Top 25 Frequently Asked Questions

In Creighton's incoming freshman class the median weighted GPA is 3.75; the mean ACT score is 26.5; and the mean SAT score is 1210.

Creighton looks for students who are strong both in and outside the classroom. Admissions are based upon high school GPA, ACT or SAT scores, extra-curricular activities and a high school counselor recommendation. The Personal Statement is an excellent way of demonstrating creative abilities and attributes not reflected through transcripts. We recommend a high school curriculum that includes 4 years of English, Math and Social Science, along with three years of Natural Science, Foreign Language, and Electives. We encourage students to take a solid college preparatory curriculum that challenges and expands their academic skills. Program, honors sections and Advanced Placement courses will enhance a candidate's application packet. We accept the highest composite score of the ACT and the best Math and Verbal scores on the SAT.

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For the 2011-2012 academic year tuition and fees are $31,894 and room and board are $9,238.

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Students have over 50 majors to choose from at Creighton University. Some of our popular majors are Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Exercise Science, English and International Business.

As a transfer student, you will have the opportunity to live on campus.

Freshmen and sophomores, unless from the Omaha metro area, are required to live on campus. Second semester freshman transfer students will likely be placed with current Creighton freshmen. Freshman residence halls include Deglman, Gallagher, and Kiewit halls, all of which are traditional freshman residence halls. Sophomore transfer students will be placed with current sophomores. Sophomore halls are suite style, and include McGloin, Swanson, and Kenefick Halls.

There are 540 beds available for juniors and seniors in our two apartment complexes, Davis Square and Opus Hall. Should space be available in other halls for juniors and seniors, they will be made available after all freshman and sophomore students are accommodated but we cannot guarantee housing to all those who might wish it after their sophomore year.

For more information on residence life, please visit the Residence Life website.

The best time to apply is early fall of your senior year.

While the rooms are different for each hall, there are some "standard features" to the rooms. All rooms are fully air conditioned (and, of course, heated). They are all equipped with basic cable and two high speed internet lines. All rooms also have the basics: two beds, two desks, two closets, dresser space, shelf space and a sink.

The application for admission doubles as the application for scholarships. You need to apply by January 9 in order to receive priority consideration for Creighton's scholarships.

Competitive supplemental scholarships are also available to applicants and are due by February 1, 2012.

There is no deadline. We admit students on a rolling basis. Students must apply by January 9 of their senior year in order to be given priority consideration for scholarships.

Once your application is complete (application and all supplemental materials have been received by the admissions office), the review process should take about four weeks. The first notifications of admission for Fall 2012 will be sent out November 1, 2010.

The best time to visit campus is when classes are in session. This way you are able to get a real feel for the campus when all of our students are here!

You can make an online request or call our Visit Coordinator at 800-282-5835 a couple weeks in advance.

Creighton's Study Abroad program encompasses everything from a traditional university in Europe to living with subsistence farmers in the Dominican Republic. Creighton students pay the normal costs of tuition, fees, room and board to Creighton. Financial aid and scholarships transfer with the student

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Ratio Studiorum 105, or RSP 105, is a course designed especially to help transfer students successfully transition into the culture of collegiate life at Creighton. It "examines key elements of collegiate life, including the meaning and value of a liberal arts education; Creighton's Jesuit, Catholic history and key Ignatian values, and the vocational aspirations and challenges common to transfer students."

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Last year, 36% of Creighton graduates went on to professional or graduate school and 52% of Arts and Sciences grads continued their studies.

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Creighton typically accepts credits from other post-secondary institutions, as long as the course was at an accredited institution and fairly basic in subject matter, and you earned a ?C? or better in the course.

Generally, the college you apply to--Arts and Sciences, Business Administration or Nursing--will determine how each specific class transfers. At times the courses may fulfill specific core requirements. Other times, you will earn elective credit for the course. The transfer credit evaluation process occurs during the application review process for the College of Business Administration and School of Nursing. The College of Arts and Sciences reviews transfer credits after the student is accepted to Creighton.

Creighton classes are all taught by faculty members.

Transfer scholarships are largely based on your academic performance at your previous university, but we also take into account high school performance (especially if you have not been in college very long). We automatically review for scholarship at the time you apply for admission. Please keep in mind that transfer scholarships are limited.

To be considered for need-based financial aid, please have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information sent to Creighton. Based on your FAFSA information, we will evaluate your eligibility for federal grants, loans and work-study. In addition, we will also consider you for Creighton's need-based grants.

Local bands and national acts play at the Creighton campus in addition to their dates at the nightspots around the city.

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Omaha is Nebraska's biggest city and is located on the eastern border of the state along the Missouri River.

Yes, here is a list of affordable hotels in the area that you can choose from when coming to Omaha. For more information, contact our Visit Coordinator at 1-800-282-5835.

While there is not an official deadline for transfer students to apply for admission to Creighton, the earlier you apply, the more options you will have in your choice of classes and residence halls. We strongly encourage you to complete an admissions application by May 1st if you plan on beginning in the fall semester and October 1st if you plan on enrolling for the spring semester.

To be considered for admission, students transferring from another college or university must submit the following items to the Admissions Office:

• Completed Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship
• Official high school transcripts and grading scale (sent directly from your high school)
• ACT or SAT I Scores
• Official transcripts from each previous college or university attended
• Counselor Evaluation (if you have been out of high school less than 2 years)
• Personal Statement
• Teacher recommendation (Optional)

Just let our Visit Coordinator know what departments you are interested in visiting so that we can arrange a faculty appointment. Please tell us a couple weeks in advance if you are interested in this type of meeting. You can call our Visit Coordinator at 800-282-5835.

If you have been out of high school for more than two years, we can waive the guidance counselor evaluation. If you no longer have access to your high school guidance counselor, you may also have a college advisor provide the evaluation.