Direct from High School Students
Lourdes College admits candidates who demonstrate potential for success in rigorous academic work. Qualified applicants are admitted regardless of gender, race, color, age, veteran status, ethnic origin or physical ability. The credentials of each applicant are individually evaluated, with consideration given to academic record and evidence of motivation of college studies. The college reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant. Please read this page carefully before submitting your application.
Programs at Lourdes College require solid academic preparation in high school. As an applicant, your high school transcript should show you have completed at least 17 academic units. The following distribution of courses is highly recommended:
| English |
4 units |
| Social Studies |
3 units |
| Mathematics |
3 units |
| Science |
3 units |
| Foreign Language |
2 units in the same language |
| Fine and/or Performing Arts |
1 unit |
| Physical Education/Health |
1 unit |
Each student is strongly encouraged to complete the following: algebra, geometry, biology with lab, chemistry with lab, experience in writing a research paper, and evidence of computer literacy.
Students are admitted to the college, with no restrictions, when the following criteria are met:
- 2.0 cumulated grade point average
Conditional Admission
Students may be admitted on a conditional basis by the Director of Admissions if they do not meet the requirement for regular admission. Students admitted on a conditional basis will:
- Meet with a Lourdes College academic advisor during the time the
student is taking ND 106: College Study Skills and all preparatory courses, or
until a G.P.A. of 2.0 is achieved (whichever is longer).
- Complete ND 106: College Study Skills in the first semester at Lourdes
College.
- Complete preparatory courses within the first 12 to 15 semester hours at the
College.
- Do not exceed 13 credit hours per semester for the first two semesters at
Lourdes College.
- Contact the academic advisor for tutorial referral if academic difficulty is
experienced.
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