Classification: Day Division or Evening Division Student.
Students are classified as either day division or evening division for academic advisement and administrative purposes, not in consideration of the time of the day classes are attended.
For information on graduate degree programs, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions 215.951.2943 gradadm@PhilaU.edu, www.PhilaU.edu/graduate
Day division students contact Office of Admissions 215.951.2800 or 1.800.951.7287, admissions@PhilaU.edu
Students who apply to the University should be seeking a sound and challenging collegiate education and have demonstrated an ability to be successful in such a program by secondary school or prior college/university performance and preparation. Each student is reviewed individually and evaluated on the basis of educational background, including course preparation and grades earned.
The University reviews applications and makes admissions decisions on a rolling basis. Students must file a completed application accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $40 and the appropriate academic credentials mentioned below. All applicants must complete the requirements for a high school diploma or submit the results of the GED.
Prospective high school students should submit an application early in their senior year. Applications reviewed after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
To be considered for admission, freshman applicants must submit official academic credentials with 15 units of secondary school credit and must have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). For information about SAT I and ACT writing test requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions. Required academic or college preparatory courses are four English, three Mathematics (including Algebra II and Geometry), three History and Social Science, two Laboratory Science, and three elective courses. Freshman applicants must also submit either an essay or writing sample and one recommendation letter.
Home-schooled and prospective students who have been away from high school for several years are also encouraged to apply for admission. Interested applicants should contact the Office of Admissions to discuss application requirements.
Students wishing to transfer must submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended as well as an essay or writing sample and one recommendation letter. If a student has earned less than 30 college credits, an official secondary school record and SAT or ACT scores are also required. For information regarding transfer student application deadlines, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Evening division students contact the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies 215.951.2900 evening@PhilaU.edu
Prospective students for programs delivered through the evening division should contact the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies for application information at 215.951.2900 or via email at evening@PhilaU.edu. Degree programs are designed, in most cases, to accommodate adults whose professional obligations prevent them from enrolling full-time in regularly scheduled day classes.
The evening division’s new student body is primarily composed of adults who are seeking a college education leading to a Bachelor of Science in an accelerated format. Some individuals are returning to higher education after their formal education has been significantly interrupted by a period of work, military service, homemaking, child rearing or some combination of these. Some wish to return to higher education to learn new concepts and skills, to do refresher work in a particular field, to prepare for a new career or experience intellectual or social stimulation.
Prospective students should refer to the Continuing Studies section of this catalog or contact the office directly at 215.951.2900 for more specific information.
Applications are accepted for the evening division on a rolling basis.
Philadelphia University welcomes applications from transfer students for enrollment in day or evening programs.
Transfer students may be awarded transfer credits applicable to degree requirements provided a “C-” or better is earned in the course from a properly accredited institution. Transfer students in the day division are expected to complete a minimum of 60 credits at the University with at least 12 credits in upper-division work in their major field and six credits in College Studies. Requirements are different for transfer students in the evening division. Contact the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies to learn more.
International students who wish to enter Philadelphia University must submit the appropriate application and translated copies of their secondary school and college credentials by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space available basis. International students are eligible for day division admission only.
If English is not the native language of the student, TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language) should be forwarded to the Office of Admissions. International students must make definite arrangements to meet all financial obligations while attending the University. Financial aid is not available to international students. However, International Merit Scholarships are awarded to academically eligible students. A statement of financial support and bank statements indicating sufficient funds must be included with the application. The I-20 immigration form will be issued following acceptance and payment of a matriculation deposit to the University.