Prospective Students - Admission Requirements

• Information for Continuing Studies and Nursing Students
• Continuing Studies Transfer Application Procedures
• International Students

Information for Continuing Studies and Nursing Students

All adult men and women who are high school graduates or who have earned a high school equivalence diploma can be admitted to the College as part-time or full-time students.

1. Fill out the application form
   
   
2. Mail it, along with your application fee of $35.00, to:
   School of Graduate and Continuing Studies - Admissions
   2 Convent Road Morristown,
   NJ 07960
   (Make checks payable to College of Saint Elizabeth.)
   
   OR Fax it, to (973) 290-4676, and we will bill you separately for the application fee.
   
   
3. Have an authorized copy of your high school transcript, as well as official transcripts from any college(s) you have attended, sent directly to Continuing Studies Programs. Send transcripts after you have submitted an application. Be sure to note any former name(s) on your transcript(s).
   
   

When we receive your application, an academic advisor will call you to schedule an individual appointment to go over our program in detail, evaluate any college credits you may have received from other colleges or universities, admit you to the College, and register you for your courses

Students, who apply to the College with a GPA under 2.0 from an accredited college or university, or a high school, if they never attended college, will be admitted as non-matriculated and, after taking two courses (6 credits) and having earned a GPA of at least 2.0, may then matriculate at the College.

For more information about Registration dates, visit the Registrar Office Web page.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS

Health Requirements

The following health requirements must be filed in the Wellness Center Health Services, Founders Hall:

1. Health history and physical, including CBC, urinalysis, and SMA7 reports
2. Documentation of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive serum testing for hepatitis B surface antibody, or a signed
3. Declination Form
4. Tuberculin skin tests results must be updated annually
5. Documentation of a positive varicella titer or completed immunization series
6. Documentation of a current tetanus-diptheria (Td) booster (within the past 10 years)

Abnormal physical findings may be subject to review with the student by Health Services and/or the College's Medical Advisor.

Additional Requirements

1. Validation of a current, New Jersey registered nurse license. This must remain current during the course of study
2. Self-evaluation of clinical nursing procedures
3. Description of current position
4. Current CPR certification
5. A clinical performance evaluation, required if a student has not practiced nursing for the past five years or for other reasons deemed appropriate by faculty

Continuing Studies Transfer Application Procedures

1. Completed application with a nonrefundable $35 application fee
   
   
2. An official transcript from each college previously attended since high school graduation
   
   
3. An official high school transcript or High School Equivalency diploma (G. E. D.)
   
   

Transfer students are admitted for spring and fall semesters. No transfer credit is awarded for courses in which the student received below a grade of C (2.0). Students are generally not permitted to transfer more that 96 credits and should have a minimum GPA of 2.0

For more information about Registration dates, visit the Registrar Office Web page.

Information for Adult International Students

International students must meet the same admission requirements that apply to American citizens. Generally financial aid, scholarships and campus housing are not available to adult international students.

An international student may apply for admission at any time during the year.Applicants must submit required documents via First Class Airmail to:

School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Undergraduate Admissions
2 Convent Road
Morristown, New Jersey
U.S.A.

The following documents must be received before admission will be considered:

1. A completed application form with a $35 non-refundable processing fee.
   
   
2. Courses taken at colleges in countries outside of the United States must be evaluated by WES (World Education Services). For additional information on certified university record translations, students should contact World Education Services at 800-937-3895 or by email at info@wes.org
   
   
3. Copies of all diplomas or certificates, if applicable.
   
   
4. Application for a Form I-20
   
   
5. Documentation of acceptable insurance coverage against illness and accidents. This health and accident coverage must be maintained throughout the student's enrollment at the College.
   
   

Admission must be granted and financial documentation confirmation must be received prior to issuance of the I-20 form that is needed to obtain a visa.

Please send any further questions to the Office of International Student Development at international@cse.edu.