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Admissions Requirements

General

High school students must have completed:

  • 8 semesters of English
    *(includes grammar, composition, literature, and vocabulary)
  • 6 semesters of academic math
    *(includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus)
  • 4 semesters of lab science
    *(college preparatory biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space science, physiology/anatomy, etc.)

Students must also have:

  • C average in core curricula listed
  • C overall grade average
  • Exhibit an upward trend of achievement
  • Be ranked in a the upper 1/2 of graduating class
  • Score a 900 or above on the SAT
  • Score a 22 on the ACT Composite

For transfer students who have coursework at a post-secondary institution:

  • Grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale -or equivalent
  • High school diploma
  • In good standing at all schools previously attended
  • Meet subject-matter requirements

For adults who have been out of high school three years or more:

Admission decisions are made on an individual basis, taking into consideration such factors as a student's work history, military service, high school record, previous academic or vocational coursework, etc. Please meet with the student services coordinator to discuss your interest.


contact info:

Columbus Learning Center
4555 Central Ave.,
Suite 1200
Columbus, IN 47203

Anji McKinney
Lead Student Services Coordinator
amckinne@purdue.edu
(812) 314-8528

Julia Carson
Student Services Secretary
jgcarson@purdue.edu
(812) 314-8526

 

Greensburg Learning Center
422 E. Central Ave.,
Suite 2
Greensburg, IN 47240

Valorie Moorman
Student Services Coordinator
moormanv@purdue.edu
Greensburg
(812) 662-8686