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SHRP POLICY

SUBJECT:       Admissions TITLE:      Applicant Admissions File
CODING:     1.1  ADOPTED:       6/05 AMENDED:     5/14/07


I.   PURPOSE

This policy establishes the key contents of the admissions package and describes general procedures for processing letters of disposition.

II.   ACCOUNTABILITY

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research, the Program directors and the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services are responsible for compliance with the policy.

III.   POLICY

In general, all applicants with completed SHRP applications are issued letters of disposition (acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection) prior to the date of initial enrollment.

  The admissions acceptance packet consists of the following items:

  1. Letter of acceptance or conditional acceptance signed by the SHRP Dean's Office;
  2. Applicant's action sheet, indicating the deadline for acceptance and directions for submitting the following:
    1. Medical evaluation/immunization record form
    2. Tuition deposit
    3. Requirements for graduation form
    4. Health insurance
    5. Criminal background check
    6. Applicant Response Sheet

  Letters of rejection may be signed by the SHRP Dean's Office.

  PROCEDURE:

  1. Program directors are sent a copy of the application file from Enrollment Services.
  2. After the admissions decision is made, each Program Director notifies Enrollment Services of the status of the applicant.
  3. The Assistant Dean for Enrollment Services reviews the letter, action sheet and file and assigns residency/citizenship status.
  4. The SHRP Dean's Office signs the letter if the file is in order.
  5. The original letter and enclosures are mailed to the applicant. Copies of the acceptance letter are sent to the program, financial aid and partnering institutions.
  6. Rejection letters are signed and mailed by Enrollment Services.