Prospective Students

At York College, we believe that your college experience should be the best experience of your life - from first-rate academic programs to unforgettable relationships that you will create the moment you step on campus.  At York College, we pride ourselves on the personal attention we are able to give each prospective student! See below for our Easy Admissions Process:

Admissions Process for First-Time Freshmen

Step 1:  Apply For Admission-

Click Here!  This link will refer you to the FREE online application available to all incoming students.

Step 2:  Submit Transcripts/Scores-

In order to complete your file York College will need to officially receive the following:

• High School Transcripts with Official Graduation Date Posted
• ACT/SAT scores (if available).  ACT Code: 2484  SAT Code: 6984
• Transcripts from ALL colleges attended (this includes High School dual credit).

Step 3:  Acceptance-

York College Acceptance Policy:

To be considered for acceptance, students must present the following information.  (Even if the specific requirements are met within each category, all official documents must be submitted before acceptance can occur.)

             1. High School Transcripts----------------Minimum of a 2.0 GPA

             2. Be Ranked in Top Half of Graduating Class -------------Minimum class rank, 50%

             3. ACT Score (or SAT equivalent)--------Minimum score of 18

             4. Official College Transcript(s)----------Dual Credit (if applicable)

(To be accepted unconditionally, must meet two of the first three requirements and officially submit requirement #4 if applicable.)

Step 4: Financial Aid-

• Complete the previous year's federal income tax returns.
• Fill out the FAFSA online.  York College School Code is 002567.
• Apply for York College Scholarships.

First Time Students Receiving VA Benefits from Spouse/Parent

• Complete Steps 1-4 (above).
• A major must be declared by the student when filling out documents for educational benfits to be granted.

• Complete VA-221990E- Documents for transfer of funds of educational benefits to spouce or child. Note: Only one person can be the recipient of education benefits.
• A copy of the document sent back to the potential student from the VA verifying that the VA-221990E was completed must be in the students file for admissions, registration, and financial aid.

Exceptions:

• For those who take the GED, see the Home School Senior requirements.
• A Non-traditional student will be required to submit his/her most recent transcript(s).
• For anyone interested in participating in athletics, he/she must be unconditionally accepted and must abide by the "24 Hour" rule, which indicates that within the last two full-time consecutive semesters attempted, 24 credit hours MUST be completed with a passing grade.  (If only one college semester has been attempted, students must have passed 9 credit hours).

Browse our web site to learn more about York College!  Your Admissions Counselor is willing to help you with all of your questions OR schedule a campus visit!  Please contact us soon!