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5. If the scores on the English test are acceptable, but indicate the need for further English study, an English
as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) will be required upon arrival at the university. Based on the
ESL EPT results, applicants may be required to enroll in non-credit ESL courses prior to beginning a full
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6. In addition to English test results; applicants will be required to submit a writing sample upon arrival at the
university. Writing samples will be reviewed by the Graduate College and the applicant cleared for
enrollment prior to enrolling in a full course of study.
7. May be required to remediate any deficiencies in previous college work by completing undergraduate
courses at Siena Heights University.
8. All international applicants will be required to enroll in GRS598 (Introduction to Professional Writing and
Research) a three (3) credit-hour course during their first sub-session. GRS598 is a prerequisite to the
research class (CMH602, LDR602, or TED602).
Enrollment Deposit – College of Arts & Science and Graduate College
To accept and secure an offer of admission from Siena Heights University, an Enrollment Deposit of $200 for
residential students ($100 Tuition Prepayment and $100 Housing Security Deposit) or $100 for commuter
students (Tuition Prepayment, only), must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Graduate students
must also submit a deposit of $50, which is an advanced payment for admission.
Guest Students
Students enrolled at other colleges and universities who seek admission as guest students at Siena Heights
University, or individuals who plan to audit a class, must submit a guest application to the Registrar’s Office.
Guest students are not guaranteed admission to Siena Heights University and are not eligible for Financial Aid.
Michigan Transfer Agreement
Siena Heights University has signed the new Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement is sponsored
by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as a response to a request by the
Michigan legislature for a more seamless transfer environment for students from community colleges to upper
level higher education institutions in the State of Michigan.
At this time, this agreement has a direct impact on all Michigan community colleges. The outline of courses (C
grade or higher) to complete the MTA are listed below:
1. English Composition—6 credit hours
2. Science and Math—8 credit hours, taken within two subject areas, one must be a lab science.
3. Social Studies—8 credit hours from two subject areas.
4. Humanities—8 credit hours from two subject areas.
Upon completion of the MTA, the student may request that their transcript be posted “MACRAO Transfer
Agreement Satisfied.”
Not all Michigan colleges and universities participate in this agreement. Some institutions will participate fully
while others have limitations and provisos to their liberal arts program. Siena accepts up to 90 credit hours in
transfer work with the grade of 2.0 or better. Associate degrees from accredited institutions will be accepted “in
total” to Siena Heights. The Registrar and the major department at Siena will determine what courses will be used
for the major, or minor at Siena Heights University.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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