California Coast University

California Coast University - 33rd Anniversary: 1973-2006

Admissions

How do I apply?

To initiate the application process, the Admissions Department will need the following items:

A completed application.

A detailed resume that reflects your previous occupational experience.

Transcripts of previously completed college or university coursework. Personal copies or photocopies are acceptable for review; however, Original Transcripts are required prior to formal acceptance.

Undergraduate applicants may complete a Request for Elective Credit Based on Specialized Training form, and attach copies of the certified training for consideration.

Non-refundable application fee of $75.00.

You may download the admissions forms listed above by following this link: Admissions Forms

What are Official Transcripts & how do I get them?

Official Transcripts are transcripts received by the University in a sealed envelope directly from the schools you attended. Official Transcripts lists all of the courses you completed while attending a college or university.

This document is used during the evaluation process to determine how much transfer credit can be awarded. You may download forms for requesting official transcripts by following this link: Admissions Forms

Foreign Degrees and Transcripts

The University's policy regarding foreign credentials requires that students utilize a credential evaluation service for the translation of any foreign transcript.

Credentials for admission must be documented in English. Applicants with non-U.S. educational credentials must first obtain a foreign credential evaluation from an independent U.S. evaluation service approved by the University.

Listed below are some reliable providers of international transcription and degree equivalency evaluations:

Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. (APIE) ("Comprehensive Report" required)
Eucational Credential Evaluations, Inc. (ECE) ("Course-by-Course Report' Required)
International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF) ("Detailed Report" required)
World Education Services (WES) ("Course by Course Report" required)

Additional details on the University's foreign student policy may be found by following this link: Foreign Student Policy

What if I only have a High School Diploma or G.E.D and have no prior college education? Can I still apply?

If you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D and have no prior college education, you may still apply to the Associate's programs. Applicants may request Attestation of High School Diploma or GED form from an Admissions Advisor or click here.

For more information about GED Testing, please visit the following sites:

ACE General Educational Development Testing Service
Diploma Guide.com: A Guide to College Admissions, GED Programs, and High School Diploma Programs

How long is the admissions process?

If all of the required information is included with the application, generally it can be reviewed and processed within a week. You will be notified by e-mail, or regular US mail of your acceptance. You may be provisionally accepted if the admissions department is waiting for official transcripts, or other documentation.

What is a Challenge Examination?

A Challenge Examination allows a student to challenge a course by completing a multiple choice examination covering the content of the entire course, similar to a Final Examination. A detailed explanation of Challenge Examinations may be found by following this link: Challenge Examination

Is it possible to do the Bachelor of Science degree without first doing the Associate of Science degree?

Yes. It is possible to be admitted into a bachelors degree program without first doing the associates degree. Yet, it may be desirable for a student to complete the associate's program, then apply into the bachelor's program. This is because many of the courses completed in the associate's program would transfer into the bachelor's program in the same discipline.

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