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Shorter University

Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165-4298

Official telephone: (706) 291-2121
Toll-free telephone: (800) 868-6980
Fax number: (706) 236-1515
Website: www.shorter.edu
Shorter University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Emily Messer,
Vice President for Enrollment
Contacting the office: 706 233-7319
800 868-6980 (toll free)
706 236-1515 (fax)
admissions@shorter.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum 2.25 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: March
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 required
History: 3 required
Math: 4 required
Science: 3 required
Total: 16 required
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $275, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $200, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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