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Freshman Admissions
1. When should I apply for admission? You should apply in the fall of your senior year, as we use a rolling admission plan. We begin making admission decisions in early October of your senior year and will send you an answer within three to four weeks of the receipt of your complete application.

2. What are the requirements to be considered for admission? To give you an idea, here is a quick profile of the 2011 freshman class:

• Median class rank in high school: top 7%
• Median SAT: 610 critical reading, 680 math
• Median ACT: 30 English, 32 math

3. How do I apply? You may apply online or you may complete a downloaded PDF. Be sure your application is complete or we won't be able to process it.

4. What happens once I'm admitted? You'll send a nonrefundable $250 enrollment deposit before May 1 of your senior year to reserve your spot in the freshman class. That deposit will be credited to your tuition and fees.

5. May I apply for the spring term? No, freshmen are admitted only for the fall term.

Transfer Admissions
1. Who's eligible to transfer to Rose-Hulman? Students who wish to transfer must have completed some college or university classes. If you have completed fewer than 32 transferable hours at the time of application, we will also need to see your high school transcript.

2. What credits can transfer? As a general rule, a course must be a 100-level course or above and you must have received a C or better. Our faculty make the final decision on transfer credit. Online courses do not transfer.

3. May I apply for financial aid? Yes, transfer students are eligible to be considered for need-based financial aid. Additionally, there are modest scholarship monies available.

4. Are international students able to transfer? Yes, international students who have completed college-level work may apply.

5. How do I apply? Complete the online application.

International Admissions
1. How many international students attend Rose-Hulman? It is not unusual for us to have more than 50 international students at Rose-Hulman at one time.

2. What are the TOEFL scores required to attend Rose-Hulman? A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required:

• Internet-based - 80
• Computer-based - 215
• Paper-based - 550

We also accept an Intensive English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or better. If you plan to attend Interlink (a course in intensive English instruction at nearby Indiana State University) or one of the 50 ELS Language Centers, it is possible to receive conditional admission.

3. Am I eligible for scholarships? There is limited scholarship money available for international students, so you must be able to fund the entire cost of a Rose-Hulman education.

4. How do I apply? You will need the following items to complete your online application:

• SAT-I or ACT results (if possible)
• An official copy of your secondary school record
• An official copy of your TOEFL or IELTS report if English is not your native language OR completion of the intensive English program through Interlink or ELS Language Centers
• An affidavit of support indicating your ability to fund the cost of attending Rose-Hulman

Academics
1. Do you have the major I'm interested in? Rose-Hulman offers undergraduate degrees in 16 majors: Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics and Software Engineering. Graduate degrees may be earned in eight programs: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Optical Engineering.

2. Will I get practical experience along with classroom work? Yes! Hands-on learning is very important at Rose-Hulman. There are four ways you can get real-world experience while you are a student.

• Internships - we will connect you with paid summer internships relevant to your major
• Co-ops - alternate each quarter between employment in a related field and taking classes
• Senior Projects - intense group projects teach you teamwork and result in something that can be put into use
• Rose-Hulman Ventures - a program that lets students help technology-driven companies in the development of new products or services

3. What is the academic calendar? Rose-Hulman runs on a quarter system with three terms: Fall, Winter and Spring. For the 2012-13 school year, the Fall quarter begins August 30.

4. Will I take ONLY math and science classes? No! Today's engineers must be well-rounded people who are good communicators. No matter your major, you will be required to earn at least 36 credits (nine courses) in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences so that you can become creative thinkers, active citizens and effective leaders.

Campus Life
1. Do I have to live on campus? Yes, all freshmen who are not from the Terre Haute area live on campus, and you'll be glad. You'll have easy access to the library, dining halls, athletic facilities and classroom buildings. Plus you'll be living with your other classmates, offering lots of opportunities for both group study and social activities.

2. Is there anything to do outside of class? Of course! Almost all Rose-Hulman students participate in intramural sports. Our drama club puts on excellent shows that draw huge crowds from the community. Students find all sorts of ways to impact the world through community service. Our Sports and Recreation Center has a pool, basketball courts, weight rooms and more. Pick out what interests you in more than 90 clubs and student organizations. Yes, you could say there are plenty of student activities at Rose-Hulman.

Visiting Rose-Hulman
1. When's the best time to visit? You'll get the best idea of life at Rose-Hulman if you visit when classes are in session. So we recommend you come Monday through Friday. We also have Campus Day Programs for group tours and information sessions.

2. What will happen during my visit? Your visit will be personalized to your interests.