Admissions

Post University welcomes applicants motivated to succeed academically and in life. Admission to Post University is based upon an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications and the recommendation of an admissions representative. All decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation.

Traditional Day Full-Time Fall and Spring Admissions, Transfer, and International Students should CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A POST UNIVERSITY FULL TIME APPLICATION

Criteria for admission are objective as well as subjective. The applicant’s academic experience, standardized test scores, personal qualities, and individual characteristics are considered. We have a rolling admissions policy. The admissions Committee makes a decision, with respect to a candidate’s admission to the University as soon as the candidate’s file is complete. The minimum standards required to make an admissions decision are: official high school transcripts, standardized test scores and the recommendation of an admissions representative gained through an admissions interview. It is strongly advised that students visit the campus for their interview. However if this is not possible we can arrange a telephone interview.

Prospective Students

Students inquiring about admission may contact Post in any of the following ways:

Send letters to:

Office of Admissions
Post University
P.O. Box 2540
800 Country Club Road
Waterbury, Connecticut 06723-2540
U.S.A.

Telephone: (203) 596-4520 or (800) 345-2562
Fax: (203) 756-5810
E-mail may be directed to: admissions@post.edu

Campus Visit

A campus visit is highly recommended as part of the admissions process. An interview with an admissions representative is required. The purpose of the interview is to exchange information with the prospective student, and helps the admissions representative in making a decision. The campus visit is also an opportune time for students and families to meet with Financial Aid, complete entrance evaluations, take campus tours, meet with members of our academic affairs department and our athletic coaches. Campus visit appointments may be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm and on select Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Periodically we offer Group Information Sessions, on-site and off-site Open Houses and Major Mondays with faculty members. To schedule a campus visit please call admissions at 800-345-2562 or send an e-mail to: admissions@post.edu.

Freshman Admission

Following is the admission procedure for those who have not previously attended another college or university:

  1. Request an official application for admission from the Office of Admissions, complete the form, and return it to the above address. A $40 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application. In addition, you may apply online, at no cost, by clicking here. If you wish to request financial aid you must indicate so in the space provided on your application.

  2. Have an official copy of your high school transcript forwarded to the Office of Admissions. Additionally, you should download the transcript request form by clicking here, complete and sign the form and mail it to the Office of Admissions for processing. The transcript must indicate that you have satisfactorily completed, or are in the process of completing, at least 16 units of college preparatory credit. The transcript must also include a list of courses being taken in the current semester. Upon completion of your senior year, you must provide a final official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation.

  3. Have the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) forwarded to the Office of Admissions. Our school code for the SAT is 3698 and the school code for the ACT is 0580.

  4. Submit at least one letter of recommendation.

  5. Schedule a personal interview and a campus visit. A phone interview or a meeting with a University representative may be substituted when an on campus visit is inconvenient.

  6. While not required, the admissions committee encourages you to submit an essay. The admissions committee recommends the following essay subject: “What I Hope To Achieve As A Result Of My College Education Experience.”

If you have received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) you must provide copies of the GED test results along with an official copy of course work completed at the high school level.

Advanced Placement

Credit is awarded to entering students if a grade of three, four, or five is achieved on the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board. Upon taking the examination, the student should direct the CEEB to refer the test score report to: Post University, Office of Admissions. Students may also receive advanced placement with credit by obtaining a passing grade on selected CLEP examinations.

Freshman Decision Policy

Post University subscribes to a rolling admissions policy. The Office of Admissions makes every effort to notify candidates of their admission decision approximately three weeks after receiving a completed application. In some cases, the Admissions Committee may defer making a final decision until it has received a report of the candidate’s midterm grades or until a personal interview takes place.

Transfer Student Admission

To be considered for admission, transfer applicants should possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students may apply and have their application processed while still enrolled in coursework at another institution.

Post University accepts credits earned at institutions recognized by the US Department of Education from accredited two- and four-year institutions. The minimum grade for course credit acceptance is C–. Each accepted course is assigned a Post University course equivalent. If a course has no equivalent at Post, elective credit may be awarded. Subject-area specialization not offered by the University may transfer as unrestricted electives. Post provides an evaluation of transfer credits upon receipt of prior college or university transcripts.

If you are interested in transferring to Post you should do the following:

  1. Obtain an application for admission from the Office of Admission, then complete and return the application along with a $40 non-refundable application fee. You may also apply, at no charge, online by clicking here.

  2. Arrange to have an official high school transcript sent to the Office of Admission. A high school transcript is not required if you have earned 30 or more college credits.

  3. Arrange to have an official transcript sent to the Office of Admission from all colleges and universities previously attended, regardless of whether credit has been earned.

  4. Schedule a personal interview with an admissions officer. A phone interview or a meeting with a University representative may be substituted when an on-campus visit is inconvenient.

The Office of Student Information will prepare a transfer credit evaluation after all transcripts have been submitted. A student may transfer up to 90 credits from accredited colleges or universities, no more than 75 of which may have been earned at a two-year college.

If a student already holds a degree from an accredited institution, Post University will accept the degree and will apply the transfer credits that fit the major the student has chosen. If a student wishes to challenge non-acceptance of older credits, he/she must file a written request with the Transfer Coordinator. The request will be reviewed by Post University full-time faculty.

In all cases, the registrar reserves the right to award or withhold credit. A transfer applicant who has taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) should arrange to have test scores sent to the Office of Admission. Applicants who has not previously taken the SAT or ACT may be required to do so if they have completed fewer than 30 college credits.

Candidate Reply Date—Full-time Day Division

Post University has a rolling admissions policy and likewise, a rolling deposit policy. If you are planning to attend Post University you may “save a seat” by submitting your deposits within 30 days of receipt of your acceptance letter. Please print and fill out the Enrollment Deposit Form & Housing Request Form, and submit along with your deposit.

If you are interested in financial aid you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov using our school code of 001401. Once our financial aid office receives the FAFSA results we will issue a financial aid award letter. This letter will include all federal aid for which families qualify. You are advised to submit a signed award letter along with tuition and residence hall deposits within 30 days of receipt of your award letter.

Post University subscribes to a May 1st common reply date for freshmen that require more time to make a decision. However due to our limited capacity we strongly advise you to let us know of your intention to start classes within 30 days of receipt of the award letter by signing the letter and returning it with the required deposits. This procedure has been established to provide ample time for you to reach a decision regarding your college selection. By this date, all admitted students are required to notify the University of their intention regarding admission. After May 1, all outstanding applications will be suspended and deposits will be accepted only after a follow up interview has been completed. Admissions deposits are accepted subject to seating and residence hall availability.

  1. Upon receipt of the letter of acceptance, you should plan to submit a reservation deposit of $150 within 30 days. This deposit guarantees your enrollment in the University. An extension may be granted upon request.

  2. If you intend to live on campus you must also include a room deposit of $150.

  3. All deposits are credited towards your tuition.

  4. For those students who decline admission, only the deposits received prior to May 1 (December 15 for spring semester) are refundable. Refunds are available for the semester for which the student applied.

International Admission

Post University welcomes international applicants. The University’s admission deposit policy is the same for international students as for freshmen or transfer students. If your native language is not English, a TOEFL score above 500 (173 computerized) is required for acceptance to the University.

In addition to the regular admission requirements, international applicants must submit the following original documents to the Office of Admissions:

  1. An official English translation of all school records and proof of a high school diploma.

  2. A “Declaration of Finance” or a notarized affidavit of support stating in U. S. dollars the amount of money available to the student for the first year of study, the source of income, and a declaration of acknowledgement that the inclusion of false information is grounds for dismissal from the University. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that international students have sufficient funds available to cover their tuition and living expenses for at least 12 months.

  3. A bank statement stating $35,000 US dollars or more from your bank.

  4. An official TOEFL score sent by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The reporting code number for Post University is 3698. Indicate this number on the TOEFL request form for official score reports so that the University can receive test results directly.

Once the required documentation has been completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions, the Office of Admissions will determine the student’s academic admissibility. If the student is admitted and financial support is certified, the University will issue a Form I-20/Certificate of Eligibility, which the international student needs in order to apply for a United States F-1 student visa. Post University is currently enrolled in the DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for electronic tracking of international students.

Please note that you must pay the $100 SEVIS fee to the University or DHS prior to applying for a visa. The process of applying for and receiving an F-1 visa varies from country to country and can take as long as three months.

The issuance of a Form I-20 and F-1 student visa constitutes a legal agreement with the United States Government. According to the DHS, the definition of an F-1 student is a non-immigrant that is pursuing a “full course of study” towards a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States. Once the educational or professional objectives have been attained, the F-1 student is expected by the United States Government to return to his or her residence abroad.

The F-1 student agrees to:

  1. Maintain full-time enrollment at all times except during the summer semester. Full time enrollment is a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

  2. Follow the proper procedures with an assigned advisor to: transfer schools, change educational levels and/or majors, or extend his or her program before any changes occur.

  3. Engage in employment in the United States only with the express authorization of your advisor or DHS as appropriate.

  4. Report all changes in status, including address, within 10 days, to the Admissions Office.


Home-schooled Students

Post University welcomes applications from home-schooled students wishing to pursue their education. We recognize the important contributions home-schooled students make, both in the classroom and in student life. If you are a student who has been home-schooled and are interested in admission to Post, you should submit the following:

1. A completed application form, including a $40 non-refundable application fee, or apply at no charge online by clicking here.

2. In lieu of a high school transcript, we ask that you present Post University with a portfolio of the work you consider most indicative of your academic achievements. This may include 2 to 3 records, such as grades from community college courses, AP exam results, examples of independent research in mathematics, science, any other academic subjects, or proof of completing graduation requirements.

3. Have the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) forwarded to the Office of Admissions. Home-school portfolios come to us without a basis for comparison. In this context, SAT and ACT scores take on added importance and help us to evaluate every student’s academic preparedness. Our school code for the SAT is 3698 and the school code for the ACT is 0580.

4. Essay/Personal Statement. We ask you to write about yourself telling us why you chose home schooling and describing your experience.

5. Letters of Recommendation. This is particularly important for home-schooled students, and we encourage you to select your recommenders carefully. Recommenders should be qualified to evaluate you as a student, an individual, and a member of the community.

Students with Disabilities

Post University welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The University will not deny admission to a qualified student and makes reasonable effort to accommodate a student’s disability so as to maximize his or her potential for success.

Upon acceptance, you must identify yourself as a disabled student in order to be entitled to accommodations. You must submit supporting documentation from a qualified clinician describing the nature and extent of your disability along with recommendations for appropriate University accommodations.

The University will determine if we are reasonably able to accommodate your needs and will inform you as to the nature and extent of the accommodations the University is reasonably able to provide.

Deferred Admission

A candidate who is offered admission to Post University may defer enrollment for a maximum of two semesters. Deferred admission is guaranteed provided the student does not enroll as a full-time or part-time student at any other college or university in the interim.

A student may apply the reservation deposit toward tuition up to and including one full year from the originally intended semester of entrance. The deposit refund policy applies only to the first semester for which the student applies.

Early Admission of High School Students

High school students who have successfully completed their junior year and who meet the requirements for accelerated admission listed below are encouraged to apply. In addition to meeting the requirements for “Freshman Admission,” the candidate must:

  1. Rank in the top one-half of his or her class at the end of the junior year.

  2. Have a ‘B–’ or better average.

  3. Have taken the SAT or PSAT in the spring or summer of the junior year.

  4. Present a letter from the high school principal or guidance counselor confirming that the student will qualify for a high school diploma upon successful completion of the freshman year at Post.

Early Action Program

Admission to Post University under the Early Action Program affords students the opportunity to know their admission status by early fall of their senior year. An applicant who has evidenced good academic achievement through their junior year in high school may apply for consideration under the Early Action Program. The Early Action Deadline is December 1st.

Readmission

A former Post University student who has been absent for two or more semesters and who now wishes to continue his or her studies, must apply for readmission by filing an Application for Admission with the Admissions Office. Former Post students who have been away from the University for more than five years, in addition to completing the application, will also be required to fulfill the degree requirements of their selected major as stated in the current college catalog. If, for any reason, the University dismissed a student, the Admissions Committee will review the application for readmission, and the applicant may be required to submit additional information.

A student in good standing who has been absent from the University for fewer than two semesters may elect to return at any time by processing a registration form through the Office of Student Information. A student who has been dismissed from the University, however, must reapply for admission regardless of the period of absence.

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
Post University is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, a consortium of over 1500 colleges and universities that provide college-level educational opportunities for service members and their families. The University subscribes to SOC principles and criteria, which facilitate higher education opportunities for service members.