Special Admissions Programs

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Students who do not qualify for admission under the previously stated academic and curricular requirements may be considered for admission under the following special admission programs.

Alternative Admissions

Any student not meeting the performance or curricular requirements for admission to Southeastern Oklahoma State University will automatically be considered for admission under the Alternative Admissions Category.

Any student who is considered for admission under the alternative admissions category may be interviewed by the Director of Admissions & Recruitment and submitted to an academic screening process to determine whether any curricular/skills deficiencies exist in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and/or science. Any student admitted under this category whose results indicate that they have one or more curricular and/or skills deficiencies will be required to enroll in a remediation program designed to eliminate any curricular and/or skills deficiencies.

Students showing promise for academic success as determined by the interview and/or screening process will be admitted (up to maximum limits established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education) generally from one of the following categories:

  1. Students meeting the performance standards but not the curricular standards.
  2. Students meeting the curricular standards but not the performance standards.
  3. Students having unusual talent in art, drama, music, or sports.

Summer Curricular Deficiency Program

Students who lack high school curricular requirements in one or two areas but who meet performance requirements may take a maximum of two-course deficiencies in the summer term before the fall or spring semester of desired entry. Each course attempted in the summer to clear a deficiency must be successfully completed with at least a “C” or equivalent for the student to be admitted for enrollment in the regular semester.

Summer Provisional Admission Program

Students who have met the State Regents’ curricular requirements for admission but have not satisfied the ACT or high school performance requirements may be admitted if they successfully complete summer coursework with no grade lower than a “C”. To qualify, students must have a minimum composite ACT score of 17 OR a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

Adult Admissions

Any adult who is 21 years of age or older or on active military duty may apply for admission under the Adult Admissions Category.

Any adult seeking admission under this category will be admitted to the University if the performance standards as set for new freshman admission have been met.

Any adult not meeting the performance standards for new freshmen must participate in the American College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or a College Placement Test (CPT) and may be interviewed by the Director of Admissions & Recruitment. If it is determined that the adult student has a reasonable chance of academic success, they will be admitted to the University.

Any adult considered for admission under this category will be screened to determine if any basic skills deficiencies exist. This screening may involve participation in one or more of the College Placement Tests (CPT) administered by the University. Any student whose screening results indicate that skills deficiencies do exist will be required to enroll in a program designed to remediate those deficiencies.

Special Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students who wish to enroll in courses without intending to pursue a degree may be permitted to enroll in up to 12 credit hours without submitting academic credentials or meeting the academic curricular or performance requirements. Once a student has successfully completed the designated number of hours, should they wish to enroll in additional course work, they are required to meet the formal admission or transfer criteria. Retention standards will be enforced. Non-degree seeking students may not enroll in the areas of English, math, history, or science without showing proficiency in those areas. Some limitations may apply if enrollment is sought in courses that have prerequisites or are graduate level.

Home Study or Non-Recognized Accredited or Unaccredited High Schools

An individual who is a graduate of a private, parochial, or other nonpublic high school that is not accredited by a recognized accrediting agency will be eligible for admission to Southeastern Oklahoma State University by meeting the following criteria:

  1. Submit an official transcript or document reflecting graduation.
  2. Participate in the ACT or SAT program and achieve the requisite composite score, as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (see New Freshman Admission).
  3. Satisfy the high school curricular requirements listed for freshmen, as certified by the school or, for home study, the parent(s).

Opportunity Admissions / Exceptional Student

Students who have not graduated from high school whose composite standard score on the ACT/SAT demonstrates the probability of success in college-level work may apply for full enrollment at a college or university in the state system.

Southeastern will determine admissibility based on test scores; evaluation of the student’s level of maturity and ability to function in the adult college environment; and whether the experience will be in the best interest of students intellectually and socially.

International Student Admission and Admission of Non-native Speakers of English

International students are required to meet equivalent academic performance standards as previously listed under New Freshman Admission. International students transferring from U.S. universities must be in proper status with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Services (US-ICE). Any F1 visa holder who has been out of school a semester (other than summer vacation), has been a part-time student, or is out of status for any other reason will not be accepted to study at Southeastern.

Applications for admission should be received in the Office of Admissions & Recruitment on or before:

TermDeadline
Fall SemesterJune 1
Spring SemesterNovember 1
Summer SessionApril 1

To allow enough time to apply for the F1 student visa and make travel arrangements, it is best to submit complete application packets by these deadlines. Although application packets may be received after these dates, applicants who are not currently in the United States should be aware of the deadlines for applying for their F1 visa and plan accordingly when submitting the application for admission. I-20s will only be issued to admissible international students who provide all required documentation for Southeastern and SEVIS and are in good status with US-ICE.

English Proficiency Requirement

Both first-time undergraduate and graduate students for whom English is a second language shall be required to present evidence of proficiency in the English language prior to admission, either as first-time students to the system or by transfer from another non-system college or university.

A. First-time Undergraduate Students

  1. Students must score at least a 500 (paper), 173 (computer), or 61 (internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or score 5.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Examination; or,
  2. Students must score at least a 460 (paper), 140 (computer), or 48 (internet) on the TOEFL, or 5 or higher on the IELTS Examination and successfully complete a minimum of 12 weeks of study at an Intensive English Program (IEP) approved by the State Regents with at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks at the advanced level.

Scores must be sent directly to Southeastern from the testing center and are valid for two (2) years from the date of acceptance.

B. Transfer Undergraduate Students

  1. Students must score at least a 500 (paper), 173 (computer), or 61 (internet) on the TOEFL, or score 5.5 or higher on the IELTS Examination; or,
  2. Students must score at least a 460 (paper), 140 (computer), or 48 (internet) on the TOEFL, or 5 or higher on the IELTS Examination and successfully complete a minimum of 12 weeks of study at an IEP approved by the State Regents with at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks at the advanced level; or,
  3. Students must attend an accredited United States college/university for a minimum of 24 semester hours with passing grades and the successful completion of English Composition I.

Scores must be sent directly to Southeastern from the testing center and are valid for two (2) years from the date of acceptance.

C. Graduate Students

  1. Students must score at least a 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet) on the TOEFL, or score 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Examination; or,
  2. Students must score at least a 500 (paper), 173 (computer), or 61 (internet) on the TOEFL, or 5.5 or higher on the IELTS Examination and successfully complete a minimum of 12 weeks of study at an IEP approved by the State Regents with at least two-thirds of the 12 weeks at the advanced level.

Scores must be sent directly to Southeastern from the testing center and are valid for two (2) years from the date of acceptance.