KEAN UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONFOR FRESHMAN ADMISSION

2013

(SSP) SPANISH SPEAKING PROGRAM/ PROGRAMA HISPANOThe Program is designed for Spanish-speaking students who are English Language Learners (ELL). During the first two years, students earn credits towards their degree by taking General Education courses in Spanish while completing the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. At the end of the second year, or once the ESL sequence is completed, students transition to all-English courses. Students who do not meet the ESL requirement are not eligible for the program. In order to be admitted into the Program the student must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA at the time of application for admission. SAT scores are not required. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited foreign credential evaluation agency. Such agencies/services have no affiliation with Kean University. A Document-by-Document evaluation is required that identifies and describes each diploma or certificate, indicates periods of education, and provides an equivalency to a U.S. high school diploma for each document. Cumulative GPA must be included. Please visit www.naces.org for a list of agencies.

Programa diseñado para estudiantes hispanohablantes que toman clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Para ser admitido al Programa Hispano, el estudiante debe tener un promedio académico acumulado (“Cumulative GPA”) de 2.8 mínimo en el momento de solicitar la admisión. No se requiere SAT. Los expedientes académicos extranjeros deben ser evaluados por una institución que pertenezca a la Asociación Nacional de Evaluadores NACES. Dichas agencias no están afiliadas a la universidad. La evaluación debe hacerse documento por documento y debe identificar y describir cada diploma o certificado, indicar fechas y proveer una equivalencia de la secundaria al diploma de “High School”. La equivalencia debe incluir el promedio académico o “GPA”. Para encontrar la lista de las agencias visite www.naces.org.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

Special admiSSion programS * The code must be listed on application to be considered.

Applying to KeAn

requiremenTS for freShman admiSSion

• Complete freshman admission application.

• A non-refundable $75.00 application fee, payable by check or money order, to Kean University or an official fee waiver.

• Submit an official secondary school transcript indicating 16 college preparatory courses, including:

- English (4) - Mathematics (3) (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) - History (2) - Lab sciences (2) - Electives in Social Studies, Sciences, Mathematics or Foreign Languages (5)

• SAT or ACT scores (Kean CEEB number is 2517)

• Two letters of recommendation

• Personal Essay: Please express your educational and professional career objectives.

• List of your high school activities and/or work experience, indicate any leadership positions held.

If accepted for admission the final high school transcript must be submitted. Upon review of the final high school transcript, if all criteria for admission to Kean University are not met, the University reserves the right to rescind admission.

Mail all documents to:central data processing center Kean university 1000 morris avenueunion, nJ 07083 phone: 908.737.6130 / Fax: 908.737.6135

ENtRy PROGRAM INtO COllEGE: ADMission progrAM coDe (epic)

Applicants 25 years of age or older who have demonstrated the desire and potential to succeed in college, who have been away from formal schooling for five or more years and have no more than 15 college credits may be considered for admission through this program as part-time students.

ExCEPtIONAl EduCAtIONAl OPPORtuNItIES/EduCAtIONAl OPPORtuNIty FuNd (EEO/EOF) PROGRAM: ADMission progrAM coDe (eeo)

The EEO/EOF Program is an academic support program designed to provide access to higher education for New Jersey residents who demonstrate academic potential and a high level of motivation to achieve a college degree. Support services provided include a mandatory six-week pre-freshman Summer Academy, writing studio, math lab, specialized counseling, academic advising, academic coaching/tutoring, and career development in a supportive, intellectually stimulating environment. The program is designed for full-time students. The Summer Academy is July 1st - August 8th, 2013, Monday - Thursday, during which admitted students may elect to live on campus. The cost of the Summer Academy is paid for by the EOF Grant, covering the cost of tuition for up to 9 course credits, student service fees, books, meals and housing for students who live on campus. Students must qualify both academically and financially for admission into the program. Income/household size verification is required.

STep 1 – academic informaTion

• GPA minimum requirement: 2.4

• SAT minimum requirement: 800 (math and verbal only) or ACT composite score of 17

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• You must be a resident of New Jersey for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in college

1. Submit your Admissions Application well before the may 1st deadline. Make sure to indicate you are applying for the EOF Program under the “Special Admission Program” section by entering the letters “EEO” or “EOF” in the code boxes of the print application or select “EEO/EOF Freshman” as your application status on the online application.

2. Please submit your official high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, essay and application fee to the Central Data Processing Center.

3. A financial needs analysis is made for each completed applicant prior to an admissions decision being made.

STep 2 – houSehold SiZe and income informaTion

eof eligibility for academic Year 2013-2014*

INtERNAtIONAl StudENt ANd SCHOlAR SERVICES: ADMission progrAM coDe (isA)

An International Applicant is someone who is applying for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States or is currently on an F-1or J-1 visa. An admission to Kean University is based on meeting both academic and financial support criteria.

requiremenTS:

• Complete freshman admission application. A non-refundable $150.00 (USD) application fee.

• Submit an English translated and evaluated high school transcript. All academics completed in another country must be evaluated from a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES), please visit www.naces.org

• TOEFL or IELTS (Note: the TOEFL/IELTS requirement is only waived for students who took their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT))

- TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language, minimum scores: Paper based: 550; Computer based: 213; Internet-based: 80- IELTS: International English Language Testing System, minimum score: 6.5

• Two (2) Letters of recommendation

• Personal Essay: Please express your educational and professional career objectives.

• Requirements needed to obtain a F-1 Student Visa, contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at 908.737.7152 or visit www.kean.edu/~iss

Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

Applicant Household Size

Gross Income Not to Exceed

1 $21,780

2 $29,420

3 $37,060

4 $44,700

5 $52,340

6 $59,980

7 $67,620

8 $75,260

All EEO/EOF applicants must complete/send the following household size and income documentation to the Central Data Processing Center:

•2012IRSTaxReturnTranscript(availableforfreeuponrequestatwww.irs.govor1-800-908-9946) for you and your parents, if 2012 Federal Income Taxes are filed.

•2012statementsofunemployment,socialsecurity,publicassistance,foodstamps,housing assistance, child support and pension.

•Fileyour2012FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)afterJanuary1st but well before April 1st. If Federal taxes are filed, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for tax information to upload onto the FAFSA. Use the link on the FAFSA confirmation page to start your State financial aid application. Males must register for Selective Service and can select Register Me on the FAFSA.

•CopyofyourPermanentResidentcard,ifapplicable.

NEw JERSEy CENtER FOR SCIENCE, tECHNOlOGy ANd MAtHEMAtICS: ADMission progrAM coDe (sTeM)

Freshman applicants eligible to be considered for admission into NJCSTM programs are those who have demonstrated a high aptitude in science and mathematics and wish to complete a rigorous course of full-time academic study in order to pursue careers in the following: science/mathematics teaching, engineering science, biotechnology or computational math. For more information contact NJCSTM at 908.737.7200 or visit http://njcste.kean.edu.

educaTion TracK: This five-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology and an M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum. Graduates are scientist-educators with a background rich in the integration of mathematics with the natural and physical sciences, and earn NJ teacher certification at the secondary level in biology, chemistry or mathematics. Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

reSearch TracK: This five-year program awards a B.S./M.S. in Science and Technology that prepares researchers for careers in scientific and computational industries. Graduates specialize in biotechnology or applied mathematics. This program integrates coursework, research externships and extensive laboratory training in molecular and analytical techniques (biotechnology) or modeling and simulation (computational mathematics). Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

Biomedicine TracK: This four-year program awards a B.S. in Science and Technology, preparing graduates to apply to the professional training school of their choosing (i.e., medical or osteopathic schools, physical therapy or biomedical doctoral programs). Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

dreXel TracK: Students who are accepted at the time of freshman application to the NJCSTM 4 + 4 linkage program with Drexel College of Medicine and St. Peter’s University Hospital are dually admitted as college freshmen. Upon successful completion of the bachelor’s degree, meeting all academic requirements, they will enter the medical school class at Drexel College of Medicine. Application Deadline: December 1, 2012

engineering TracK: This linkage program with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) College of Engineering affords its college majors coursework both at Kean and NJIT. Students earn the Kean University BS Science & Technology/Engineering Science degree, then complete the Master’s in Engineering at NJIT. Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

STep 3 – admiSSion deciSion

An admissions decision will NOT be made until all financial documentation has been received.Once you receive an official letter of acceptance from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions you MUST:

• Take the required on-campus placement test. Information about test dates will be mailed to you. After you have taken the placement test, you will be eligible to register for classes. Information concerning registration will be mailed to you.

• Attend a required Orientation on Sunday, June 30, 2013.• Attend a six-week mandatory Pre-Freshman Summer Academy from July 1, 2013 to August 8, 2013, Monday-Thursday.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

AdMISSION CRItERIA FOR HIGH SCHOOl SENIORS APPlyING tO NJCStM

minimal admission criteria

drexel link program

nJiT engineering Science

4 Year Biomedicine

5 Year Bachelor/master

Combined SAT (Math & Reading)

1270 (560 in either math or reading)

1200 (550 in math)

1200 (550 in math)

1100 (550 in math)

Unweighted Cumulative High School GPA

3.50 3.25 3.25 3.0

High School Coursework 4 yrs English & Math + Physics, Biology & Chemistry

Science & Math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

Science & Math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

Science & Math yearly w/Precalc or Calculus I

Visit http://www.act.org/aap/concordance/index.html for ACT/SAT conversion chart

* For each additional member of the household add $7,640 NOTE: Gross income limitations are pending final approval from the State of New Jersey and are subject to change for the 2013-2014 academic year. For further information, please visit: www.kean.edu/~EEO, www.hesaa.org/ or 1-800-792-8670 or www.state.nj.us/highereducation/EOF/EOF_Eligibility.htm

Financial assistance is offered through the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). For the 2013-2014 academic year, EOF grants range from $1,150 to $1,400 per academic year (up to $575 per semester for students who do not live on campus or $700 per semester for on-campus residents) and are part of the overall financial aid package, which may consist of federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and/or work study.

Kean University 2013 Application for Freshman Admission

Enter the appropriate code:

(see high school guidance counselor):

Family Background

parent one

Father ______________________________________________ or legal guardian _________________________________________

College education (if any) ___________________________________ Degree earned ____________________________________________

occupation ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

parent Two

Mother _____________________________________________ or legal guardian _________________________________________

College education (if any) ___________________________________ Degree earned ____________________________________________

occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

graduated from Kean University?

if yes, please list name and dates of attendance _______________________________________________

SAt or ACt scores are required. please provide the following information:

extracurricular activities:

Certification Statement

i understand all instructions which were included with this application. it is my responsibility to forward all required documents to the Kean University Central Data processing Center prior to the deadline dates. Any offer of admission is contingent upon receipt of any and all final transcripts and successful completion of all courses in progress.

all required documents that include transcripts, letters, and applications, become the property of Kean university.

i hereby certify that all information supplied by me in this application is accurate and complete. i understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact will constitute for nullification of my application prior to admission or dismissal following admission.

Applicant Signature __________________________________

print name __________________________________________

Date Signed _________________________________________

physically challenged/disabled students who are admitted to the University are encouraged to contact the office of Counseling and Disability Services (908) 737-4910 for information and appropriate services. Any information provided to Kean University is voluntary and will remain confidential. Kean University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of race/color, national origin, religion/creed, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

Yes No

music (instrumental) music (Vocal) Theatre/dance Student government

other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sports

SaT Exam Date ______/______ Best Score: Critical Reading ______ Math______ Writing ______

acT Exam Date ______/______ Best Score Composite ______

Scheduled SaT or acT Exam Date ______/______

Toefl/ielTS Exam Date ______/______ Best Score ______

academic maJorS and codeS

Accounting (BS) 11100

Criminal Justice (BA) 54300

Finance (BS) 40500

Management (BS) General Business 40600

•ManagementofOrganizations 40602

•SupplyChain&InformationManagement 40601

•InternationalBusiness 40603

Marketing (BS) 40400

Public Administration (BA) 54200

college of BuSineSS and puBlic managemenT

Athletic Training (BS) 25400

Early Childhood Education (BA) 22100

Elementary Education (BA)

•CertificationinK-5 24110

•CertificationinK-5and5-8 24111

•BilingualEducationCertificationinK-5 24112

•BilingualEducationCertificationinK-5and5-8 24113

Physical Education (BA)

•TeacherCertification 25103

•AdultFitness 25101

Recreation Administration (BA)

•TherapeuticRecreation 25301

•CommunityRecreation 25303

•CommercialRecreation 25302

Spanish (BA) 46200

•TeacherCertification 46299

Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (BA) 26201

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (BA)

•CertificationinP-3 27301

•CertificationinK-5 27302

•CertificationinK-5and5-8 27303

- Dual Certification Options (Certification in K-12)

•Biology/TeacherofStudentswithDisabilities 70198

•EarthScience/TeacherofStudentswithDisabilities 76298

•English/TeacherofStudentswithDisabilities 42198

•History/TeacherofStudentswithDisabilities 48198

•Math/TeacherofStudentswithDisabilities 78298

college of educaTion

Asian Studies (BA) 48200

Communication Studies (BA) 44104

•Journalism 44106

•PublicRelations 41107

•Media 41108

•Film 41109

Economics (BA) 40100

•TeacherCertification 40199

English (BA) 42100

•Writing 42103

•TeacherCertification 42199

History (BA) 48100

•TeacherCertification 48199

Political Science (BA) 54100

•InternationalComparativePolitics 54102

•TeacherCertification 54199

Psychology (BA) 56100

Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation (BS) 56200

Sociology (BA) 58100

college of humaniTieS and Social ScienceS

Biology (BA) 70100

•TeacherCertification 70199

Biology (BS) 70300

•Biology/Biotechnology 70303

Chemistry (BA) 72100

•Pre-Professional 72101

•TeacherCertification 72199

Chemistry/Expanded (BS) 72102

•Instrumentation 72104

Computer Science (BS) 78305

•InformationSystems 78306

Earth Science (BA) 76100

•TeacherCertification 76199

Earth Science, Earth System Science (BS) 76203

•Geo-Science 76204

•Geology 76201

•Meteorology 76202

Health Information Management with UMDNJ (BS) 80104

•WithMAinCommunicationStudies 80102

Information Technology (BS) 28700

Mathematical Sciences (BA) 78200

•Statistics 78201

•TeacherCertification 78299

Medical Technology (BS) 70200

•Cytotechnology 70201

•Histotechnology 70202

Sustainability Science (BS) 77100

college of naTural, applied and healTh ScienceS

Art Education (BA) 44399

Art History (BA) 44200

Fine Arts (BA) 44300

Fine Arts (BFA)

•StudioArt 44500

•Photography 44501

Graphic Design (BFA)

•InteractiveAdvertising 45400

•Interactive,Print&Screen 45401

Interior Design (BFA) 45100

Industrial Design (BID) 45300

Music (BA) 50200

Music Education (BA) 50100

Music Performance with an Emphasis in Pedagogy (BMus) 50903

Theatre (BA) 41200

Theatre Design and Technology (BFA) 43100

Theatre Education (BA) 41499

Theatre Performance (BFA) 43200

college of ViSual and performing arTS

Science and Technology (BS)

•BiologyEducation 30101

•Biomedicine 30110

•BiomedicineDrexelLinkageProgram 30110

•ChemistryEducation 30102

•ComputationalAppliedMathematicsResearch 30106

•EngineeringScienceLinkagewithNJIT 30111

•MathematicsEducation 30104

•MolecularBiology/BiotechnologyResearch 30105

nJ cenTer for Science, TechnologY and maThemaTicS

undecided 00100

Undecided/Undeclared major is for students who are unsure which major to pursue.

undecided

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For additional information, contact the office of Undergraduate Admissions:

phone: 908.737.7100 Fax: 908.737.7105

e-mail: admitme@kean.eduWeb: www.kean.edu

academic maJorS and codeS

BiologY/phYSician aSSiSTanT (Ba/mS)

The program combines a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant. The program consists of 3 years of undergraduate studies at Kean for the BA in Biological Sciences degree, and pending acceptance into UMDNJ, 3 years in the graduate program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, UMDNJ, leading to a Master in Physician Assistant degree.

occupaTional TherapY (Ba/mS)

The Dual Degree program at Kean University provides an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree, in one of nine majors of your choice, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Students may choose from the following undergraduate majors:

For more information about the Occupational Therapy program at Kean, please visit www.kean.edu/~ot.

Biology 70186

Communication 41186

Earth Science 76186

Fine Arts 44386

History 48186

Psychology 56186

Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation Option) 25386

Sociology 58186

Spanish 46286

Biology 70188

Earth Science 76188

Economics 40188

History 48188

Psychology 56188

Spanish 46288

Biology/Physician Assistant (BA/MS) 70185

JoinT programS

phYSical TherapY (Ba/dpT)

Kean University has a collaborative dual degree program with the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, New Jersey (UMDNJ). The dual degree program in Physical Therapy is a six-year combined Bachelor’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. It consists of undergraduate studies at Kean for the Bachelor’s degree and graduate studies at UMDNJ in Newark leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT). Students may choose from the following undergraduate majors: