Admissions Policy
It is the policy of York College of Pennsylvania to grant admission to qualified applicants in accord with the College's non-discrimination policy. An applicant who fulfills admission requirements is given every possible consideration given the capacity limits of our housing and classroom facilities.

York College endeavors to admit students whose records indicate that they possess the qualities needed to achieve academic success in the academic program they intend to pursue. York seeks students who are strongly motivated to excel in college, and who are prepared to accept and fulfill collegiate responsibilities.

Applicants for admission must have graduated from an approved secondary school or have earned a state equivalency diploma prior to their enrollment at York College. Applicants must present academic records and standardized test scores which the College believes demonstrate achievement and ability commensurate with curricular expectations.

When and How to Apply
Applicants for admission should submit an application to the Office of Admissions early in their senior year. This form must be completed in its entirety and according to the printed instructions. The application fee of $30.00 must accompany the application. This fee is non-refundable.

Academic Preparation
In general, the applicant's secondary school program should include the following units: four in English; three in social studies; three in academic math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry); two or three in laboratory science; two in languages. Admission decisions are based upon a formula which takes into account high school performance and SAT (or ACT) scores, as well as the personal character and qualities of the applicant. Minimum acceptable SAT (or ACT) score standards are established at the beginning of every academic year.

Admissions Procedures
Students seeking admission to York College directly from secondary school should follow these recommended procedures:

1. Send a completed application to the Admissions Office.
2. Submit an official transcript of secondary school grades.
3. Take the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board by January of the senior year. Information about the examination may be obtained from the high school guidance office.
4. Applicants are invited to forward letters of recommendation to the Admissions Office as supporting documents.
5. Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the SATII English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).
6. All applicants are urged to visit the campus. Group presentations followed by the campus tour are offered daily. Register your visit online.
7. Submit a health history and report of a physical examination prior to matriculation. Forms are supplied by the College.

Admission of Veterans
Any veteran seeking matriculation to York College of Pennsylvania should submit an application to the Admissions Office. Those veterans who are eligible for educational assistance under any of the current GI Bills, as administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, MUST notify the Director of Records to initiate their educational benefits and to ensure that all necessary forms and certificates have been submitted. Re-certification will be required for each subsequent enrollment period. Veterans who may qualify for advanced standing credit should submit all previous college transcripts and training records to the Admissions Office for evaluation.

A veteran who is eligible for educational assistance benefits may enroll as a non-matriculated student for a maximum of two enrollment periods and still utilize those benefits. Any questions or concerns relative to Veterans Educational Benefits should be directed to the Office of the Director of Records.

Premedical Scholars/Hershey Medical School Early Admission Program
Premedical Scholars participate in a series of pre-professional development experiences including Family Practice Grand Rounds at York Hospital made possible by the close coordination of York College and York Hospital's teaching and research programs. Eligible candidates must achieve a combined SAT I score of 1965 or higher, an outstanding secondary school record including strong letters of recommendation, and selection by the York College Premedical Scholars Admissions Committee.

During their junior year, the most outstanding Premedical Scholars are recommended for early admission interviews at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at the Hershey Medical Center. York College of Pennsylvania, York Hospital, and the College of Medicine cooperatively offer this special early admissions program for exceptionally accomplished high school seniors who maintain high scholarly achievement in college and show a continuing commitment to medicine. The program allows selected participants in the Premed Scholars Program to be assured admission to the Penn State College of Medicine at Hershey upon graduation from York College, contingent upon the student's academic performance at York College and a satisfactory Medical College Admission Test score in the junior year. Premedical scholars who are considered for this special option are interviewed by representatives of York College and, if qualified, are referred to York Hospital and the Penn State College of Medicine at Hershey for further interviews. Eligible candidates for the Penn State College of Medicine Early Assurance of Admission Program must achieve a combined SAT I score of 1965 or higher at the time of admission to York College, and first semester junior status at York College with a 3.6 or higher grade point average in premedical science and mathematics classes with and overall minimum GPA of 3.5. Preference may be given to Pennsylvania residents, due to the funding structure of the Penn State College of Medicine.