Admissions Requirements and Student Profiles

Sampoerna University seeks to admit students who are interested in an international-standard higher education and have the basic skills to succeed in an American-style university environment. As a university that teaches all of its programs in English, successful applicants should have at least a working knowledge of Academic English. In many cases, admitted students come from private, international high schools and the very top performing public high schools.Our admissions policies identify the minimum necessary qualifications for acceptance. To be considered for admission, there are minimum required scores that you need to meet.I. For first-time-in-college applicants, this includes a minimum cumulative high school grade point average and minimum grade point averages in English and Mathematics (7.0 on a 10-point grading scale.)

• • The minimum necessary qualifications for acceptance for first-time-in-college applicants are:
    • Cumulative high school GPA of 7.0 on a 10-point grading scale
    • GPA of 7.0 (on a 10-point grading scale) in English and Mathematics
    • Scores on the English Proficiency Test that qualify the candidate for Level 4 (of 6) of the developmental English program (for admission to this program only)
    • Scores on the College-readiness Test that qualify for admission to the degree program.

II. Applicants must also demonstrate college readiness in English and Mathematics by completing a standardized assessment or by providing a basis for an exception (i.e. completion of college-level English and Mathematics courses from a regionally accredited institution).

• Sampoerna University Common Placement Testing for College Readiness Criteria

The purpose of Common Placement Testing (CPT) for College Ready is to determine accurate course placement based on a student’s skills, abilities, and language needs in reading, writing, and mathematics. There are different kinds of placement tests for different purposes. Each type has specific testing criteria. Placement tests are designed to place a student into the most appropriate course that matches their current skill level in that area.

Exams Included:

Math Placement

III. Applicants who show promise but fall below the required scores in English and/or Mathematics may be admitted into a Sampoerna University English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes. Students may take a combination of credit and non-credit courses while they address their deficiency in English and/or Mathematics. If you are admitted in the Fall semester, you can complete your EAP course requirements in the summer session that paves the way to Fall semester. If you have any questions, please contact the admissions office for more information.

• • Exams Included:

For candidates with LOEP result below, may be placed directly to GCOM 1304 Composition I Class.

Planning For Success - Advising At Sampoerna University

Sampoerna University is committed to quality academic advising for all students. Advising serves a critical function for students. We support you in understanding academic expectations and will help you navigate academic curriculum, opportunities, and resources.

Each student at SU has an academic advisor who will provide guidance as you transition from high school to SU and will support you through graduation. Advisors ensure students are meeting the requirements of the general education curriculum, students’ chosen major, and will monitor their academic progress.

All students will create a degree plan that meets Sampoerna University’s education requirements and their educational and career objectives. The degree plans are a comprehensive list of the courses students must complete to satisfy their program requirements. Academic advisors will help develop and assess the educational degree plans created jointly between advisor and student.

To discuss options and craft your degree plan, you should consult your academic advisor in the Student and Parent Advisory Center.