ADMISSIONS Contact Information   Procedures Requirements Advanced Standing Transfer Students   Foreign Applicants Veterans   College Courses For High School Students   S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program Types of Admission University Resources The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in admission and all other facets of its educational programs and activities. The University encourages applications from qualified students regardless of sex, religion, age, race, disability, marital status, color or national origin, within the meaning of applicable law. Application Procedures Where to Apply All correspondence on matters of admission should be addressed to  Office of Admissions, Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street, 419 Furst Hall  New York, NY 10033-3299 (212) 960-5277, (212) 960-0086 (fax) yuadmit@ymail.yu.edu.   How to Apply Students must submit the admissions application plus required essay. They must arrange to have a transcript of their high school record and their scores on either the Scholastic Assessment Test I (SAT I) or the American College Testing examination (ACT) forwarded to this office. Applicants are required to schedule an interview at the University or with a University representative in their vicinity. Applicants who plan to come to the University for interviews may arrange in advance to sit in on classes and tour the campus with a current student. When to Apply Candidates may apply at any time after completion of their junior year of high school, preferably by February 15, for admission in the September following their graduation. Applicants are considered on an individual basis for midyear admission. Requirements for Admission The high school scholastic record, SAT I or ACT scores, and results of statewide tests such as the New York State Regents Examinations are of primary importance in determining a student's qualifications for admission. The Committee on Admissions also considers the applicant's character, personality, and contributions to school and community life. Average To qualify for admission a candidate must present a high school average of at least 85 or its equivalent. The Committee on Admissions may require higher averages from students who come from schools whose academic standards are not known to the Committee. Tests All applicants must take either the SAT I or ACT exam. The results of these tests supplement the high school grades. Most successful applicants have a combined score of at least 1100 on the SAT I or an equivalent score on the ACT. Optionally, applicants may also take subject-matter achievement tests such as those of the SAT II testing program of the College Board. Applicants should take the SAT I/ACT in May of the junior year of high school, or November of the senior year, and the Modern Hebrew Achievement Test in June of the junior year. Although these tests are normally given on Saturday, Sabbath-observing students may take them on Sunday in those months. Full information is available from the Office of Admissions or college guidance counselor at the student's high school. Bulletins and applications may be obtained from College Board Box 6200 Princeton, NJ 08541-6200 (609) 771-7435 www.collegeboard.com (Students who live in the western states should call (415) 654-1200 or write 6425 Christie Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608.) --or-- American College Testing Program Box 168 Iowa City, IA 52243 www.act.org Secondary School Units Applicants must be graduates of an academic high school. They must present 16 units of secondary school work in college preparatory subjects. (To earn one unit, a student must attend classes in a major subject 180 forty-minute periods per school year; a half unit is given for the same amount of work in a minor subject, i.e., one not requiring preparation.)  The 16 units required for admission must include the following:  English  4 Additional language (two years of one language, classical or modern)  2 Social studies (American, European, or world history)  2 Mathematics (college preparatory)  2 Science (general science, biology, chemistry, or physics) 2 The remainder of the required 16 units may be chosen from among any college preparatory subjects, with no more than 1 credit from a commercial or minor subject. In New York State, a Regents Examination must be taken in every subject offered for admission credit if the high school gives such an examination. Applicants Who Are Not High School Graduates To qualify for the Early Admission Program, the applicant must complete the junior year of high school, with a minimum of six regular academic-year terms in residence. Fifteen units must be completed, including the following eleven:  English 3 Additional language 2 Social studies 2 Mathematics 2 Science 2 The applicant must present a high school average of at least 90, or its grade point average (GPA) equivalent, and a combined score of 1270 on the SAT I or ACT equivalent for admission under the regular Early Admission Program, under which the student may take a full college program (normally 15 credits per semester). For admission under the Limited Early Admission Program, the student must present a high school average of 85 and a combined score of 1220 on the SAT I. Such students may take 12- to 14 ½ credits at college each of the first two semesters. A letter of recommendation is required from the applicant's principal or college guidance counselor. Applicants who are not high school graduates (or foreign applicants who do not have the equivalent diploma or cannot produce records) may be admitted if they pass the High School Equivalency Examination administered by New York State (commonly called the GED test) in addition to performing well on the College Board tests. While the passing mark is a 45 average, the minimum required for admission to Yeshiva University is 50, with a minimum of 40 on each test. Full details about the GED test may be secured from any high school in New York or, in other states, from their respective departments of education. A diploma from a correspondence school is not acceptable for admission purposes. Students with such diplomas are required to pass the GED test, as described above. Admission with Advanced Standing A maximum of 32 credits may be transferred for work done in high school as follows: Joint Programs: A maximum of four semester courses (12 credits) taken in 12th grade through joint high school/college programs if those programs are offered on college campuses, taught by college professors and require research in college libraries. The University's undergraduate programs do not grant transfer credit/exemptions for joint high school programs with community colleges or for courses taken during the summer at community colleges. OACs: As of fall 2001, Yeshiva College does not grant credit or exemption for Ontario Academic Courses (OACs). CEGEP credits not taken in the summer are considered community college credits.  They are evaluated as transfer credit.  No credit is awarded for the Israeli Bagrut or Psychometric Exams. The balance of maximum transferable high school credits may be earned through the following standardized exams:  Advanced Placement Examination (AP) : AP and AP-type courses may only be taken for credit/exemption before graduation from high school. Generally, a score of 4 or 5 earns credit; score of 3 earns exemption. To earn lab credit for AP science courses, students must present lab work for University approval A score of “5” earns credit for English composition in Yeshiva College.  Neither credit nor exemption is awarded for English literature.  Jerusalem Examination: The Jerusalem Examination is in two parts: one on Hebrew language and the other on Hebrew literature. Hebrew University administers the Examination annually at various locations throughout the world, including many cities in the United States and Canada. Yeshiva University's policy on credit for this examination is available from the Office of the Registrar or the Office of Admissions. Students must take the Jerusalem Examination prior to graduation from high school in order to earn Yeshiva University credit. Part I: Literature 65-74       No credit; no exemption 75-up       3 credits-HEB Elective (does not                 satisfy any requirements). Part II: Language 0-64          No credit; no exemption 65-74        Exemption–HEB 1205,                  Intermediate Hebrew I 75-84        3 credits–HEB 1205,                  Intermediate Hebrew I 85-89        3 credits–HEB 1205,                  Intermediate Hebrew I;                      exemption from HEB 1206,                  Intermediate Hebrew II 90-up        6 credits – HEB 1205,                  Intermediate Hebrew I; HEB                  1206, Intermediate Hebrew II Jewish History Examination: The University administers its own college-level placement examination in Jewish history at cooperating high schools each January and June. Students must take this test before graduation from high school. Transfer Students Applicants who have attended another college must satisfy the same requirements as applicants who come directly from high school. They must also have maintained a B average or GPA equivalent at the institution from which they are transferring.  While the University is pleased to encourage the competent applicant who has valid and legitimate reasons for transferring to Yeshiva University, it cannot encourage an applicant with a history of academic or personal difficulty. University admissions policy restricts consideration of transfer to those students with satisfactory academic and personal records. In the event of academic or personal difficulty, students are usually advised to remain in their present college and clear their record before attempting to transfer. Students who transfer to Yeshiva College after two or more years of full-time study at an accredited degree-granting college or university (not a yeshiva), will meet the residency requirement after being in residence at Yeshiva College in New York for at least four semesters and taking at least 12 credits each semester and completing at least 58 credits at Yeshiva College. All other students transferring credits must complete a minimum of 84 credits in residence at the Yeshiva University campus in New York.  All students who wish to obtain transfer credit for courses taken at other institutions must file official transcripts with the Office of the Registrar no later than two months after beginning their studies at Yeshiva University or two months after completion of the courses, whichever is later. No credit may be transferred if the course grade is below C; or if the subject is technical, vocational or not ordinarily classified as liberal arts, science or business; or if the course is more than 10 years old. Transfer credits do not appear on a student's permanent record until the student has satisfactorily completed at least 12 credits at Yeshiva University in New York, and may be revoked, either in whole or in part, if subsequent work, either generally or in a particular subject, is not satisfactory. The maximum credit that may be transferred from accredited, degree-granting institutions is no more than 22 per semester and 43 in a 12-month period. A maximum of 8 credits per semester, or 16 in a 12-month period, for a total of up to 32 credits may be granted for study at an approved American non-degree-granting institution. Transfer of credit is subject to several limitations and restrictions; contact the Office of Admissions for full details. Courses transferred from another institution, whether taken before or after admission to Yeshiva University, appear on the student's record with credit value only; grades earned elsewhere are not entered on the Yeshiva College/Sy Syms School of Business transcript. Foreign Applicants Applicants from all foreign countries and in the United States for less than three years should complete the Foreign Student Questionnaire included in the application packet. All applicants who have attended foreign schools must send their records, along with official translations, to the Office of Admissions. Applicants from non–English-speaking countries may be allowed to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) in lieu of the verbal part of the SAT I, and must score a minimum of 525 on the paper-based test or 197 on the computer-based test to be admitted to Yeshiva University. For permission to substitute the TOEFL for the College Board series, applicants should contact the Office of Admissions. A bulletin and other information regarding the test itself may be obtained from: TOEFL Services P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541 USA 609-771-7100, 609-771-7500 fax www.toefl.org Students who are unable to take the TOEFL in their country should write to the Office of Admissions, which may permit the substitution of an alternate test site. Non-native English speakers in the United States less than seven years undergo a language screening prior to registering. Students who do not demonstrate near-native proficiency in English are required to register for developmental writing and speaking English courses their first semester and to attend such courses until they pass and are able to register for mainstream composition and speech courses. Students whose language proficiency does not reach the introductory developmental level may be required to take courses outside of the University until they have demonstrated language proficiency sufficient to register for the developmental language courses. Veterans A veteran honorably discharged from the armed forces with service of at least one year may be granted two credits for completion of basic training and military service in lieu of Physical Education. Veterans with at least two years of service may be allowed an additional two credits in lieu of Physical Education. Yeshiva University grants credit for courses taken with the Armed Forces Institute in accordance with the regulations of the New York State Education Department and with the recommendations of the American Council on Education. College Courses For High School Students Yeshiva University High School seniors with good records may take individual undergraduate courses at Yeshiva College or Sy Syms School of Business for which they may receive college credit. Information on availability of individual courses is available from the Office of the Registrar.  S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program Yeshiva University has established the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program to enable its students to spend a period of time studying in Israel. If enrolled while studying at affiliated institutions in Israel, students are listed as enrolled at Yeshiva University. This provides for a smooth academic and social transition in going to and returning from Israel. Students may also study at other approved degree and non-degree institutions; refer to the Transfer Student section regarding the University’s policy on transfer of credit from other schools. Types of Admission Each admitted student is classified under one of the following categories. Not all schools admit under all categories. Regular Students: Students admitted with permission to work toward degrees or diplomas fall into the Regular catagory. A Regular student admitted with a condition must resolve it within the time limit set by the Office of Admissions to maintain regular student status. Provisional Students: Students admitted without meeting the full requirements for Regular status are Provisional. If, after two semesters of full-time attendance, such students demonstrate satisfactory performance they may petition the Office of the Dean to be reclassified as Regular. While classified as Provisional, students take a limited program of 12 to 13 ½ credits and must consult with the dean each semester before registration to review their progress and receive approval of their proposed programs. Transient Students: Applicants who wish to enroll only for certain courses to meet their particular needs at other institutions, without pursuing a regular program leading to a degree or diploma at Yeshiva University, may be admitted as Transient students, with the permission of their home institution and the specific approval of the school of Yeshiva University to which they have applied. Opportunities for such study are limited.  Normally, students in this category may enroll for not more than 9 credits. Visiting Students: With the permission of both schools, students enrolled with Regular or Provisional status in one school of Yeshiva University may register for a limited number of courses at another school as Visiting students. All students, regardless of their status, must meet all standards and comply with all regulations and requirements. University Resources Undergraduate students have many opportunities to benefit from the graduate and professional schools that are also part of Yeshiva University. These include academic programs such as funded summer internships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and joint degree programs with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and the Cardozo School of Law. There are special scholarships for YU undergraduates who go on to graduate study within the University, such as the David Berg and Family scholarships at the Cardozo School of Law.