All applicants should keep in mind that the College bases each decision on the individual applicant. The Admissions Committee considers very seriously each applicant's motivation, maturity, and ability as well as the student's academic record. Consideration is given to academic background, life experience, and standardized test scores. However, admission to the College does not automatically entitle the student to admission into any particular program. In conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments, the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and local programs, and athletic and other institutionally administered programs.

How to Apply to Medaille
Here are the steps to follow in applying for admission:
1. Obtain an application.
You may request an application by writing or telephoning the Admissions Office, Medaille College, Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, New York 14214. (716)884-3281 or toll-free 1-800-292-1582. Or visit the Admissions Office and pick up an application. You may also obtain and submit an application for admission on the Medaille College Web page at www.medaille.edu.
2. Submit the application and fee.
Complete the application and send it to the Admissions Office, along with $25 for the application processing. This fee is non-refundable. (The application fee may be waived if paying it would cause you financial hardship.) If you apply on-line, there is no application fee.
3. Submit transcripts.
a. If you are applying as a first-time college student, ask your high school to send your transcript, along with a completed High School Recommendation Form, to Medaille's Admissions Office. If you have been out of high school for over two years, you do not need to submit a recommendation from your high school.
b. If you are applying as a transfer student, submit official transcripts from all colleges you have previously attended as well as your high school transcript.
4. Standardized tests.
If you are applying to Medaille directly from high school, you must submit SAT or ACT scores.
5. The personal interview.
Telephone or write the Admissions Office to arrange for an interview. You will have the opportunity to learn more about Medaille when you are interviewed. The interview is an essential part of the application process.
6. The review by Medaille.
Your application will be reviewed by Admissions once you have completed steps 1 through 5. Applications and all supportive credentials become the property of Medaille College and will not be returned to the applicant.
7. Notification/acceptance.
Medaille College follows a policy of "rolling admissions." You will be notified of your admissions decision within two weeks of your having completed the application process. At that time you will learn about registering for your courses. Acceptance is conditional until final semester/year grades have been submitted.
8. The tuition deposit.
To confirm your acceptance at Medaille College, you will be required to pay a $50 tuition deposit. You should submit your deposit within one month of your acceptance, although you have until May 1 in compliance with the College Entrance Examination Board's Candidates' Replay Date Agreement. The deposit is non-refundable and will be credited to your first semester's tuition.
9. Testing.
Upon acceptance, freshmen, and some transfer students, will be scheduled to take College placement tests in reading, writing, and mathematics. The scores will be used to place students in appropriate courses. All students should refer to their specific program sections in this catalog for possible additional testing requirements.
10. Proof of immunization.
New York State law requires that any college student born after January 1957 must provide medical proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella prior to enrollment. Contact the Student Affairs Office for further information.

In the area of a student's major program of study only grades of "C" or better are transferable. Medaille may accept in transfer up to 12 credit hours of "D" grades as liberal arts electives or free electives provided that the overall transfer average is at least 2.0.

Only credit is transferable; grades, quality points, and cumulative averages do not transfer.

International Students
International students must meet the standard admission criteria of Medaille College. In addition, they must present evidence that they have command of the English language. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based exam) or 213 (computer-based exam) is required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Certified transcripts of secondary and college work must be submitted. When not in English, the transcript should include certified translations.

Since federal and/or state financial aid is not available to international students, they are required to present certified evidence of sufficient funding to cover their educational expenses.

Students With Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Medaille College does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

Medaille College endeavors to assist students on an individual basis with any expressed concerns they have. The Office of Disability Services was created to assist students with disabilities in all aspects of college life.

College personnel do as much as is reasonable to ensure that individuals with disabilities achieve independence and fully participate in the educational process in a comprehensively accessible environment.

Students requesting services and/or accommodations must contact the Office of Disability Services directly at (716) 884-3281, ext. 280.

Matriculation
When you are accepted by the College as a candidate for a degree or certificate in a specific program, you are considered to be matriculated. However, you may take up to 15 credit hours at Medaille without being a candidate for a degree or certificate; in this case you are considered non-matriculated. Financial Aid is not available to non-matriculating students. If you wish non-matriculated status, it is not necessary to submit transcripts. However, you need to apply and register for your course(s) through the Admissions Office. After acquiring 15 credit hours, you must officially apply to the College for matriculation in a specific program.

Part-time/Full-time Status
Students who carry fewer than twelve credit hours during any given semester are classified as part-time students. Full-time students carry at least twelve credit hours per semester.

ACCEL Program in Amherst
Application to the ACCEL Program is a separate process. For complete details on this program, including admission procedures, degree requirements, course descriptions, and financial information, contact the ACCEL office at (716) 631-1061 or toll free 1-888-25ACCEL.