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Application for Undergraduate Admission

Prospective students apply online: Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Admission to Marquette University may be granted by the Committee on Admissions to an applicant whose qualifications indicate a potential for successful college work. During the application process, the educational background of the applicant is carefully reviewed, and each applicant is given personal attention and consideration. However, no application will be considered for any applicant with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university.

Undergraduate applicants are considered for admission to Marquette University in one of the following classifications:

• Admission as a Freshman: For applicants entering college for the first time.
• Admission as a Transfer Student (Advanced Standing): For applicants who have been enrolled or registered in an institution of higher learning since high school graduation.
• Admission as a Non-degree Student: For applicants who wish to receive credit for courses but who are not (yet) seeking degree status.

All transcripts required in the admission process must be official. Official transcripts are those sent directly from the institution to the appropriate university office and not delivered by the student. Transcripts mailed and/or delivered directly by the student will not be accepted.

The address for institutions to send official transcripts is:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

If Marquette University has reason to suspect an applicant's high school diploma, transcript or other information is fraudulent or not valid, the Dean or his/her designate will investigate the matter. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to rescind admission in cases where fraudulence is found.

Applicants with questions not answered in this section are encouraged to visit Office of Undergraduate Admissions or call at (800) 222-6544 or (414) 288-7302.

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Admission as a Freshman

All records and other materials required for admission are described in this section. Admission decisions are made on a competitive, pooled basis.

Freshman applications and supporting credentials must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1. With the exception of physical therapy and athletic training, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a space-available basis after the Dec. 1 deadline. If colleges of the university have special admission procedures and requirements, they are listed in the respective sections of this bulletin.

For success in all of its programs, Marquette University recommends a balanced high school preparation with course work in the following areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social studies, and foreign language. The chart below lists the minimum recommended preparation.

Recommended High School Preparation

Subject	Arts and Sciences	Business Administration	Communication	Engineering	Nursing	Health Sciences
English	4	4	4	4	4	4
Social Studies	3	2	2	2	2	2
Foreign Language	2	2††	2
Mathematics	3#	3#	2	4	3##	3#
Science (any)	2†	2	1	1
Biology				1	1*	1
Chemistry				1	1*	1
Physics				1
Additional Academic Subjects	2	3	5	2	5	5
TOTAL Academic Units	16	16	16	16	16	16

*	Academic units specifically required for admission.
#	Algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra required. Four units of mathematics recommended.
##	Algebra and geometry required. Three units of mathematics recommended.
†	Pre-medical/dental and science majors should complete three units of science (preferably biology, chemistry, physics; where physics is unavailable, another senior-level science or math course should be substituted).
††	Students interested in international business are strongly urged to complete four units of a single foreign language.

High School Diploma

Graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent is required. Admission is determined by the high school transcript submitted at the time of application, normally after six or seven semesters of high school. After admission, the student must submit a final high school transcript before the first semester of attendance that indicates the date the high school diploma was earned. If the high school diploma is not earned, the high school equivalency is determined and verified by the Dean of Admissions upon review of the applicant's documents.

Entrance Examinations

All applicants for admission as freshmen are required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the examination of the American College Testing Program (ACT). Students taking the ACT must also submit scores for the optional writing section of the exam. Information concerning these examinations can be obtained from high school counselors or by requesting information from the respective organizations: The College Board or ACT.

Application Fee and Tuition Deposit

Each application for admission must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $30. An applicant who is admitted may reserve a place in the incoming freshman class by forwarding a $200 tuition deposit (and a $200 housing deposit if university housing is desired) by the deadline date specified in his or her admission notification. The tuition deposit will be applied to the tuition assessment of the first term. The tuition and housing deposits are non-refundable.

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Admission as a Transfer Student (Advanced Standing)

Students from other colleges, universities, or schools of recognized standing who have pursued courses equivalent to those offered at Marquette University may be considered for admission. Transfer applicants are considered on a rolling basis for all programs except nursing. Refer to the admissions website for transfer admission deadlines and details.

Applicants submit the application forms, their final official high school transcript and an official transcript from each post-secondary school, college, university or other institution in which he or she was registered. Failure to report attendance at any such institution since high school graduation during the admission process is considered sufficient reason for dismissal.

A transfer applicant who has completed fewer than 12 term hours of college level work (or its equivalent) must also submit official SAT or ACT test scores for a completed application. (See Entrance Examinations above.)

Generally, a transfer applicant must present a satisfactory record from the schools previously attended. Specific programs may require an average above a 2.500 (on the four-point system). Applicants who are seeking to enter some of Marquette’s academic programs as juniors or seniors may, at the discretion of the dean or director, have some of their lower-division requirements substituted by courses or credit earned at another institution prior to admission.

The university may accept credit from two-and four-year accredited educational institutions based on an individual evaluation of credits using the following criteria:

• Educational nature of the institution from which the student intends to transfer credit.
• Comparability of the nature, content, and level of credit earned to that offered by Marquette.
• Appropriateness and applicability of the credit earned to the programs offered by the college, in light of the student’s goals and the nature of Marquette’s education. The university will normally not accept trade school or job training courses, physical education courses or continuing education courses.

The following regulations are observed in the granting of credit for work completed at other institutions:

1. Marquette does not accept grades in the transfer approval process. Only credits transfer to Marquette.
2. Credit is not allowed for courses completed with lower than a C grade.
3. Credit may not be granted for certain courses of a professional, technical, or vocational nature.
4. A maximum of 16 hours of correspondence credits (including USAFI courses) may be accepted, provided that these credits are presented on the official transcript of an accredited institution and they would normally be accepted for degree credit by the sponsoring institution. These credits may not be used to meet major or minor requirements on the upper division level.
5. Credits from community colleges may not exceed one-half the number of semester hours required for graduation from a four-year curriculum and are not normally accepted once a student reaches junior or senior class status.
6. A tentative evaluation of credits is usually made at the time of admission to Marquette University. Note: This evaluation is subject to cancellation or revision at the close of two terms of full-time attendance, in accordance with the quality of the record made in the interim.
7. In order to earn a degree from Marquette, the following must be earned from Marquette, as Marquette credits:
   a)    A minimum of 60 credits of the total credits needed for the degree (45 minimum for those        admitted to the College of Professional Studies).
   b)    The final 30 credits of the degree.
   c)    A minimum of 32 upper-division credits.
   d)    A minimum of 15 credits in the major.
8. In addition, transfer students must meet all graduation requirements of their curricula as stated elsewhere in this bulletin.

Note: Refer to individual colleges on transfer credit policy for any additional transfer requirements.

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Placement Exam/Credit

Marquette University recognizes Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program and the International Baccalaureate curriculum and will award credit and/or placement based on examination scores earned.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Degree-seeking matriculated students may be granted advanced placement or credit for college level courses taken in high school. Usually such courses are under the auspices of the Advanced Placement Program of The College Board, and tests are taken upon the recommendation of high school teachers. The tests are administered by The College Board only in the high schools.

Marquette University faculty committees review the content of the Advanced Placement Program to determine course equivalents and required scores. Test results, sent by the College Board Advanced Placement Program, are received during the summer prior to enrollment. Students are notified by mail of the decision concerning advanced placement shortly after the university has received the test results.

The following chart lists the advanced placement subjects accepted at Marquette and the amount of credit that may be awarded for each score. AP credit awards are similar to transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students with AP credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for more advanced courses in the freshman year.

Additionally, Pre-medical or Pre-dental students should consult with the health professions adviser before accepting AP credits.

Subject/Score	3	4	5
Art History	No Credit	3 cr. for FIAR 9290	6 cr. for HIST 1201 and 1202
Biology	No Credit	3 cr. for BIOL 1009	6 cr. for BIOL 1001 and 1002
Chemistry	4 cr. for CHEM 1001	8 cr. for CHEM 1001 and 1002	8 cr. for CHEM 1001 and 1002
Chinese Language and Literature	Placement into CHNS 2001	3 cr. for CHNS 2002	6 cr. for CHNS 2001 and 2002
Computer Science A	No Credit	4 cr. for COSC 1010	4 cr. for COSC 1010
Computer Science AB	4 cr. for COSC 1010	4 credit for COSC 1010 and 2100	4 credit for COSC 1010 and 2100
Economics: Macro	3 cr. for ECON 2004	3 cr. for ECON 2004	3 cr. for ECON 2004
Economics: Micro	3 cr. for ECON 2003	3 cr. for ECON 2003	3 cr. for ECON 2003
English Language/Literature and Composition	No Credit	3 cr. for ENGL 1001	6 cr. for ENGL 1001 and 1002
Environmental Science	No Credit	3 cr. for PHYS 1009	3 cr. for PHYS 1009
French Language	Placement into FREN 2001	4 cr. for FREN 2003	3 cr. for FREN 3001
French Literature	Placement into FREN 2003	3 cr. for FREN 3001	6 cr. for FREN 3001 and 3500
German Language	Placement into GRMN 2001	4 cr. for GRMN 2003	3 cr. for GRMN 3001
Government and Politics: Comparative	No Credit	3 cr. for POSC 2401	3 cr. for POSC 2401
Government and Politics: United States	No Credit	3 cr. for POSC 2201	3 cr. for POSC 2201
History: American	No Credit	3 cr. for HIST 2101 and placement into upper division* courses	3 cr. for HIST 2101 and placement into upper division* courses
History: European	No Credit	3 cr. for HIST 1002 and placement into upper division* courses	3 cr. for HIST 1002 and placement into upper division* courses
History: World	No Credit	6 cr. for HIST 9290	6 cr. for HIST 9290
Human Geography	No Credit	3 cr. for ANTH 9290	3 cr. for ANTH 9290
Italian Language	Placement into ITAL 2001	3 cr. for ITAL 2002	6 cr. for ITAL 2001 and 2002
Japanese Language and Culture	Placement into JPNS 2001	3 cr. for JPNS 2002	6 cr. for JPNS 2001 and 2002
Latin Language	Placement into LATN 2001	3 cr. for LATN 2001	6 cr. for LATN 2001 and 2002
Latin - Vergil	Placement into LATN 2001	3 cr. for LATN 2001	6 cr. for LATN 2001 and 2002
Mathematics: Calculus AB	4 cr. for MATH 1450	4 cr. for MATH 1450	4 cr. for MATH 1450
Mathematics: Calculus BC	8 cr. for MATH 1450 and 1451	8 cr. for MATH 1450 and 1451	8 cr. for MATH 1450 and 1451
Music Theory	No Credit	3 cr. for MUSI 1020	3 cr. for MUSI 1020 plus 3 credit for MUSI 9290
Physics B**#	No Credit	6 cr. for PHYS 1001 and 1002	6 cr. for PHYS 1001 and 1002
Physics C**# (Mechanics)	No Credit	3 cr. for PHYS 1003	3 cr. for PHYS 1003
Physics C**# (Electricity and Magnetism)	No Credit	3 cr. for PHYS 1004	3 cr. for PHYS 1004
Psychology	No Credit	3 cr. for PSYC 1001	3 cr. for PSYC 1001
Spanish Language	Placement into SPAN 2001	4 cr. for SPAN 2003	3 cr. for SPAN 3001
Spanish Literature	Placement into SPAN 2003	3 cr. for SPAN 3001	6 cr. for SPAN 3001 and 3500
Statistics	No Credit	3 cr. for MATH 1700	3 cr. for MATH 1700

Note: No course awards are granted for scores of 1 or 2. AP code is 1448. Revised May 2011.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Credit for some college courses may be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of The College Board. Recent high school graduates as well as those who have acquired knowledge in ways other than through traditional formal classroom attendance may benefit from these tests. The maximum number of credits that students can earn by CLEP examination is 30. Credit is not granted for any of the five general examinations. It is granted only for those approved subject examinations listed below. Credits are approved by the respective faculty, dean or director. Credit will be designated as earned by CLEP on the student record CLEP credit awards are similar to transfer credit, in that they are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average.

General information on CLEP costs and test centers may be obtained from The College Board.

Subject/Required Score	50	55	60
General Biology	BIOL 1009 - 3 cr.		BIOL 1001 - 3 cr. BIOL 1002 - 3 cr.
General Chemistry	CHEM 1001 - 4 cr. CHEM 1002 - 4 cr.
Analysis and Interpretation of Literature	ENGL 9292 - 3 cr.
American Literature	ENGL 9292 - 3 cr.
English Literature	ENGL 9292 - 3 cr.
Western Civilization 1			HIST 1001 - 3 cr.
Western Civilization 2			HIST 1002 - 3 cr.
History of the United States 1		HIST 2101 - 3 cr.
History of the United States 2		HIST 2102 - 3 cr.
Information Systems and Computer Applications		COSC 1000 - 3 cr.
College Algebra		MATH 1100 - 3 cr.
Calculus with Elementary Functions		MATH 1450 - 4 cr.
American Government	POSC 2201 - 3 cr.
Introduction to Psychology 1		PSYC 1001 - 3 cr.
Introduction to Sociology	SOCI 1001 - 3 cr.
Principles of Microeconomics		ECON 2003 - 3 cr.
Principles of Macroeconomics		ECON 2004 - 3 cr.

Note: The score reported on CLEP reports is the scaled score, not the percentile. CLEP code is 1448.

Decisions about core credit for transfer courses, Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP are made by college designees in consultation with the director of Core Curriculum.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Marquette recognizes the rigorous academic preparation provided students who pursue IB courses as part of their high school curriculum. Matriculated students may be granted credit for their Higher Level (HL) IB courses. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered at secondary institutions around the world, including 520 schools in the United States. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) certifies IB World Schools, develops the curriculum and examinations and administers the exams.

Marquette University faculty committees review the content of the International Baccalaureate curriculum to determine course equivalents and required scores. Test results, sent by the International Baccalaureate Organization, are received during the summer prior to enrollment. Students should contact their College advising office to learn which IB credits have been awarded prior to registering for courses in the freshman year.

The following chart lists the Higher Level (HL) IB courses accepted at Marquette and the amount of credit that may be awarded for each score. IB credit awards are similar to transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students with IB credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for courses in the freshman year. Additionally, pre-medical or pre-dental students should consult with the health professions adviser before accepting IB credits.

Group	Subject/Score	H4	H5	H6	H7
First Language	English A1	ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1002: 3 cr.	ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1002: 3 cr.	ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1002: 3 cr.	ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1002: 3 cr.
First Language	All non-English A Languages	FOLA waiver 3 humanities credits	FOLA waiver 3 humanities credits	FOLA waiver 3 humanities credits	FOLA waiver 3 humanities credits
Second Language	French B, German B, Spanish B	Placement into 2001 level	Placement into 2003 level	4 credits for 2003 level	3 credits for 3001 level
Second Language	Greek B, Italian B, Japanese B	Placement into 2001 level	Placement into 2002 level	3 credits for 2002 level	3 credits for 2002 level
Second Language	Other non-English B languages	No Credit	No Credit	3 credits in humanities	3 credits in humanities
Individuals and Societies	Business and Management	MANA 9390: 3 cr.	MANA 9390: 3 cr.	MANA 9390: 3 cr.	MANA 9390: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	History: Africa	HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	History: Americas	HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr.	HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr.	HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr.	HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	History: Asia	HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	History: Europe	HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.	HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	History: Islam	HIST 9290: 6 cr.	HIST 9290: 6 cr.	HIST 9290: 6 cr.	HIST 9290: 6 cr.
Individuals and Societies	Geography	ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr.	ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr.	ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr.	ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	Economics	ECON 2003: 3 cr. ECON 2004: 3 cr.	ECON 2003: 3 cr. ECON 2004: 3 cr.	ECON 2003: 3 cr. ECON 2004: 3 cr.	ECON 2003: 3 cr. ECON 2004: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies	Philosophy	PHIL 9290: 6 cr.	PHIL 9290: 6 cr.	PHIL 9290: 6 cr.	PHIL 9290: 6 cr.
Individuals and Societies	Psychology	PSYC 1001: 3 cr.	PSYC 1001: 3 cr.	PSYC 1001: 3 cr.	PSYC 1001: 3 cr.
Experimental Sciences	Biology	BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.	BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.	BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.	BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.
Experimental Sciences	Chemistry	CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.	CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.	CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.	CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.
Experimental Sciences	Physics	PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr.	PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr.	PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr.	PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr.
Mathematics	Computer Science	COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr.	COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr.	COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr.	COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr.
Mathematics	Mathematics	MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1451: 4 cr.	MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1451: 4 cr.	MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1451: 4 cr.	MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1451: 4 cr.
The Arts	Visual Arts	FIAR 9290: 6 cr.	FIAR 9290: 6 cr.	FIAR 9290: 6 cr.	FIAR 9290: 6 cr.
The Arts	Theatre Arts	THAR 9290: 6 cr.	THAR 9290: 6 cr.	THAR 9290: 6 cr.	THAR 9290: 6 cr.

Note: No course awards are granted for scores of H1-H3.

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Placement in Foreign Language Courses

Students in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, international business majors in the College of Business Administration, College of Education and speech pathology and audiology majors in the College of Health Sciences must satisfy a foreign language requirement for graduation. This may be accomplished by placement, course work, or both. The goal of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is to place students in the most appropriate level of foreign language study based on their previous exposure to the language. For more information, see the Academic Regulations section in this bulletin.

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Admission with Non-degree Status

Students who wish to pursue courses for personal or professional development and who do not (yet) wish to pursue a degree may apply for admission with non-degree status. Although supporting credentials are not ordinarily required for the admission of non-degree students, Marquette reserves the right to request these if deemed appropriate to complete an admission review.

Students who have been dismissed from other colleges or universities may be admitted with non-degree status with the lapse of at least one term since the drop, and then only with the approval of the Committee on Admissions. Such applicants must file official transcripts from schools previously attended before their requests for admission will be reviewed. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the other institutions; they will not be accepted by Marquette if routed through the student.

Students who wish to apply for student financial aid must seek degree status and must apply for admission as a freshman or for admission as a transfer student.

Additional regulations for non-degree students appear in the academic regulations section of this bulletin.

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Change of Status

Applicants who enter any program at Marquette University with non-degree status may later apply for degree status, as either full time or part time through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, according to the deadlines for the term. This application will not be considered for any student with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university, Various criteria may be considered by the colleges during the review of the student’s request for a status change, including, but not limited to: current Grade Point Average, cumulative Grade Point Average, prior academic record and prior academic misconduct issues. Students having earned a degree at Marquette and wish to continue the semester after the degree was earned, or return at a later semester, follow the readmission policies of the university. (See “Readmission to the University” in this section of this bulletin.)

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Admission of Non-immigrant Students

Each year, Marquette University is pleased to enroll a large number of non-immigrant students from countries throughout the world. Applicants for undergraduate admission who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States participate in a specialized application process administered by the Office of International Education. This process is designed to allow international students the opportunity to demonstrate the four abilities that are necessary for successful study at Marquette: high academic ability, positive personal ability, strong English language ability, and sufficient financial ability.

To begin the application process, students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents, should contact the Office of International Education (OIE). The address is Alumni Memorial Union, 425; Marquette University; P.O. Box 1881; Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, U.S.A. Students can also reach OIE by telephone at (414) 288-7289, by fax at (414) 288-3701, and by e-mail at world@marquette.edu. It is important to remember that the application process can take from one week to many months, depending primarily upon when the applicant can provide the required materials. An application, as well as a complete list of required materials, can also be found at the OIE website.

International students who ultimately enroll at Marquette will also be required to report to OIE as soon as they arrive at the university, when the office will provide advising and specialized orientation programs. OIE’s administrators are also the Designated School Officials (DSOs), and students with certain visa statuses will need the involvement of OIE in many federal procedures such as extension of stay in the United States, return to the country after a visit abroad, employment and practical training applications, and allowance for part-time enrollment in certain situations.

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Readmission to the University

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Readmission to First Undergraduate Degree

A former Marquette University student who wishes to return after a lapse of one full term (excluding summer) or whose conditions of dismissal/withdrawal requires readmission to the university, must submit an Application for Readmission, to the Office of the Registrar located at Marquette Central. This readmission will not be considered for any former student with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university, or who has an active Student Affairs/Development or Office of the Registrar registration hold on his or her record. Various criteria may be considered by the colleges during the review of the student’s readmission request, including, but not limited to: current Grade Point Average, cumulative Grade Point Average, prior academic record and prior academic misconduct issues. A student's academic status at the time the student withdrew, or was withdrawn from the university, remains in effect at the time of readmission. The decision for readmission is at the discretion of the dean and the decision of the dean is final.

Because Marquette conducts early registration which begins several months prior to the start of each term, it is to the student’s advantage to apply for readmission as early as possible. Application forms are available online and a completed application must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than one week before the start of the session for which the student wishes to enroll. (For the College of Nursing deadlines refer to the Academic Calendar).

A re-entering student who has attended any other institution since leaving Marquette must request that an official transcript from each school be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar. The transcript(s) must be received before the application for readmission will be considered. The transcript(s) must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar by the other institution(s); transcript(s) will not be accepted by Marquette if routed through the student. Records of applicants for readmission, including previous work at Marquette University, are subject to review and to a new evaluation of credits. A student who interrupts residence for two or more consecutive terms normally must meet the graduation requirements which prevail at the time of readmission and may not be readmitted to a degree, major and/or minor that is no longer active. A re-entering, non-degree student who wishes to become degree-seeking, must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is held to the degree requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of admission as a degree-seeking student. (See “Admission with Non-Degree Status” in this section of this bulletin).

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Readmission to Second Undergraduate Degree

Marquette baccalaureate degree holders with good scholastic records may be admitted to candidacy for a second baccalaureate degree from Marquette. Application for readmission and acceptance into such a program is made through the readmission procedure in the Office of the Registrar. The appropriate dean will review the application and, if admission is granted, the applicant together with the dean will develop a specific plan of study. The readmission decision is at the discretion of the dean and the decision of the dean is final.

Candidates for the second degree must complete all of the requirements of the college that offers the degree. The minimum residence requirement is 32 additional semester hours of upper-division Marquette credit. Eligibility for graduation with university honors and rank-in-class do not apply to the second baccalaureate degree. Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to further their education should consider the option of applying for admission to a graduate program. (Note: Completing an additional major may or may not constitute the completion of a second degree. Consult the college that offers the degree for further clarification.)

With the written approval of the college(s) offering the degrees, students with a good scholastic record who have not yet completed their first baccalaureate degree may enroll in courses that will count toward a second baccalaureate degree. In such an instance, an approved plan must be provided to the Office of the Registrar. The plan must delineate clearly which courses will apply to the first degree and which apply to the second degree. All other conditions specified in the paragraph above apply.

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Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening Requirements

All newly admitted and readmitted undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are required to provide proof of certain immunizations and complete a TB Screening questionnaire for tuberculosis. Prior to arrival on campus all new and readmitted students will supply this information to the Student Health Service. Proof of immunization and/or prior disease for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (chicken pox), Tetanus/Diphtheria and completion of a tuberculosis screening questionnaire is required.  Immunization and tuberculosis screening forms must be completed electronically. The forms and directions can be found on the Student Health Service website. Failure to submit the required immunization documentation and TB screening questionnaire within 30 days of the start of the student’s first term or the readmitted term at Marquette will result in the placement of a registration “hold” on future registrations. The hold will be removed once the immunization and screening requirements have been met. Health Sciences, Nursing and Dental students may be required by their departments or colleges to receive additional immunizations. Contact your department or college for specific requirements.