Admission Policies

On this page you will find admission policies apply to the degree-granting programs listed below. (Select the related tabs for Education, the Department of Legal and Paralegal Studies, and the Department of Criminal Justice to see admission policies for those areas.):

Department of Art (B.A. and B.F.A.)
Department of Communication and Media (B.A.)
Department of Economics (B.A.)
Department of English Language and Literature (B.A.)
Department of Geography and Planning (B.A.)
Department of History (B.A.)
Department of Music (B.M.)
Department of Political Science (B.A.)
Department of Psychology (B.A.)
Department of Sociology and Anthropology (B.A. in Sociology; B.A. in Anthropology)
Department of Theatre and Film (B.A. in Theatre; B.A. in Film)
B.A. in Law and Social Thought
B.A. in Data Analytics

On this page you will find the following:

NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Required for Unconditional Direct Admission:

2.5 GPA or higher for test optional applicants
15 ACT/830-870 SAT and a minimum 2.5 GPA
16 ACT/880-910 SAT and above with a minimum 2.0 GPA
Minimum GPA requirements for test-optional applicants are determined by academic college, and the information is represented below.

Subject to Review:

Test-optional applicants between 2.0 and 2.49 GPA
Under a 15 ACT or 830-870 SAT and a 2.75 GPA or above
15 ACT or 830-870 SAT and a 2.0-2.49 GPA
16 ACT or 889-910 SAT and above, but less than a 2.0 GPA

Students should also have successfully completed a minimum of three years of high school mathematics (algebra I, algebra II and geometry) and high school chemistry.

Music

Audition required (call 419.530.2448 for an appointment)

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-medicine, pre-dental and pre-veterinary medicine are pre-professional concentrations , not undergraduate majors. Students in any major may declare any concentration of their choosing in consultation with the Pre-Health Advising Center.

CHANGE OF COLLEGE

Students in good standing (i.e., with a cumulative UT GPA of 2.0 or higher) who wish to change from another college of The University of Toledo to the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education should make an appointment with a college Advisor in the College Student Services Office to discuss their new major and have their academic records reviewed. All college requirements, including core, major and related field requirements, must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student enters the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education. Credit restrictions and level requirements for Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education students will apply.

ADMISSION WITH TRANSFER CREDIT FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION

Course work from other institutions is accepted at the level of the UT course equivalent. All Study Abroad credit is accepted as transfer credit. Students with transfer credit are generally expected to fulfill all University and college course requirements for a degree in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education as specified in the catalog for the year in which they enter the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education. In some cases, not all the credits that transfer into The University of Toledo will apply toward a degree in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, e.g., developmental courses and elective credits in the major. Transfer students from other institutions must take at least 30 semester hours at The University of Toledo, including 12 semester hours of work in their major field (22 semester hours in Psychology) and 9 semester hours in their minor field, regardless of the number of hours transferred.

Students transferring to the University of Toledo in Spring 2007 or later, including transfer readmits, must meet minimum GPA requirements in their Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education majors and minors with both

1. the grades of all courses attempted at UT and

2. in a second calculation, the grades of all courses applied to the major from all institutions (including UT).

The grades of all courses (from all institutions) that are used by students to satisfy the core curriculum must be used in the calculation of the UT core curriculum GPA.

UT students who attend other institutions as guests or transient students in Fall 2008 or later must also meet minimum GPA requirements in their Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education majors and minors with

1. the grades of all courses applied to the major at UT and

2. in a second calculation, the grades of all courses applied to the major at all institutions (including UT).

The grades of all courses (from all institutions) that are used by students to satisfy the core curriculum must be used in the calculation of the UT core curriculum GPA. For the purposes of meeting minimum cumulative GPAs in a student’s major(s) and/or minor(s) and the core curriculum, the grades of all courses attempted at all institutions will be included in the GPA calculation(s).

Transfer students should note that The University of Toledo will include all course work taken at all institutions of higher education in the calculation to determine if a student will graduate with honors. All college course work ever taken is computed in determining eligibility for graduation with Latin honors (e.g. cum laude), although no student will be awarded a level of honors above that indicated by The University of Toledo cumulative grade point average (GPA). Note: The University of Toledo requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of standard letter graded courses from UT in order to qualify for graduation with Latin honors.

An applicant who has undertaken courses at a regionally accredited college or university and who submits an official transcript through the Office of Undergraduate Admission for Adult, Transfer and International Students will be admitted to the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education, provided the student has maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Exceptions to this minimum admission requirement for academic majors are rarely made and require the applicant to explain in a written petition the special circumstances that warrant waiver of the requirement. The undergraduate associate dean will consult with the appropriate academic offices and render a decision. Approval of the petition is not automatic, and those students who are admitted by petition will be placed on special probationary status and must meet certain conditions to remain enrolled.

If the college from which the applicant transfers lacks proper accreditation, the student may be denied transfer credit on the basis of the transcript, but may be allowed to obtain credit by passing advanced standing examinations with at least a C grade. Official transcripts of records from all schools previously attended must be on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission for Adult, Transfer and International Students before the student will be permitted to register.

A SECOND DEGREE OR MAJOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

A student earning a first degree at The University of Toledo in a college other than Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education may earn a second bachelor’s degree in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education by satisfying all requirements for both degrees. An undergraduate with a degree from another institution is considered a transfer student. Note that students who readmit subsequent to earning their first degree may earn a second bachelor’s degree as long it is not concurrent with their residency for the first degree and does not duplicate the initial credential. In these cases, such a student is then considered a candidate for a second degree. See requirements for admission with transfer credit from another institution. See also sections on majors and minors for restrictions.

A student earning a degree at The University of Toledo in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education may earn a second degree in the college by completing the requirements of both degrees. General education courses that meet the requirements of both degrees will count for both. The two degrees must be of a different type (BFA and BM, BFA and BA, or BA and BM), and both must be offered by the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education.

A student earning a Bachelor of Arts in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education may concurrently earn a second major in the same degree by completing the requirements of both majors. The second major may serve as a replacement for the “Related Fields” requirement in the Bachelor of Arts degree with department approval. It is important to understand that completing this pathway will result in the achievement of a single degree but with dual majors, from the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Students holding an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from an accredited college are encouraged to enroll in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education and, in many instances, may expect to earn an appropriate baccalaureate upon completion of two years of full-time study. Students with an Associate’s degree in a technical program will likely require more time to complete a bachelor’s degree. The following regulations apply:

Students must complete the equivalent of the specified University and college core curriculum and distributive requirements for a bachelor’s degree. In all baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 60 - 64 hours must be taken at the 2000 to 4000 levels; of these, a minimum of 30 - 32 hours must be taken at the 3000 to 4000 levels in baccalaureate degree-granting colleges. Course work from other institutions is accepted at the level of the UT course equivalent.
Students may enroll in any departmental or interdisciplinary program for which they meet the admission criteria. All of the usual major and related fields requirements must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student entered the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education.

READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

Students who have withdrawn from the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education (or a previously-existing college containing a major currently offered in the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education) and The University of Toledo and have not attended any other institution in the interim may be readmitted, provided they were eligible to continue enrollment in the college at the time they discontinued attendance. Such students should readmit through the Admissions Office. Students who readmit after more than 12 consecutive months’ absence must comply with existing college requirements at the time of readmission.

Requirements for Direct-From-High-School Students

Minimum GPA if applying without test scores: 2.5
Minimum GPA and test scores if applying with test scores: 2.0-2.49 GPA and a 19 ACT or 990 SAT score

Requirements for Students with an Associate’s Degree

Students holding associate’s degrees from accredited colleges are encouraged to enroll. Students may earn a bachelor’s degree upon completion of two or more additional years of full-time study; see the advisor to determine a plan of study. The following regulations apply:

Students must complete the equivalent of the specified University core.
In all baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 60 hours must be taken at the 2000 to 4000 levels; of these a minimum of 30 hours must be taken at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Coursework from other institutions is accepted at the level at which the course was taught at that institution.

Admission with Transfer Credit/Change of College

Students with satisfactory academic records must meet the minimum entrance requirements of The University of Toledo. After submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and acceptance by the College, transfer courses are evaluated. The evaluation process should be completed before the first term of attendance to avoid duplication of credit.

Students in good standing who wish to change from another college within The University of Toledo should make an appointment with a college advisor in the Office of Student Services to discuss the transfer and have academic records reviewed. All program requirements, including University core, must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student enters the College. All undergraduate hours attempted and earned at The University of Toledo, as well as the GPA, will transfer.

Criminal Justice majors: 2.2 cumulative GPA if 12-29 hours of earned college-level credit; 2.4 cumulative GPA if 30-59 hours; and 2.5 cumulative GPA if 60+ hours

Readmission of Former Students

Undergraduate students who discontinue course work for a period of at least one academic year (not including summer) must request readmission to the University. If students have taken any course work at another institution during the time they have been away from the University (other than transient status), they must complete a new application in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and meet transfer admission requirements.

Students who have not taken course work for more than 12 months must comply with the college requirements at the time of readmission.

Education Admission Policies

New First Time Students

To be admitted to the Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo, direct-from-high-school students need a minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or an ACT of 21.

Direct-from-high-school students not qualifying for admission to the Judith Herb College of Education will be admitted to The University of Toledo’s Exploratory Studies program which is part of the University College. Students who want to transfer from University College into the Judith Herb College of Education must earn 12 hours of college-level work and be in good academic standing.

Current University of Toledo Students

Students in good standing with a minimum of 12 graded semester hours who wish to enter the Judith Herb College of Education from another college should meet with an advisor to review their academic record. All program requirements, including the University Core Curriculum, must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student enters the College. In addition, students with 60 or more credits that will apply to their desired major program must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 for this coursework.

Transfer Students with Credit from Another Institution

Students with satisfactory academic records wishing to transfer into The University of Toledo and the Judith Herb College of Education must meet the minimum entrance requirements of The University of Toledo and should meet with an advisor to review their academic record. All program requirements, including the University Core Curriculum, must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student enters the College. In addition, transfer students with 60 or more credits that will apply to their desired major program must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 for this coursework.

Students not qualifying for admission to the Judith Herb College of Education will be admitted to The University of Toledo’s Exploratory Studies program which is part of the University College. Students who want to transfer from University College into the Judith Herb College of Education must earn 12 hours of college-level work and be in good academic standing.

Students with an Associate Degree

Students holding associate’s degrees from accredited colleges are encouraged to enroll in the College. Students may earn a bachelor’s degree upon completion of two or more additional years of full-time study. Students should meet with an advisor in the major to determine a plan of study. The following regulations apply:

Students must complete the equivalent of the specified University core.
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work.
In all baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 64 hours must be taken at the 2000 to 4000 levels; of these a minimum of 32 hours must be taken at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Coursework from other institutions is accepted at the level at which the course was taught at that institution.

Students Applying to the Certificate in Career and Technical Education

In addition to meeting the admission requirements of The University of Toledo and the Judith Herb College of Education, admission to the certificate program requires the following:

Initial CTE-37 Form from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce with signatures from the applicant's employing school district without university verification

STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE CERTIFICATE in CHILD AND YOUTH WORK IN GLOBAL SETTINGS

In addition to meeting the admission requirements of The University of Toledo and the Judith Herb College of Education, admission to the certificate program requires the following:

All applicants are required to successfully complete an interview process prior to formal application and acceptance into the program.
Successful applicants will complete an extensive background check to gain access to United States Military bases. A successful interview and a positive background check are required for admittance to the program.
All applicants must complete 30 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 Higher Education GPA prior departure for service.

Change of Catalog Year

In some circumstances, students can benefit from program modifications to expedite graduation progress, and may change to the current catalog year from the catalog year under which they were admitted. Important to note, once a catalog year term is updated students may not revert back to previous catalog year term. Interested students should meet with their academic advisor to request a change to the new catalog year.

Readmission of Former Students

Undergraduate students who discontinue course work for a period of at least one academic year (not including summer) must request readmission to the University. Students who have taken any course work at another institution during the time they have been away from the University (other than transient status), must complete a new application in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and meet transfer admission requirements.

Students who have not taken course work for more than 12 months must comply with the college requirements at the time of readmission. When seeking readmission, students whose grade point average (GPA) is below 2.0 can only be readmitted on approval of the associate dean. Students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher may seek readmission in the College office.

Honors Program

The Honors Program in the Judith Herb College of Education provides opportunities for challenging and individualized study for undergraduate students of unusually high ability, motivation and initiative. For admission requirements, see Admission to the University Honors Program in the General Section of this catalog.

Admission Policies

Requirements for Direct-From-High-School Students

Minimum GPA if applying without test scores: 2.5
Minimum GPA and test scores if applying with test scores: 2.0-2.49 GPA and a 19 ACT or 990 SAT score

Students not qualifying for admission will be admitted through the Exploratory Studies program in University College.

Requirements for Students with an Associate’s Degree

Students holding associate’s degrees from accredited colleges are encouraged to enroll. Students may earn a bachelor’s degree upon completion of two or more additional years of full-time study; see the advisor in the major to determine a plan of study. The following regulations apply:

Students must complete the equivalent of the specified University core.
In all baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 60 hours must be taken at the 2000 to 4000 levels; of these a minimum of 30 hours must be taken at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Coursework from other institutions is accepted at the level at which the course was taught at that institution.

Admission with Transfer Credit/Change of College

Students with satisfactory academic records wishing to transfer into this program must meet the minimum entrance requirements of The University of Toledo. After submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and acceptance by the College, transfer courses are evaluated. The evaluation process should be completed before the first term of attendance to avoid duplication of credit.

Students in good standing who wish to change from another college within The University of Toledo to the Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education should make an appointment with a college advisor in the Office of Student Services to discuss the transfer and have academic records reviewed. All program requirements, including University core, must be fulfilled as specified in the catalog for the year in which the student enters the College. All undergraduate hours attempted and earned at The University of Toledo, as well as the GPA, will transfer.

Legal and Paralegal Studies: 2.2 cumulative GPA if 12-29 hours of earned college-level credit; 2.4 cumulative GPA if 30-59 hours; and 2.5 cumulative GPA if 60+ hours

Readmission of Former Students

Students who have not taken course work for more than 12 months must comply with the college requirements at the time of readmission.

University Catalog

Admission Policies

NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

CHANGE OF COLLEGE

ADMISSION WITH TRANSFER CREDIT FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION

A SECOND DEGREE OR MAJOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

Admission with Transfer Credit/Change of College

Readmission of Former Students

Education Admission Policies

New First Time Students

Current University of Toledo Students

Transfer Students with Credit from Another Institution

Students with an Associate Degree

Students Applying to the Certificate in Career and Technical Education

STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE CERTIFICATE in CHILD AND YOUTH WORK IN GLOBAL SETTINGS

Change of Catalog Year

Readmission of Former Students

Honors Program

Requirements for Direct-From-High-School Students

Requirements for Students with an Associate’s Degree

Admission with Transfer Credit/Change of College

Readmission of Former Students

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