Undergraduate Admission Process and Requirements

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

The following criteria are used to determine admission for various categories of students including First-Time Freshman, Home-School, Readmit, Transfer, Degree Completion, Unclassified, and International Students. Certain programs have additional specific criteria for admission. Refer to the respective section in this catalog for any additional requirements.

New First-Time Freshmen

First-Time Freshmen must meet one of the following requirements:

Completion of high school diploma.**
Completion of General Educational Development (GED) and be 18 years of age or older to meet the compulsory school attendance requirement in South Dakota.

First-Time Freshmen must follow these steps to complete the process:

Submit an application for admission found at https://mypc.presentation.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Request an official* high school transcript with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, or an official* GED certificate with minimum cumulative score of 450.
1. If the student is still attending high school, the transcript must include courses completed and courses in progress. Students must also arrange for a final transcript to be sent after graduation from high school with the graduation date posted.
Students must request official ACT or SAT score(s), unless included on high school transcripts (ACT school code = 3918, SAT school code = 6582). Minimum test score requirements: an ACT composite score of 18 or above or a 970 minimum redesigned SAT score (testing date of March 2016 or later; combination of Reading/Writing and Math) or an 860 minimum old SAT score (testing date prior to March 2016; minimum scores of 440 in the critical reading section and 420 in the math section. Students who are unable to take the ACT or SAT due to COVID-19, please see test-optional admission addendum. In assessing ACT/SAT scores, the College uses the highest sub scores taken from multiple test dates and recalculates a new composite super score. This super score is used only for admission to the College and does not pertain to other institutional policies. Individuals who are 24 years of age or older are not required to take the ACT/SAT for admission. An ACT/SAT score may be a requirement for admission to individual programs.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $25

*Options for official transcript submission:

Paper transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are either mailed or personally delivered to the Admissions Office in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Electronic transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are emailed directly from the school or are submitted via an electronic transcript service to the Admissions Office via the domain @presentation.edu

All records submitted, filed, and accumulated in the Admissions and Registrar's Offices become the property of the College.

Upon receipt of these items, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of acceptance, provisional acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of acceptance into the College.

**The Admissions department may review the transcript for validity at its discretion. The Admissions department will consult with the Department of Education website for that particular state to ensure that the student graduated from an accredited high school.

Home-Schooled Students

Home-Schooled Students must meet one of the following requirements:

Completion of high school diploma.**
Completion of General Educational Development (GED) and be 18 years of age or older to meet the compulsory school attendance requirement in South Dakota.

Home-Schooled Students must follow these steps to complete the process:

Submit an application for admission found at https://mypc.presentation.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Submit official* high school transcripts from the local home schooling guild or association school. If not available, primary educator-prepared transcripts, which detail course descriptions, proficiency levels, and textbooks used, are acceptable. Home-Schooled Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, or an official* GED certificate with minimum cumulative score of 450.
1. If the student is still attending high school, the transcript must include courses completed and courses in progress. Students must also arrange for a final transcript to be sent after graduation from high school with the graduation date posted.
Students must request official ACT or SAT score(s), unless included on high school transcripts (ACT school code = 3918, SAT school code = 6582). Minimum test score requirements: an ACT composite score of 18 or above or a 970 minimum redesigned SAT score (testing date of March 2016 or later; combination of Reading/Writing and Math) or an 860 minimum old SAT score (testing date prior to March 2016; minimum scores of 440 in the critical reading section and 420 in the math section. Students who are unable to take the ACT or SAT due to COVID-19 please see test-optional admission addendum. In assessing ACT/SAT scores, the College uses the highest sub scores taken from multiple test dates and recalculates a new composite super score. This super score is used only for admission to the College and does not pertain to other institutional policies. Individuals who are 24 years of age or older are not required to take the ACT/SAT for admission. An ACT/SAT score may be a requirement for admission to individual programs.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $25

*Options for official transcript submission:

Paper transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are either mailed or personally delivered to the Admissions Office in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Electronic transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are emailed directly from the school or are submitted via an electronic transcript service to the Admissions Office via the domain @presentation.edu

All records submitted, filed, and accumulated in the Admissions and Registrar's Offices become the property of the College.

Upon receipt of these items, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of acceptance, provisional acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of acceptance into the College.

**The Admissions department may review the transcript for validity at their discretion. The Admissions department will consult with the Department of Education website for that particular state to ensure that the student graduated from an accredited high school.

Readmit Students

Readmit Students must meet the following requirement:

Seeking reentry to the college after one or more semester absent.
1. Readmit students are subject to entrance requirements and major requirements as stated in the College Catalog in service at the time of reentry. Students who graduate from Presentation College with a prior degree or certificate and reenter the following semester are also required to reapply for admission to the College.

Readmit Students must follow these steps to complete the process:

Submit an application for admission found at https://mypc.presentation.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Submit any official* college or university transcripts since last admission, whether or not credit was received. Readmit Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale from their previous Presentation College transcript.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $25.
Other requirements, if applicable.

*Options for official transcript submission:

Paper transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are either mailed or personally delivered to the Admissions Office in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Electronic transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are emailed directly from the school or are submitted via an electronic transcript service to the Admissions Office via the domain @presentation.edu

All records submitted, filed, and accumulated in the Admissions and Registrar's Offices become the property of the College.

Upon receipt of these items, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of acceptance, provisional acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of acceptance into the College.

Transfer Students

Transfer Students must meet the following requirement:

Have completed 24 or more college level credits at a previous college or university. College level credits do not include basic or remedial coursework.
1. If a transfer student does not have 24 or more college credits they will be admitted as a first-time freshman, but have transfer status.

Transfer Students must follow these steps to complete the process:

Submit an application for admission found at https://mypc.presentation.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Submit all official* college or university transcripts. Transfer Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale once all transcripts are received.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $25

If students are currently enrolled at another institution, partial transcripts may be submitted and considered for provisional admission until the final official transcripts arrive. Please contact the Admissions Office regarding transcript evaluations. All credits attempted (except remedial courses) will be calculated into the admission GPA.

*Options for official transcript submission:

Paper transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are either mailed or personally delivered to the Admissions Office in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Electronic transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are emailed directly from the school or are submitted via an electronic transcript service to the Admissions Office via the domain @presentation.edu

All records submitted, filed, and accumulated in the Admissions and Registrar's Offices become the property of the College.

Upon receipt of these items, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of acceptance, provisional acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of acceptance into the College.

Degree Completion Students

Degree Completion Students must meet the following requirement:

Have completed an Associate’s degree or higher, and seeking to enter a baccalaureate program at Presentation College.

Degree Completion Students must follow these steps to complete the process:

Submit an application for admission found at https://mypc.presentation.edu/applynow/inquiryform
Submit all official* college or university transcripts. Transfer Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale once all transcripts are received.
Submit the non-refundable application fee of $25

*Options for official transcript submission:

Paper transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are either mailed or personally delivered to the Admissions Office in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Electronic transcripts can be accepted as official provided they are emailed directly from the school or are submitted via an electronic transcript service to the Admissions Office via the domain @presentation.edu

All records submitted, filed, and accumulated in the Admissions and Registrar's Offices become the property of the College.

Upon receipt of these items, the Admissions Office will notify applicants of acceptance, provisional acceptance, probationary acceptance, or denial of acceptance into the College.

Unclassified Students

Students who wish to enroll without pursuing a program or degree from Presentation College are considered unclassified. The Registrar will advise and register unclassified students. A maximum of 6 credit hours per semester is permitted on a space available basis with a total maximum of 12 credit hours taken as an unclassified student while at Presentation College. Courses taken by unclassified students may include general or select department coursework. Unclassified students do not qualify for federal, state, or institutional financial aid.

If unclassified students later wish to become degree-seeking, the entire College admission process must be completed.

International Students

Presentation College invites and encourages international students to apply for admission. The College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. International applicants must also provide the Admissions Office with the following:

High school diploma. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved international accrediting agency. PC requires a minimum of at least a 2.00 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.00 scale with proven high school diploma or high school graduation date, and proven English proficiency (see below).
A completed application form due by July 1 for fall semester; November 1 for spring semester.
Non-refundable application fee of $25.
Meet minimum English proficiency standards. Methods for demonstrating minimum English proficiency standards are listed below.
Completed Declaration of Finances form and an official bank statement.

College or University Transfer

To be considered for admissions to PC as an international transfer student, a minimum of 24 completed semester credits at a cumulative 2.00 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.00 scale, and proven English proficiency (see below).

International applicants are advised to begin application procedures at least six months in advance of anticipated enrollment. International applicants entering after completion of secondary education must submit official copies of the school's transcripts. Transcripts provided in English are not required to undergo an international evaluation; however Presentation College reserves the right to require an international evaluation should it be necessary for purposes of determining grade point averages, with the cost of the evaluation being the responsibility of the student. Presentation College will determine admission based on the criteria set forth for new first-time students.

Applicants who have postsecondary transcripts from an international institution and request consideration of credits earned for acceptance to Presentation College must submit the transcripts to a translation company in the United States for an academic evaluation. The cost of the evaluation is the responsibility of the students. An evaluation is subject to policies as printed in this catalog.

Declaration of Finances

Since financial assistance for international students is extremely limited, applicants must demonstrate evidence of ability to meet the costs of the chosen program by completing a Declaration of Finances form. Students will be required to utilize their home banking institution to certify available funding. Once adequate financial resources are confirmed, an application is completed, and all other requirements are on file, applicants will be considered for admission. If accepted, an official I-20 form will be mailed to the student. Arrangements for obtaining a passport and visa may then be made by the accepted student at the American Embassy or Consulate in the student's home country.

All required application materials must be received by July 15 for fall semester and November 15 for spring semester.

IMPORTANT: All fees, deposits, tuition, housing charges, etc., are payable in U.S. funds.

Non-Resident Alien and ESL Students

Non-resident alien students or students whose native language is not English must provide the Admissions Office with the following:

A completed application form.
Non-refundable application fee of $25.
Meet minimum English proficiency standards. Methods for demonstrating minimum English proficiency standards are listed below.
Students who have completed high school in the United States must meet the minimum ACT or SAT exam requirements.

English Proficiency Standards

There are two ways to meet Presentation College’s English language proficiency requirement:

English Proficiency Exams:
Presentation College accepts scores from the following exams. Scores must be sent directly to Presentation College from the testing agency in order to be counted as official. Score reports can be sent electronically or by postal mail to our office. Scores must be less than two years old to be considered for admissions.
- TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 65 web based, 525 paper and pencil (PC's TOEFL code: 6582)
- IELTS International English Language Testing System: 5.5
- Pearson PTE Academic: 46
- SAT: 490 Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing sub score
- ACT: 18 English sub score
Language Waivers: There are several ways to qualify for a waiver. Students will not need to provide an exam score if they meet any of the following criteria:

Waiver Option A – If the student has attended a U.S. high school or an international high school that is regionally accredited in the United States for two or more years
Waiver Option B – If the student has an associate of arts or sciences degree or a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a cumulative 2.00 GPA
Waiver Option C – If the student has attended a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, has completed the transferable equivalents of PC’s English Composition 113 with a 2.00 or above grade point average for each course at the time of application, and has 24 semester college level admission credits completed by the beginning of classes for the term they are applying
Waiver Option D – If the student has taken the ACCUPLACER and received the minimum score requirement for PC’s English Composition 113
Waiver Option E – If the student is a citizen from one of the following countries AND their primary language is English: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, British Guyana, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, or Zambia (provide proof of citizenship to have waiver applied)
Waiver Option F – If the student was schooled outside the United States at a school where the language of instruction was English (student must provide an official letter from the school stating English was the language of instruction while they attended)
Waiver Option G – If none of the above waivers applies, and the student was unable to take the ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE Academic due to temporary test restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a committee will speak with the student on the phone and ask a series of questions, gathering English Proficiency skills based on a phone interview.

Deposits

A $100 tuition deposit is required prior to registration for classes. The deposit is non-refundable.

Test-Optional Admission

This option is for First Time Freshmen and Transfer students with less than 24 credits entering Presentation College through Summer 2022. This is intended to be temporary in duration and has been developed to address applicants that have been impacted by the national testing site closures related to COVID-19.

All students will be admitted using the standard admission requirement of 2.0 GPA and 18 ACT/970 SAT, in accordance with the College Catalog.

If a student does not have an ACT or SAT exam score due to COVID-19 related issues, the student may be admitted using the following alternative criteria:

A student having a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 our of a 4.0 or higher may be admitted to the college.
1. The high school transcript will be reviewed by a qualified faculty member for placement in Math and English.
2. An ACCUPLACER exam may be required following the outcome of this evaluation.
The Admissions Appeal Committee (AAC) will review the high school transcripts for students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0-2.99.
1. If the student's transcript sufficiently demonstrates preparation for college level coursework, the AAC will make the determination to accept the student to Presentation College.
2. If the student's transcript does not sufficiently demonstrate preparation for college coursework, the Committee may do one of the following:
  1. Make the determination to accept the student under the Probational Acceptance guidelines, in accordance with the College Catalog.
  2. Make the determination that the student follow the standard admissions appeal process, submitting applicable documentation to AAC, in accordance with the College Catalog.
Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 may file an appeal to the AAC per the College Catalog.

Application Fee Waivers

This option is available for any student applying to Presentation College that has their $25 application fee waived. Fee waiver codes may be given to students and used for the purposes of student recruitment at the discretion of the Director of Admissions.

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