English - 4 years
Courses in Composition and Literature must include the development of reading, writing, and comprehensive skills.
Mathematics - 3 years
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry must be successfully completed by all applicants. All students are strongly encouraged to elect a fourth year of college preparatory mathematics.
Science - 3 years
Courses in Physical and Natural Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics are required, including at least two years of laboratory science.
History/Social Science - 2 years
Courses in History, Economics, Sociology, or Psychology may fulfill this requirement. Students must complete one year of U.S. History which includes a government component.
Foreign Language - 2 years
Two years of the same Foreign Language are required, although students are encouraged to elect additional study. (Graduates of regional vocational technical high schools may substitute approved coursework for the Foreign Language requirement. Applicants under Chapter 766 with a language-processing disability may substitute college-preparatory electives.)
Related Electives - 2 years
Students may choose from the subjects listed above, from the Arts and Humanities, or
from Computer Sciences.
Please note that these are minimum standards and meeting them does not guarantee admission to the College.
Freshman Grade Point Average Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or meet the minimum GPA requirement on the sliding scale listed below. Courses clearly identified on the high school transcript as Honors or Advanced Placement level will be given additional weight.
*Please note that the scores on the writing section of the SAT will not affect the sliding scale for freshman applicants for Fall 2008. The sliding scale, used in making admissions decisions for students with high school grade point averages falling below the required minimum, will continue to be based upon the combined critical reading and math sections of the SAT.