If LIM College’s ideas about education appeal to your fashion sense – and your business sense – we invite you to apply for admission. The application process is individualized, informative, and interactive. Of course, if you have questions at any point along the way – about applying to LIM College, affording an education here, or arranging a campus visit – we are happy to help.
Our policy is to admit students based on their academic abilities, proven strengths, and individual talents. We then encourage students to apply for scholarships and financial assistance. Almost 80% of LIM College students receive some form of financial assistance.
How to Apply for Admission
LIM College accepts applications on a rolling admission basis. Applications may be submitted online or by mail. The application can be downloaded or requested. You may apply at any time, up to the beginning of the fall or spring term, until all openings are filled. However, we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Once all application requirements are met, the Admissions Committee will notify you within six weeks of its decision. Decisions will be mailed out starting December 15th. LIM College welcomes international students and transfer students.
Quick Codes
SAT number: 2380 ACT number: 4807
Application Procedure
To be considered for admission, you must submit:
- The completed Application for Admission (either paper or online)
- A $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended (high school diploma or equivalent required)
- Official SAT or ACT scores (waived for applicants over the age of 25 and students who have satisfactorily completed at least 30 credits at an accredited college)
- Two letters of recommendation
- International students, for whom English is not the primary language, must take the TOEFL or IELTS exams and achieve a minimum score of 550 or 6.5, respectively.
- Interviews are required under certain circumstances at the request of the College, or granted at the request of the applicant.
- Freshman applicants who are interested in applying for Early Action can obtain detailed instructions and the Early Action Form on the LIM College website.
* Students are encouraged to submit an activity sheet or resume.
Visiting LIM College
LIM College encourages all applicants to visit the campus during the application process. During a campus visit prospective students are able to meet with current students and faculty members. LIM College holds six Open Houses annually and offers weekly information sessions. Prospective students can register for Open Houses online one month prior to the event date. Information session appointments and private appointments can be made online or by calling the Office of Admissions.
Special Information for Transfer Students
At LIM College students who have attended another post-secondary institution are considered transfer students. Transfer students may be admitted to LIM College in either the fall or spring semester. Each transfer student’s transcript will be evaluated individually. LIM College recognizes that students coming from other institutions may have completed some of the bachelor’s degree requirements. Only courses which are considered applicable to LIM College degrees will be considered for transfer. Transfer credits are awarded for grades of C or higher. (Passing grades lower than a C will be accepted for students transferring in with an associate degree.) All courses must be 100 level or above in order to be accepted. Grades do not transfer and are not used in the calculation of the student’s grade point average. The maximum number of accepted transfer credits that may be applied towards an associate degree is 32. The maximum number of accepted transfer credits that may be applied towards a bachelor’s degree is 65. The number of transferred credits will determine a student’s entering academic level. The last consecutive 33 credits of an associate degree and the last consecutive 46 credits of a bachelor’s degree must be completed at LIM College in order to fulfill the residency requirement. Please see Transfer Credit Guidelines for more information.
LIM College also recognizes the College Proficiency Examination Program (CPEP) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board, where appropriate. College Board Advanced Placement tests may be acceptable for credit with scores of three and above. LIM College does not assign grades to any credits awarded under these programs and therefore such credits will not be computed in the student’s grade point average.
International Transfer Students
Students who wish to transfer credits from colleges or universities located outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an approved independent foreign credentials evaluation agency. The type of evaluation selected must be “course-by-course.” LIM College accepts evaluations from either World Education Services, Inc. or AACRAO’s Foreign Education Service. This must be done, even if the transcript is in English.
Enrollment at LIM College
Upon acceptance, to be considered an enrolled student at LIM College, each student is required to submit a $400 enrollment deposit and a Tuition Agreement Form. The $400 deposit is fully refundable until May 1. From May 1 through July 31, 50% of the deposit will be refunded; after July 31, the deposit is non-refundable. All enrolled students at LIM College are responsible for tuition and fees (as well as the costs associated with any LIM College-sponsored events in which the student participates). These fees are charged each term in which the student is enrolled. All new students are required to submit proof of high school graduation and immunization records prior to attending classes.
Admissions Policies
For a complete list of our Admissions Policies please see our website at www.limcollege.edu |
