University of SouthCentral Los Angeles

Admissions Policy

University of SouthCentral Los Angeles aims to attract and retain students, from a wide and diverse community, who have the potential to succeed and benefit from the experience. We also try to ensure that there is equality of opportunity for all applicants, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and religious belief, to gain admission to a course suited to their aspirations, and their ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course.

The University attempts to achieve these aims by ensuring that clear, consistent and accessible information and guidance is available to all stakeholders in the admissions process e.g. applicants, whilst assessing applications on an individual basis and ensuring that methods used for the selection of students are reliable, appropriate and fair, and take into account prior learning, experience, and qualifications.

The University also attempts to ensure that the principles surrounding the procedures for admission to the University are as transparent and accessible as possible and that staff involved in making decisions about an applicant’s entry to the University do so in a clear, consistent and reliable manner.

Applications are assessed on an individual basis and admission to the University is based on an applicant’s relative merits and abilities.  The principle academic criterion for determining a candidate’s suitability for admission to a course is that there is a reasonable expectation that he/she will be able to fulfil the learning outcomes of the course and achieve the standard required for the award.  The University will look for evidence of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences that provide an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course.
 
The University is committed to providing clear, accurate, complete and accessible information on its courses, relevant entry requirements and associated admissions procedures.  The University also strives to ensure that clear, accessible information is made available with regard to any non-academic requirements for entry to its courses. 

The University will ensure that all successful applicants are provided with full detailed and accessible information concerning their enrolment to the University. An enrolment guide will be issued to all successful applicants providing full details of the enrolment process.

Feedback will only be provided on request due to the very high number of applications received.  Feedback will usually only be provided to the applicant themselves and not to any third party e.g. parent, teacher.