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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
reasonably accommodate learning disabilities. However,
HSU does not offer separate degree plans for a program of
remedial instruction designed for students with learning
disabilities. Any person who has been accepted for admission
to the University and who wishes to disclose his or her
learning disability should complete the application process
with the Office for Students with Disabilities.
A student who makes a disclosure of a disability has the legal
responsibility to request any special accommodations in a
timely manner, allowing reasonable time for the University to
respond. The student has the additional responsibility to
provide the institution with appropriate current (within a three-
year period) documentation of the disabling condition.
Completion of the required documentation is necessary in
order to allow the University to determine reasonable
accommodation of needs.
Students with disabilities admitted to HSU will be expected to
meet the same academic and behavior requirements that are
expected of all students at HSU.
International Students
All international students, except those who are permanent
U.S. residents or who have immigrant status, must submit
the following information before full consideration for
admission will be given:
1. An Undergraduate Admission Application.
2. Official Transcripts in English of all academic work
attempted (secondary and postsecondary). Some foreign
transcripts may require evaluation by an agent such as
World Education Services (WES). Additional documents
may be submitted, such as final test results.
3. Test Scores. Admission to the university requires
satisfactory scores on (1) ACT or SAT and (2) TOEFL or
IELTS.
Minimum 1020 SAT or Minimum 20 ACT
Minimum 79 TOEFL or Minimum 6.5 IELTS
Transfer students from non-US colleges or universities must
submit minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores. Students must
take and pass the TOEFL if planning to enter the HSU
Educator Preparation Program.
4. Copy of valid passport.
5. Statement of Purpose. Submit a one – two page essay
demonstrating the purpose for study in the US.
6. Financial Affidavit. An official statement from family or
sponsor indicating ability and willingness to assume all
financial responsibilities while in the United States, including
official bank statements and/or other requested
substantiation of available resources.
7. Housing. Admitted students may make their online
Housing Request after they are approved for admission. All
single students under age 21 taking more than six semester
hours, unless living with family, are required to live in a
residence hall and to eat in the campus dining hall until the
completion of four long semesters. (A long semester is
equal to a fall or spring semester.)
8. Health Form is required of all students. Students from
some countries may be required to submit tuberculosis test
results or a chest x-ray three months before entering the
US. In addition, Texas law requires every new college
student to submit documentation of Meningitis Vaccination
as described above under Housing and Health.
9. Health Insurance. Any international student that
cannot provide documentation of health care coverage will
be required to purchase insurance and the premium added
to their student account.
10. Enrollment Deposit. Each international student
entering HSU will post a non-refundable three hundred
dollar enrollment deposit (US $300) with the Business
Office. A form I-20 will not be released to the admitted
student until the deposit is recorded on the University
ledgers.
TYPES OF ADMISSION
Individuals may gain admittance to HSU by one of the
following types:
High School Graduation
High school graduates submitting transcripts meeting the
foundational and endorsement requirements prescribed by
the Texas Education Agency are eligible to be considered for
regular admission. HSU accepts transcripts from schools
outside the state of Texas and nations that meet the normal
requirements of their respective educational agencies.
Freshmen applicants will be evaluated for admission based
upon their class ranking or ACT or SAT scores. Applicants
scoring less than 18 ACT or 470 SAT on subtests may have
remediation requirements.
Students scoring less than 18 ACT on Reading or 470 SAT
on EBRW (Verbal) may be required to take Reading 1301.
Students scoring less than 18 ACT or 470 SAT on Math are
required to take Math 0300 if their chosen degree requires
MATH-1310 or MATH-1316.
Regular Admission
Regular Admission will be offered to students who submit a
minimum ACT score of 20, or minimum SAT of 1020, or
class rank of upper quartile. Student transferring to HSU
with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 from all
institutions will be offered regular admission.
Students transferring less than 24 credit hours must submit
high school credentials as well as college transcripts.
New students transferring dual credit, CLEP or AP credit
only are not considered transfer students.
There are no course load restrictions for regular admission.
Continuation to next semester is satisfactory progress.
Conditional Admission
For information regarding conditional admission to HSU,
please contact your admission counselor. Acceptance
under a conditional program is based on program
curriculum, load restrictions and contractual agreement.
High School Equivalency Examination (G.E.D.)
If an applicant is a veteran, graduate of an unaccredited home
school or private school program, or is seventeen years of age
or younger and has not been enrolled in an accredited high
school for at least one academic year, he/she may substitute
a minimum score of 450 on the General Education
Development Test (G.E.D.) and scores of at least 20 ACT,
1020 SAT for graduation from an accredited high school.
Home school students not able to submit official
documentation of their academic program are required to
submit satisfactory scores on the G.E.D. and/or ACT/SAT.
Special Student Admission
Individuals, age 25 or older, who wish to enroll for no more
than 7 semester hours during any one-enrollment period, may
be admitted to special student status upon approval of the
Vice President for Enrollment Management. Such individuals
will have completed high school or scored a minimum 450 on
the G.E.D. prior to admission. Special students will be
permitted to accumulate no more than 24 semester hours,
and all work will be designated as special student status until
the student qualifies for regular admission. Regular admission
will be granted after completion of 24 hours as a special
student and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.