One Riverside Drive

East Hartford, CT 06118
Tel 860.528.4111
Toll Free 800.889.3282

General Admission Policy

A personal interview with an admissions officer is required for all interested applicants. Goodwin College has an open enrollment policy. Acceptance into the College is based upon successful completion of the interview as well as the attainment of a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma. Admission into the College does not guarantee admission into programs with selective admission requirements. After acceptance into the College and successful completion of all prerequisites, students may apply to the selective admission programs.

Prior to registration, placement evaluations in reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, and algebra are administered to all incoming students enrolled in degree or collegiate Certificate programs. Matriculating students entering with a Bachelor's Degree or higher from another accredited institution are exempt from the placement evaluation. Transfer students meeting the program requirements for English and mathematics are exempt from the placement evaluation.

Prospective students are encouraged to call the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment with an admission officer and visit the campus.

Admission Requirement

Applicants to Goodwin College are required to:

• Interview with an admission officer.
  
• Complete an Application for Admission to the College.
  
• Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent OR sign a Certification of Attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.
  
• Arrange to take the AccuplacerTM placement evaluation prior to registration.

Non-Matriculated Students
Applicants may enroll in a single course in a non-matriculated status. Non-matriculated students may take up to 12 credits.