Applications are processed on a rolling basis. There is no application deadline. Students may apply to enter for the Fall, Spring or Summer Sessions. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis with the student's potential and seriousness of purpose of primary concern. The trend toward improved grades, more difficult coursework and greater school involvement all weigh heavily in the student's behalf. Counselor support and supplementary recommendations are valued and given special consideration. The University's small class size and accessible faculty means that consistent high school achievement is generally a more valid predictor of success at Franklin Pierce than SAT scores.

Candidates considered for admission to Franklin Pierce University ordinarily must be graduates of an accredited secondary school unless they qualify for early admission. Each entering student must submit evidence of adequate preparation for college. Sixteen units of secondary school work are required of each candidate, and the preferred distribution is as follows:

English, 4 credits
Mathematics, 3 credits
Laboratory Sciences, 2 credits
Social Sciences, 2 credits
Electives, 5 credits

Candidates deemed to have potential and motivation, yet not meeting all admission requirements, may be accepted provisionally. Franklin Pierce evaluates each application holistically, giving consideration to multiple facets of the application packet. We evaluate the following materials in order of importance:

Your high school course work:
Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis with the student's potential and seriousness of purpose of primary concern. The trend toward improved grades, more difficult course work and greater school involvementweigh heavily in the student's behalf. Seniors grades are evaluated closely and the most recent senior grades must be submitted with a student's transcript.

Recommendations:
Counselor support and supplementary recommendations are valued and are given special consideration. Students are required to submit one recommendation from a school counselor or academic teacher. A student may submit additional letters of support from those who know the student's academic work with their application.

Standardized Test Scores:
Class size and campus environment are such that SAT results are generally a less valid predictor of success at Franklin Pierce than ongoing classroom achievement. However, these scores still provide Franklin Pierce valuable information and are considered as part of the admissions packet.

Writing Sample:
In addition to the required writing portion of the SAT or ACT, we also require a polished writing sample to evaluate a student's written abilities. Students may choose from a question listed on the application or submit a graded writing sample from a recent academic class. The essay gives students the opportunity to both demonstrate their writing aptitude, and share with Franklin Pierce a little more about themselves.

Potential for Success:
Franklin Pierce admits those secondary school graduates who have a sincere desire for higher education, have demonstrated ability to acquire this education, and have evidenced good citizenship. Students can demonstrate these abilities through elective course work, school athletics, extra curricular activities, community involvement and volunteer service.

Admission is open to all qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, physical disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or marital status. Applications are processed on a rolling basis; there is no application deadline.

Candidates considered for admission to Franklin Pierce University ordinarily must be graduates of an accredited secondary school unless qualified for early admission. Franklin Pierce University supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status to provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparation of its applicants for admission.

For admissions information:
Call 1-800-437-0048 within the United States
If you are calling from outside the United States, please use 603-899-4050
Fax 1-603-899-4394
e-mail: admissions@franklinpierce.edu

Transfer students are welcome at Franklin Pierce University. Transfer students, including graduates of two-year colleges, are welcome to apply for entrance in the Fall, Spring, or Summer. The Admissions Office must be furnished with an official transcript from each college attended. Students who hold AA or AS degrees from accredited colleges will enter Franklin Pierce University with junior standing. One semester at Franklin Pierce must be completed satisfactorily before the award of transfer credit becomes final. A complete policy statement regarding transfer credits is available from the Registrar. Students from Associate-level accredited colleges will receive transfer credit of up to 75 semester hours for grades of "C" or better.

Veterans are encouraged to apply to Franklin Pierce University. Recognition is given to CLEP general exams, USAFI courses and G.E.D. equivalency examinations. Financial aid and employment opportunities are available. The University participates in Project Ahead which allows service men and women to earn credit while on duty.