Admission Requirements
Graduate (Master of Science in Nursing) Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Admission Process
The process for applying for one of the undergraduate program at Methodist College is as follows:
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Submission of a complete application for admission and application fee;
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Submission of official transcripts (see Transcript Requirements section below);
- Submission of official SAT score (school code 1503) or ACT scores (school code 1078) *not required for students who have earned 30 or more college-level credits;
- Proof of graduation from a state-approved high school program (Diploma or GED Certificate) *not required for students who have earned a college degree (associate's or higher);
- Students who are home schooled or from a school that is not accredited by the Illinois Board of Higher Education will be required to submit transcripts from the organization/program through which they obtained their materials for home schooling.
Transcript Requirements
Based on their educational history, students have different requirements in regards to what official transcripts are needed to complete an admissions application. Official transcripts are defined as being delivered via a secure electronic provider (such as Parchment) or in a sealed envelope from the educational institution. A transcript turned in by a student is only considered official if it is still in the sealed envelope provided by the educational institution.
- Students who have earned less than 30 college-level credit hours must submit:
- Official transcripts from all high school programs attended
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- An official copy of an ACT or SAT score (either via their official high school transcript or an official ACT/SAT transcript)
- Students who have earned 30 or more college-level credit hours, but haven't yet earned a college degree (associate's or higher) must submit:
- Proof of graduation from a high school program (this can be unofficial OR official)
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Students who have earned a college degree (associate or higher) must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended
Undergraduate Admission Criteria
Methodist College conducts a holistic assessment of each student's academic portfolio. The following criteria are used in assessment of admission status:
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High school grade point average minimum of 2.5 (on a 4.0 point scale)*
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Minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 980
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Students who have earned college credit must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater (on a 4.0 scale)*
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Demonstrated readiness or ability to successfully complete college-level coursework as demonstrated through high school grade point average, college grade point average, and SAT/ACT score.
* Higher GPA may be required for some programs. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing -- Accelerated has a higher GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Please refer to department specific admission criteria in the Academic section of the Catalog.
Transfer Student Application Requirements for Students with Earned Credit Hours
Methodist College affords students the opportunity to transfer credits from another regionally accredited college or university. The following criteria are required for admission:
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An applicant with earned college credits must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). This GPA is calculated from an average of all post-secondary work completed.
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Transfer students must provide official transcripts from each college or university attended. Students who have been academically dismissed from another college/university may not eligible for admission to Methodist College pending further evaluation by the department.
Additional Methodist College Admissions Requirements
Prior to enrollment in an academic program at Methodist College, applicants are required to complete and file the following with the Office of Admissions:
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Applicants for all programs: DCFS (Department of Children & Family Services) background check;
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Criminal background check
*A background check that reveals a misdemeanor or felony conviction may affect the student's
admission or enrollment status at the college.
Military Service Members
Military Service Members interested in attending Methodist College should speak with their Education Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling at Methodist College.
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex including in admissions and employment. Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of sex. All inquiries regarding Title IX can be made to the Title IX coordinator whose information is below. For policy and reporting options, please visit the Title IX section of the website here: https://www.methodistcol.edu/title-ix.aspx
Karli Johnson, Title IX Coordinator
Methodist College
7600 N. Academic Drive,
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 671-2187
Email: karli.johnson@carle.com