Admissions Information - Faulkner University

Entrance to the Faulkner University Montgomery Campus

Steps in the Admissions Procedure for Traditional Programs

To gain admission to Faulkner University, applicants must have on file the following:

Application form

Students may apply on-line or request a paper application.

Fees

All applications must be accompanied by a $25 application fee (non-refundable).

Transcripts

Applicants must request that official copies of their high school transcripts be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Transfer students must also have official transcripts sent by the registrar of each college/university previously attended.

ACT or SAT score

Due to challenges related to COVID-19, admission requirements have been temporarily adjusted for undergraduate applicants. Faulkner will be test-optional for 2023 meaning an applicant can pursue admission with or without ACT, SAT, or CLT scores.

ACT & SAT Scores are still being accepted to assist with accurate class placement for incoming students and certain scholarship opportunities. Please refer to the General Admissions of 2023 for information regarding its use in admission acceptance or contact your Admissions Counselor

To reserve your space in the incoming class, a $200 tuition deposit is required. Deposits are not refundable after May 1.

General Admission Requirements for 2023

Regular admission to baccalaureate (four-year) programs is granted to qualified high school graduates. For 2023, applicants with a minimum 2.75 GPA OR English and math ACT subscores of 18 or higher (SAT equivalents) can receive unconditional admission. Applicants who do not meet either of these requirements will be considered for conditional admission.

A qualified high school graduate is one who has completed a minimum of 15 units (three in English; nine in such academic subject areas as mathematics, science, social science and foreign language; and the remaining three in other courses) with at least a “C” average.

Applicants who have not completed high school may be admitted on the basis of the General Education Development Test (GED). Applicants who have passed the GED examination should contact Admissions for more information.

Superscoring will also be utilized in 2023. For example, if an applicant has taken the ACT three times, the highest subscores from each test will be utilized to create the best possible composite score. Admissions counselors are happy to assist in the calculating of superscores.

All students who apply to Faulkner University must be of good character and must be willing to respect and uphold the values and ideals of the University, including conforming to its code of conduct. Faulkner reserves the right to deny admission to anyone whose previous actions could be interpreted to mean they are not of good character or that they will not respect and uphold the values and ideals of the University, including its code of conduct. Faulkner also reserves the right to deny admission to those who, in its sole judgment, may pose a threat to the safety or well-being of the campus community or whose admission creates the risk of disrupting the educational and spiritual atmosphere the University is endeavoring to create. Faulkner University also reserves the right to revoke the admission of anyone who has either misrepresented or failed to fully disclose facts which would have a bearing on these issues.

Prospective students and their parents are invited and encouraged to visit the campus. Campus tours, class visitations, and conferences with professors may be arranged at the convenience of visitors.

The Admissions Office for traditional programs is open weekdays 8:00 – 5:00 and at other times by appointment. For further information concerning admission to Faulkner University, contact the Admissions Office:

Faulkner University
Admissions
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3398
334-386-7200
1-800-879-9816, ext. 7200
email: admissions@faulkner.edu

Conditional Admission

Individuals who do not meet general admission requirements, but who are judged to have potential for success may be approved for conditional admission. An individual interested in admission as a conditionally admitted student should contact the Admissions Office.

Students seeking conditional admission are highly encouraged to submit two letters of recommendation. Reference forms are included in the paper admissions packet, or you can download reference forms here. The reference forms should be completed by a non-family member and returned to the university.

Admission of Home School Students

Dual Enrollment for High School Students

Qualified high school students may enroll in approved university classes, concurrently with their high school enrollment. To qualify, a student must be at least a high school sophomore, have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or an ACT composite score of 22, and must submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, principal, or home school covering leader.

View more information about dual enrollment.

Admission of Transfer Students

Faulkner University admits students who wish to transfer from other accredited Colleges and Universities. The transfer applicant must not be under suspension for any reason from another College. Official transcripts from all schools attended, including high school, must be received directly from the institution by Faulkner University. Copies of transcripts issued to students are not acceptable.

Specific information of the transfer of credits may be found in the Transfer Credit section of the undergraduate catalog. Prospective transferees should contact the Admissions Office for assistance in facilitating a smooth transfer.

Admission of Junior College Graduates

Applicants who have completed the A.A. or A.S. degree from a junior or community college accredited by the college division of a regional accrediting body such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), are considered to have satisfied the core curriculum requirements if satisfactory scores are achieved on English/Math proficiency exams of Faulkner University. Certain majors, however, may be required to take additional core curriculum courses.

Admission of Transient Students

Transient status is available to students regularly enrolled, in good standing, at other colleges and universities who desire to attend Faulkner University for one term. A transient student application may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office of the institution in which the student is regularly enrolled.

This form must state that the student is in good standing and has permission from the other school to study as a transient student at Faulkner.

Admission of Non-Degree Track Students

Individuals who do not wish to work toward a degree from Faulkner University, or who wish to take courses on a non-credit basis, may apply for admission as special students. It is possible for one to apply and be admitted to a degree program after a period of enrollment as a special student, but work done for non-credit will not normally be accepted for credit. Arrangements must be approved by the Vice President for Academics or the Registrar to receive credit.