2007-2008 Application for Admission

Application Information

Application Instructions

Fill out the online application for admission. When you are finished, click the SUBMIT button on the left column of any application screen. Print and sign the application agreement statement that appears after you submit the application, and return it with the nonrefundable $50 application fee to Holy Names University at the address to the right.
 

Application Fees

Undergraduate
(Includes traditional undergraduate programs, Weekend College, ex.cel Program, and certification programs)
 
Freshman: $50
Transfer: $50
 
International
(Must be paid in addition to undergraduate application fee)
 
High school credential evaluation fee: $75
College credential evaluation fee: $190
 

Instructions for Applying to Undergraduate Programs

    1. Request an official transcript from your high school showing at least six semesters. Have it sent directly to the Division of Enrollment Services.
    2. For transfer applicants, request official transcripts from your high school and all colleges and universities attended. A high school transcript is not required if you have more than 30 transferable semester units (45 quarter units).
  2. Take the SAT or ACT test and be sure to include Holy Names University as a recipient of the scores (SAT code is 4059 and ACT code is 0230).
  3. Ask a teacher, counselor, or employer who knows you personally and academically to write a recommendation for you and return it directly to the Division of Enrollment Services.
  4. If you are applying to the Three-Year Degree Program, include with your application agreement statement a statement regarding what Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate examinations you have taken or expect to take.
  5. Priority application deadlines for freshman are August 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for the winter trimester, and December 1 for the winter semester.
  6. All applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 2 priority deadline. In addition, California residents should submit a GPA verification form to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2, the deadline for Cal Grant eligibility. The HNU financial aid code is 001183.

 
Applicants to the Weekend College, ex.cel Program, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses should complete the following requirements:
 
  1. Submit a professional résumé with your application agreement statement.
  2. Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
  3. Request a professional recommendation from a person who knows you in a professional capacity and ask that person to send this recommendation directly to the Division of Enrollment Services.
  4. For applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, please submit a statement of purpose and a copy of your RN license with your application agreement statement.

 

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

International students must submit the following documentation (in addition to the application agreement statement and specific program requirements listed below). Please note: candidates for admission cannot be evaluated until all required documents have been received and financial aid applications cannot be processed until a candidate has been fully accepted.
 
International applicants must pay a high school credential evaluation fee of $75 and a college credential evaluation fee of $190 (if you have taken college level courses). Please note: These fees are one-time charges (not per-document charges) to be paid in addition to application fees listed above.
 
  1. Confirmation of financial resources, affidavit of financial support, and bank statement
  2. English proficiency. TOEFL 163 computer-based, 490 paper-based; ELS Level 107; one semester of freshman composition with grade of B or higher; ACT or SAT scores
  3. International credentials are evaluated according to the published guidelines and placement recommendations of Projects in International Education Research (PIER), the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), and NAFSA Association of International Educators.
  4. Applicants already in the United States must submit a copy of their current visa.

Contact Us

Holy Names University
Division of Enrollment Services
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA  94619-1699

In-state telephone: (510) 436-1000
Out-of-state telephone: (800) 430-1321
Fax number: (510) 436-1199
Website: www.hnu.edu

Instructions

To complete this online application, type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.

Click here if you have any technical questions or need assistance with this online application.

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