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Application for Undergraduate Admission

Prospective students apply online: marquette.edu/explore/

Admission to Marquette University may be granted by the Committee on Admissions to an applicant whose qualifications indicate a potential for successful college work. During the application process, the educational background of the applicant is carefully reviewed, and each applicant is given personal attention and consideration. However, no application is considered for any applicant with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university.

Undergraduate applicants are considered for admission to Marquette University in one of the following classifications:

  • Admission as a Freshman: Degree-seeking applicants entering college for the first time.
  • Admission as a Transfer Student (Advanced Standing): Degree-seeking applicants who at the time of application submission have been enrolled or registered in an institution of higher learning since high school graduation but have not earned a bachelor's degree.
  • Admission as an Additional Degree Student: Degree-seeking applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree at an institution other than Marquette and wish to earn an additional one.
  • Admission as a Non-degree Student: Non-degree seeking applicants who take credit-bearing classes at Marquette.

All transcripts required in the admission process must be official. Official transcripts are those that are printed on security paper and come directly from U.S. Mail or other approved courier from another institution's record/registrar office to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, or those that are delivered electronically directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via a secured third party method that is verified by the sending institution.

The address for institutions to send official transcripts is:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

If Marquette University has reason to suspect an applicant's high school diploma, transcript or other information is fraudulent or not valid, the deans or their designates investigate the matter. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to rescind admission in cases where fraudulence is found.

Applicants with questions not answered in this section are encouraged to visit Office of Undergraduate Admissions or call at (414) 288-7302.

Admission as a Freshman

All records and other materials required for admission are described in this section. Admission decisions are made on a holistic basis. Students who apply by stated deadlines (which may vary from year to year) are given full consideration for admissions to Marquette University.

Students who apply after the last posted Regular Decision deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis. If colleges of the university have special admission procedures and requirements, they are listed in the respective sections of this bulletin.

For success in all of its programs, Marquette University recommends a balanced high school preparation with course work in the following areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social studies and second language. The chart below lists the minimum recommended preparation.

Recommended High School Preparation

Subject Arts and Sciences Business Administration Communication Education Engineering Health Sciences Nursing
English 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Social Studies 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
Second Language 2 21 2 2
Mathematics 32 32 2 2 4 33 33
Science (any) 24 2 1 1 1 1 1
Biology 1 15 15
Chemistry 1 15 15
Physics 1
Additional Academic Subjects 2 3 5 5 2 4 4
TOTAL Academic Units 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

High School Diploma

Graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent is required. Admission is determined by the high school transcript submitted at the time of application, normally after six or seven semesters of high school. After admission, the student must submit a final high school transcript before the first term of attendance that indicates the date the high school diploma was earned. If the high school diploma is not earned, the high school equivalency is determined and verified by the Dean of Admissions upon review of the applicant's documents.

Entrance Examinations

Effective beginning with the Fall 2020 entry term, applicants are not required to submit results of the SAT or ACT entrance examination to receive consideration for admission to Marquette University. Students can elect to submit the results of one or both of these exams; if submitted, these results are considered in the application review process. Students choosing to apply test-optional are at no disadvantage through the admission or scholarship awarding process. Information concerning these examinations are obtained from high school counselors, or by requesting information from the respective organizations: The College Board or ACT.

Application Fee and Tuition Deposit

There is no application fee for undergraduate applicants. Applicants who are admitted may reserve a place in the incoming freshman class by forwarding a $200 tuition deposit (and a $300 housing deposit if university housing is desired) by the deadline date specified in their admission notification. The tuition deposit is applied to the tuition assessment of the first term (the housing deposit is applied to the housing charges for the first term). The tuition and housing deposits are non-refundable.

Admission as a Transfer Student-Advanced Standing

Students from other colleges, universities, or schools of recognized standing, who have pursued college credit after high school and have not earned a bachelor's degree, may be considered for admission as transfer students. For most academic programs, transfer applicants are considered on a rolling basis. In some cases, programs only have one entry term available and therefore applicants are encouraged to refer to the admissions website for transfer admission deadlines and details.

Transfer applicants submit the application forms along with an official transcript from each post-secondary school, college, university or other institution in which they were registered. Failure to report attendance at any such institution during the admission process is considered sufficient reason for dismissal. A high school transcript is not required for transfer applicants who, at the time of application, have earned 30 or more college level credits after high school from institutions that are fully accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or tertiary-level international institutions that are formally recognized by that country’s ministry of education or its equivalent. Transfer applicants with fewer than 30 earned college credits as defined above are required to submit a final high school transcript as part of the admission process.

Students are required to submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation for all post-secondary coursework earned from foreign colleges and universities.  The evaluation must be completed by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES), SpanTran, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth, and include U.S. credit hours, a calculated grade point average (GPA), and a verified copy of the official transcript.

Generally, transfer applicants must present a satisfactory record from the schools previously attended. Specific programs may require an average above a 2.500 (on the four-point system). Applicants who are seeking to enter some of Marquette’s academic programs as juniors or seniors may, at the discretion of the dean or director, have some of their lower-division requirements substituted by courses or credit earned at another institution prior to admission.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy

Marquette University welcomes transfer students to its community and recognizes the unique contribution transfer students bring to Marquette. Our academic programs are grounded in the Jesuit tradition of inclusiveness and we know you will experience a transformational education during your degree completion at Marquette University.

Marquette University endorses the Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit developed in 2001 by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The joint statement from these national associations seeks to establish fair and equitable transfer practices that recognize multiple sources for learning and alternative methods of assessment when determining credit awarded to transfer students.

Following is Marquette’s transfer policy, outlining the opportunities for transfer of courses/credit to Marquette.

  1. The evaluation of education and training does not guarantee credit is awarded. In the evaluation process, consideration is given to the applicability of the education and training to Marquette undergraduate programs as well as the documented breadth, depth and rigor of the learning objectives and experience. Faculty in the disciplinary area most closely related to the education and training are the final authority on the awarding of credit.
  2. Institutions from which transfer courses/credit may be accepted by Marquette:

    1. Institutions, including affiliates designated to deliver the course work of an accredited institution, that are fully accredited by any of the following:

      • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

      • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

      • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

      • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

      • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

      • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

      • An accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

    2. Tertiary-level international institutions that are formally recognized by that country’s ministry of education or its equivalent.
  3. Types of education and training that are evaluated for transfer credit:
    1. College-level courses, regardless of the mode of delivery, that have been taught by a qualified faculty member from an accredited institution of higher education, as described above.
    2. Credit earned through Credit by Examination at another college or university.
    3. Credit for military training and education provided by the armed services.
      • Evaluated in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE).
      • Service members may qualify for military transfer credit up to the overall university transfer credit limit and must submit an official copy of their military record for evaluation.
  4. Types of courses that are not evaluated for transfer credit:
    1. Developmental/Remedial/Non-college level courses.
      • For example: pre-college level courses in English, math, writing.
    2. Major-specific courses taken more than 10 years prior to matriculation
      Note: some courses, including major-specific courses and their prerequisites may have a shorter sunset period in some colleges.
  5. Grades are not accepted in the transfer approval process; only credits transfer. Transferred credit where the grade earned is less than C only applies toward degree requirements or prerequisites that do not require a grade of C or better. Repeated courses are only reviewed and accepted for credit once, even if taken at different institutions. The most recent grade received is used in the evaluation process.
  6. Requirements:
    1. Courses are not evaluated or accepted until an official transcript is received directly from the transfer institution.
    2. All transfer students must fulfill the requirements of the college into which they are admitted, regardless of the number of transfer credits earned.
    3. A minimum of 45 degree credits must be earned at Marquette. Up to 15 of the 45 credits may be completed through an approved study abroad program.
    4. The final 30 credits of the degree must be earned at Marquette or through an approved study abroad program. For exceptions, refer to the University Residency policy.
    5. A minimum of one-half of the credits in the major or minor must be earned at Marquette.
  7. Credit Conversion:
    Courses that are taken at an institution using quarter credits or units other than semester credits are converted to semester credits and when the conversion results in partial credits, the course satisfies the content of the course to the nearest whole number, as per normal rounding up calculations (i.e., 2.50-2.99 satisfies the content of a 3 credit requirement; 3.50-3.99 satisfies the content of a 4 credit requirement, etc.); however, the total number of credits needed for a specific requirement may not be satisfied in some programs; therefore, some colleges may require additional Marquette credits.
  8. International Transfer Courses:
    1. Courses taken at institutions outside of the United States are subject to review by the Office of International Education (OIE).
    2. To complete the evaluations, students should submit the following:
      • Official academic results listing dates of study, courses taken, grades/marks received. Note: Attested copies accepted.
      • Official, exact English translation of academic records (if not issued in English)
      • Course descriptions (in English) of all courses taken.
    3. Only those courses considered as passing by the international institution are accepted for transfer. Passing may vary by institution, and is the criteria a particular institution uses to determine completion of a degree for their students accepted into that institution that OIE uses in its evaluation.
    4. Students who have studied medicine, nursing and other health related fields may need to have their credentials evaluated by a professional credential evaluation agency.
  9. Test Credits:
    1. Marquette awards test credit such as AP, IB, CLEP, A-Level based and PLTW on official test scores, not credits awarded at previous institutions.
    2. Test credit may be applied to Marquette Core Curriculum requirements, the major, the minor or as electives.
    3. Test credits for major-specific courses more than 10 years old are not accepted. Some test credits associated with major-specific courses and their prerequisites may have a shorter sunset period in some colleges.
    4. Test credits are revoked when students enroll and earn credit in courses for which test credit was previously awarded.
  10. Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC): The MCC allows transfer students to qualify for one of four levels outlining the number of courses required for completion of the MCC. The placement within these levels is dependent on the status of all transfer students at the time of admission. Refer to the MCC section of this bulletin for further information.

Note: Refer to individual colleges on transfer credit policy for any additional transfer requirements.

Admission as an Additional Undergraduate Degree Student

Baccalaureate degree holders from an accredited institution other than Marquette, with good scholastic records may be considered for admission as additional baccalaureate degree students. Marquette bachelor degree graduates, refer to the Readmission section of this bulletin.

Additional bachelor degree-seeking applicants submit the transfer admission application and an official transcript from each post-secondary school, college, university or other institution in which they were registered. Failure to report attendance at any such institution since high school graduation during the admission process is considered sufficient reason for dismissal.

Generally, additional bachelor's degree applicants must present satisfactory records from the schools previously attended. Specific programs may require an average above a 2.500 (on the four-point system).

Additional bachelor's degree students must complete all of the requirements of the university and college that offers the degree into which they are admitted, as well as any other requirements associated with the major and/or additional degree. The university may accept credit from two- and four-year accredited institutions, as described in the Course/Credit Transfer policy above; however, the minimum residence requirement is 32 credits of upper-division Marquette credit that are earned above and beyond any other degree, whether pursuing concurrently, or previously awarded. Some degrees require more than the minimum. These students are not eligible for graduation with university Latin honors. Additional bachelor's degree students may be eligible for Federal Stafford loans; however, are not eligible for other federal, state or Marquette institutional aid.

It is recommended that students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and wish to further their education consider the option of applying for admission to a graduate program.

Advanced Standing Credit

Marquette University awards advanced standing credit or course placement to matriculated degree-seeking students related to Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, Marquette Credit by Exam, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A-Levels, Project Lead the Way and DANTES Subject Standardized Test course work or examination scores.

Decisions about the applicability of advanced standing credit toward Marquette Core Curriculum requirements are made by college offices in consultation with the director of the Marquette Core Curriculum.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Students may be awarded credit for Advanced Placement (AP) course work based on suitable examination scores. Marquette University faculty in the disciplinary area review the content of the AP curriculum to determine course equivalents and scores required for credit to be awarded.

The following chart lists the advanced placement subjects accepted at Marquette and the amount of credit that may be awarded for each score. AP credit awards are similar to transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students with AP credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for more advanced courses.

Additionally, pre-medical or pre-dental students should consult with the health professions adviser before accepting AP credits.

Subject/Score 3 4 5
African American Studies No credit HIST 4135: 3 cr. HIST 4135: 3 cr.
Art: 2-D Art and Design No Credit FIAR 1100: 3 cr. FIAR 1100: 3 cr.
Art: 3-D Art and Design No Credit FIAR 9290: 3 cr. FIAR 9290: 3 cr.
Art: Drawing No Credit FIAR 1000: 3 cr. FIAR 1000: 3 cr.
Art: History No Credit FIAR 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1201 & HIST 1202: 6 cr.
Biology No Credit BIOL 1009: 3 cr. BIOL 1001 & BIOL 1002: 6 cr.
Capstone Research No Credit ARSC 9290: 3 cr. ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Capstone Seminar No Credit ARSC 9290: 3 cr. ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Chemistry CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1002: 8 cr. CHEM 1001 & CHEM 1002: 8 cr.
Chinese Language and Culture Placement into CHNS 2001 CHNS 2002: 3 cr. CHNS 2002: 3 cr.
Computer Science Principles No Credit COSC 1010: 4 cr. COSC 1010: 4 cr.
Computer Science A No Credit COSC 1020: 4 cr. COSC 1020: 4 cr.
Economics: Macro No Credit ECON 1104: 3 cr. ECON 1104: 3 cr.
Economics: Micro No Credit ECON 1103: 3 cr. ECON 1103: 3 cr.
English Language/Literature and Composition No Credit ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1001 & ENGL 9294: 6 cr.
Environmental Science No Credit PHYS 1009: 3 cr. PHYS 1009: 3 cr.
French Language and Culture Placement into FREN 2001 FREN 2002: 3 cr. FREN 2003: 4 cr.
German Language and Culture Placement into GRMN 2003 GRMN 2003: 4 cr. GRMN 3001: 3 cr.
Government and Politics: Comparative No Credit POSC 2401: 3 cr. POSC 2401: 3 cr.
Government and Politics: United States No Credit POSC 2201: 3 cr. POSC 2201: 3 cr.
History: European No Credit HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 1002: 3 cr.
History: United States No Credit HIST 1120 & HIST 1121: 6 cr. HIST 1120 & HIST 1121: 6 cr.
History: World (Modern) No Credit HIST 9290: 6 cr. HIST 9290: 6 cr.
Human Geography No Credit ANTH 2203: 3 cr. ANTH 2203: 3 cr.
Italian Language and Culture Placement into ITAL 2001 ITAL 2002: 3 cr. ITAL 2002: 3 cr.
Latin Placement into LATN 2001 LATN 2001: 3 cr. LATN 2002: 3 cr.
Mathematics: Precalculus No Credit MATH 1200: 3 cr. MATH 1200: 3 cr.
Mathematics: Calculus AB No Credit MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1450: 4 cr.
Mathematics: Calculus BC MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1450 & MATH 1451: 8 cr. MATH 1450 & MATH 1451: 8 cr.
Music Theory No Credit MUSI 2020: 3 cr. MUSI 2020 & MUSI 9290: 6 cr.
Physics 1: Algebra-based1 No Credit PHYS 1001: 4 cr. PHYS 1001: 4 cr.
Physics 2: Algebra-based1 No Credit PHYS 1002: 4 cr. PHYS 1002: 4 cr.
Physics C: Mechanics1,2 No Credit PHYS 1003: 3 cr. PHYS 1003: 3 cr.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism1,2 No Credit PHYS 1004: 3 cr. PHYS 1004: 3 cr.
Psychology No Credit PSYC 1001: 3 cr. PSYC 1001: 3 cr.
Spanish Language and Culture Placement into SPAN 2001 SPAN 2002: 3 cr. SPAN 2003: 4 cr.
Spanish Literature and Culture Placement into SPAN 2001 SPAN 2002: 3 cr. SPAN 2003: 4 cr.
Statistics No Credit MATH 1700: 3 cr. MATH 1700: 3 cr.

Note: No credit or placement is granted for scores of 1 or 2. AP code is 1448. Revised May 2023.

Cambridge A-Levels

Marquette University reviews A-Level course work for credit based on course content. In order to be reviewed, applicants must submit a copy of the syllabus of each course for which they are seeking credit. Email syllabi to admissions@marquette.edu.

Credit by examination

Marquette recognizes that students by virtue of independent study, previous training or experience may already possess mastery of the content of some courses in which they have not been formally registered. To enable students to enrich or accelerate their course of study, the university provides for the establishment of academic test credit by means of a Marquette Credit by Exam (MCBE) and/or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Test credits do not include grades; are not calculated into the Marquette GPA; do not factor into the credit load of the student (full-time, part-time); cannot be used to repeat a Marquette class; and, cannot be used to satisfy the Residency requirement.

In addition, there are other policies relating to these two exams:

  1. Students must register for MCBE or CLEP and take these exams before the end of their third term at Marquette. This deadline excludes the summer term.
  2. Courses available for MCBE or CLEP are determined by the college in which the subject matter resides, and students wishing to take a MCBE or CLEP credit must submit a request for such an examination to that college office. The decision of the college is final.
  3. To qualify for an MCBE or CLEP exam, students must be:
    a. Enrolled in a degree program at Marquette.
    b. Registered for other courses at Marquette for the term in which the exam is requested.
  4. Students may not earn credits via the MCBE or CLEP for courses they have previously taken or audited (regardless of the institution at which the course was taken).
  5. MCBE or CLEP may not be taken in any subject matter more elementary than that for which students are currently enrolled and/or for which students have previously received credit or been placed into.
  6. Students must pay a fee for the MCBE credits prior to taking the exam.
  7. A C or better must be earned on the MCBE for credit to be awarded; if less than a C is earned, the MCBE is recorded on students' records, indicating that no credit was earned.
  8. CLEP credit awards are determined by the score earned (see below).
  9. MCBE and CLEP can only be attempted once for any course.
  10. A maximum of 30 credits may be earned through MCBE and/or CLEP.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Score Chart

General information on CLEP costs and test centers may be obtained from The College Board.

Subject/Required Score 50 55 60
Biology BIOL 1009: 3 cr. BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.
Chemistry CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.
Natural Sciences ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature ENGL 9292: 3 cr.
American Literature ENGL 9292: 3 cr.
English Literature ENGL 9292: 3 cr.
Humanities ARSC 9290: 3 cr.
History of the United States I HIST 1120: 3 cr.
History of the United States II HIST 1121: 3 cr.
Western Civilization I HIST 1001: 3 cr.
Western Civilization II HIST 1002: 3 cr.
Information Systems COSC 1000: 3 cr.
College Algebra MATH 1100: 3 cr.
Precalculus MATH 1101: 3 cr.
College Mathematics MATH 1300: 3 cr.
Calculus MATH 1450: 4 cr.
American Government POSC 2201: 3 cr.
Introductory Psychology PSYC 1001: 3 cr.
Introductory Sociology SOCI 1001: 3 cr.
Financial Accounting BUAD 9290: 3 cr.
Principles of Microeconomics ECON 1103: 3 cr.
Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 1104: 3 cr.
Principles of Management MANA 3001: 3 cr.

Note: The score reported on CLEP reports is the scaled score, not the percentile. CLEP code is 1448. Revised May 2024.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Students may be awarded credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) course work based on suitable examination scores. Marquette University faculty in the disciplinary area review the content of the IB curriculum to determine course equivalents and scores required for credit to be awarded.

The following chart lists the IB courses accepted at Marquette and the amount of credit that may be awarded for each score. IB credit awards are similar to transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students with IB credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for courses in the freshman year. Additionally, pre-medical or pre-dental students should consult with the health professions adviser regarding IB credits.

IB Higher Level Awards

Group Subject/Score H4 H5 H6 H7
Language A Language and Literature ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1001: 3 cr. ENGL 1001: 3 cr.
Language A All non-English Languages Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr.
Language A Literature ENGL 9292: 3 cr. ENGL 9292: 3 cr. ENGL 9292: 3 cr. ENGL 9292: 3 cr.
Language A All non-English Languages Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr. Second language waiver; 3 humanities cr.
Language B French B, Spanish B Placement into 2001 level Placement into 2003 level 2002 level: 3 cr. 2003 level: 4 cr.
Language B German B Placement in GRMN 2003 GRMN 2003: 4 cr. GRMN 3001: 3 cr. GRMN 3001: 3 cr.
Language B Arabic B, Chinese B, Greek B, Italian B, Latin B Placement into 2001 level Placement into 2002 level 2002 level: 3 cr. 2002 level: 3 cr.
Language B Other non-English B languages No Credit No Credit 3 humanities cr. 3 humanities cr.
Individuals and Societies Business and Management MANA 9290: 3 cr. MANA 9290: 3 cr. MANA 9290: 3 cr. MANA 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Economics ECON 1103: 3 cr. ECON 1104: 3 cr. ECON 1103: 3 cr. ECON 1104: 3 cr. ECON 1103: 3 cr. ECON 1104: 3 cr. ECON 1103: 3 cr. ECON 1104: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Geography ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. PHYS 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies History: Americas HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr. HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr. HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr. HIST 1101: 3 cr. HIST 1301: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies History: Africa HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1401: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Global Politics No Award POSC 2601: 3 cr. POSC 2601: 3 cr. POSC 2601: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies History: Asia & Oceania HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1501: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies History: Europe & Middle East HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr. HIST 1002: 3 cr. HIST 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies History: Islam HIST 9290: 6 cr. HIST 9290: 6 cr. HIST 9290: 6 cr. HIST 9290: 6 cr.
Individuals and Societies Information Technology in a Global Society BUAD 9290: 3 cr. BUAD 9290: 3 cr. BUAD 9290: 3 cr. BUAD 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Philosophy PHIL 1001: 3 cr. PHIL 9290: 3 cr. PHIL 1001: 3 cr. PHIL 9290: 3 cr. PHIL 1001: 3 cr. PHIL 9290: 3 cr. PHIL 1001: 3 cr. PHIL 9290: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Psychology PSYC 1001: 3 cr. PSYC 1001: 3 cr. PSYC 1001: 3 cr. PSYC 1001: 3 cr.
Individuals and Societies Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2101: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 2101: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 2101: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr. ANTH 2101: 3 cr. ANTH 9290: 3 cr.
Mathematics Computer Science COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr. COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr. COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr. COSC 1000: 3 cr. COSC 1010: 3 cr.
Mathematics Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation MATH 1410: 3 cr. MATH 1410: 3 cr. MATH 1410: 3 cr. MATH 1410: 3 cr.
Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1450: 4 cr. MATH 1450: 4 cr.
Sciences Biology BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr. BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr. BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr. BIOL 1001: 3 cr. BIOL 1002: 3 cr.
Sciences Chemistry CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr. CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr. CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr. CHEM 1001: 4 cr. CHEM 1002: 4 cr.
Sciences Physics PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr. PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr. PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr. PHYS 1003: 4 cr. PHYS 1004: 4 cr.
Sciences Sport, Exercise and Health Science EXPH 9290: 3 cr. EXPH 9290: 3 cr. EXPH 9290: 3 cr. EXPH 9290: 3 cr.
The Arts Dance DANC 9290: 6 cr. DANC 9290: 6 cr. DANC 9290: 6 cr. DANC 9290: 6 cr.
The Arts Film FILM 9290: 6 cr. FILM 9290: 6 cr. FILM 9290: 6 cr. FILM 9290: 6 cr.
The Arts Music MUSI 2020: 3 cr. MUSI 2020: 3 cr. MUSI 2020: 3 cr. MUSI 2020: 3 cr.
The Arts Theatre Arts THAR 9290: 6 cr. THAR 9290: 6 cr. THAR 9290: 6 cr. THAR 9290: 6 cr.
The Arts Visual Arts FIAR 9290: 6 cr. FIAR 9290: 6 cr. FIAR 9290: 6 cr. FIAR 9290: 6 cr.

Note: No credit is granted for scores of H1-H3. Revised May 2022.

IB Standard Level Awards

Group Subject/Score S7
Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches MATH 1100: 3 cr.
Mathematics Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation MATH 1100: 3 cr.

Note: No credit is granted for scores of S1-S6. Revised May 2023.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Students may be awarded credit for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course work based on suitable end-of-course assessment scores. A distinguished score level is required for credit to be awarded. Marquette University faculty in the disciplinary area review the content of the PLTW course work and end-of-course assessment to determine course equivalents. The end-of-course assessment scores should be sent directly from the myPLTW student account to admissions@marquette.edu.

The following chart lists the PLTW end-of-course assessments that are awarded credit with a distinguished score. PLTW credit awards are like transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student's cumulative grade point average. Students with PLTW credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for courses in their freshman year.

Subject Award/Credit
Civil Engineering and Architecture GEEN 9290: 3cr.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing GEEN 9290: 3 cr.
Digital Electronics GEEN 9290: 3 cr.
Human Body Systems BISC 9290: 3 cr.
Introduction to Engineering Design GEEN 9290: 3 cr.
Principles of Biomedical Science BISC 9290: 3 cr.
Principles of Engineering GEEN 9290: 3 cr.
Medical Interventions BISC 9290: 3 cr.

Note: The following Stanine scores are considered to be equivalent to Distinguished and therefore lead to the credit identified in the chart above for the specified courses: 7 or higher (Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Electronics, Human Body Systems, Principles of Biomedical Science and Medical Interventions), 8 or higher (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering). Revised May 2021.

DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)

Students may be awarded credit for suitable scores earned on DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) examinations. The maximum number of total credits that students can earn by DSST examination is 30. Marquette University faculty in the disciplinary area review the content of DSST examinations to determine course equivalents.

The following chart lists the DSST examinations that are awarded credit based on the specified score. DSST credit awards are like transfer credit in that they are not calculated into the student's cumulative grade point average. Students with DSST credit awards are encouraged to consult with respective departments prior to registering for courses in their first year.

Subject Award/Credit
Business Ethics and Society PHIL 4330: 3 cr.
Human Resource Management HURE 3001: 3 cr.
Introduction to Business BUAD 1001: 3 cr.
Management Information Systems INSY 3001: 3 cr.
Money and Banking FINA 3002: 3 cr.
Organizational Behavior MANA 3001: 3 cr.
Personal Finance BUAD 2160: 3 cr.
Principles of Finance FINA 3001: 3 cr.
Introduction to Geology ARSC 9290: 3 cr.

Note: Equivalency approved for a DSST exam score of 400 or higher in the Criterion-Referenced Standard Setting scoring model. Revised May 2022.

Placement in Language Courses

Students in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, international business majors in the College of Business Administration and the College of Education must satisfy a second language requirement for graduation. This may be accomplished by placement, course work or both. The goal of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is to place students in the most appropriate level of second language study based on their previous exposure to the language. For more information, see the Academic Policies section in this bulletin.

Admission with Non-degree Status

Students who wish to pursue courses for personal or professional development and who do not wish to pursue a degree may apply for admission with non-degree status. Although supporting credentials are not ordinarily required for the admission of non-degree students, Marquette reserves the right to request these if deemed appropriate to complete an admission review.

Students who have been dismissed from other colleges or universities may be admitted with non-degree status with the lapse of at least one term since the dismissal, and only then with the approval of the Committee on Admissions. Such applicants must file official transcripts from schools previously attended before their requests for admission are reviewed. These transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the other institutions; transcripts are not accepted by Marquette if routed through the student.

Students who wish to apply for student financial aid and/or transfer credits/courses into Marquette must seek degree status and apply for admission as a freshman, a transfer student or an additional degree-seeking student.

Additional policies for non-degree students appear in the Academic Policies section of this bulletin.

Change of Status

Applicants who enter any program at Marquette University with non-degree status may later apply for degree status, as either full time or part time through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, according to the deadlines for the term. An application is not considered for any student with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university. Various criteria may be considered by the colleges during the review of the student’s request for a status change, including, but not limited to: current Grade Point Average, cumulative Grade Point Average, prior academic record and prior academic misconduct issues. Students having earned a degree at Marquette and wish to continue the term after the degree was earned, or return at a later term, follow the readmission policies of the university. (See Readmission to the university in this section of this bulletin.)

Admission of Non-immigrant Students

Each year, Marquette University is pleased to enroll non-immigrant students from around the world. Applicants for undergraduate admission who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States submit their applications to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The application process is designed to allow international students the opportunity to demonstrate the abilities that are necessary for successful study at Marquette: high academic ability, positive personal ability and strong English language ability.

The undergraduate application and a complete list of required materials can be found at the Undergraduate Admissions website.

Undergraduate Admissions
1250 West Wisconsin Avenue
Zilber Hall, Suite 136
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414)288-7302
Email: admissions@marquette.edu

International students who ultimately enroll at Marquette are required to report to the Office of International Education (OIE) in Holthusen Hall, 4th floor, as soon as they arrive at the university. OIE’s administrators are Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Responsible Officers (Ros) for students with F-1 and J-1 visa statuses. Students with certain visa statuses need the involvement of OIE in many federal procedures such as extension of stay in the United States, return to the country after a visit abroad, employment and practical training applications and allowance for part-time enrollment in certain situations.

Readmission to the University

Undergraduate students who have failed to enroll in one term (excluding summer) and wish to return to Marquette, must apply for readmission. This is required for former students, other than the students addressed in the Change of Status section above, who wish to complete a first bachelor’s degree, pursue an additional bachelor’s degree or take courses for professional or personal development. In all cases students must be fully readmitted to the university prior to the session in which they wish to register (see the Academic Calendar for published deadlines) and policies in effect at the time of return apply.

Readmission is not considered for former students with an outstanding balance of $3,000 or more already owed the university, or who have an active Student Affairs/Development or Office of the Registrar registration hold on their record. Various criteria may be considered by the colleges during the review of readmission requests, including, but not limited to: current Grade Point Average, cumulative Grade Point Average, prior academic record and prior academic misconduct issues. The academic status of students at the time of withdrawal, or when withdrawn from the university, remains in effect at the time of readmission. The decision for readmission is at the discretion of the dean and the decision of the dean is final.

Note: In no cases are former students' degree/major/minor/concentration rescinded for the purpose of earning an additional concurrent degree and/or major and/or minor and/or concentration. In addition, students may not be readmitted for the sole purpose of earning a major/minor/concentration, without a concurrent degree. For further information, see the Graduation Record section of the Undergraduate Graduation Policy in this bulletin.

Readmission to First Undergraduate Degree

Former bachelor degree-seeking Marquette University students must submit an Application for Readmission form located on the Marquette Central website to return after a lapse of one full term (excluding summer) or if their conditions of dismissal/withdrawal require readmission to the university. Readmitted former students normally meet the degree requirements which prevail at the time of readmission. Policies in effect at the time of return also apply to all students, regardless of the term of initial enrollment. Students may not be readmitted to a degree, major and/or minor that is no longer active.

Marquette conducts registration several months prior to the start of each term. Students are encouraged to apply for readmission as early as possible. Application forms must be submitted by the appropriate session deadline for readmission, as published in the Academic Calendar.

Re-entering students who attended any other institution since leaving Marquette must request that an official transcript from each school be sent directly to Marquette University. Official transcripts for any other institution attended since leaving Marquette should be submitted directly to the Office of the Registrar. The transcript(s) must be received before the application for readmission is considered. Transcript(s) must be mailed directly to Marquette University by the other institution(s), or delivered electronically via a secured third party which is verified by the sending institution. Transcript(s) are not accepted by Marquette if routed through the student. Records of applicants for readmission, including previous work at Marquette University, are subject to review and to a new evaluation of credits.

Non-Degree to Degree-Seeking Readmission

Non-degree students who wish to become degree-seeking must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and are held to the degree requirements and policies in effect at the time of admission as degree-seeking students. See the Admission with Non-Degree Status in this section of this bulletin for more information.

Readmission to Second / Additional Undergraduate Degree

Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from Marquette with good scholastic records may be admitted to pursue an additional baccalaureate degree from Marquette and are held to the degree requirements and policies in effect at the time of readmission.

Additional baccalaureate degree students must complete all of the requirements of the university and college offering the degree into which they are admitted, as well as any other requirements associated with the major and/or additional degree. Students who completed a bachelor's degree from Marquette under the University Common Core of Studies (UCCS) are not required to complete the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC) requirements. The minimum residence requirement is 32 semester credits of upper-division Marquette credit and must be earned above and beyond any other degree, whether pursuing concurrently, or previously awarded. Note: Some degrees require more than the minimum. These students are not eligible for Graduation Latin honors. Additional bachelor's degree students may be eligible for Federal Stafford loans; however, are not eligible for other federal, state or Marquette institutional aid.

Students who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and wish to further their education are encouraged to consider the option of applying for admission to a graduate program.

Readmission with Non-degree Status

Former non-degree Marquette students, who wish to return as non-degree, or former Marquette bachelor degree-seeking students and graduates of Marquette who wish to enroll in courses for personal or professional development only, must apply for readmission as non-degree students. Policies in effect at the time of return apply to all students, regardless of the term of initial enrollment.

Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.

Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening Requirements

Marquette University requires all newly admitted and readmitted undergraduate, graduate and professional students to complete the Immunization History and Tuberculosis Risk Questionnaire on the MU Medical Clinic patient portal. Marquette University requires proof of immunization, laboratory proof of immunity or disease incidence for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Additionally, Marquette University requires proof of immunization for Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis. Students also complete a questionnaire based on three major risk factors for exposure to tuberculosis (TB) that have been identified in epidemiological studies. Completion of the required health forms must be done prior to or within 30 days after the start of a student’s first term at Marquette.

Directions on how to access the Marquette University Medical Clinic patient portal to complete these forms are found in CheckMarq under the Next Step Forms tile. Directions can also be found on the Marquette University Medical Clinic website.

Failure to complete the required immunization and TB screening questionnaire within 30 days of the start of the student’s first term or the readmitted term at Marquette results in the placement of a registration hold on future registrations. The hold is removed once the immunization and screening requirements have been met. Health Sciences, Nursing and Dental students may be required by their departments or colleges to receive additional immunizations. Contact the department or college for specific requirements.