Admissions Information

In accordance with its mission, Springfield Colleges School of Human Services seeks applicants who are motivated to achieve social and economic justice and who embody the principles of Humanics, community partnership and academic excellence.

The School’s students are a diverse group; they come from all backgrounds, range in age from the mid-20s to the late 60s and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. The curriculum relies on this breadth of diversity and experience. Applicants should be prepared to participate fully and contribute to the educational environment.

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Undergraduate applicants must demonstrate commitment to human services, have a high school degree (or its equivalent), and, because the program is intended to be completed in 16 to 24 months of full-time enrollment, applicants must be able to either transfer in at least 30 credits from other accredited colleges or achieve these credits through the Schools prior learning process (see Prior Learning section).

1. Fill out the application form and submit it with the $10 application fee.
2. Attach an up-to-date copy of your resume to the application.
3. Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges attended. Transcripts from unaccredited colleges may also be submitted and will be considered as possible sources for prior learning credit (see Prior Learning section).
4. Submit proof of high school graduation or attainment of GED. A copy of your high school diploma or a copy of your final high school transcript with graduation date may be submitted as proof of high school graduation. For students who have attended other colleges, many college transcripts will list high school graduation dates.
5. Schedule an interview and writing assessment session with the local Admissions Office. Interviews are designed to give applicants an opportunity to explain their professional and academic history and to discuss their future goals. For the interview to be most helpful, the applicant should bring a copy of his/her resume, official transcripts, and all certificates of training.
6. Schedule a writing assessment session with the local Admissions Office. Because the program is writing-intensive, all applicants are required to take a writing assessment as part of the application process. Writing ability is one of the factors considered in the admissions decision.

Other types of assessment may be offered to assist the applicant and his/her advisor to better plan a course of study.

1. Fill out the application form and submit it with the $10 application fee.
2. Submit proof of an education equivalent to a high school diploma. To assist with the determination of educational equivalency, all foreign credentials must be evaluated by an international transcript evaluation service. The completed evaluation should be submitted with the application materials.
3. Contact the admissions coordinator at the campus you would like to attend to arrange an interview.
4. Submit evidence of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language. The TOEFL test may be submitted to fulfill this requirement.
5. Submit a financial guarantee statement, which may be obtained from the campus. A strictly enforced regulation of the United States Immigration Service makes it necessary for us to receive a guarantee of your financial support for the period of time you will be here for study. An accepted international student must deposit $1,000, which will be credited toward tuition charges, before the College will issue the U.S. Governments Immigration Form I-20.

Listed below are each campus’s priority deadlines for submission of applications. Applications may be accepted after the priority deadlines based on space. Contact the campus for space availability.

Please note: applicants for financial aid should understand that applying after the priority deadline may mean reduced financial aid awards for that academic year.

Once the applicant has completed the application process by submitting all required documents, the campus’s Admissions Committee reviews the file. The committee carefully reads all application materials to find evidence of the applicant’s commitment to human services, ability to succeed in the program, and ability to complete the program in four to six terms. Because the committee reviews files as they are completed, it is advantageous for candidates to complete their application files as soon as possible.

Applicants who meet admissions requirements will be accepted for admissions; applicants who do not will be denied. All decisions will be communicated via mail. Denied applicants may reapply for admissions and should contact the campus Admissions Office to discuss their reapplication files.

An applicant may appeal an admissions decision by submitting a written appeal to the Dean of the School of Human Services. An appeal should include all pertinent information the applicant believes should be taken into account in reviewing the admissions decision. Upon receipt of the written appeal and supporting documentation, the Dean reviews the appeal and renders a decision. Applicants are notified in writing of the Dean’s decision, which is final. Note: Applicants may not register for or attend classes while the appeal is being reviewed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, applicants accepted into the term to which they’ve applied may need to defer enrollment. Notification of intent to defer should be made in writing to the Admissions Office of the campus to which the applicant is accepted. If applying for financial aid, the applicant should also notify the financial aid coordinator at that campus, as deferring may impact financial aid. Applicants may defer their enrollment for up to a year, after which point they have to reapply.

Students whose enrollment has lapsed for more than one year are required to seek readmittance through the admissions office at the local campus. Students must settle all accounts prior to reenrollment.

Students who have not been admitted to the College but who wish to take undergraduate courses may do so as nonmatriculated students. Nonmatriculated status is an appropriate option for individuals seeking personal enrichment, career advancement or to strengthen academic skills. Individuals interested in this option must submit a nonmatriculated application, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office of the local campus. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to ensure enrollment and must be received no later than the Drop-Add deadline for the term. Only 12 credit hours taken as a nonmatriculated student may be applied to a students bachelors degree at Springfield College. Undergraduate nonmatriculated students may only take undergraduate courses. Nonmatriculated students are subject to all regulations of the College.

Financial aid is only awarded to students who have been accepted into the degree program. Nonmatriculated students are not eligible to receive financial aid.

The College reserves the right to make whatever changes in admission requirements, fees, charges, tuition, instructors, regulations and academic programs at its sole discretion prior to the start of any class or term. The College also reserves the right to divide, cancel or reschedule classes or programs if enrollment or other factors so require.