of four courses in total as a dual enrolled student. Courses may be taken for high school or university credit. The Dean of Enrollment determines eligibility for home-schooled students interested in being dual enrolled at the university. Dual enrolled students are responsible for all tuition and registration fees that are not covered by School District State Funding.


Guest Students
Any student in good standing at another regionally accredited college or university may enroll at Finlandia University as a guest student.  A Guest Student Application can be found in the Registrar's office at any Michigan College or Univeristy.


Audit Students

Registering as an audit student requires the permission of the Registrar and the course instructor. No university credit or grades are given for courses that are audited. Students interested in auditing a course should apply through the Office of Admissions. Audit students are permitted to enroll in courses only after all degree-seeking students have registered.  Some courses cannot be audited, check with the Office or Admissions for more information.

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