Morris Brown College admits students on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, gender, or physical disability.
Deadlines
Completed applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions by May 1 for fall semester admission or by December 1 for spring semester admission.
Accuracy of Information.
An applicant who knowingly withholds information or gives false information on an application may become ineligible for admission or readmission to the College or may be subject to disciplinary action.
Admissions Tests
All applicants for admission to Morris Brown College who have graduated from high school or successfully completed the GED are required to take the SAT or ACT. Likewise, transfer applicants with less than 30 semester credit hours or 45 quarter credit hours must submit SAT or ACT scores. Students should submit a hard copy of standardized test scores to the College. Test scores may be obtained by contacting:
The College Entrance Examination Board/SAT
P. O. Box 6203
Princeton, NJ 08541-6203
(609) 771-7600
www.collegeboard.org
The College Board code number for Morris Brown College is 5417.
The American College Testing Program/ACT
P. O. Box 451
Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1313
www.act.org
The ACT code number for Morris Brown College is 0844.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Morris Brown College is based on a decision scale that considers a combination of high school grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, demonstrated writing ability, and recommendation letters from academic officials. Additionally, students must show at least thirteen (13) Carnegie units* successfully completed on their high school transcript. At least twelve of the 13 Carnegie units should be in the following academic subjects: English, mathematics, natural sciences, and the social sciences.
*[Carnegie units represent the completion of a core of high school courses. Carnegie units are used to set national norms for curriculum and course time and are named after the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching which first used the system.]
First-Year Admission
Prospective high school graduates may be considered for admission any time after their sixth semester in high school. High school graduates must submit the following:
1. A completed and signed admission application;
2. An official high school transcript signed and bearing the official school seal OR An official copy of the student’s GED scores, bearing at least the minimum passing score
3. Official SAT or ACT scores;
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from an appropriate high school officials;
5. An autobiography or essay, minimum 300 words
6. A copy of the student’s birth certificate
7. A copy of the student’s social security card
8. A non-refundable $30 application fee
Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants must submit the following:
1. A completed and signed admission application;
2. An official transcript from each college attended;
3. If the student has earned less than 30 transferable semester credit hours or less than 45 transferable quarter credit hours, the student must also submit an official high school transcript with date of graduation, or an official GED score report, as well as official SAT or ACT scores
4. A Dean’s Information Form, completed by the Dean or Registrar at the college most recently attended
5. One (1) letter of recommendation
6. An autobiography or essay, minimum 300 words
7. A copy of the student’s birth certificate
8. A copy of the student’s social security card
9. A non-refundable $30 application fee
Guest Applicants
Individuals wishing to take courses but not to obtain a degree may seek non-degree admission to Morris Brown. Non-degree applicants must submit the following:
1. A completed and signed admission application;
2. Official transcript(s) from each college attended
3. A non-refundable $30 application fee
