Traditional Academic Programs - Admission Requirements
Degree-Seeking Students
All degree-seeking students are required to apply and be accepted to Lincoln College-Normal prior to enrollment in courses. There is a $25 application fee for all first-time Lincoln College students. To begin your application process, you may apply online here.
1. New Students
New students may apply for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Lincoln College-Normal offers admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for undergraduate study and who are the most likely to succeed in the college level coursework.
The minimum academic admission requirements are: (1) a high school diploma or GED; (2) a satisfactory scholastic record, usually with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0/4.0 (a “C” avg.); (3) an ACT* composite score of 17 or higher; (4) and enough academic training to do undergraduate work in your chosen major.**
*Non-traditional students (21 years and older) are exempt from submitting ACT scores.
**Students not meeting all of the minimum academic admission requirements listed above will be considered by the Admissions Committee, and in some cases a personal statement, interview, and/or other documentation such as letters of recommendation may be required to complete the application file before an admissions decision can be made.
Acceptance to Lincoln College-Normal is based on a holistic review of a prospective student’s application materials and each application is given equal consideration.
To begin your application process, you may apply online here.
If you are currently a high school student you may complete the High School Transcript Request form with your high school counselor. Transcript Release form - PDF 81 KB
2. Transfer Students
Transfer students may apply for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Successful applicants should: (1) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00* from the previous college(s) attended; (2) be eligible to return to the previous college(s) attended; and (3) provide official transcripts** from the previous college(s) attended.
*Applicants who are on academic probation at their previous institution(s) will be considered by the Admissions Committee for provisional acceptance, and in most cases a personal statement, interview, and/or letters of recommendation will be required.
For transfer students who have completed fewer than 24 semester hours at the time of application, the Admissions Committee will also consider:
- High school transcript (cumulative GPA, curriculum completed)
- Official ACT scores
- GED Scores (if non-high school graduate)
To begin your application process, you may apply online here.
3. International Students
International Students may apply for admissions to Lincoln College-Normal according to the application requirements listed above. In addition, students whose primary language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have their scores sent to Lincoln College-Normal. Any international student with a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer based TOEFL, or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL and who meets the other admission criteria (including submission of all applicable academic transcripts and immigration documentation) may be admitted.
To begin your application process, you may apply online here.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Students who wish to enroll in courses for the purposes of enrichment must meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling. If non-degree-seeking students wish to convert to a degree-seeking program, they must follow the appropriate application procedure for the degree they wish to pursue. No more than 30 non-degree credit hours may be applied toward a degree at Lincoln College.
Updated 8/25/10