General Application Procedures
Applications for admission to Life University may be obtained by writing the Office of New Student Development (Admissions), 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060, by calling (800) 543-3202 or (770) 426-2884, or by sending an e-mail to admissions@life.edu.
The following directions should be followed:

1. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Office of New Student Development (Admissions).
2. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee due at the time the application is submitted. Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, an additional fee of $100 is required to reserve a place in a class.
3. Official transcripts of the applicant's high school work should be sent by the high school to the Office of New Student Development (Admissions) at Life University. Students with less than 60 semester / 90 quarter hours of college-level credit must submit an official high school transcript.
4. A GED certificate can be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. The "date of graduation" for holders of the GED shall be the date on which the GED was received.
5. Official transcripts of all the applicant's college work should be sent by the Office of the Registrar of the institution(s) to the Office of New Student Development (Admissions) at Life University. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved international evaluation agency such as World Educational Services (WES). Some Canadian schools need not be evaluated externally. Please check with your admissions advisor for information regarding exceptions.
6. For freshmen, official scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board are required. Application forms and other information concerning this test may be obtained from the Office of New Student Development (Admissions) or a local high school. The SAT Code for Life University is 7006. The ACT may also be accepted in lieu of the SAT. Students with at least 14 semester / 20 quarters hours of college credit do not have to submit either ACT or SAT scores
7. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received.
8. Any student falsifying admissions or registration information is subject to immediate dismissal from Life University.

An international student applying for admission is required to:
All international Applicants must meet the requirements previously outlined and submit the additional requirements listed below to the Office of New Student Development (Admissions). Life University is approved for enrollment of international students by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

1. Submit proof of proficiency in English- i.e. a TOEFL score of 500 or above or an equivalent score on another approved test such as MELAB- i.e. score of 70, TOEFL computer based- 173 or higher, paper based- 500 or higher, and internet based- 90 or higher. (The TOEFL Code for Life University is 5358.) Students who do not meet the required scores may be admitted as provisional students and will be required to take ESL courses at Life University. These students will be given three quarters to demonstrate proficiency to continue in the Undergraduate Program.
2. Submit evidence of having the financial resources or funding commitment to complete at least one year of education. Financial resources should include expenses for room, board, tuition, and incidental expenses. Documentation must be dated within six (6) months of anticipated matriculation date. Financial Statement Form in PDF format.
3. Meet the same educational requirements as students from the United States.
4. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved international evaluation agency. Contact the Office of New Student Development (Admissions) for a complete list of approved international transcript evaluation agencies. Some Canadian schools need not be evaluated externally.
5. International students are required to carry a minimum of 12-quarter hours of academic work in order to meet the full-time regulation required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
6. All documentation must received by Life University at least 45 days for prior to the beginning of the quarter of initial matriculation.

Note: Acceptance into the Undergraduate Program does not imply acceptance into the Didactic program for Dietetics, College of Chiropractic, or the Graduate Program.

Criminal Record
All applicants must reveal whether they have a criminal record and cooperate by providing complete information for its review. A record of serious criminal convictions, particularly for a felony, may disqualify an applicant for admission.

In addition, all prospective or enrolled students in the nutrition programs must reveal whether they have a criminal record and cooperate by providing full information for its review as it may pertain to nutrition education and licensure.

A record of serious criminal convictions, particularly for a felony, disqualifies an applicant for licensure in most states.

Application Schedule
A student may begin his/her course of study at Life University in any quarter as applications for admission are accepted quarterly throughout the year. All admissions requirements should be met and all official documentation received in the The Office of New Student Development (Admissions) 30 days (45 days for all international students) prior to the beginning of the quarter of intended matriculation.

Admission Requirements

Admissions Procedures
For all categories of applications, communications and files are maintained by New student Development (Admissions). Recommendations for admission status are sent directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or through the Admissions Committee. Recommendations for Admission Status including denial are confirmed by the Dean. Study in the Undergraduate Program is comprehensive, challenging, and demanding. Every student is expected to be a professional leader and an example of good character and good will in the community. The University has, therefore, set specific requirements for the following categories of admissions.

Freshman Admission Requirements
Students with less than 20 quarter (14 semester) hours of transferable college credit must meet freshman admission standards. The following minimum academic standards are required for full admission into the College of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Program:

1. A 2.0 GPA from high school or a passing GED score.
2. A minimum SAT score of at least 990 or a minimum ACT score of 18. SAT/ACT tests must be retaken if students have been out of school at least five years.

Transfer Admission Requirements
Transfer Students with 20 quarter (14 semester) or more hours of transferable college credit must meet the following minimum academic standards for admission into the College of Arts and Sciences - Undergraduate Program:

1. Transfer students must have official transcripts forwarded from all accredited institutions, colleges, or universities attended. High school transcripts must also be forwarded for all students with less than 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the Office of the Registrar at the home institution.
2. Transfer students must have a cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale as calculated by Life University. Life University, College of Arts and Sciences, uses earned credits (or hours) from all colleges attended to compute the grade point average for admission to the Undergraduate Program.
3. Foreign equivalents to courses may be considered; however, additional course information, such as a detailed course syllabus, may be required to determine equivalency.
4. Transfer applicants who are not eligible to return to the last institution attended will be considered for admission on a provisional basis.

Provisional Admission Requirements
Any applicant who only partially satisfies entrance requirements may be granted admission as a provisional student. There are four categories of provisional students:

1. Freshmen and transfers with less than 20 hours of transfer credit who do not meet minimum admissions requirements. In particular, students who score between 990-1450 on the SAT or 14-18 on the ACT.
2. International students who score below 330-500 on the paper based TOEFL (or equivalent score on other approved tests).
3. Transfer students who are not eligible to return to the last institution attended.
4. Transfer students with 20 or more quarter hours of college work with an overall GPA of less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Life University, College of Arts and Sciences, uses earned credits (or hours) from all colleges attended to compute the grade point average for admission to the Undergraduate program.

Admissions Statute of Limitations:
An accepted applicant applying to the undergraduate Program is expected to enroll in the quarter for which the student has applied. The applicant may request to change the intended enrollment date by providing written notification to the The Office of New Student Development (Admissions) regarding a change in the intended enrollment date and the change has been approved. An accepted applicant failing either to give notice and secure prior approval of a change, or to enroll within one calendar year of the quarter for which he/she was originally accepted, will be required to reapply for admission. Life University reserves the right to request any or all of the required admission materials and fees for reapplication.