Admission Eligibility Criteria to be considered for admission to the University, prospective students must demonstrate the following requirements:

1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
   1. Graduates of foreign universities must submit an official course-by-course international transcript evaluation from one of the approved credential evaluation service agencies. Requests for an international transcript evaluation waiver are considered on an individual basis.
2. A minimum undergraduate grade point average in a completed bachelor’s degree program of 2.50 is preferred.
   1. Applicants with below a 2.50 GPA will still be considered for acceptance but may be required to provide additional documentation.
3. International students, defined as students who live outside of the United States and who are graduates of foreign universities, must provide proof of English language proficiency utilizing one of the following methods:
   1. Provide official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) that meet the following criteria: TEST REQUIRED SCORE TOEFL (paper-based) 550 TOEFL (computer-based) 213 TOEFL (internet-based) 89 IELTS 5 (overall average)
   2. Provide evidence of completion of two semesters (or equivalent) of college-level English (excluding ESL courses) with a grade of B (3.0) or higher at an accredited college or university whose language of instruction is English.
   3. Provide English language proficiency by completing the Accuplacer ESL English assessment exam with minimum scores that meet the following criteria: SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED SCORE Reading Skills 102 Sentence Meaning 100 Language Usage 95 Writing Sample 5
   4. Provide evidence of a degree completed in a country with English as an official language and the language of instruction in higher education.

Admission to a degree program at CLU is a holistic process. All aspects of a student’s record are evaluated in making an admission decision, with an emphasis placed on a student’s academic success and potential. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Final selection of students shall be made by CLU, which reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any lawful reason. Qualified students are admitted in compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws. CLU complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disability Act.

To be considered for admission into the Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program applicants must meet university requirements and be considered an “upper-division transfer student.” Applicants who have completed 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) credits of college coursework are considered upper-division transfer students. Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by CLU. Most commonly, college level credits earned from an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are accepted for transfer. International admission requirements are detailed separately in the Undergraduate International Admission section of this catalog. Applicants will be considered for admission if they meet the following requirements. Applicants who do not meet all requirements may be denied admission:

• Have at least 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) credits including the necessary General Education requirements. Credits may be transferred from the following:
• Accredited/recognized institutions
• Approved testing agencies such as CLEP, AP, DSST, IB Higher Level (30 units maximum)
• International coursework which must be evaluated by an approved credit evaluation service.
• Have earned a grade of “C” or better in all college-level courses accepted for transfer
• Have an overall minimum transferable cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher
• Be proficient in the English language. Students must obtain a minimum English Language Proficiency Exam score if:
• They have not attended a high school/secondary level education institution where English was the principal language of instruction for at least three years full time OR
• They have not completed a transferable college-level English Composition course from a recognized United States post-secondary institution, with a grade of “C” or better 16

Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not fulfill the standard admission requirement of 60 transferable semester credits. Students who possess a minimum of 45 transferable semester credits, with at least 18 credits meeting the general education requirements, may qualify for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted students must complete any remaining general education and elective credits at an institution outside of Claremont Lincoln University (CLU). All program, general education, and elective credit requirements must be satisfied before a degree is awarded by CLU. Additionally, all units must be completed within the degree completion time frame.

English Proficiency Exam Score Regardless of citizenship, all applicants whose native language is not English and who do not qualify for a waiver are required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency before an admissions decision can be made. These students must submit one of the following to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement:

• The DuoLingo English test, with a minimum score of 90, completed within the last 5 years
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 on the Internet exam, 173 on the computer exam, or 60 on the paper exam completed within the last 5 years
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including the academic writing and academic reading modules, with a minimum score of 5.0 completed within the last 5 years
• An official transcript indicating a grade of “C” or higher (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in a transferable English composition course from an accredited/recognized U.S. institution completed within the last 3 years
• An official transcript indicating the applicant has passed the U.S. General Education Development (GED) test within the last 5 years
• An official transcript indicating completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from a U.S. accredited/recognized institution with an overall GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher
• An official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate or master’s level credential from an accredited/recognized US institution with an overall GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher
• An official evaluation showing completion of a high school, baccalaureate, or master’s level equivalent to an accredited/recognized U.S. institution from an English-speaking country listed on the CIA World Factbook website (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook) While alternative English proficiency measures may be considered, the DuoLingo English test, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams are preferred. Please note that CLU is not a certified Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) school, therefore, does not participate in the issuing or recertification of student visas. Admission for those with AA or AS Transfer Degree AA and AS transfer degrees are accepted in full as completion of the total number of credits as long as the degree contains 39 or more general education credits and/or is accepted by the student’s state of residence as a transfer-equivalent degree. Please note: AAS degrees are not accepted in full block transfer but evaluated on a course-by-course basis for program and general education transfer. Admission for those with AAS or Lacking an AA or AS Transfer Degree Applicants who do not have a transfer-focused AA or AS, but have completed 60 or more credits of coursework at accredited, Department of Education and CHEA recognized colleges or universities, are eligible to apply. If available, applicants are encouraged to complete their state’s General Education Certification Plan. “Certification” is the official notification that a transfer student has completed courses fulfilling lower- division General Education requirements. A maximum of 60 semester credits will transfer from accredited/recognized institutions.
• Have at least 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) credits including the necessary General Education requirements. Credits may be transferred from the following: 17
• Accredited/recognized institutions
• Approved testing agencies such as CLEP, AP, DSST, IB Higher Level (30 units maximum)
• International coursework which must be evaluated by an approved credit evaluation service.
• Students must have completed at least 33 credits of general education courses to be admitted. Students without 33 or more general education credits will not be admitted until they have satisfied this admission requirement
• Have earned a grade of “C” or better in all college-level courses accepted for transfer
• Have an overall minimum transferable cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher
• Credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis for the major, concentration, and general education requirements
• Courses have been taken within the last 10 years; exceptions may be granted by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) CLU honors any state’s approved guaranteed general education transfer pathway (with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a “C” in English Composition, Oral Communication or its equivalent, and college-level Mathematics courses). Alternative Credit Students may also qualify for specific or block credit through approved tests, credit from approved providers, ACE-certified military courses, training, or equivalent, or CLU’s credit for prior learning assessment and credit for experiential learning process. A maximum combination of credits that can be applied toward the degree may not exceed 90 credits or 75% of the total degree program. Credit for experiential learning may not exceed 30 credits or 25% of the total degree program. Transferable credits and credit for prior learning do not replace courses in the Claremont Core® (see additional information in the section below). General Education Requirements for Admission and Completion CLU’s Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BOL) degree completion program requires a minimum of 39 semester credits of general education. Of these, 33 should be completed prior to admission. Six of the 39 required general education credits must be taken at CLU. At entry, students will complete two (6 credits) foundational student success general education courses, which are required to be taken at CLU and cannot be exempted through transfer or other means. In addition to the general education requirement, the BOL includes the required Claremont Core®, a CLU signature general curriculum on leadership, ethics, and equity (see detail below). The general education credits should represent the broad areas of general study, following the guidelines below.
• English Language, Communication, and Critical Thinking – 9 semester credits o 3 credits fulfilled at CLU by BFC 3302 Academic Writing and Research
  • Courses such as Written and/or Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, etc.
• Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning – 9 semester credits o Physical Sciences such as Astronomy, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Physics, etc.
  • Life Sciences such as Physical Anthropology, Biology, etc.
• Must include one Quantitative Reasoning course such as Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
• Arts and Humanities – 9 semester credits
  • Includes Languages, Art, Religion, Music, Philosophy, etc.
• Social Sciences Science – 9 semester credits
  • History, Psychology, Political Science, Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, etc.
• Lifelong Learning and Self-Development – 3 semester credits
  • 3 credits fulfilled at CLU by BFC 3301 Academic Success and the Claremont Core® 18 Once admitted, students must complete six credits of specific foundational general education courses at CLU with a “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher within the first three terms of CLU’s baccalaureate completion program.
• CLU Degree Completion Student Success Courses: 6 credits (non-waivable)
  • BFC 3301 Academic Success and The Claremont Core® (3 units)
  • BFC 3302 Academic Writing and Research (3 units) Undergraduate International Admission International applicants are defined as individuals who completed their coursework at an institution outside the United States. Undergraduate applicants who have completed coursework at one or more institutions outside the United States must have their transcripts reviewed by an approved credit evaluation service in order to be considered for admission. Applicants should verify the credit evaluation service is an approved provider before ordering an official transcript evaluation. Official transcript evaluations must be sent directly from the evaluation service to CLU. As a minimum, the evaluation must indicate equivalency to the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited/recognized institution and include cumulative GPA. Undergraduate applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited/recognized institution located in the United States or in one of the English speaking countries listed on the CIA World Factbook website must also demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency. These students must submit one of the following to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement:
• The DuoLingo English test, with a minimum score of 90, completed within the last 5 years
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 on the Internet exam, 173 on the computer exam, or 60 on the paper exam completed within the last 5 years
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including the academic writing and academic reading modules, with a minimum score of 5.0 completed within the last 5 years
• An official transcript indicating a grade of “C” or higher (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in a transferable English composition course from an accredited/recognized U.S. institution completed within the last 3 years
• An official transcript indicating the applicant has passed the U.S. General Education Development (GED) test within the last 5 years
• An official transcript indicating completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from a U.S. accredited/recognized institution with an overall GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher
• An official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate or master’s level credential from an accredited/recognized U.S. institution with an overall GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher
• An official evaluation showing completion of a high school, baccalaureate, or master’s level equivalent to an accredited/recognized U.S. institution from an English-speaking country listed on the CIA World Factbook website While alternative English proficiency measures may be considered, the DuoLingo English test, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams are preferred. Please note that CLU is not a certified Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) school, therefore, does not participate in the issuing or recertification of student visas. 19 Undergraduate Admission Decision Appeals Applicants who have been denied admission may appeal to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) if they believe the Admissions Committee did not fully consider all factors regarding their qualifications. The CAO Admission Decision Appeal Form and additional documentation demonstrating the capacity for successful degree completion are required to appeal to the CAO. Admission appeals must be received within 3 weeks of the admission denial notification. The decision of the CAO is final.