2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Requirements and Procedures

High School Students

Admission to Adrian College is selective. Each application is individually reviewed and evaluated on the merits of academic credentials, personal character and potential to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by Adrian College.

The College evaluates the rigor of the applicant’s curriculum, grades earned, ACT or SAT scores, class rank and leadership potential demonstrated by involvement in school, community or religious organizations.

Adrian College recommends a minimum of 15 units of academic coursework in English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language.

Applicants are welcome to visit Adrian College and can make arrangements for a personal tour by calling the Office of Admissions at 800-877-2246. Students will be considered for admission when the Office of Admissions has received;

  1. The application for admission. It is suggested that a completed application should be submitted between September 1 and March 15 of the senior year in high school. Students may apply online at http://www.adrian.edu/apply.
  2. The high school transcript. The applicant must request that the high school send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. The high school transcript should include at least six semesters of work. Students who have already completed high school, should be sure to have final high school transcript submitted showing the graduation date. Students who did not graduate from high school may qualify for admission by successfully completing the General Education Development Test. International students may have additional requirements. Please refer to the requirements and procedures for international students.
  3. SAT or ACT score, if available and you wish them to be considered.
  4. Official college transcripts (for high school students dual enrolled in a college or university).
  5. TOEFL, IELTS, or MET scores (for non-native speakers of English).

Dual Enrollment for High School Students

High school students can benefit from dual enrollment by earning college credit that can transfer to most colleges, saving on future tuition costs, exploring areas of study that interest them, and getting a head start on preparing for the college environment and college-level work. The cost of dual enrollment courses is $125 per credit hour for tuition, plus the cost of textbooks. However, for participating students, the total cost of the courses, including tuition and textbooks, is covered by their school if they attend a public school, or by the State if they attend a private school.

When considering dual enrollment classes, it's good to know that the grades you earn will become part of your academic record. If you decide to enroll at Adrian College after graduating high school, your dual enrollment GPA will be included in your cumulative GPA. Interested students are encouraged to meet with their guidance counselor to discuss which courses are appropriate and would fit their high school class schedule. No refunds will be issued after the first week of classes. For more information and to apply, visit adrian.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment.

Transfer Students

Students with previous experience at another college who are interested in transferring to Adrian College must be eligible to return immediately to the last attended college and must have an above-average cumulative GPA.

Prospective transfer students must request an official transcript from each previously attended college attended. All transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions at Adrian College, in addition to submitting all regular application materials. Students will be considered for admission when the Office of Admissions has received;

  1. The application for admission. Students may apply online at http://www.adrian.edu/apply.

  2. Final high school transcript. The applicant must provide an official copy of the high school transcript or GED equivalency certificate.

  3. International students may have additional requirements. Please refer to the requirements and procedures for international students.

  4. Official college transcripts.

  5. TOEFL, IELTS, or MET scores (for non-native speakers of English)

The quality of courses taken at another institution may be considered in the admission decision. Credits earned in colleges and universities accredited by a regional accrediting agency will be accepted by Adrian College; however, no credit will transfer for any course under the 100-level or for a course with a grade below “C” (2.00).  Credit evaluations are completed by the Registrar’s Office.           

Prospective transfer students should complete their applications no later than August 1st for the fall semester, or December 1st for spring.  Adrian College, upon receipt of completed application, notifies transfer applicants regarding their admission status.  Students admitted to Adrian College must submit an enrollment deposit to enroll. 

Note: Transfer students who entered their previous college more than two years after graduating from high school, or who have not attended college for the past two years, will be considered nontraditional students at Adrian.

Non-Traditional Students

Students entering Adrian for the first time after having been out of high school for two years or more, or who are transferring to Adrian from another college which they entered more than two years after high school graduation or from which they have been absent for two years or more, are considered nontraditional students.

Nontraditional students will be considered for admission to Adrian when the Office of Admissions has received:

  1. The application for admission. A completed application for admission must be on file prior to the beginning of the semester for which admission is desired.

  2. Final high school transcript or GED equivalency certificate. The applicant must provide an official copy of the high school transcript or GED equivalency certificate.

  3. Official college transcripts. If the applicant has had previous college coursework; official college transcripts must be sent directly from the previous college(s) to the Office of Admissions.  In addition to providing the materials listed above, applicants may complete an interview.

Veterans

Adrian College welcomes applications from veterans who have a bachelor’s degree from another accredited college or university. Along with application materials obtained from the Office of Admissions, veterans must submit proof of honorable discharge (DD-214) from the armed forces. Veterans may schedule an interview with the Office of Admissions before completing the application process. Once enrolled, veterans will work with the Registrar’s Office, in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Admissions, and the Billing Office on matters relating to veterans’ affairs. For additional information on the Veteran’s Administration policies for veterans seeking to enroll in graduate-level programs, visit: https://www.vets.gov/education/gi-bill/higher-learning/.

International Students

Adrian College welcomes students from other countries, who bring with them a rich cultural heritage. In return, the campus community is eager to share American cultural opportunities with these students.

Students from other countries who are interested in undergraduate study at Adrian College are encouraged to apply.  The application process for international students at Adrian College is the same process all undergraduate students undertake, with a few key differences. The requirements may vary depending on your country of origin and specific educational history, particularly the type of transcript you will need to submit.  Students will be considered for admission when the Office of Admissions has received;

  1. The application for admission. Students may apply online at http://www.adrian.edu/apply.
  2. The high school transcript.  The applicant must request that the high school send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. An official English translation is required to accompany the transcript if the transcript is not issued in English by the school. Students who have already completed high school, including university transfer applicants, should be sure to have final high school transcript submitted showing the graduation date.
  3. Official college transcripts (if currently or previously enrolled in a college or university).
  4. TOEFL, IELTS, or MET scores (for non-native speakers of English).

In addition, each international student must show evidence of:

  1. An academic objective which can be achieved at Adrian College.

  2. A strong academic record and the capacity to benefit from study in higher education.

  3. Adequate financial support to travel to the College, to live reasonably while in residence in the United States, to maintain adequate health insurance, and to return home.

  4. The ability to read, write, and speak the English language with sufficient fluency to participate in the regular instructional program of the College.

General English Proficiency Score Ranges

If English is your second language, you must take the TOEFL, IELTS, or MET and earn a passing score in one of the following acceptable ranges:

  • TOEFL (including the Home Edition and Paper Edition): 100 range with section scores 23+ in listening & reading and 21+ in speaking and writing.

  • TOEFL Essentials: 10 range with section scores 10+

  • IELTS / IELTS Indicator: 7.0 range with section scores 6.5+

  • MET: 64 with section scores of 59+ (4-skill MET-digital)

International student applicants will be notified of their admission status as soon as all required materials have been submitted to the College.

Former Adrian College Students

Students who have withdrawn from the College and at a later date wish to return should submit formal application on a readmission form provided by the Registrar’s Office.  Students who have been away from Adrian College for six or more years will need to change their academic catalog to the academic year for which they are readmitted to.  Any major requirements added to the program will need to be met for graduation.

Guest Students

Students currently pursuing a degree at another college or university may enroll in courses at Adrian College. Guest students must meet all course prerequisites, must be in good standing at their home college or university, and must have the written approval of the home institution for the specific courses to be taken. A guest student applicant should submit the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application to the Registrar’s Office.  No application fee is required.  Guest students enrolled in 3 or more credit hours are subject to fees determined by the college.

Special Students

An individual who is not a candidate for a degree but wishes to take college courses may be admitted as a special student and should follow the procedure outlined on the special non-degree application form provided by the Registrar’s Office.  Special students enrolled in 3 or more credit hours are subject to fees determined by the college.