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What are the admission requirements? What if I don’t meet those requirements?
The admission requirements for a first-time student are that they have at least a 2.25GPA from high school and at least a 19 on the ACT or 910 on the SAT. Transfer students will need to check with their Admissions Counselor to verify the acceptance criteria for the specific number of hours they will be transferring.
If you do not meet the minimum admission requirements, that does not automatically mean that you cannot be admitted. If either your GPA or ACT/SAT scores are a little low, we will figure an academic probability. If that probability is high enough, you will be admitted on restriction. (This restriction does not limit you from any campus activities. Restriction merely tells your academic advisor to limit the number of credit hours you take for your first semester. ) If your probability is a little low, you will be asked to write a letter, to the Admissions Committee, explaining how you plan to be successful as a college student. You will also be asked to have two academic reference letters written for you. These should come from a former teacher or someone who knows you in an academic sense.
When should I apply & when will I know if I’ve been accepted?
You can apply as early as your junior year in high school. Once you have submitted the application you should have your guidance counselor send at least a 3 year transcript and any ACT/SAT scores that you have up to this point. When we have those 3 things, the application, the 3 year transcript, and the ACT/SAT scores, if they meet admissions criteria, you will receive an acceptance letter within a week to 10 days of being admitted.
When do I register for classes?
Every spring the Admissions Office has the Crow Hop Festival for the incoming freshmen/new students for the following fall. This festival usually features several on-campus activities including a concert. During this day of festivities you will schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor and register for your fall classes. If you can’t join us for Crow Hop, on-line registration will open to new students after May 1. If you choose to do the on-line registration, make sure your Admissions Counselor knows that you definitely plan on attending FHU in the fall so he or she can send your file to academic advising. Once the advisor goes over your file they will write an academic prescription for you with recommendations for the classes you need to register for. This will be sent to you by e-mail along with directions for how to register for the classes online.
Does FHU require the written portion of the ACT/SAT?
FHU does not require or accept the scores from the written portion of the ACT/SAT.
What is the application deadline?
We do not have an application deadline. We will make every effort to work with a student, on their admission, right up to the time that classes start. Obviously, sooner is better than later, but you will not be penalized for submitting your application late.
What are the foreign language requirements? Math requirements? Science requirements?
FHU does not have any special requirements for foreign languages, math, or science. All that is required is that an applicant meet the requirements for high school graduation as required by their state of residence.
How many students are enrolled at FHU?
Currently there are 1534 undergraduate and 527 graduate students enrolled at FHU.
Is financial aid available?
Absolutely! Be sure to file the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) to qualify for any federal loans and grants that might be available for you. There are also academic scholarships available that are linked to your GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
How much does it cost to attend FHU?
The tuition cost for the 2009-2010 school year is $402 per credit hour. The average cost of a year is $22,166.
Should I buy a computer before I come to school?
Don’t buy a computer because all new freshman are required to participate in the iKnow Initiative; they receive a MacBook and choice of an iPhone or iPod Touch.
Do I have to live on campus?
All single students who do not live with parents or other relatives are required to live on campus. Any exceptions to this are by special permission of the Dean of Students only.
Is there a fee for applying for housing? Is it refundable?
There is a $100 housing fee that is required before you will be given a room assignment. This fee is non-refundable after April 1 preceeding fall enrollment.
Is there a deadline for the housing fee?
There is not a specific deadline for the housing form. However, housing requests tend to be filled in order of receipt of the housing fee. To ensure fulfillment of your requests, you should submit your housing fee early.
Is FHU affiliated with any certain church?
FHU is affiliated with the Church of Christ. About 86% of the student body are members of the Church of Christ. The other 14% come from a variety of religious backgrounds.