The College of Mount St. Joseph conducts a comprehensive and individualized review of each candidate’s credentials for admission, including but not limited to the following: a college prep high school curriculum, grade point average, standardized test scores, evidence of leadership, and extracurricular involvement.
We look at each student as an individual, so personal background, attributes and life circumstances are also taken into consideration. We seek students who will contribute to, and benefit from, the educational programs and activities the Mount offers.
Note: The admission office will not process undergraduate applications the week prior to class starting. Students must be admitted by the following dates for the upcoming semesters:
| Semester Start: |
Admitted By: |
| August 27, 2012 |
August 17, 2012 |
| January 14, 2013 |
January 4, 2013 |
Any student admitted prior to August 17 and January 4, that would like to register for classes the week before school starts must have their financial aid determined prior to registering for classes.
Application
First-year applicants must submit the following as part of the application process:
- An application for admission, along with the application fee of $25 (application fee is non-refundable and does not apply toward college expenses).
- Students interested in completing a paper application may download a printable PDF version and submit through the mail.
Print applications should be mailed with the $25 application fee to:
Official High School Transcript
First-year applicants must submit official high school transcripts from all schools attended:
- Official high school transcript showing coursework and grades through at least six semesters. Also include a list of all courses on your senior year schedule.
- A high school profile sheet should accompany the transcript and clearly indicate the grading system used. The grade point average is assumed to be on a 4.0 system unless otherwise indicated.
- The admission process is not complete until an official transcript is received upon graduation from high school.
Official high school transcripts should be sent from the school to:
ACT and SAT Results
The Mount must receive all ACT and/or SAT results. Scores may be received directly from SAT/ACT or taken from the official high school transcript.
Letters of Recommendation and Personal Essays
Letters of recommendation and personal essays may be included with the application, but are not required unless requested by the Office of Admission.