High School Guidance Counselors
Admissions Policy
Candidates for admission to Limestone University are evaluated on the basis of Ability and achievement. Limestone University is limited in the number of students it can accept.
Therefore, every effort is made to admit students, who because of their academic preparation, particular interests, and talents, are qualified to accept the challenges and opportunities of a liberal arts university. The policies and procedures below apply to all candidates for Limestone's Day Campus.
Students planning to enter Limestone University are advised to contact the University during their junior year of high school to discuss, the courses needed during the senior year. This contact can be made by a visit to the University, by letter, or by an interview with a college representative on University Day at the high school. By contacting Limestone University during your junior year of high school, you will receive advanced information, which will give you an edge over those who begin the process late.
For admission to Limestone University, a student should present approved Carnegie Units (high school course units) from an accredited secondary school. These units should include the following:
English.......................................................................................4 units
Mathematics..............................................................................3 units
Social Science............................................................................3 units
Laboratory Science...................................................................2 units
Additional high school courses should be selected mainly from foreign languages, history, mathematics and natural science. The University is happy to consider applications from students whose preparatory program differs in extent and in course content from that outlined above, provided it shows evidence of sound work in basic subjects.
To be considered for admission into a degree program with Limestone University, you must be a high school graduate or hold a General Education Degree (GED), or provide clear evidence of ability to do university level work.
The following factors enter into the decision-making process regarding a prospective student's acceptance: grade point average (GPA), class rank, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores, and letters of recommendation. In some cases an interview may be required to help the admissions staff understand the student's desire to further his or her education and goals. Special consideration is given to courses taken in high school that relate to a student's major area of interest. Note: the SAT and ACT are optional.
Students can anticipate notification of their admission status within two weeks after all information has been received by Limestone University.
