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Undergraduate Admissions

Scandinavian Students

²ÝݮӰÊÓ awards students who complete high school in Scandinavian countries up to 30 semester hours (1 year) of credit for course work completed in high school. Students who enter ²ÝݮӰÊÓ with 30 hours of this credit begin their studies as second year (sophomore) students. For these students, most degrees can be completed in three years, with some exceptions that include majors in , , and .

Testing Requirement

Submission of SAT, ACT, or TOEFL test results is optional for Scandinavian students. However, ²ÝݮӰÊÓ tests all new international students, including Scandinavian students, for English competency during before the start of classes. Based on the results of that testing, students may be required to take specific courses in English designed to increase their capabilities and likelihood of success at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.

Transcript Evaluation and Transfer Credit

²ÝݮӰÊÓ staff evaluates transcripts for students from Scandinavian secondary schools. Students do not need to have those transcripts evaluated or translated by an outside agency.

Upon receipt of an application and copies of a student’s academic record (transcript), a preliminary evaluation will be made and a letter of admission suitable for use with LÃ¥nekassen (Norway) or CSN (Sweden) will be issued. A report is also created based on the transcript evaluation showing how much credit the student is granted by ²ÝݮӰÊÓ. that applies to them.

Upon graduation from high schools or other institutions, admitted students must submit directly to ²ÝݮӰÊÓ their final transcript confirming their graduation. A final review will be completed at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ when this final transcript is received, confirming the preliminary transcript evaluation.

Scholarships and Grants

All students from Scandinavia are offered a ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Grant (or scholarship) when they are admitted into studies at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ. The grant remains constant throughout studies at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ unless a student moves off campus, in which case the grant is reduced. The grant appears on a student bill as an International Student Grant.

Students may qualify for additional based on an audition or an evaluation of submitted materials/portfolio.

Academic Policies and Advising

²ÝݮӰÊÓ provides full and complete information about degree requirements through the . Students are expected to be familiar and aware of academic and program requirements for the they pursue. The University’s policy for maintaining academic standing is also published in full in the Catalog online. When you enroll, you’ll be assigned an in the area of their primary interest, who will assist you in selecting courses and planning your degree program for successful completion.

Students must be enrolled full time (minimum of 12 hours per semester) in order to maintain legal visa status in the United States. LÃ¥nekassen requires a Norwegian student to take a minimum of 15 hours per semester to receive full funding.